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Bezos’ Blue Origin successfully launches SpaceX rival
The billionaire space race entered a new phase today when Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin successfully launched its 320-foot-tall New Glenn rocket this morning from Cape Canaveral in Florida. At 2:03AM ET this morning, New Glenn’s seven reusable BE-4 engines ignited to propel the NG-1 rocket into space, with the second stage and payload reaching orbit to achieve Blue Origin’s primary…
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CES 2025: Garmin Launches Its Instinct 3 Series With Screen Upgrades and Built-In Flashlights
Garmin produces more variations on the smartwatch theme than anyone else, and the Instinct series is the range that prioritizes battery life first and foremost (with a little help from solar charging). Three years after the Instinct 2 series first appeared, Garmin has now unveiled the Instinct 3 models at CES 2025. The headline feature here is an upgraded screen…
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Tech supply chains at risk as the US launches probe into China’s legacy chip dominance
Unfair practices and strategic risks The Biden administration has alleged that China’s dominance stems from anti-competitive practices, including cyber intrusions, forced technology transfers, and underpricing chips by 30% to 50% — often below production costs. Katherine Tai, the US Trade Representative, explained that these artificially low prices are forcing out competitors and consolidating China’s control over the market. “China’s acts,…
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Google Launches Gemini 2.0 with Autonomous Tool Linking
Google is embracing “agentic experiences” in the rollout of Gemini 2.0, its new flagship family of generative AI expected to compete with ChatGPT with OpenAI o1, GitHub Copilot, and Amazon Nova. The tech giant released the first model, Gemini 2.0 Flash, on Dec. 11 for global developers through the Gemini API in Google AI Studio and Vertex AI. Consumers can…
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Animal Crossing’s paid mobile app launches a day early
The new version is largely the same as the original, and will still feature seasonal events and all of the other content from the base game. The biggest changes are the welcome removal of microtransactions and the ability to play offline. But the paid app also introduces a number of gameplay additions, including a new location where you can hang…
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Nucleus Security launches revamped partner program
Unified vulnerability management specialist Nucleus Security has reinforced its channel-first strategy with the launch of an expanded partner program. Building on its existing initiative, the revamped Nucleus Security Partner Program (NSPP) now features a tiered structure with corresponding requirements and benefits, as well as a brand-new certification program and partner portal. The firm has also expanded its channel team to…
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HPE launches exclusive sovereign cloud offering for the channel
HPE has taken aim at data sovereignty concerns with two new products that look to help businesses make use of cloud-style services in an airgapped environment. HPE Private Cloud Enterprise Disconnected and HPE Alletra Storage MP Disconnected were announced at HPE Discover Barcelona 2024 during CEO Antonio Neri’s keynote address. They are intended to address the needs of regulated industries…
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SAP launches sovereign cloud service for UK customers
SAP has announced new sovereign cloud capabilities in the UK, meaning customers will now be able to process data entirely within the borders of the country. The offering is now fully operational and available to customers, SAP said in a statement, and is designed to meet the highest standards of data residency, security, and compliance within the UK. It’s targeted…
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UK launches platform to help businesses manage AI risks, build trust
For businesses, the new platform can provide a streamlined method for addressing AI risks and ensuring compliance. “By establishing clear regulatory frameworks, the UK’s AI assurance platform can foster trust and accountability, which are critical for compliance with laws such as GDPR and sector-specific regulations,” said Prabhu Ram, VP of Industry Intelligence Group at CyberMedia Research. However, while the platform…
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EU launches probe of Corning’s Gorilla Glass for competition violations – Computerworld
The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into whether US glass producer Corning, known for its Gorilla Glass, might have abused its dominant position in the market for protective glass for electronic devices. Corning’s products are used, among other things, in several of Apple’s and Samsung’s devices. The Commission suspects the company might have entered into anticompetitive agreements with…
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