SoftBank Group acquires UK-based AI chip maker Graphcore

SoftBank Group has acquired Graphcore, a UK-based start-up developing an Intelligence Processing Unit (IPU) platform designed for handling extremely large machine intelligence workloads.Graphcore’s latest Bow IPU leverages Wafer-on-Wafer (WoW) 3D stacking technology. Each Bow IPU delivers up to 350 teraFLOPS of AI compute, an impressive 40% leap forward in performance and up to 16% more power efficiency compared to the previous generation IPU. TSMC...

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AT&T discloses massive breach of data via 3rd party cloud

AT&T disclosed a massive cyber breach involving the illegal download of customer data from a workspace on a third-party cloud platform. The incident is believed to be the largest of its type in the U.S. to date.  The third-party cloud provider was not named.AT&T said an investigation has revealed that the compromised data includes records of calls and texts for nearly all of AT&T’s cellular customers, as well as those of mobile virtual...

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SpaceX suffers launch anomaly with a batch of Starlinks

SpaceX experienced an anomaly during a Falcon 9 launch of Starlink satellites from California. The second stage engine did not complete its second burn, resulting in the Starlink satellites being deployed into a lower-than-intended orbit.SpaceX is attempting to raise the orbit of the satellites using their ion thrusters but has indicated that the chances of success are not great. This could potentially lead to the loss of 20 satellites, including...

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Nokia selected by Denmark's Norlys to enhance mobile core network

Nokia has announced its selection by Norlys, the owner of Telia Denmark and Denmark’s largest integrated energy and telecommunications operator, to provide its mobile core network and managed services. This new agreement, combined with a previous RAN contract signed in 2021, is set to significantly enhance the performance and reliability of Norlys’ mobile network. This collaboration reflects Nokia’s dedication to driving innovation and supporting...

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