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Quote of the day by ex-Google evangelist Vint Cerf: ‘Privacy may actually be an anomaly’ — putting our rights into perspective

(Image credit: Getty Images/Noam Galai / Stringer) One of the architects of the modern internet, Vint Cerf, went on to become Google's chief internet evangelist from October 2005 through to July 2026, making several key predictions on the technologies he played a role in crafting. But, casting his eye back, he also once made a

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang joins X, defends Chinese AI: “Open-source models that are excellent should be used”

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Big quote: Jensen Huang just spent a week watching his company's valuation get hit by the threat of a Chinese open-weight model. His response was to go on the record defending it. Speaking to Axios in Fort Worth, Texas, at the

‘If People Want It, Companies Should Provide It’: Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Joins PS5 Disc Debate

"But I don't know that I personally care" by Sammy Barker Yesterday, 2:30pm Image: Push Square Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser – currently of entertainment empire Absurd Ventures, which launched its first collected comic book volume this past week – has weighed in on the physical games debate dominating the industry right now. For those of

Google, Microsoft, and TikTok Lead N2.55 Trillion Tax Contributions in Nigeria

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced that foreign digital companies like Google, Microsoft, TikTok, and others paid N2.55 trillion (about $1.5 billion) in taxes in the first half of 2024. This information was shared in a statement by NITDA’s spokesperson, Mrs. Hadiza Umar, using data from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

Break up with Microsoft 365—get the lifetime version that pays for itself

Science & Nature Say goodbye to subscriptions forever. The post Break up with Microsoft 365—get the lifetime version that pays for itself appeared first on...

Microsoft predicts AI will make web browsers and search engines obsolete in years

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Through the looking glass: Companies involved in generative AI, like Google and OpenAI, are envisioning a future where users delegate queries and tasks to chatbots or GenAI agents instead of manually clicking through websites and search engines. The head of Microsoft's

Microsoft inks 10-year agreement with cloud gaming platform Nware

April 28, 2023 1:12 PM Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Microsoft announced today that it’s partnering with European cloud gaming platform Nware. The two companies just signed a 10-year deal where the console manufacturer and game publisher would stream PC games on Nware’s

Microsoft quietly supported legislation to make it easier to fix devices

In March, Irene Plenefisch, a senior director of government affairs at Microsoft, sent an email to the eight members of the Washington state Senate’s Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee, which was about to hold a hearing to discuss a bill intended to facilitate the repair of consumer electronics.  Typically, when consumer tech companies reach out

Microsoft Office Pro can help you achieve both personal and professional goals, now only $39.99

Image: StackCommerce If any software could be considered a “must-know” for any professional, it’s Microsoft Office. The world’s most ubiquitous office software, MS Office is trusted in almost every industry for its ability to simplify functions and increase productivity, per E-Careers. However, it’s not the most affordable program on the market. That’s why it’s a great

Microsoft PC peripherals are now collector’s items

Image: Mark Hachman / IDG Microsoft’s peripherals are dead. Long live Microsoft (Surface) peripherals. After decades of shipping Microsoft-branded peripherals like the Microsoft Modern Keyboard, Microsoft is calling it quits. Instead, Microsoft will shift its emphasis to Surface-branded peripherals—which include some similar peripherals, sold under the Surface brand. But not all. “Going forward, we are

Microsoft acquisition blocked; Sony’s selling plenty of PS5s | Kaser Focus

April 28, 2023 7:00 PM PS5. Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. It’s been a weird week, watching Microsoft. I’m no less tired of the Activision-Blizzard acquisition, but I was a bit animated by the news this week that the UK’s Competition and Markets

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Quote of the day by ex-Google evangelist Vint Cerf: ‘Privacy may actually be an anomaly’ — putting our rights into perspective

(Image credit: Getty Images/Noam Galai / Stringer) One of the architects of the modern internet, Vint Cerf, went on to become Google's chief internet evangelist from October 2005 through to July 2026, making several key predictions on the technologies he played a role in crafting. But, casting his eye back, he also once made a

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang joins X, defends Chinese AI: “Open-source models that are excellent should be used”

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Big quote: Jensen Huang just spent a week watching his company's valuation get hit by the threat of a Chinese open-weight model. His response was to go on the record defending it. Speaking to Axios in Fort Worth, Texas, at the

‘If People Want It, Companies Should Provide It’: Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Joins PS5 Disc Debate

"But I don't know that I personally care" by Sammy Barker Yesterday, 2:30pm Image: Push Square Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser – currently of entertainment empire Absurd Ventures, which launched its first collected comic book volume this past week – has weighed in on the physical games debate dominating the industry right now. For those of

“Take the Stairs”: Adekunle Gold Shares Advice for Creatives at The Macallan Partnership Celebration

Award-winning singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold has urged creatives to remain committed to their craft, even when recognition feels out of reach, sharing a powerful reflection on patience, excellence and… The post “Take the Stairs”: Adekunle Gold Shares Advice for Creatives at The Macallan Partnership Celebration appeared first on Nigerian Entertainment Today...

Bernie Sanders Backs Justin J. Pearson, House Candidate at the Heart of Tennessee Voting Rights Fight

Pearson challenged the last Tennessee Democrat in the House. Now he’s up against the threat of total GOP control. The post Bernie Sanders Backs Justin J. Pearson, House Candidate at the Heart of Tennessee Voting Rights Fight appeared first on The Intercept...