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NVIDIA has agreed to acquire Israeli company Run:ai, a Kubernetes-based workload management and orchestration software provider. Terms of the deal weren’t released. Customer AI deployments are becoming increasingly complex, with workloads distributed across cloud, edge and on-premises data center infrastructure. Managing and orchestrating generative AI, recommender systems, search engines and other workloads requires sophisticated scheduling […]
DASANI is springing into spring with a fresh new look, taste and marketing campaign. The Coca-Cola water brand, which has hydrated and refreshed North American consumers since 1999, is unveiling an eye-catching visual identity system (VIS) across all packaging and communications. The refreshed design aesthetic is anchored in a lighter “celeste blue” color palette and […]
SAN JOSE — Super Micro Computer, a provider of technology for AI, Cloud, Storage and 5G/Edge, announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2024 ended March 31, 2024. Shares in the company dropped 14% Wednesday but are still up 158% in 2024. The company reported net sales of $3.85 billion versus $3.66 […]
South Korea’s SK Networks is transforming its business model by incorporating state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Setting its sights on the forefront of innovation, SK Networks has founded an AI Lab in Silicon Valley. SK Networks (CEO: Hojeong Lee) revealed its newest venture with the launch of ‘PhnyX Lab,’ the company’s flagship AI technology development organization. […]
SAN JOSE — eBay is launching its 5th annual Up & Running Grants program — a series of annual grants that reward 50 U.S. eBay sellers with tools and resources to grow their small businesses. In addition to a $10,000 reward, eBay is offering recipients a stipend worth $500 each, which sellers can use to equip themselves with essential […]
ANN ARBOR, MI — Domino’s Pizza wants you to tip their drivers if you order a pizza. The nation’s largest pizza chain is launching You Tip, We Tip – a promotion that tips customers who tip their delivery drivers, beginning April 29. “Domino’s drivers have been hustling to deliver hot, delicious pizzas since 1960, and we love that customers […]
Shares in Google parent company Alphabet surged 10% on Friday and broke the $2 trillion market cap level. The company is now worth $2.15 trillion after shares hit an all-time high following its first quarter earnings announcement. Alphabet also announced it will pay a dividend for the first time ever. The company’s Board of Directors […]
SAN JOSE — Clear Digital, a Silicon Valley-based digital agency that’s been driving digital performance for top B2B brands for over 20 years, has received 12 prestigious ADDY Awards from the American Advertising Federation of Silicon Valley (AAF), including three Gold ADDY Awards, one Judge’s Choice Award, and one Best of Show—the highest level of recognition. Conducted annually, the American Advertising Awards […]
LONDON — At Adobe’s MAX London Conference – the company unveiled the all-new Photoshop (beta) with breakthrough advancements in Generative Fill now with Reference Image, delivering greater control for creators and superpowers for all Photoshop users to confidently create amazing images. Powered by Adobe Firefly Image 3 Foundation Model, these innovations are ushering in a new era of the world’s […]
OpenAI is growing operations internationally and is expanding into Asia with a new office in Tokyo, Japan. The company says it is collaborating with the Japanese government, local businesses, and research institutions to develop safe AI tools that serve Japan’s unique needs and to unlock new opportunities. OpenAI chose Tokyo as its first Asian office […]
TikTok has launched a new partnership with AXS, a leader in global ticketing, to offer fans a new way to discover and buy tickets to live events for their favorite artists. The partnership promises to bring music fans closer to their favorite artists, with the feature live in the US, UK, Sweden and Australia. Now, […]
Guests staying at select properties from IHG Hotels & Resorts, including Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo, Candlewood Suites, and InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, can use AirPlay to privately and securely stream their favorite shows and movies on Apple TV+ and other popular streaming services, listen to personal playlists on Apple Music or other platforms, […]