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From Cloud Cluster to Cart: The $60 Million eBay Supercomputer Listing An IT hardware reseller listed a decommissioned enterprise supercomputer on eBay for $59.7 million. The massive cluster features 300 server racks, 9,600 Nvidia A100 GPUs, and 4,200 AMD EPYC processors. While the viral listing offered free FedEx Ground shipping (plus $50 for overnight delivery), the auction has since ended with no official confirmation of a sale. @techshotsapp @nvidia @ithardwarehq @SuperComputer1 @CloudSCommunity #technews #nvidia #technology #cloudservice 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/business/fr…

Satellite Sovereignty: Nobel Economist Demands Government Seizure of Starlink from Musk Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman argued that Elon Musk must be stripped of control over Starlink, citing major national security concerns. Krugman stated that no single private individual should dictate foreign policy or make decisions that impact military operations, comparing Starlink's role in Ukraine to critical defense infrastructure that requires government oversight rather than reliance on a single billionaire's discretion. @techshotsapp @elonmusk @Starlink @paulkrugman #technews #ElonMusk #technology #Starlink 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/people/sate…

Yours or the Cloud's? Sam Altman Sparks Outrage by Calling PC RAM Storage "Terrible" Waste OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called using high amounts of memory in personal PCs a "terrible" allocation of global resources during an ongoing DRAM shortage. He argued that consumer RAM sits idle 95% of the time, whereas routing limited hardware to centralized cloud data centers allows continuous utilization for multiple users. The comments sparked heavy backlash from hardware enthusiasts and privacy advocates. @techshotsapp @SamAltman @cloudera @OpenAI #technews #openai #CEO #samaltman #technology 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/people/your…

Nokia Flips Back to Basics—with a Safety Net! HMD launched the senior-focused Nokia 2360 Flip, featuring a rear SOS button for emergencies and Family Assist for remote settings management. Available in Charcoal, Teal, and Burgundy Red, it pairs 2.8-inch inner and 1.77-inch outer displays with USB-C charging, FM radio, MP3 support, expandable storage, and up to 15 days of standby battery life. @techshotsapp @nokia @HMDdevices #technews #nokia #technology #HMD 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/technology/…

Snap Left Standing Alone in Landmark Youth Social Media Addiction Trial After Meta Settles Meta reached a confidential settlement in a high-profile youth social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles. With TikTok and YouTube having previously settled, Snap Inc. is now left as the sole defendant heading to trial. The lawsuit accuses tech platforms of deliberately designing addictive features that caused severe mental health harms to young users. @techshotsapp @Snap Inc. @tiktok_us @lawsuit #technews #meta #snap #socialmedia #technology 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/others/snap…

Masters of the Cyber Heist: Why Experts Rank North Korean Hackers Among the World’s Best Following massive, high-profile cryptocurrency heists—including a record-breaking multi-billion-dollar breach—cybersecurity experts warn that state-linked North Korean hacking groups are among the most sophisticated in the world. Leveraging lightning-fast execution and advanced laundering techniques, these groups continually outpace global security defenses, turning digital asset theft into a major state-sponsored financial engine. @techshotsapp @Cybersecurity @NorthKorea @cryptocurrency #technews #cybersecurity #northkorea #technology 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/%20/masters…

Crease Under Pressure: Apple Issues Internal Guide for iPhone Duo Screen Cracks Apple has distributed internal guidance instructing retail stores and authorized technicians to inspect and replace iPhone Duo units experiencing early inner-screen cracking near the hinge. While stopping short of a formal public recall, Apple maintains that the defect impacts only a small number of devices and has advised affected customers to route complaints directly through AppleCare. @techshotsapp @Apple @iPhone_News #technews #apple #iphone #technology 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/technology/…

Your Digital Twin Arrives: Create, Share, and Control Your Gemini Avatar! Google Gemini personal avatars allow users to create digital replicas of their face and voice using face and audio recordings. Users can tag their avatars in prompts to generate AI images and videos. Avatars can be shared via Gmail with friends or collaborators to permit likeness use, with access revokable anytime. Deleting an avatar permanently removes source data from Google's servers. @techshotsapp @Google @Gemini @cloudbooklet #technews #Google #Gemini #AI 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/artificial-…

The High-Voltage Midterms: AI Data Centers Spark Backlash Over Escalating Power Bills Rising household electricity bills linked to energy-hungry AI data centers have pushed electric utilities into the spotlight for the U.S. midterm elections. With voters frustrated by grid expansion costs appearing on their monthly bills, candidates from both parties face mounting pressure to freeze utility rates, force tech companies to fund their own infrastructure, and place limits on facility construction. @techshotsapp @cloudbooklet @DataCenterWorld @Electricity #technews #AI #technology #datacenter 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/artificial-…

AI Steals the Search Spotlight in Retail! According to a McKinsey report, AI search tools are now 3.2 times more influential in shaping buying decisions than traditional search engines. Nearly 29% of AI shoppers rank AI chat and search as the single biggest factor behind recent purchases, dominating product discovery and comparisons. While AI guides initial choices, traditional retailer assistants retain an edge at final checkout. @techshotsapp @McKinsey @cloudbooklet #technews #AI #technology #retail 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/artificial-…

