In recent tech news, Intel has announced an extended two-year warranty for their 13th- and 14th-Gen Core processors due to recent issues with crashing and instability. However, the company also plans to lay off 15% of its workforce, affecting at least 15,000 employees. Meanwhile, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has cut its stake in Apple by almost 50%, raising questions about the technology giant’s future growth potential.
Amazon’s acquisition of Twitch in 2014 for nearly $1 billion continues to face challenges as the streaming platform is still experiencing financial losses. Google Chrome users are being warned that uBlock Origin may soon be disabled, sparking concerns about potential limitations on browser functionality.
In other news, an artist and musician have filed a lawsuit against the SEC over its oversight of NFT regulation. The Senate has passed the Kids Online Safety Act, a move that aims to protect children from online threats. However, a senate bill proposing enhancements to voting machine security has also sparked interest in improving election security measures.
On the legal front, Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk over a canceled X deal, while Disney, Fox, and Warner Sports streamer Venu are set to launch at $42.99 per month. Google has pulled its Olympics AI ad ‘Dear Sydney’, and Meta is in talks with Judi Dench, Awkwafina, and Keegan-Michael Key for AI voice projects.
Lastly, in the entertainment industry, broadcasters are flying in TikTokers and YouTubers to generate buzz for the Olympics, and a man who posed as ‘Alicia’ to scam people online has turned out to be a victim himself. Overall, these developments underscore the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of the tech and entertainment industries.
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