Month: October 2023
YouTube is the latest large platform to face EU scrutiny regarding the war in Israel
European Commissioner Thierry Breton sent a letter to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai reminding him of the company’s obligations under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) as a large online platform to keep illegal content and disinformation from being shared on YouTube surrounding Israel’s war with Hamas. “Following the terrorist attacks…
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Comcast cable internet with 2-gigabit uploads is rolling out soon
Comcast is about to roll out gigabit-plus internet speeds for both upload and download without needing fiber upgrades that run all the way to the house. The company will offer a new “X-Class” service upgrade that supports up to 2 Gbps downloads and uploads starting in Colorado Springs, Colorado, next…
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Nvidia and AMD may face entirely new threat from $100 billion firm — will OpenAI end up buying Graphcore to build its own chips?
Graphcore, the chipmaking startup that once counted Microsoft among its customers, may struggle to stay afloat unless it pulls in millions of dollars in financing within the next few months, according to its latest accounts. Although the explosion of the AI industry means chips are in high-demand, Graphcore hasn’t been…
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Netflix set to open stores that could immerse you in your favorite binge experience
With the dust still settling around Netflix’s shuttered DVD business, Netflix is now announcing a new division, Netflix House. The “Houses” will expand upon Netflix’s existing online merch shop with food and themed experiences for the latest Netflix shows. The company has experimented with immersive experiences before such as the…
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Nvidia is raising the price of GeForce Now, but not in the US
Nvidia spokesperson Jordan Dodge tells me the United States is currently exempt from the price changes. “No price change happening in the US,” he says. The company says the hikes “account for increased operational costs” in the specific countries where they’re rolling out, according to a customer help page, and…
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Here’s Mario’s new voice actor
After months of speculation, conspiracy theories, and false alarms, we finally know the name of Mario’s new voice actor: Kevin Afghani. On Friday, Afghani announced the news on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “Incredibly proud to have voiced Mario and Luigi in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Thanks to Nintendo for inviting…
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