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Microsoft’s AI Security Agents & InterDigital’s HDR Innovations Unveiled

Explore Microsoft's launch of AI-powered security agents for its Security Copilot platform, set to revolutionize cybersecurity with automation and partner collaborations. Plus, discover InterDigital's groundbreaking HDR video streaming technologies at NAB 2025, promising to transform video production and viewing experiences. Join us for insights into these technological advancements and their potential impacts on industries and consumers.Sources:https://redmondmag.com/Articles/2025/03/26/Microsoft-Expands-Security-Copilot-with-AI-Agents.aspxhttps://adtmag.com/Articles/2025/03/26/Microsoft-Arms-Security-Copilot-with-Autonomous-AI-Agents.aspxhttps://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-ai-agents-security-copilot/https://finviz.com/news/13242/microsoft-msft-expands-ai-driven-security-copilot-with-six-new-agentshttps://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-launches-new-security-ai-agents-to-help-overworked-cyber-professionalshttps://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/interviews/exclusive-microsoft-security/https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/iltcommunicationblog/ai-3026-develop-ai-agents-on-azure-releasing-at-the-end-of-april-/4399344https://mezha.media/en/news/microsoft-security-copilot-ai-agents-300691/https://www.securityweek.com/microsoft-adds-ai-agents-to-security-copilot/https://www.techedt.com/microsoft-launches-ai-powered-security-agents-to-tackle-cyber-threatshttps://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/publicsectorblog/what%E2%80%99s-new-in-microsoft-365-copilot-for-government/4399086https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/03/25/introducing-researcher-and-analyst-in-microsoft-365-copilot/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-fabric/blog/2025/03/31/fabcon-2025-fueling-tomorrows-ai-with-new-agentic-capabilities-and-security-innovations-in-fabric/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/03/31/new-innovations-in-microsoft-purview-for-protected-ai-ready-data/https://www.uctoday.com/collaboration/microsoft-reveals-security-copilot-agents-to-bolster-enterprise-resilience/https://www.taiwannews.com.twhttps://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NASDAQ/IDCC/news/https://www.streamingmedia.com/Articles/Editorial/Featured-Articles/The-State-of-the-Video-Codec-Market-2025-168628.aspx

AI Innovations: OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro Unveiled

Explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence as OpenAI introduces text-to-image generation in ChatGPT with its new GPT-4o model, and Google launches the Gemini 2.5 Pro, enhancing reasoning capabilities. Plus, Vivo enters the mixed-reality market with its Vision headset. Discover how these developments are set to transform industries and applications.Sources:https://www.perplexity.ai/page/openai-upgrades-chatgpt-s-imag-6oP4hJJcTUiWKb_8PfDcfwhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/03/25/chatgpts-image-generation-feature-gets-an-upgrade/https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/28/openai-peels-back-chatgpts-safeguards-around-image-creation/https://www.fastcompany.com/91305654/openai-a-image-generation-chatgpthttps://techcrunch.com/2025/03/27/chatgpt-everything-to-know-about-the-ai-chatbot/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTNAYbopAaAhttps://eurweb.com/2025/openai-images-chatgpt-gpt-4o/https://www.searchenginejournal.com/openai-rolls-out-gpt-4o-image-creation-to-everyone/542910/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO0AQTODXHkhttps://openai.com/index/introducing-4o-image-generation/https://www.zdnet.com/article/chatgpts-new-image-generator-creates-stunning-images-for-some-users/https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/our-gpus-are-melting-openai-puts-limits-on-image-creation-and-delays-rollout-to-free-accountshttps://community.openai.com/t/can-custom-gpts-use-the-new-image-model/1153835https://www.perplexity.ai/page/google-unveils-gemini-2-5-pro-8y6HVgqERqazaRajoCx0cghttps://www.tomsguide.com/ai/google-unveils-gemini-2-5-claims-ai-breakthrough-with-enhanced-reasoning-and-multimodal-powerhttps://www.engadget.com/ai/googles-new-experimental-ai-model-gemini-25-pro-is-now-available-to-free-users-too-150005863.htmlhttps://www.engadget.com/ai/google-releases-gemini-25-ai-model-for-complex-thinking-182352224.htmlhttps://9to5google.com/2025/03/25/gemini-2-5-pro-experimental/https://simonwillison.net/2025/Mar/25/gemini/https://9to5google.com/2025/03/29/gemini-2-5-pro-experimental-free/https://blog.google/technology/google-deepmind/gemini-model-thinking-updates-march-2025/http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/03/release-notes-03-28-2025.htmlhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/03/25/google-unveils-a-next-gen-ai-reasoning-model/https://www.datacamp.com/blog/gemini-2-5-prohttps://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini/pro/https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_vision_mixed_reality_headset_demoed_in_china-news-67088.phphttps://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/27/vivo-vision-copies-vision-pro/https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/forget-android-xr-ive-got-my-eyes-on-vivos-new-meta-quest-3-competitor-as-it-could-be-the-most-important-vr-headset-of-2025https://www.croma.com/unboxed/vivo-vision-mixed-reality-headset-showcasedhttps://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/vivo-vision-heaset-mixed-reality-unveiled-china-8008754https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vivo-announces-robotics-lab-and-showcases-its-first-mixed-reality-headset-at-the-boao-forum-2025-302410473.htmlhttps://www.91mobiles.com/hub/vivo-first-mixed-reality-headset-vision-unveiled/https://www.notebookcheck.net/Vivo-Vision-mixed-reality-headset-showcased-at-Asian-conference.986396.0.htmlhttps://9to5mac.com/2025/03/27/vivo-vision-is-the-closest-vision-pro-clone-yet/https://www.sammobile.com/news/vivo-vision-headset-rival-samsungs-xr-headset-tease/https://www.xrtoday.com/mixed-reality/big-xr-news-from-meta-anduril-varjo-samsung/https://www.roadtovr.com/vivo-vision-mr-headset-copy-apple-vision-pro/https://www.gizmochina.com/2025/03/25/vivo-vision-mixed-reality-headset-announced/https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/this-is-vivos-mixed-reality-headsethttps://www.xrtoday.com/mixed-reality/vivo-vision-first-mixed-reality-headset-reveals-companys-expanded-tech-ambitions/https://www.ndtvprofit.com/technology/vivo-unveils-vision-mixed-reality-headset-heres-what-you-need-to-know

AI Innovations: OpenAI’s Image Generation and Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro

Explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence as OpenAI integrates text-to-image capabilities into ChatGPT, enhancing creative possibilities. Discover Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro, a groundbreaking AI model with advanced reasoning and multimodal capabilities. Plus, Vivo enters the mixed-reality market with its Vision headset, aiming to revolutionize spatial computing. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/25/chatgpts-image-generation-feature-gets-an-upgrade/https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6825453-chatgpt-release-noteshttps://www.university-365.com/post/openai-new-image-generation-update-chat-gpt-march-2025https://www.contentgrip.com/chatgpt-4o-image-generation-update/https://openai.com/index/gpt-4o-image-generation-system-card-addendum/https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/27/chatgpt-everything-to-know-about-the-ai-chatbot/https://www.techradar.com/news/live/openai-march-25-livestream-eventhttps://community.openai.com/t/your-dall-e-problems-now-solved-by-gpt-4o-multimodal-image-creation-in-chatgpt/1152166https://openai.com/index/introducing-4o-image-generation/https://community.openai.com/t/how-to-use-the-new-image-generation-update/1152206https://siliconangle.com/2025/03/25/openai-upgrades-chatgpts-image-generation-capabilities/https://community.openai.com/t/4o-image-generation-wow/1151933https://community.openai.com/t/new-imaging-capabilities-very-curtailled/1152850https://eurweb.com/2025/openai-images-chatgpt-gpt-4o/https://www.sunrisegeek.com/post/openai-rolls-out-new-capabilities-for-chatgpts-image-generationhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/google-unveils-gemini-2-5-pro-8y6HVgqERqazaRajoCx0cghttps://techcrunch.com/2025/03/25/google-unveils-a-next-gen-ai-reasoning-model/https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/google-unveils-gemini-2-5-claims-ai-breakthrough-with-enhanced-reasoning-and-multimodal-powerhttps://9to5google.com/2025/03/25/gemini-2-5-pro-experimental/https://blog.google/technology/google-deepmind/gemini-model-thinking-updates-march-2025/https://simonwillison.net/2025/Mar/25/gemini/http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/03/release-notes-03-28-2025.htmlhttps://www.datacamp.com/blog/gemini-2-5-prohttps://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini/https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-gemini-2-5-pro/https://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini/pro/https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/this-is-vivos-mixed-reality-headsethttps://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/vivo-vision-vs-apple-vision-pro-a-side-by-side-comparison/https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/forget-android-xr-ive-got-my-eyes-on-vivos-new-meta-quest-3-competitor-as-it-could-be-the-most-important-vr-headset-of-2025https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/vivo-vision-heaset-mixed-reality-unveiled-china-8008754https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vivo-announces-robotics-lab-and-showcases-its-first-mixed-reality-headset-at-the-boao-forum-2025-302410473.htmlhttps://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_vision_mixed_reality_headset_demoed_in_china-news-67088.phphttps://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/vivo-is-officially-competing-with-apple-launches-its-first-ever-mixed-reality-headset-called-vision-2699374-2025-03-26https://www.croma.com/unboxed/vivo-vision-mixed-reality-headset-showcasedhttps://www.deccanherald.com/technology/gadgets/vivo-offers-sneak-peek-at-vision-companys-first-mixed-reality-headset-3463446https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/vivo-first-mixed-reality-headset-vision-unveiled/https://www.ndtvprofit.com/technology/vivo-unveils-vision-mixed-reality-headset-heres-what-you-need-to-knowhttps://www.gizmochina.com/2025/03/25/vivo-vision-mixed-reality-headset-announced/https://www.roadtovr.com/vivo-vision-mr-headset-copy-apple-vision-pro/https://www.xrtoday.com/mixed-reality/vivo-vision-first-mixed-reality-headset-reveals-companys-expanded-tech-ambitions/

