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Nvidia Chief Says New Blackwell Chip Will Have 'Lots and Lots' Of Supply

Nvidia Chief Jensen Huang, The Bloomberg | Thursday August 29, 2024

Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, addressing concerns about the company's new Blackwell chips, said that supplies will be plentiful after manufacturing gains momentum.

Meta Considers New Mixed Reality Glasses As An Alternative To Headsets

Reuters | Thursday August 29, 2024

Meta Platforms is planning a mixed reality device that resembles a bulky pair of glasses, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing two employees from the social media giant.

Why Is 'World's Most Important Stock' Nvidia Falling, Expert Explains

Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 29, 2024, San Francisco

Artificial intelligence behemoth Nvidia on Wednesday said quarterly sales reached a higher-than-expected $30 billion in the last quarter, though that growth was slower than the furious pace seen in previous quarters.

Opinion | Tech's Final Frontier: Death-Tech In India

Shadma Shaikh | Wednesday August 28, 2024

Growing number of grief-tech startups have emerged in recent years, providing services related to end-of-life planning and post-mortem support. These services include digital wills, funeral planning assistance, after-death care, and asset management

AI Was Born At This US Summer Camp 68 Years Ago. Here's Why It Matters

Sandra Peter, The Conversation | Wednesday August 28, 2024

Imagine a group of young men gathered at a picturesque college campus in New England, in the United States, during the northern summer of 1956. Its a small casual gathering. But the men are not here for campfires and nature hikes.

"It's Glowtime": Apple To Launch New iPhone Series On September 9

Reuters | Tuesday August 27, 2024

Apple will host its fall event on Sept. 9 at its headquarters in Cupertino, California, according to an invite on Monday, where it will likely unveil a series of new iPhones and updates to other devices and apps.

Apple Names Kevan Parekh As New Finance Chief Ahead of Product Launch

Reuters | Tuesday August 27, 2024

Tech giant Apple on Monday named insider Kevan Parekh as its chief financial officer, replacing company veteran Luca Maestri who will transition from the role on Jan. 1, 2025.

EU Presses Meta On Transparency Plans After Scraping Disinformation Tracker

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 16, 2024

The EU on Friday formally requested that Meta detail steps it is taking on transparency after the Facebook and Instagram owner scrapped a widely-used tool for tracking disinformation online.

Opinion | India Has Aced The Software Game. Can It Now Focus On Hardware?

Pankaj Mishra | Thursday August 01, 2024

Why do we lag in hardware? If we can excel in creating software that the world depends on, why can't we mirror that success in hardware?

Opinion | Is Sam Altman Wrong About India's AI Capabilities? Yes, And No

Umakant Soni | Thursday August 01, 2024

On June 7 last year, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, was asked this question when he was in India: Can Indian entrepreneurs compete with OpenAI, or should they even try? His answer was a blunt and definitive "No".

Opinion | The Microsoft Windows 'Glitch' Is Actually A Warning For Today's Tech

Pankaj Mishra | Saturday July 20, 2024

Our reliance on platforms is too critical to allow the 'single-system dependency' to continue unchecked. Let's push for diversity in our tech solutions to safeguard our digital - and physical - lives.

OpenAI Unveils Cheaper Small AI Model GPT-4o Mini

Reuters | Thursday July 18, 2024

ChatGPT maker OpenAI said on Thursday it was launching GPT-4o mini, a cost-efficient small AI model, aimed at making its technology more affordable and less energy-intensive, allowing the startup to target a broader pool of customers.

Opinion | Bengaluru Blues: On Reservation Row And Policies Clashing With Progress

Pankaj Mishra | Thursday July 18, 2024

In Karnataka's approach, it feels like they're flipping between policies - 100% job reservations one day, none the next, something in between after - with no precise data or rationale, gambling with India's IT and startup hub.

How Blind Gamer Used ChatGPT To Roam Around On Japan Streets On His Own

Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 11, 2024, Kawasaki, Japan

Japanese eSports gamer Mashiro is blind and often relies on a companion to get around Tokyo -- but he hopes that artificial intelligence, hailed as a promising tool for people with disabilities, can help him travel alone.

Virtual Immortality: Eerie Future of Digital Afterlife Technology

Press Trust of India | Monday June 24, 2024, Canberra

Imagine a future where your phone pings with a message that your dead father's "digital immortal" bot is ready. This promise of chatting with a virtual version of your loved one is like stepping into a sci-fi movie, both thrilling and a bit eerie.