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Marvell scores billions in AI chip deal
Published in AI


Two new hyperscalers signed up as demand surges for custom silicon

Chip designer Marvell reckons it has landed two new hyperscale cloud clients and is sniffing around more than 50 other deals as demand for its customised AI silicon keeps growing.

Google dumping Samsung for TSMC leaves foundry flailing
Published in News


“Google incident” forces soul‑searching at Samsung 

Google’s decision to dump Samsung for TSMC to make its Tensor chips has reportedly caused chaos behind closed doors in South Korea.

Firefox faces backlash from users
Published in News
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 10:26

Firefox faces backlash from users


Veteran tech writer warns Mozilla is on a downward spiral


The big cheeses at Mozzarella Foundation are copping serious flak from users after months of controversial moves, technical problems and staff cuts that have left Firefox on increasingly shaky ground.

AI firms race to fix sycophantic chatbots
Published in AI


Before users get too comfortable

OpenAI, Google DeepMind and Anthropic are working to rein in a growing problem with their chatbots: excessive flattery. The models are increasingly prone to giving users agreeable responses that prioritise validation over accuracy.

Meta to splash $15bn on Scale AI stake
Published in AI
Thursday, 12 June 2025 09:23

Meta to splash $15bn on Scale AI stake


Zuckerberg goes headhunting to close AI gap

Meta is reportedly throwing $15 billion at Scale AI for a 49 per cent stake, desperately trying to headhunt is way up the AI pecking order after being left in the dust by OpenAI, Anthropic and Google.

British MPs slam Apple and Google for blocking anti-theft fix
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Job's Mob and Google accused of dragging their feet to protect profits

The Fruity Cargo Cult Apple and Google are getting a proper earful from furious British MPs for stalling a basic anti-theft fix that could stop criminals cashing in on stolen smartphones.

Hyperscalers hotwire EV tech for AI data centre binge
Published in Network


Google, Meta and Microsoft push 1MW rack dreams with borrowed volts

Google, Microsoft, and Meta are pilfering ideas from the electric vehicle world, pushing 400VDC systems to wrestle with escalating power and cooling demands. 

Tech's Artificial General Intelligence dream is just a fantasy
Published in AI


Until someone has a new idea, this is all just expensive word salad

The tech industry is running full tilt towards Artificial General Intelligence, but the tools it’s using barely understand sarcasm, let alone reality.

Google increases Android's anti-theft walls
Published in Mobiles


Factory Reset Protection gets some teeth

Google is giving Android’s Factory Reset Protection (FRP) a badly needed kick up the backside, promising to make stolen phones even more useless than before by spotting setup wizard dodges and forcing a second reset until ownership is nailed down.

Apple gives iPhone ten years to live
Published in Mobiles
Thursday, 08 May 2025 11:21

Apple gives iPhone ten years to live


Will be replaced by tech that Apple can’t do

Fruity Cargo Cult Apple's senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue, warned that the iPhone could be obsolete in a decade and will be replaced by something that Jobs’ Mob is light years behind its competition.