Microsoft’s Strategic Shift, UK’s Semiconductor Surge, and India’s Connectivity Leap

In today's episode, we explore Microsoft's decision to scale back its AI data center projects, reflecting a cautious approach to cloud infrastructure growth. We also delve into the UK's £250 million investment in semiconductor manufacturing in Wales, boosting the electric vehicle industry. Plus, Bharti Airtel's partnership with Meta and center3 enhances India's global connectivity with the landing of the 2Africa Pearls subsea cable in Mumbai. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/26/microsoft_ai_apocalypse/https://www.rcrwireless.com/20250328/ai-ml/ai-infra-brief-9https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/microsoft-ditches-more-ai-data-centre-leases-as-spending-bubble-loomshttps://news.microsoft.com/apac/2025/03/27/accelerating-japans-growth-with-ai/https://semiwiki.com/forum/threads/microsoft-abandons-more-data-center-projects-td-cowen-says-bloomberg.22417/https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3304043/microsoft-abandons-data-centre-projects-us-and-europe-sparking-oversupply-fearshttps://www.computing.co.uk/news/2025/ai/microsoft-denies-ai-slowdown-as-it-scales-back-datacentre-investmenthttps://www.datacenterfrontier.com/machine-learning/article/55278175/microsoft-hits-pause-coreweave-retreats-what-it-means-for-ai-data-center-growth-and-hyperscalershttps://opentools.ai/news/microsoft-bets-big-on-ai-with-dollar80-billion-investment-faces-deepseek-challenge-and-sustainability-concernshttps://www.datacenterknowledge.com/investing/microsoft-abandons-more-data-center-projects-td-cowen-sayshttps://seekingalpha.com/news/4425387-ai-infrastructure-stocks-fall-as-microsoft-scraps-some-data-center-planshttp://datacenterfrontier.com/machine-learning/article/55278175/microsoft-hits-pause-coreweave-retreats-what-it-means-for-ai-data-center-growth-and-hyperscalershttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/blog/retail/2025/03/27/ai-powered-retail-3-reasons-to-start-digitalizing-your-warehouse-in-2025/https://www.current-news.co.uk/vishay-250-million-expand-wales-semiconductor-manufacturing/https://www.techmonitor.ai/hardware/silicon/vishay-intertechnology-commits-250m-investment-in-welsh-semiconductor-fabhttp://theengineer.co.uk/content/news/wales-to-see-250m-investment-into-uk-s-largest-semiconductor-facilityhttps://www.electronicspecifier.com/news/uk-semiconductor-industry-gets-a-boost-with-vishay-s-250m-investmenthttps://www.semiconductor-today.com/news_items/2025/mar/vishay-newport-270325.shtmlhttps://compoundsemiconductor.net/article/121457/250m_to_turbocharge_Welsh_compound_semi_clusterhttps://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/rachel-reeves-to-visit-newport-as-semiconductor-manufacturing-receives-a-boost/https://evertiq.com/news/2025-03-28-vishay-to-make-320m-investment-in-uks-largest-chip-factoryhttps://www.theregister.com/AMP/2025/03/27/newport_wafer_fab_reboot/https://www.capacitymedia.com/article-wales-secures-250m-semiconductor-investmenthttps://transportandenergy.com/2025/03/27/wales-gets-250m-for-semiconductor-manufacturing/https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/27/newport_wafer_fab_reboot/https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news/wales-to-see-250m-investment-into-uk-s-largest-semiconductor-facility/https://thxnews.com/2025/03/27/semiconductor-hub-wales-250-million-investment/https://www.manufacturingmanagement.co.uk/content/news/wales-investment-250-million-to-boost-semiconductor-industry/https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/after-sea-me-we-6-airtel-lands-2africa-pearls-subsea-cable-in-india/119585716https://m.rediff.com/news/commentary/2025/mar/28/airtel-lands-indias-20th-undersea-cable-to-connect-with-africa-europe/054deacf78d166b19eb64047abf601d5https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/airtel-subsea-cablehttps://subtelforum.com/airtel-connects-india-with-100tbps-submarine-cable/https://www.airtel.in/press-release/03-2025/airtel-lands-the-2africa-pearls-cable-in-indiahttps://www.telecomtv.com/content/access-evolution/airtel-lands-the-2africa-pearls-cable-in-india-52698/https://www.submarinenetworks.com/en/systems/asia-europe-africa/2africa/airtel-lands-2africa-pearls-in-india

