OpenAI has introduced support for Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol, an open-source standard that connects AI applications to data sources. This allows developers to ensure their chatbots respond only with relevant information. On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared the news on X, stating that the protocol is now available in the Agents SDK—a toolkit for […]
Microsoft has pulled back on its ambitious plan to expand its datacentre presence by 2 gigawatts across the US and Europe. An analyst note from TD Cowen points to this shift as a sign of a cooling relationship with OpenAI. In just the past month, Microsoft canceled and deferred several datacentre lease agreements, walking away […]
Spring is in the air and Amazon’s rolling out its Big Spring Sale, open to everyone, Prime members and non-members alike, until March 31. We picked out some of the standout tech deals, particularly tools that can boost your work life—many are approaching or hitting the 50% off mark. Here are some great finds: Beats […]
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee recently sat down with tech experts to discuss the government’s vision for the new Government Digital Service (GDS)—essentially, the digital backbone of the government. They dove into the potential impact of digitalizing public services. Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted a chance for the government to save up to £45 […]
iXsystems, a maker of NAS devices and a player in the SME space, might fly under the radar here in Europe, but they’re eager to change that. Brett Davis, the director of iXsystems, shared at a recent IT Press Tour in Silicon Valley that interest in their systems is growing quickly across the Atlantic. “Europe […]
APIs: A Vital Asset Under Threat APIs—application programming interfaces—are essential for today’s digital landscape. They enable different applications and services to talk to each other and share data, aiding industries from finance to healthcare. As our reliance on APIs grows, so do the risks associated with them. Recent data shows that 57% of organizations suffered […]
The Netherlands stands out in Europe for AI adoption, with 95% of organizations implementing AI programs. However, experts caution against getting swept up in overly optimistic forecasts. Anna Salomons, a labor economics professor at Utrecht and Tilburg Universities, points out that these predictions can be misleading. Many come from large employers who often lead in […]
Hyung Won Chung, an OpenAI researcher, just unveiled o1-pro, the latest heavyweight reasoning model. This new version is all about deep thinking and tackles prompts thoroughly. Starting today, developers at any of OpenAI’s paid tiers can access it through the OpenAI API. If you’re on a higher usage tier, you’ll benefit from increased request and […]
Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware is shaking things up in their product offerings and licensing structures. One of the most impacted areas is VMware’s vSAN, their storage virtualization technology. With these changes, some businesses will see increased costs for their storage setups. Others are rethinking their virtualization strategies, contemplating a switch away from VMware, which often […]
Quick Facts About Dashlane Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars Pricing: Starts at $4.99 monthly Key Features: Strong encryption for password vault Zero recorded data breaches User-friendly interface Dashlane has gained popularity as a top password manager. It offers robust zero-knowledge encryption for your password vault and a user-friendly interface loaded with practical features. Although […]