Network monitoring tool provider Paessler has recently introduced a new subscription pricing model for its product PRTG, following in the footsteps of VMware‘s move to subscription-based licensing. The company has been offering network monitoring tools to enterprises since 1997, with PRTG designed to monitor the entire network infrastructure using sensors for various devices and applications. … Read more
In a surprising move, McDonald’s has decided to end its partnership with IBM to develop an AI-powered drive-thru order taker after numerous comical mishaps in taking customer orders. The company confirmed the termination of its AI drive-thru services and emphasized that a “voice ordering solution” will still be a part of its future plans. Some … Read more
The Amazon Cloud Unit Conference was disrupted due to protests over the situation in Gaza. The conference, organized by Amazon’s cloud computing unit, was meant to bring together industry professionals to discuss the latest developments in cloud technology. However, the event was marred by protests from activists who were raising awareness about the ongoing conflict … Read more
Google has announced that it is halting its experiment to allow real-money games on the Play Store globally. The decision was made due to the absence of a central authority to approve such apps, making it challenging to ensure the safety of users. Initially, Google had planned to allow real-money apps in India, Brazil, and … Read more
McDonald’s is ending its partnership with IBM in testing AI-powered drive-thru technology, which has been in select locations since 2021. Despite this, McDonald’s is not ruling out the possibility of implementing other AI solutions in the future, such as voice ordering. Customers may still encounter chatbots or other forms of automation while placing their orders … Read more
Intel has paused a $25 billion investment in Israel, which is being celebrated as a major win by the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) campaign. The decision to halt the investment was seen as a significant victory for the BDS movement, which aims to put economic and political pressure on Israel to end its occupation … Read more
McDonald’s has announced the end of its AI-enhanced drive-through pilot program. The fast-food giant had been testing out artificial intelligence technology at select locations to improve the drive-through experience for customers. The AI system was designed to enhance order accuracy and speed up service by predicting customer preferences based on past orders and analyzing traffic … Read more
For the last several weeks now, Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) has been working to buy VMware (NYSE:VMW), in a deal valued at $61 billion. The move has not been met kindly by government regulators, and was under close scrutiny. However, Broadcom is up slightly in Wednesday afternoon’s trading after China’s antitrust operations halted their review pending some … Read more