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Google Confirms Authenticity of Leaked Documents on Search Ranking Data

Google has unofficially attested to the integrity of 2,500 stolen internal papers that describe the information it gathers to determine search engine

Google has unofficially attested to the integrity of 2,500 stolen internal papers that describe the information it gathers to determine search engine results. Google acknowledged that the papers may be authentic but cautioned that they might be outofdate or incomplete. Because the documents could disclose how Google ranks articles and websites, they might significantly impact the publishing and SEO businesses. A Google representative emphasised the companys attempts to preserve the integrity of search results while cautioning against concluding the outofcontext material. The data, apparently leaked by a Google search team member, were obtained by SEO specialist Rand Fishkin. Verified by former Google employees, they are legitimate. Though it needs to be clarified that this data used in search results is unclear, the docs indicate that Google gathers information on Chrome users and clicks. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

Truecaller Introduces AI Call Scanner to Combat Voice Cloning Scams

Truecaller has launched the AI Call Scanner to combat AIpowered voice cloning scams. This feature detects and flags calls using synthesized voices, pr

Truecaller has launched the AI Call Scanner to combat AIpowered voice cloning scams. This feature detects and flags calls using synthesized voices, protecting users from impersonation threats. Users can activate the AI Call Scanner with a single tap when receiving a suspicious call. The feature records a short sample of the callers voice. Truecallers advanced AI analyzes it to distinguish between natural and AIgenerated speech, providing results in seconds. CEO Alan Mamedi emphasized the urgent need to address the rising threat of AI voice scams. Initially available for Android users in the US, the feature will expand to India and other markets, with plans for an iOS release and integration with other platforms. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

Salesforce Forecasts BelowExpectation Revenue for Second Quarter

Due to poor customer spending on its cloud and large business offerings, Salesforce predicted secondquarter earnings and sales below Wall Street proje

Due to poor customer spending on its cloud and large business offerings, Salesforce predicted secondquarter earnings and sales below Wall Street projections. The business has projected sales of $9.20 billion to $9.25 billion, which is less than analysts projected revenue of $9.37 billion. This forecast shows that customers are cutting back on purchases due to worries about inflation and rising interest rates. Salesforces revenue growth is expected to fall down to single digits, which is the weakest pace in the companys history and signals a slowdown following years of fast rise. Salesforce struggles to spur growth despite its AI efforts, which has raised questions about other solutions, such as M&A. Although the companys firstquarter earnings were high, it reduced its operating margin projections for the fiscal year 2025. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

Toyota Motor Reports Decline in Global Sales and Production for April

Several issues, including a severe pricing war in Chinas car industry and difficulties in Japan, contributed to Toyota Motors lower worldwide sales an

Several issues, including a severe pricing war in Chinas car industry and difficulties in Japan, contributed to Toyota Motors lower worldwide sales and output in April than last year. Despite growth in the US and Europe, global sales decreased by 0.5%, primarily due to severe downturns in China and Japan. Production halts, and a safety test controversy at its small vehicle division hurt Toyotas sales in Japan. The corporation announced a 4.0% decline in worldwide production, with lower output in several areas outpacing rising output in the US and India. In April, Toyotas sales comprised over 40% gasolineelectric hybrids and just 2% electric cars. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

HP Inc Exceeds Revenue Expectations in Q2 as PC Market Rebounds

As consumers upgrade their systems, HP Inc.s secondquarter sales topped Wall Streets forecasts, indicating a recovery in the personal computer PC indu

As consumers upgrade their systems, HP Inc.s secondquarter sales topped Wall Streets forecasts, indicating a recovery in the personal computer PC industry. With schools updating their systems, HP is seeing a recovery in sales after a pandemiccaused sales burst and subsequent dip. According to Chief Executive Enrique Lores, about 10% of HPs PC sales in the second half of fiscal 2024 should come from "AI PCs," a market that will grow in importance by 2025. Revenue for the second quarter was above analysts average expectation of $12.6 billion, coming in at $12.8 billion. HPs personal systems division sales increased by 3%, but those of its printing segment decreased by 8%. The business increased its forecast for adjusted earnings in fiscal 2024 to $3.30 to $3.60 per share. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

Visa and Mastercard Reach $197 Million Settlement in Cash Access Fee Lawsuit

A class action lawsuit accusing Visa and Mastercard of maintaining unreasonably high cash access fees has been settled for $197 million. The proposed

A class action lawsuit accusing Visa and Mastercard of maintaining unreasonably high cash access fees has been settled for $197 million. The proposed agreement, made public by the plaintiffs attorneys in a document, includes customers who have taken cash out of ATMs run by banks since 2007. Mastercard will pay $92.8 million, and Visa will pay $104.6 million towards the settlement, pending court approval. Both businesses have refuted any misconduct. The resolution comes after the plaintiffs were granted permission to move forward with class actions by the Supreme Court in April. There are ongoing legal processes involving charges of overcharging merchants in card transactions against Visa and Mastercard in a federal court in Brooklyn. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

Palantir Lands $480 Million Pentagon Contract for Maven Smart System Prototype

Palantir has extended its partnership with the Pentagon by obtaining a $480 million contract from the US Department of Defence for its Maven Smart Sys

Palantir has extended its partnership with the Pentagon by obtaining a $480 million contract from the US Department of Defence for its Maven Smart System prototype. The Defence Department invited a single offer, and the contract was won it is anticipated to be finished by May 2029. Maven streamlines intelligence analysis by identifying military sites of interest using data from many sources. However, the tech sector and sceptics worried about the possibility of little human control in choosing a deadly attack have criticised AIassisted target identification. Palantir still needs to make a contractrelated comment available. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

Vertiv Launches AI Hub to Provide Expert Information on Data Center Infrastructure

Realising the need for specialist information on AI infrastructure for data centres, Vertiv established the AI Hub. Partners, clients, and guests may

Realising the need for specialist information on AI infrastructure for data centres, Vertiv established the AI Hub. Partners, clients, and guests may access industry studies, white papers, and tools for organising infrastructure ready for artificial intelligence on this portal. The reference design library demonstrates scalable liquid cooling and power infrastructure for chipsets ranging from 10–140kW per rack. The dynamic website will be updated often, and partners can participate in an AI Infrastructure certification programme. Giordano Albertazzi, CEO of Vertiv, highlights the companys dedication to sharing expertise and direction by utilising alliances with data centre operators and chip manufacturers. Sean Graham of IDC recognises Vertivs contribution to helping companies implement AI initiatives by providing allencompassing infrastructure solutions. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago