The Hidden Costs of Cheap Used Servers for Your Home Lab
The allure of a $100 multi-CPU server is strong for home lab enthusiasts. But proprietary parts, high power costs, and aging hardware create a pile of compromises that’s hard to justify.
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Google sues data scraper for “astonishing scale” copyright theft
Google has filed a lawsuit against Texas-based SerpApi, accusing it of using fake searches to scrape copyrighted material from search results. The lawsuit, filed Friday in California, follows similar action from Reddit against the same company.
New US Law Lets White House Block Tech Investment in China
A new defense spending law grants the U.S. government authority to restrict American investment in key Chinese technology sectors. The provisions target artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced semiconductors, aiming to prevent U.S. capital from aiding strategic rivals.
Nvidia and Google Just Made a $6.6 Billion Bet on “Vibe Coding”
A Swedish AI startup called Lovable just raised $330 million, rocketing its valuation to $6.6 billion. The round was led by Google’s CapitalG and Menlo Ventures, with Nvidia also joining in, betting big on a future where anyone can build software with simple text prompts.
Your AI Agenda Depends on Your C-Suite’s
The primary question around AI is no longer the technology itself, but its business value. According to Fast Company, the key to unlocking that value lies in connecting the different, often competing, perspectives within the C-suite.
Threads Wants to Be Your Morning Habit, Not Just a Promotion
Threads had a huge 2023, becoming the second most-downloaded iOS app. Its new head, Connor Hayes, wants users to open it first thing in the morning, not just when Instagram tells them to. The strategy involves going vertical by vertical, but monetization for creators is still a major question mark.
IT Service Desks Are Breaking. Here’s Why.
According to a Fortune commentary, the traditional IT service model is failing. Huge numbers of organizations are planning to replace their tools next year because employees and IT teams are fed up with slow, manual processes. The path forward involves AI, collaboration tools, and flexible workflows
Sony and Tencent Settle Over That Horizon Clone
Light of Motiram, a game accused of being a “slavish clone” of Sony’s Horizon series, has been removed from digital stores. This follows a confidential settlement between Sony Interactive Entertainment and Tencent, ending their legal battle.
Judge Stops T-Mobile From Scraping AT&T’s Customer Data
A federal judge has blocked T-Mobile from using a tool that scraped customer data from AT&T’s password-protected websites. The data was used to power T-Mobile’s “Easy Switch” price comparison feature, leading AT&T to sue last month.
Bezos Bumps Ellison For Third Place In The Billionaire Race
A bad day for Oracle stock caused a massive shift at the top of the billionaire rankings. Larry Ellison lost over $11 billion, allowing Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to reclaim the number three spot globally.