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Dell Technologies (DELL.N) reported third-quarter revenue below estimates due to a slower-than-expected recovery in the hardware and software market, sending its shares down 4% after the bell. The Round Rock, Texas-based company expects full-year profit and revenue to exceed its previous forecast. The company has been bolstered by the artificial intelligence boom and stabilizing demand for computer hardware and servers following a months-long slump. Analysts expected the company to report revenue of $22.3 billion for the quarter, which would have

Google (GOOGL.O) has called on Britain’s antitrust regulator to take action against Microsoft (MSFT.O), claiming its business practices had left rivals at a significant disadvantage, according to the letter seen by Reuters. Microsoft and Amazon (AMZN.O) have faced mounting global scrutiny over their dominance of the cloud computing industry, with regulators in Britain, the European Union, and the U.S. probing their market power. In the U.K., the Competition and Markets Authority launched an investigation into the industry in October, following

After a week of drama involving the ouster of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, the AI company behind viral chatbot ChatGPT, the tech giant with one of its most significant stakes in the startup, will get more visibility into the inner workings of the nonprofit entity. Microsoft will take a nonvoting observer position on OpenAIs board, CEO Altman said in his first official message after returning the company’s reins on Wednesday. The move will give Microsoft a seat on the

Apple’s first VR headset, Vision Pro, is getting a powerful rival from an old foe. Earlier this year, the tech giant unveiled the device and its accompanying apps that allow users to work, play, communicate, and more in a virtual world. The device is currently priced at $3,499 and requires a compatible iPhone or iPad. The headset doesn’t have a traditional screen or controllers; instead, it relies on cameras and sensors to track a person’s movement and eye and hand

Sony has revealed the free PlayStation Plus monthly games for the final month of 2023. Starting Tuesday, December 5, PlayStation Plus members will get access to the open-world Lego driving adventure Lego 2K Drive. Is it clean? Em up sim Powerwash Simulator and indie exploration title Sable. Developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K, Lego 2K Drive brings together the vibes of Mario Kart, Forza Horizon, and more in its open-world racing hijinx. Across Bricklandia, players can build speedster

It’s been a year since artificial intelligence startup OpenAI unleashed its first generative AI tool, the prominent language model-based chatbot ChatGPT. While the technology has had a successful first year, it has also been a bit of a roller coaster with many technological advancements, unexpected challenges, and some boardroom drama. Despite its many controversies, the company behind ChatGPT has continued to develop and expand its capabilities. Users have already adapted it to create content, assist with coding, provide writing support,

Japan’s space agency was hit with a cyberattack, but the information the hackers accessed did not include anything important for rocket and satellite operations, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. According to sources close to the matter, the hacking attempt was made on a central server, Active Directory, that manages the agency’s network. JAXA was unaware of the possibility of unauthorized access until this autumn when police notified them, the sources added. The agency is working to confirm the extent of

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence could reduce wages. Still, so far, it is creating, not destroying, jobs, especially for the young and highly skilled, research published by the European Central Bank showed on Tuesday. Firms have invested heavily in artificial intelligence, or AI, leaving economists striving to understand the impact on the labor market and driving fears among the broader public for the future of their jobs. While AI has many facets, the technology that’s becoming most widely used

Until recently, many people took their Google accounts for granted. They viewed them as seemingly everlasting repositories for their digital lives and relied on them as daily tools for email, storage, and even online searches. Unfortunately, those days are ending. According to Google’s updated inactive account policy, which the tech giant announced in May, accounts that last used at least two years ago could be deleted starting Friday. As per a blog post by the company, the new policy was

Evernote has been considering a new strategy to encourage more users to upgrade to the paid version of its service. It has been conducting a small test that has limited the number of notes free users can create. However, the company has clarified that the new plan is still in the experimental phase and has not yet been finalised. The number of people this limitation affects is still being determined, but the company says it will only affect less than