Microsoft to shut down Skype calling service, ending 20-year run for app that once had hundreds of millions of users This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft To Shut Down Skype After 20 Years
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Microsoft To Retire Skype On 5 May
So long Skype, as Microsoft confirms retirement of former VoIP giant, in favour of its Teams communication product This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft To Retire Skype On 5 May
Openreach To Start Telephone Exchange Closure Process
Plan to reduce the number of Openreach’s legacy telephone exchanges is updated, with closure process to begin this year This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Openreach To Start Telephone Exchange Closure Process
Google Starts Layoffs In Cloud, HR Units
‘Buyouts’ offered to staff in Google’s human relations unit in US, after reported layoffs in Cloud division earlier this week This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Starts Layoffs In Cloud, HR Units
Ransomware Attacks Reach Record-Breaking Levels In 2024 – BlackFog
Scale of ransomware threat confirmed in new report from BlackFog, as attacks reached record-levels in 2024 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Ransomware Attacks Reach Record-Breaking Levels In 2024 – BlackFog
Meta Fixes Fault After Violent Videos Hits Instagram Reels
Fix and apology from Meta Platforms, after users report violent, graphic videos in their Instagram Reels feed This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Meta Fixes Fault After Violent Videos Hits Instagram Reels
Amazon Joins Quantum Race With New ‘Ocelot’ Chip
Amazon Web Services says new quantum computing chip Ocelot is a breakthrough in building fault-tolerant quantum computers This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Amazon Joins Quantum Race With New ‘Ocelot’ Chip
Nvidia FY25 Profit Rises 130 Percent, Amid AI Boom
Despite stunning financial results Nvidia shares were muted, as concern over new chip costs offset optimism over AI demand This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Nvidia FY25 Profit Rises 130 Percent, Amid AI Boom
Amazon’s Generative AI Alexa+ Is Free For All Prime Members
Major overhaul of Amazon’s Alexa will be free for all Prime users, but others will have to pay $19.99 per month for Alexa+ This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Amazon’s Generative AI Alexa+ Is…
US To Investigate UK’s ‘Backdoor’ Access Request For Apple Devices
British government’s order for backdoor access to Apple’s end-to-end iCloud encryption product, to be investigated by US agencies This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US To Investigate UK’s ‘Backdoor’ Access Request For Apple Devices
EU ‘Unconditionally Approves’ Nokia’s $2.3bn Infinera Purchase
As expected, European Commission approves Nokia’s $2.3 billion purchase of US data centre equipment provider Infinera This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: EU ‘Unconditionally Approves’ Nokia’s $2.3bn Infinera Purchase
IT Public Sector Bosses Warn Of Critical Cyber Defence Gaps
Trend Micro research exposes confusion about best practices for public sector cyber defences, and warnings of defensive gaps This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: IT Public Sector Bosses Warn Of Critical Cyber Defence Gaps
Tesla Value Declines As European Sales Plummet – Report
Consequences for Elon? Tesla’s market cap falls below $1 trillion as EU, UK sales plummet by almost half in January This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Tesla Value Declines As European Sales Plummet –…
Bybit Reserves ‘Fully Replenished ‘ After Record $1.5bn Crypto Hack
Bybit says it has replenished its reserves through a mix of emergency loans and large deposits, after huge crypto heist This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Bybit Reserves ‘Fully Replenished ‘ After Record $1.5bn…
Federal Tech Staff Sign Resignation Letter Over Musk’s Doge Cuts
More than 20 US civil service employees reportedly resign, after refusing to use their tech expertise for cuts by Elon Musk’s Doge This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Federal Tech Staff Sign Resignation Letter…
Apple Shareholders Vote To Retain Diversity Programmes
Investors and shareholders back Apple’s board of directors, and vote against proposal to end diversity programmes This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple Shareholders Vote To Retain Diversity Programmes
Nvidia Sues EU For Investigating Run:ai Acquisition
Nvidia lawsuit says European Commission illegally went beyond restrictions on its power to investigate smaller deals This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Nvidia Sues EU For Investigating Run:ai Acquisition
South Africa Penalises Google, Social Media Firms Over Media Bias
South Africa competition regulator recommends fines, algorithm changes to reverse erosion of local media businesses This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: South Africa Penalises Google, Social Media Firms Over Media Bias
Educational Tech Firm Chegg Sues Google Over AI Overviews
Educational tech firm Chegg argues Google AI Overviews break competition law by accessing content without providing traffic in return This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Educational Tech Firm Chegg Sues Google Over AI Overviews
Microsoft Cancels Data Centre Leases In AI Shift
Analysts say Microsoft has cancelled data centre leases in US, scaled back international spending in shift on AI expansion plans This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft Cancels Data Centre Leases In AI Shift