As the housing market continues to be greatly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, one of the nation’s largest real estate technology firms, Redfin, is dealing with the fallout. The Seattle-based technology firm, which is best known for its real estate search capabilities and other services offered to clients, has recently announced additional layoffs as the… Continue reading Redfin is laying off more workers as housing downturn persists
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Generative AI comes to Amazon Web Services
In recent years, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the enterprise world has grown exponentially. Companies have increasingly been leveraging AI-powered solutions to automate processes and improve customer experiences. Now, with the introduction of its latest AI offering, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is taking the power of generative AI to the enterprise world. Generative… Continue reading Generative AI comes to Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure face antitrust probe
The tech giants Amazon and Microsoft are currently in the midst of an antitrust probe by the European Commission for their cloud computing businesses. The probe focuses on whether Amazon and Microsoft are using their dominance to limit the choice of customers in the cloud computing market. The investigation by the European Commission follows complaints… Continue reading Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure face antitrust probe
Microsoft crosshairs
As the corporate battle for supremacy in the cloud services market continues to heat up, Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, is reportedly considering an investigation into Amazon and Microsoft’s strategies in the country. This could have wide-reaching implications for both companies which have a strong presence in the UK market. OFCOM’S CONSIDERATION Ofcom, established in… Continue reading Microsoft crosshairs
Apple might block older iPhones from using iMessage, FaceTime, and other services
As technology continues to rapidly develop, tech giants such as Apple are working to stay ahead of the curve. Recently, Apple announced that they may be taking steps to make sure their older iPhones are not able to use their services, such as iMessage and FaceTime. The move is meant to focus on security and… Continue reading Apple might block older iPhones from using iMessage, FaceTime, and other services
Adult Swim’s starting an hour earlier as Warner Bros. Discovery makes a play for older viewers
In recent weeks, one of the most buzzed about moves in the world of television streaming is the decision by Warner Bros. Discovery for its Adult Swim lineup of programming to begin an hour earlier. The move comes in response to the growing demand for older viewers, and has seen the Adult Swim lineup from… Continue reading Adult Swim’s starting an hour earlier as Warner Bros. Discovery makes a play for older viewers
Daily Crunch
It was just announced that Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has reopened after having to temporarily suspend spot trading, deposits and withdrawals due to a bug. The incident was reported to have happened on April 22nd when Binance’s CFO, Wei Zhou, posted on Twitter that “due to a server issue, we were forced to… Continue reading Daily Crunch
Meta barred by Kenyan court from engaging its new content moderation partner
On March 14th, the Kenyan High Court issued an injunction barring the company Meta, a content moderation services provider, from engaging a new content moderation partner. The Kenyan Bloggers Association had filed the injunction alleging that Meta had been engaging in anti-competitive practices and had proper control of the Kenyan content moderation services market. Meta,… Continue reading Meta barred by Kenyan court from engaging its new content moderation partner
Credable, a digital banking infra startup that wants to build Unit for emerging markets, gets funding
Emerging markets are whole new balls game when it comes to the digital banking world. Traditional banking solutions often fail to satisfy the needs of young users in these markets due to their complex regulatory environment, lack of widely accepted digital authentication systems and large number of informal sector users. This is why a new… Continue reading Credable, a digital banking infra startup that wants to build Unit for emerging markets, gets funding
Amazon’s Starlink Competitor Targeting “Less Than $400” Dish As Baseline
In response to the growing success of Amazon’s Starlink satellite internet service, a new competitor is entering the market with the goal of providing high-speed internet to more people at a lower cost. The unnamed offering is targeting a baseline dish cost of “less than $400” in order to make satellite internet services more accessible.… Continue reading Amazon’s Starlink Competitor Targeting “Less Than $400” Dish As Baseline