Google’s $32 Billion Cloud Security Bet and Georgia Tech’s AI Leap

In today's episode, we delve into Google's record-breaking $32 billion acquisition of Israeli cloud security startup Wiz, a strategic move to bolster its cloud computing prowess. We also explore Georgia Tech's ambitious Tech AI initiative, designed to accelerate AI's impact across industries. Plus, Viasat's pivotal role in the European Space Agency's Moonlight project, aiming to establish a communication bridge between Earth and the Moon. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://blog.stackademic.com/googles-largest-acquisition-32b-for-the-company-that-exposed-deepseek-leak-c254440907adhttps://www.tradingcalendar.com/post/wiz-s-billion-dollar-pivot-from-ipo-dreams-to-a-32b-google-acquisitionhttps://learnprompting.org/blog/google-acquired-wizhttps://forgeglobal.com/insights/blog/startup-news-google-alphabet-to-buy-wiz-for-the-second-time/https://www.crn.com/news/security/2025/wiz-product-channel-strategy-led-to-32b-google-acquisition-deal-partner-ceohttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2025/03/21/google-to-acquire-cloud-security-firm-wiz.aspxhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xVpM9jADmwhttps://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/cloud-native-application-protection-platforms/vendor/wiz/product/wizhttps://www.strategicfinancecareers.com/blog/google-acquires-wiz-for-32b-a-strategic-finance-deep-divehttps://cisoseries.com/cyber-security-headlines-week-in-review-google-acquires-wiz-water-utility-improvements-more-github-attacks/https://technologymagazine.com/articles/what-googles-acquisition-of-wiz-means-for-cybersecurityhttps://neuron.expert/news/georgia-tech-launches-tech-ai-to-accelerate-the-real-world-impact-of-artificial-intelligence/12011/en/https://www.gatech.edu/news/2025/03/24/georgia-tech-launches-tech-ai-accelerate-real-world-impact-artificial-intelligencehttps://news.gatech.edu/news/2025/03/25/georgia-tech-leads-way-ai-literacy-openai-academy-collaborationhttps://sites.gatech.edu/techaifest/https://calendar.gatech.edu/event/2025/04/05/gt-aisi-policy-hackathonhttps://ai.gatech.edu/news/georgia-tech-unveils-tech-ai-drive-real-world-ai-impacthttps://www.instagram.com/georgiatechswe/p/DHlRlc1M1Nm/https://www.viasat.com/news/latest-news/corporate/2025/to-the-moon-viasat-moonlight-telespazio/https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Operations/Farewell_Gaia!_Spacecraft_operations_come_to_an_endhttps://www.stocktitan.net/news/VSAT/to-the-moon-viasat-selected-to-design-lunar-orbiting-satellite-kkxdy4l7s1ke.htmlhttps://itwire.com/business-it-news/business-technology/viasat-to-design-lunar-orbiting-satellite-communications-system.htmlhttps://totaltele.com/viasat-joins-esas-moonlight-project-for-lunar-connectivity/https://www.broadcastprome.com/news/satellite/viasat-joins-esaa%C2%92s-moonlight-project-alongside-telespazio/https://www.telecoms.com/satellite/esa-selects-viasat-to-design-lunar-orbiting-satellite-systemhttps://www.telespazio.com/en/news-and-stories-detail/-/detail/viasat-lunar-orbiting-satellite-system-telespazio?f=%2Fmedia-hub%2Fpress-releaseshttps://www.instagram.com/viasat/p/DHn2alxSUBV/

