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Alibaba sues Pentagon over 'Chinese military company' label
Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense to challenge its inclusion on the list of Chinese military companies.
The Next Web (TNW) · 87d ago
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Evaluating Cloud GPU Providers for LLM Inference
An ML engineer is seeking community advice on the best metrics and methodologies for comparing cloud GPU providers for LLM inference. The discussion focuses on balancing cost, throughput, and reliability.
Reddit r/MachineLearning · 88d ago
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Protesters target Amazon over cloud contracts with Israel
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered at the Amazon Spheres in Seattle to protest the company's provision of cloud technology to the Israeli government. The group claims these services facilitate military actions in Gaza.
GeekWire · 92d ago
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Euro-Office 1.0 launches amid open-source compatibility debates
Euro-Office 1.0 has launched as a cloud-based, open-source alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. The release has sparked criticism from LibreOffice supporters regarding its handling of proprietary document formats.
ZDNet AI · 100d ago
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Oracle Faces Investor Skepticism Following Q4 Earnings
Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst expressed concerns over Oracle's recent performance, noting that investor enthusiasm has waned. The sentiment reflects broader market scrutiny of legacy tech companies pivoting to AI.
Bloomberg Technology · 101d ago
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Amazon Overtakes Walmart on Fortune 500 List
Amazon has surpassed Walmart to become the top company on the Fortune 500 list for the first time in 13 years. The company achieved this milestone after reaching $700 billion in annual revenue with a 12% year-over-year growth.
GeekWire · 108d ago
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Hands-on: Windows 365 Cloud PC across MacOS, Android, iOS
This article explores the cross-platform usability of Microsoft's Windows 365 Cloud PC, evaluating its performance and practicality on non-Windows devices. It addresses key questions regarding user experience, cost-effectiveness, and the target use cases for cloud-based desktop environments.
ZDNet AI · 112d ago
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Hyperscaler Debt Surge Drives Derivatives Market Growth
Major tech companies are raising massive capital to fund AI infrastructure, forcing Wall Street to increase credit derivatives trading. This shift highlights the intense financial pressure and capital-intensive nature of scaling AI operations.
Bloomberg Technology · 119d ago
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Tsinghua and Inbo Tech partner on GPU cloud
Tsinghua University Shenzhen International Graduate School partnered with Inbo Tech to launch a GPU cloud platform. The collaboration aims to support academic research with dedicated AI computing infrastructure.
36氪 · 123d ago
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Windows Licensing Hike Could Push PC Prices Higher
Microsoft has reportedly raised Windows licensing fees by up to 10%, adding pressure to already higher PC costs. The increase comes alongside more expensive memory and CPUs, which could further raise the cost of developer hardware.
Digital Trends · 39d ago
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HMD revives Asha brand with new LTE feature phone
HMD Global is reviving the classic Nokia-era 'Asha' product line with a new model, TA-1779. The device will run on an RTOS-based system supporting cloud-based applications, targeting the budget-conscious market.
IT之家 · 83d ago
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Microsoft Azure Core CTO Marcus Fontura departs company
Marcus Fontura, a technical fellow and the CTO of Azure Core, is leaving Microsoft. This leadership change occurs as Microsoft continues to aggressively scale its cloud and AI infrastructure.
GeekWire · 99d ago
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Volcano Engine Secures CCTV Gala AI Partnership
ByteDance’s Volcano Engine has secured an exclusive AI cloud partnership with CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala. The event offers massive nationwide exposure like the US Super Bowl.
SCMP Technology · 216d ago