Google pitches Agentic Data Cloud to help enterprises turn data into context for AI agents Google is recasting its data and analytics portfolio as the Agentic Data Cloud, an architecture it says is aimed at moving enterprise AI from pilot to production by turning fragmented data into a unified semantic layer that agents can reason over and act on more reliably at scale. The new architecture builds on Google’s existing data platform strategy, bringing together services such as BigQuery … Tim Cook Calls Apple Maps Launch His 'First Really Big Mistake' as CEO In a recent town hall meeting reported by Bloomberg (paywalled), Apple CEO Tim Cook named the troubled 2012 launch of Apple Maps as his "first really big mistake" in the role. "The product wasn't ready, and we thought it was because we were testing more of local kind of stuff," Cook told staff. MacRumors reports: Reflecting on the debacle, Cook said it was "valuable," noting that he expressed regret to users at the time and suggested they use competing navigation apps instead. "We apologized fo… 12 Tech Upgrades From Home Depot To Transform Your Backyard The days of stowing the electronic gadgets indoors are over. These tech upgrades available at Home Depot help you enjoy and manage your yard. Palantir Employees Are Starting to Wonder if They're the Bad Guys Interviews with current and former Palantir employees, along with internal Slack messages obtained by WIRED, suggest a workforce in turmoil. Players say MLB's robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone The new Automated Ball-Strike system has contributed to a spike in the Major League Baseball's walk rate so far this season Fake MAGA influencer exposed as AI persona Kurt 'CyberGuy' Knutsson joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss how one man scammed the internet with a fake, AI-generated MAGA influencer to pay his bills and one store's decision to turn to AI to run a location in San Francisco. The UX Designer’s Nightmare: When “Production-Ready” Becomes A Design Deliverable In a rush to embrace AI, the industry is redefining what it means to be a UX designer, blurring the line between design and engineering. Carrie Webster explores what’s gained, what’s lost, and why designers need to remain the guardians of the user experience. SpaceX eyes GPU push as Tesla taps Samsung for chip upgrade SpaceX is exploring in-house production of graphics processing units (GPUs) as it cites potential chip supply constraints, even as Tesla advances its artificial intelligence (AI) chip roadmap with manufacturing support from Samsung Electronics. OpenAI says its new GPT-5.5 model is more efficient and better at coding OpenAI just announced its new GPT-5.5 model, which the company calls its "smartest and most intuitive to use model yet, and the next step toward a new way of getting work done on a computer." OpenAI just released GPT-5.4 last month, but says that the new GPT-5.5 "excels" at tasks like writing and debugging code, […] |
Best laptops for college students: 7 picks for every budget The right laptop can really make or break your college experience. From navigating packed lecture halls to powering through all-nighters, reliability is key. But that doesn’t mean you need the most expensive model out there–believe me, you don’t want to end up spending on stuff you won’t even need. That’s where we come in. We’re here to simplify the decision by cutting out the noise and focusing … Cisco switch aimed at building practical quantum networks Cisco today unveiled a prototype switch it says will significantly accelerate the timeline for practical, distributed, quantum-computing-based networks. Cisco’s Universal Quantum Switch is designed to connect quantum systems from different vendors, such as IBM, IonQ, Google and Rigetti, in all major qubit encoding technologies, at room temperature, and over standard telecom fiber, according to Vi… Apple CEO Tim Cook Is Stepping Down Apple announced that Tim Cook will step down as CEO in September after 15 years in the role, handing the job to hardware chief John Ternus. Longtime Slashdot reader sinij shares the news from MarketWatch: Cook leaves an impressive legacy after growing the company to a $4 trillion market capitalization from just $300 billion 15 years ago. Over Cook's 15-year tenure as CEO, Apple's stock has risen 1,932%, beating the S&P 500's 504% increase, according to Dow Jones Market Data. That places Apple's… Private health records of half a million Britons offered for sale on Chinese website Technology minister tells Commons ‘de-identified’ information from UK Biobank advertised for sale on Alibaba UK politics live – latest updates The confidential health records of half a million British volunteers have been offered for sale on Chinese website Alibaba, the UK government has confirmed. The data, belonging to participants in the UK Biobank project, was found for sale on three separate… OpenAI Unveils Its New, More Powerful Model The maker of ChatGPT is taking a more open approach to cybersecurity than its chief rival, Anthropic. Johny Srouji named Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer Apple today announced that, effective immediately, Apple executive Johny Srouji will become chief hardware officer. IT leaders should never let a good crisis go to waste There are human and operational lessons that leaders often overlook once a crisis is resolved. Consider how urgency sharpens focus and accelerates change. How did thousands of sensitive LAPD files get leaked? City officials seek explanation Elected officials are demanding answers from the L.A. city attorney's office about how a massive cache of confidential LAPD files being dumped online. The Times has found the compromised material includes crime scene photos, medical records and other sensitive police records. Everpure 'takes the hit' as AI-fueled supply crunch drives prices up 70% Storage vendor predicts current crunch will outlast COVID disruptions The supply crunch gripping the storage market has pushed Everpure – the artist formerly known as Pure Storage – to reassure customers it won't make things worse.… |
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