Skipping the Tech Treadmill: Why Developing Economies Should Build on Shared Digital Rails Developing nations should avoid reinventing the technological wheel by building on top of existing, open-source digital public infrastructures. Instead of creating costly, proprietary systems from scratch, emerging economies can leapfrog traditional development barriers. By adopting modular digital rails for payments, identity, and data sharing, governments can accelerate financial inclusion, foster local innovation, and scale public services efficiently. @techshotsapp @o19s @DigitalRails #technews #technology #economy #digitalinfrastructure 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/technology/…

Beyond the Fine Print: How the AI Era is Rewriting Enterprise Commitment Management As rapid AI adoption, shifting regulations, and complex vendor contracts multiply business obligations, enterprises are overhauling their commitment management strategies. Traditional silos often leave promises lost between legal documents and operational teams. Experts stress that organizations must adopt consolidated, unified frameworks to bridge compliance gaps, ensure cross-functional accountability, and accurately translate every contract into actionable daily workflows. @techshotsapp @rapid7 @cloudbooklet @AI_Framework #technews #AI #technology #business 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/artificial-…

Guardrails for Calls and Connections: TRAI Proposes Strict AI Accountability Framework for Telecom Giants The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has unveiled a draft framework requiring telecom operators to set up dedicated AI safety committees, enforce strict human oversight, and maintain comprehensive system inventories. Under the proposed rules, operators will be held directly accountable for third-party AI failures and mandated to report critical security or operational incidents to the regulator to safeguard consumer interests. @techshotsapp @TRAI @cloudbooklet @Telecommunication #technews #AI #technology #telecommunication 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/artificial-…

The Real Cost of the Cloud: How AI Data Centers Are Reshaping Local Communities in India and Beyond The rapid expansion of AI data centers is sparking friction with local communities in India and globally. While these mega-facilities drive digital growth, their massive appetite for electricity and water, alongside persistent industrial noise and land-use changes, is straining municipal resources. Experts emphasize that sustainable infrastructure planning and transparent local engagement are crucial to balancing economic ambitions with environmental protection. @techshotsapp @cloudbooklet @appetitestoke @rapid #technews #AI #technology #datacenter 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/artificial-…

Unfazed by Market Jitters: Asian Chip Giants Report Booming AI Demand Despite ROI Worries Major Asian semiconductor and equipment suppliers continue to post stellar results and robust forecasts, countering global investor anxiety over whether heavy AI infrastructure spending will yield sufficient returns. While market caution has pressured tech stocks, industry leaders like Foxconn and Tokyo Electron maintain that real-world customer demand for AI products and chipmaking tools remains exceptionally strong with no signs of slowing down. @techshotsapp @AsiaSemico34534 @foxconnoficial @TokyoElectronEU @cloudbooklet #technews #AI #technology #semiconductors 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/artificial-…

Cognizant Mobilizes 25,000-Strong Team with New OpenAI Group to Supercharge Enterprise AI Cognizant has launched the OpenAI Frontier Capability Group, mobilizing over 25,000 trained professionals to help global enterprises deploy AI solutions at scale. The dedicated unit focuses on integrating advanced tools like ChatGPT and Codex to drive AI-native software engineering, streamline workflows, and modernize core business applications. @techshotsapp @Cognizant @OpenAI @AiSolutions #technews #openai #technology #business 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/business/co…

Powering the AI Boom: Alliant Energy Gears Up for a Massive 1 GW Data Center Expansion Driven by surging artificial intelligence adoption and electrification, Alliant Energy plans to secure approximately 1 gigawatt (GW) of new data center contracts within six months. To support this unprecedented demand and an anticipated 60% surge in peak system load by 2031, the utility has ramped up its four-year capital expenditure forecast to $15.9 billion. @techshotsapp @Alliant @cloudbooklet @capitalxinc #technews #AI #technology #datacenter 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/artificial-…

Valuation Reality Check: OpenAI Trims Fundraising Target by $10 Billion OpenAI has slashed its latest funding round target by $10 billion, now seeking to raise $20 billion at a revised $1.25 trillion valuation. The reduction follows investor pushback and weaker-than-expected demand amid a broader tech sector sell-off. The startup lowered its goals from an initial $30 billion raise at a $1.4 trillion valuation as market jitters weigh on mega-cap AI deals. @techshotsapp @leiatheinvestor @OpenAI @cloudbooklet #technews #openai #technology #business 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/business/va…

Tech’s Red October: Disappointing Outlooks and AI Fears Drag Down Wall Street Wall Street ended October with a sharp tech selloff as weak fourth-quarter forecasts and growing AI monetization doubts spooked investors. Intel suffered its worst single-day drop in decades following a dismal revenue outlook, while Reddit plummeted nearly 30% after citing reduced traffic due to Google's AI search features. The sector-wide slump dragged the Nasdaq down nearly 3% to close the month. @techshotsapp @cloudbooklet @intel @wallstreet @Reddit @Google #technews #AI #technology #WallStreet 🌐 For more latest updates, follow and visit the link 🚀: techshotsapp.com/artificial-…