NASA Leadership Shakeup & Budget Cuts, Massive ASUS Router Backdoor Alert, AI’s Rapid Evolution, and Ongoing Antitrust Battles: Weekly Tech Roundup

This week in the tech world was marked by significant developments across various fronts. Leadership uncertainties and budgetary concerns cast a shadow over NASA, while a critical cybersecurity alert put thousands of ASUS router users on notice. The artificial intelligence landscape continued its dynamic evolution, with major players like OpenAI and Anthropic making headlines for new capabilities and policy engagements, alongside a notable AI content deal between Amazon and The New York Times. Antitrust scrutiny remained a persistent theme, highlighted by Meta’s ongoing trial and new U.S. restrictions on technology sales to China. In the software realm, the popular Arc browser announced a surprising halt to its development, and regulators on both sides of the Atlantic advanced new rules aimed at bolstering online safety and platform accountability.

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NASA Selects Blue Origin as Second HLS Contractor, Google’s Inactive Account Policies Update, Apple Introduces New Accessibility Features: Weekly Tech Roundup

Welcome to this week’s news roundup, where we bring you the latest updates on the Activision acquisition, Amazon’s hardware event, advancements in space exploration, changes in Google’s inactive account policies, and Apple’s new accessibility features. These stories highlight the dynamic landscape of technology and its impact on various industries. Don’t forget to check out our “Interesting Thing of the Week” and other noteworthy news in our “Other News” section. ^587913 Activision Acquisition Update This week marked a significant milestone for Microsoft as it received approval from two more key authorities for its acquisition of Activision. The first among them was … Continue reading NASA Selects Blue Origin as Second HLS Contractor, Google’s Inactive Account Policies Update, Apple Introduces New Accessibility Features: Weekly Tech Roundup

Google I/O 2023 Showcases Android Updates and Pixel Devices, Unveils AI Advancements

Google I/O 2023, the annual developer conference, showcased a range of updates and advancements in the Android operating system and artificial intelligence (AI). The updates aimed to enhance the user experience across devices, while the AI developments focused on productivity … Continue reading Google I/O 2023 Showcases Android Updates and Pixel Devices, Unveils AI Advancements