Monthly Archives: October 2022

New Google Cloud VMs will be the first to run on Intel Xeon Sapphire Rapids

Google has announced a new family of virtual machines that will become the first in the public cloud market to be powered by Intel’s fourth-generation Xeon server processors. At Google Cloud Next ‘22, the company lifted the lid on its new C3 VMs, which it says can provide more predictable and efficient compute performance, courtesy…

Optus breach: New investigations launched, millions in fines on the table

Australian telecoms giant Optus is facing two additional investigations in relation to the major data breach that occurred last month. Depending on the results of the investigation, the company could be forced to pay more than $4 million in damages.  As reported by The Guardian, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and the Office…

Google Workspace updates could make virtual presentations less of a trauma

Google Workspace is receiving a slew of quality of life updates that should make the lives of presenters and participants easier in a hybrid working setting. As announced at Google Cloud Next ’22, big changes on the horizon for the suite of online collaboration tools include presenter video feeds being embedded within Google Slides content,…

It’s too early to price in a Fed pivot with US gas prices still on the rise, Goldman Sachs says

Prices are rising at the pump again after OPEC+ slashed output. (Photo by Allison Dinner/Getty Images) Goldman Sachs analysts said Monday it’s too early to price in a pivot from the Federal Reserve. They pointed to rising US gas prices, which put upward pressure on inflation — closely watched by the Fed.  Indications that the…

Elon Musk touts big plans for Tesla’s Optimus robot, but some experts doubt it’s the next big thing

Tesla’s Optimus bot at AI Day on September 30, 2022 YouTube Eight experts told Insider they have doubts about Elon Musk’s promises for Tesla’s Optimus bot. Several experts said Tesla’s AI Day demonstration doesn’t stand out from other companies’ projects. Still, one expert called the carmaker ‘well-placed’ to use its self-driving technology to help power…

US Video Gaming Industry in 2021: Gaming Devices & Gaming Video Content Viewership Trends

Gaming usage and viewership of gaming video content (GVC) increased in 2020. But we expect some of this growth will taper off in 2021. Do you work in the Marketing, Media & Advertising industry? Get business insights on the latest tech innovations, market trends, and your competitors with data-driven research. The following is a preview…