Tech News update Nvidia and Microsoft launch Azure supercomputing instance Nov 19, 2019 Nvidia is teaming with Microsoft’s Azure to introduce the NDv2 instance in preview for supercomputing in the cloud. The instance can supply up to 800…
Tech News update How Chronicle is fitting into Google Cloud Nov 19, 2019 In January 2018, Google parent Alphabet formed an enterprise security company named Chronicle. The big bet was on machine learning analyzing massive…
Tech News update SoftBank proposes $30 billion merger between Yahoo Japan and Line Nov 19, 2019 Japan’s SoftBank plans to merge internet unit Yahoo Japan with messaging app operator Line to create a $30 billion tech giant, as it bags struggling…
Tech News update Microsoft to end support for dedicated Cortana app on iOS and Android by 31 Jan 2020 Nov 18, 2019 Microsoft is pulling the plug on Cortana iOS and Android apps. Support for the app will be dropped from 31 January 2020 in several countries,…
Tech News update Microsoft is investigating facial recognition startup AnyVision Nov 16, 2019 Microsoft has hired former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate whether the use of facial recognition technology developed by an Israeli…
Tech News update Microsoft to probe work of Israeli facial recognition startup it funded Nov 16, 2019 Microsoft Corp has hired former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate whether the use of facial recognition technology developed by an…
Tech News update Google Cloud’s Contact Center AI hits general availability Nov 15, 2019 Google Cloud is making Contact Center AI generally available for use today. The cloud service is built with conversational AI engine Dialogflow to…
Tech News update GitHub launches Security Lab to protect open source code Nov 15, 2019 GitHub today launched the GitHub Security Lab, an ongoing effort to protect open source code projects. The GitHub Security Lab is aimed at bringing…
Tech News update Alibaba ends relationship with US bitcoin-based retail startup Nov 15, 2019 Just a day after US retail startup Lolli announced a partnership with Alibaba to offer shoppers bitcoin rewards when purchasing items on its…
Tech News update Cache Google’s new banking project aiming to dominate big tech Nov 15, 2019 Google plans to launch a new service called Cache next year which will see it start to offer current accounts. Google is the latest tech giant to…