Google complains to EU over Microsoft cloud practices
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Alphabet unit Google filed a complaint to the European Commission on Wednesday against what it said were Microsoft’s anti-competitive practices to lock customers into…
Forget threats, now robots want to be our friends
In the collective imagination, robots that keep people company and help them with everyday tasks by simulating humans have always been present. Think of the late 1980s sitcom Super Vicky…
Xiaomi asks India to recall antitrust report on Walmart’s Flipkart, sources say
By Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI (Reuters) – China’s Xiaomi has asked India’s antitrust body to recall its report that found the company and Walmart’s Flipkart breached competition laws, arguing it…
Meet the Talent: Jieun Lim, CEO of HouseBuddy
Place of Residence: Seoul, South Korea Position: CEO of HouseBuddy Allow us to understand more about your company HouseBuddy. HouseBuddy operates Checkmate Korea, a comprehensive residential platform designed for foreigners…
Asia races ahead in humanoid robot development
About nine years ago, Boston Dynamics surprised the world with Atlas, a 150-centimetre-tall humanoid robot capable of replicating various daily activities, such as climbing stairs and navigating uneven terrain. Atlas…
Unpacking: ransomware attack on London hospitals
In June 2024, a ransomware attack on Synnovis, a critical pathology and diagnostics provider in London, crippled key services in several NHS hospitals. The attack caused widespread operational disruptions and…
Lumi, the supercomputer keeping Europe on the innovation map
A sustainable supercomputer is a contradiction in terms. At least that’s how it might seem, although there are those who are trying to reverse course and combine enormous computing power…
Unveiling the mystery of strange sounds from the Mariana Trench
For nearly a decade, a strange sound from the depths of the Mariana Trench had baffled scientists. The sound, dubbed the “biotwang,” reverberated through the vast, dark waters of the…
Tech takes a break: Sylwia Buczek
Sylwia Buczek is a dynamic figure in the world of technology and adventure. As an Artificial Intelligence Developer, she spends her professional hours immersed in the complex algorithms and intricate…
Financial software maker Enfusion explores options including sale, sources say
By Milana Vinn NEW YORK (Reuters) – Enfusion, a U.S. software provider for asset managers, is in talks with investment bankers to evaluate options that could include a potential sale,…