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IBM and AWS have signed a collaboration agreement to provide IBM’s significant software catalog as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) on AWS. AWS is the leading cloud provider in the world and, while not cracking the top three, IBM is nonetheless a significant player. The company recently announced its intentions to split, with the core of the company focused on hybrid cloud offerings. While they may be competitors, that isn’t stopping the two companies from working together to provide IBM’s breath of software and tools on the AWS platform. The agreement will cover IBM’s software…

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Apple employees are once again pushing back against the company’s hybrid work plans. Apple’s efforts to bring employees back to the office have been fraught with challenges, with the company repeatedly pushing its return date back as a result of surges in the pandemic. The company finally began requiring employees to come back at least one day a week, starting in mid-April, and increased it to two days a week on May 2. By May 23, employees will be required to be in-person at least three days a week. In response,…

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Promotions uploaded via Google Merchant Center are automatically surfaced to shoppers, regardless of whether the merchant advertises on Google. As retailers prepare for the holiday shopping season, Google is launching new sections in its search results to showcase deals, rolling out tools to highlight promotions and expanding reporting capabilities in Google Merchant Center, the company announced Wednesday. The new deals sections. The new “Deals related to your search” section shows discounted or competitively priced products from retailers across the web. This section is live now and can be found in the Shopping tab.…

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Pinterest continues to expand its shopping features for retailers and improve the shopping experience for users. Use WooCommerce? If so, there’s a new way to put your products in front of Pinterest users. The new Pinterest for WooCommerce extension turns all of your products into shoppable product Pins, regardless of what types of products you sell. It also automatically updates product details, such as pricing and availability. After installing the extension, your product catalog will show up in the feed of Pinterest users, as well as when they search and…

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Microsoft is working on a new feature that promises to increase security on Window 11, but will require a complete reset to enable it on existing devices. Smart App Control is designed to help protect Windows computers from malicious applications. The feature blocks untrusted and unsigned applications. Unlike some features, which are implemented at a higher level, Smart App Control is part of the core OS, operating at the process level. The feature also uses AI in an effort to increase protection. Smart App Control goes beyond previous built-in browser protections…

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The US may soon follow the EU in cracking down on gatekeeper companies, as governments become increasingly wary of Big Tech. The EU introduced the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in late March, its most comprehensive attempt to rein in Big Tech’s power. Gatekeeper companies — companies that run a “platform,” have a market cap of at least $82 billion, and at least 45,000 active users — are especially addressed by the DMA. For example, the DMA would require messaging platforms to open up and work with smaller competitors, and could even force…

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Intel may score a major foundry customer in the form of Nvidia, one of the biggest semiconductor purchasers in the industry. Intel has been working overtime to reinvent itself under CEO Pat Gelsinger. Gelsinger is intent on bringing the company back to its roots as a chipmaker, first and foremost. In addition to its own chips, Intel is investing heavily in foundries aimed at manufacturing chips for other companies. Many of the biggest names in tech, including Apple, Qualcomm, Nvidia, and AMD, rely on outside companies to manufacture their semiconductors, making Intel one of…

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Intel has filed paperwork to spin off Mobileye, its autonomous driving unit, roughly five years after it acquired it. Mobileye is a leading provider of autonomous vehicle technology, including the camera systems some models rely. Since being acquired by Intel, the company has benefited from Intel’s investment and technical expertise, significantly expanding its reach. According to The Wall Street Journal, via TheStreet, Mobileye’s vehicle pipeline has risen from 37 million vehicles in 2021 to 50 million in 2022. The company also increased its revenue 40% from 2020 to 2021, coming in at $1.4…

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Apple has informed employees they will be required to return to the office by April 11, the first phase of a multi-stage transition to a hybrid workflow. According to AppleInsider, Apple plans to have employees back in the office at least one day a week by April 11. By May 2, the plan is for that to increase to two days a week, and three days by May 23. “For many of you, I know that returning to the office represents a long-awaited milestone and a positive sign that we can…

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GM has announced it has killed off Marketplace, one of its more innovative convenience features. Marketplace was an app that allowed GM owners to purchase gas, food, drinks, and more from their in-vehicle infotainment systems. The company first unveiled the product in 2017, and it was a comprehensive way for drivers to access various roadside services. In addition to fuel, food, and drinks, drivers could make hotel reservations, as well as order curbside pickup. Marketplace was also touted as a way for businesses to more easily engage with drivers and…

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