SecTOR 2023: A call to Canadian IT pros for political action
In his keynote address law professor Michael Geist said the Trudeau government needs more expert advice from the t
Pope Francis endorses global coding project for children
Pope Francis has endorsed a global project aimed at getting more children into computer programming. The initiative, called “Code with Pope,” is the brainchild of Miron Mironiuk, a Polish tech entrepreneur and founder of artificial intelligence company Cosmose AI. Mironiuk was inspired to start the project after his own experience of coding transforming his life. […]
China probes Apple supplier Foxconn
Chinese authorities have initiated an investigation into Foxconn, the world’s leading contract electronics manufacturer, prompting concerns about the potential repercussions for U.S. companies and the Biden administration. Foxconn plays a critical role in assembling approximately 70% of Apple’s iPhones, making it a linchpin in the global tech supply chain. However, recent disruptions caused by COVID-related […]
IBM beats Q3 revenue expectations
IBM has defied the odds by reporting impressive third-quarter results. The company’s revenue and profit exceeded Wall Street expectations, sparking a 2% surge in its stock price following the announcement. Despite the challenges posed by a strong dollar, IBM’s Q3 revenue reached $14.8 billion, surpassing estimates, while adjusted quarterly profit per share stood at $2.20, […]
OpenAI faces tough competition from open-source AI models and Microsoft Azure
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is facing tough competition from open-source AI models and Microsoft Azure. While OpenAI’s revenue has skyrocketed thanks to ChatGPT Plus subscriptions, the company is still learning the ropes in the enterprise world. Enterprises are finding open-source AI models to be cheaper and more specialized than OpenAI’s offerings. OpenAI is also […]
Qualcomm unveils new laptop chip that outperforms Apple and Intel
Qualcomm has unveiled a new laptop chip, the Snapdragon Elite X, which it says outperforms the fastest laptop chips from Apple and Intel. The chip is expected to be available in computers around the middle of next year, and Lenovo and HP are among the PC makers promising to debut devices running the new chip. […]
Slack retires Twitter integration
Slack has retired its integration with X (formerly known as Twitter) due to API changes introduced by Elon Musk earlier this year. The changes have made it difficult for third-party apps to access Twitter data, and Slack has decided that it is no longer able to maintain its Twitter integration. “Slack’s integration with Twitter relies […]
Tech giants race to bring generative AI to smartphones
Tech giants are racing to bring generative AI to smartphones, as the technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we use our devices. Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that can create new content, such as text, code, images, and music. It is already being used in a variety of applications, such […]
Alphabet Cloud growth slumps as Microsoft Azure rebounds
Alphabet shares fell sharply after its cloud unit’s growth slowed to a near three-year low, raising concerns that the company is losing ground to Microsoft in the race to capitalize on generative artificial intelligence (AI). Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform, on the other hand, saw a rebound in growth in its first quarter, driven by cloud […]
