Amazon is doubling the value of credits offered to some startups using its cloud infrastructure in response to increased competition from Microsoft. The increase in credits, which will now be worth $200,000 for startups that have raised a Series A funding round in the past year, up from $100,000, will take effect on July 1. … Read more
Google has utilized AI technology to enhance and expand the functionality of Google Translate. With the addition of 110 new languages, the company has nearly doubled the number of languages offered by the translation service. This expansion covers approximately eight percent of the world’s population, allowing for easier communication and information access for users around … Read more
Mashreq recently announced an expansion of its partnership with Oracle Financial Services to support its global growth strategy. The bank will implement Oracle’s solutions in key international hubs such as Hong Kong, the US, and the UK. This move aims to modernize and optimize operations, ensuring an exceptional customer experience. Mohamed Abdel Razek, Mashreq’s Group … Read more
Cisco Talos researchers have uncovered an ongoing campaign by a threat actor known as SneakyChef, using the SugarGh0st malware since August 2023. The campaign has expanded its targets from South Korea and Uzbekistan to include countries in EMEA and Asia, using lures resembling scanned documents from government agencies. The team discovered a new infection chain … Read more
Google Cast, also known as Chromecast, is a standard that allows TVs to receive input wirelessly from smartphones, tablets, and laptops. It works across various operating systems and has become widely available over the years. However, in hotel rooms, Google Cast availability varies. Recently, it was announced that more LG TVs in hotel rooms will … Read more
The University of North Carolina (UNC) System is expanding educational opportunities for adult learners in North Carolina to address the enrollment cliff expected by 2025. The UNC System aims to close the educational achievement gap in the state by ensuring 2 million North Carolinians have a postsecondary credential by 2030. To achieve this goal, the … Read more
Nvidia has signed a significant deal with Qatari telecoms group Ooredoo to deploy its artificial intelligence technology in data centers in six Middle Eastern countries. This move comes as a response to Washington’s restrictions on the export of American chips to the region. Ooredoo will be the first company in the region to offer direct … Read more
Google has decided to suspend its plans to support more types of real money gaming apps on the Play Store. This decision comes just days before the planned expansion in India, Brazil, and Mexico. The company has been running pilot programs to support real money gaming apps in the Play Store in various regions. Earlier … Read more
Oracle is planning to invest more than $1 billion in Spain over the next decade to strengthen its presence in the European cloud market. The investment will focus on constructing a third cloud region in Madrid, which will help boost AI skills development in Spain and position Oracle as a key player in the country’s … Read more
Oracle has revealed plans to invest over $1 billion in Spain over the next decade to strengthen its presence in the European cloud market. The investment will fund the construction of a third cloud region in Madrid and aims to enhance AI skills in Spain, positioning Oracle as a key player in the country’s digital … Read more