Intel made waves in the tech industry by announcing an extended warranty on its 13th- and 14th-Gen Core processors due to chip crashing and instability issues, but simultaneously revealed plans to lay off 15% of its workforce, equating to at least 15,000 employees. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway cut its stake in Apple nearly in half, indicating a possible lack of confidence in the tech giant. Meanwhile, Amazon’s purchase of Twitch for nearly $1 billion in 2014 has yet to yield profits, underscoring ongoing financial struggles.
In a separate development, Google Chrome has issued a warning that popular ad-blocking extension uBlock Origin may soon be disabled. On the legal front, an artist and musician have sued the SEC over NFT regulatory jurisdiction, while the Senate passed the Kids Online Safety Act before seemingly retracting it. Additionally, a senate bill aimed at enhancing voting machine security marks a potential step forward in cybersecurity.
In the entertainment realm, major broadcasters have brought in influencers like TikTokers and YouTubers to create buzz around the Olympics, while Disney, Fox, and Warner Sports will launch a joint streaming service, Venu, at $42.99 per month. Celebrities are making headlines as well, with Don Lemon suing Elon Musk over a canceled X deal and Meta in talks with Judi Dench, Awkwafina, and Keegan-Michael Key for AI voice projects. Google pulled an Olympics AI ad titled ‘Dear Sydney,’ and tech enthusiasts can catch up on the latest industry news by tuning into Leo Laporte’s “This Week in Tech” show, available for download or subscription.
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