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Bitdefender warns of fake GTA VI beta ads spreading malware
Malware

Bitdefender warns of fake GTA VI beta ads spreading malware

Bitdefender has uncovered a cyber campaign exploiting the hype around GTA VI, using fake Facebook ads to distribute malware disguised as a game beta installer.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Experts weigh in on cookie deprecation and data privacy
Data Privacy

Experts weigh in on cookie deprecation and data privacy

Google's decision to retain third-party cookies surprises experts, sparking debate on privacy, data strategies, and the digital ecosystem's future path.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Veritas & Google launch new data protection on cloud marketplace
Storage

Veritas & Google launch new data protection on cloud marketplace

Google and Veritas Technologies launch Veritas Alta Data Protection on Google Cloud Marketplace, promising up to 40% reduction in cloud computing costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations
Data Privacy

DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations

DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Google reverses decision on third-party cookies in Chrome
Data Privacy

Google reverses decision on third-party cookies in Chrome

Google's decision to retain third-party cookies on Chrome has sparked a mix of industry reactions, highlighting ongoing privacy and effectiveness concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Celonis appoints Greg Czajkowski as EVP of engineering
Data Analytics

Celonis appoints Greg Czajkowski as EVP of engineering

Celonis names Greg Czajkowski as the new EVP of Engineering, leveraging his expertise from Snowflake and Google to advance its Process Intelligence platform.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Intel unveils AI chatbot for Paris 2024 Olympic athletes
Virtualisation

Intel unveils AI chatbot for Paris 2024 Olympic athletes

Intel partners with the IOC to launch AthleteGPT, a GenAI chatbot on the Athlete365 platform, aiming to assist 11,000 athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Huma raises USD $80 million to launch AI-powered health platform
Low code & No code

Huma raises USD $80 million to launch AI-powered health platform

Huma has raised USD $80 million in Series D funding to launch its AI-driven Huma Cloud Platform, aiming to transform digital health solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Unprepared executives face challenges with Google's cookie phase-out
Fintech

Unprepared executives face challenges with Google's cookie phase-out

A striking 97% of executives report feeling unprepared for Google's third-party cookie phase-out, with 86% citing inadequate personalisation capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Living with error margin in thriving data-led and data-fed businesses
Data Analytics

Living with error margin in thriving data-led and data-fed businesses

Perfectionism is not a prerequisite for becoming a market leader and may actually harm those prospects.

By Michael Ogilvie • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Sports mode activated: Samsung's Galaxy Watch7 & Watch Ultra
Artificial Intelligence

Sports mode activated: Samsung's Galaxy Watch7 & Watch Ultra

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, featuring advanced AI health monitoring and durable designs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Blackpearl launches AI tool to navigate Chrome cookie changes
Marketing Technologies

Blackpearl launches AI tool to navigate Chrome cookie changes

Blackpearl Group has launched Pearl Diver, an AI tool designed to help businesses adapt to the impending cookie-less environment in Chrome.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Cloudinary supports C2PA standard to combat fake media
Microsoft

Cloudinary supports C2PA standard to combat fake media

Cloudinary supports the C2PA standard to enhance digital media transparency, partnering with Dow Jones to combat fake content amid the rise of AI-generated media.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
Sailesh Munagala joins Vectra AI as new CFO amid expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Sailesh Munagala joins Vectra AI as new CFO amid expansion

Sailesh Munagala has joined Vectra AI as CFO during crucial expansion to fortify enterprises against threats from the swift adoption of Generative AI tools.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

OPPO launches Reno12 AI phones in New Zealand market
Artificial Intelligence

OPPO launches Reno12 AI phones in New Zealand market

OPPO launches the AI-packed Reno12 and Reno12 Pro in New Zealand, revolutionising accessibility in the AI phone market with prices from NZD $799.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Google partners with BlackRock for 1GW solar push in Taiwan
Artificial Intelligence

Google partners with BlackRock for 1GW solar push in Taiwan

Google teams up with BlackRock to build a 1 GW solar capacity in Taiwan, furthering its net-zero targets and advancing clean energy in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
GRIDSERVE launches app to enhance EV charging experience
Microsoft

GRIDSERVE launches app to enhance EV charging experience

GRIDSERVE has launched its first mobile app for EV motorists, developed with Dootrix on Microsoft Azure, aiming to enhance the EV charging experience and boost net zero transport.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
EDC partners with Newgen to centralise content management
Digital Transformation

EDC partners with Newgen to centralise content management

Energy Development Corporation teams up with Newgen Software to streamline document management for 1,000 employees, enhancing operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024