Intel has been facing issues with its 13th- and 14th-Gen Core processors, leading to crashes and instability, resulting in the company offering two extra years of warranty to its customers. However, Intel plans to lay off 15% of its workforce, approximately 15,000 employees, as part of a restructuring effort.
Meanwhile, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has cut its stake in Apple by almost 50%, raising questions about the tech giant’s future outlook. Amazon’s acquisition of Twitch for nearly $1 billion in 2014 is still not profitable, highlighting the challenges in the online streaming industry.
Google Chrome users may soon face issues with the popular ad-blocking extension uBlock Origin being disabled, raising concerns about online privacy and security. In the world of finance, an artist and musician have filed a lawsuit against the SEC over NFT regulatory jurisdiction.
In other news, the Senate has passed the Kids Online Safety Act, a move aimed at improving children’s safety online. Additionally, a bipartisan senate bill is seeking to enhance voting machine security, addressing concerns over election integrity.
Elsewhere, US border agents are now required to obtain a warrant before conducting cell phone searches, following a federal court ruling. On a lighter note, broadcasters are bringing in social media influencers to generate buzz around the upcoming Olympics.
In the entertainment industry, Disney, Fox, and Warner Sports are set to launch the streaming service Venu at $42.99 a month. Don Lemon has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk over a canceled deal, while Meta is in talks with celebrities like Judi Dench and Awkwafina for AI voice projects.
The tech world is also abuzz with Google pulling an Olympics AI ad and the latest episode of “This Week in Tech” with host Leo Laporte and guests discussing the latest tech news.
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