Google’s $32 Billion Bet on Cloud Security: The Wiz Acquisition

In a landmark move, Google announces its largest acquisition ever, purchasing Israeli cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion. This episode delves into the strategic implications of this deal, how it positions Google in the competitive cloud security market, and the potential ripple effects on the tech industry. Join us as we explore the future of cloud and A.I. security in this rapidly evolving landscape.Sources:https://www.crn.com/news/security/2025/wiz-product-channel-strategy-led-to-32b-google-acquisition-deal-partner-ceohttps://www.tradingcalendar.com/post/wiz-s-billion-dollar-pivot-from-ipo-dreams-to-a-32b-google-acquisitionhttps://www.channele2e.com/analysis/what-googles-32b-wiz-buy-means-for-cloud-security-and-the-channelhttps://softwareanalyst.substack.com/p/looking-beyond-the-google-and-wizhttps://forgeglobal.com/insights/blog/startup-news-google-alphabet-to-buy-wiz-for-the-second-time/https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/22/week-in-review-google-buys-wiz/https://campustechnology.com/Articles/2025/03/21/Google-to-Acquire-Cloud-Security-Firm-Wiz.aspx?admgarea=topic.securityhttps://www.strategicfinancecareers.com/blog/google-acquires-wiz-for-32b-a-strategic-finance-deep-divehttps://www.northamericanexec.com/news/google-bets-big-on-cybersecurity-with-32b-wiz-acquisition/https://www.crn.com/news/security/2025/analysis-google-is-getting-a-good-deal-for-wiz-actuallyhttps://www.aquasec.com/blog/how-the-google-wiz-acquisition-redefines-cloud-security/https://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/cloud-native-application-protection-platforms/vendor/wiz/product/wizhttps://techcrunch.com/podcast/inside-the-google-wiz-acquisition-and-the-deals-biggest-winners/https://cisoseries.com/cyber-security-headlines-week-in-review-google-acquires-wiz-water-utility-improvements-more-github-attacks/

Google’s $32 Billion Bet on Cloud Security: The Wiz Acquisition

In a landmark move, Google acquires Israeli cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion, marking its largest acquisition ever. This strategic purchase aims to bolster Google Cloud's cybersecurity capabilities amidst the rising importance of cloud security in the tech industry. Join us as we explore the implications of this deal, Wiz's rapid growth, and the potential regulatory hurdles ahead.Sources:https://rcpmag.com/Articles/2025/03/19/Google-To-Acquire-Cloud-Startup-Wiz.aspxhttps://www.cbinsights.com/company/wizhttps://www.businessinsider.com/google-wiz-deal-leaked-memos-2025-3https://aragonresearch.com/google-wiz-acquisition-cloud-security/https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/googles-largest-acquisition-is-cloud-security-platform-wiz/488751https://www.channele2e.com/analysis/what-googles-32b-wiz-buy-means-for-cloud-security-and-the-channelhttps://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/google-acquisition-wiz-multicloud/742960/https://www.wiz.io/bloghttps://www.crn.com/news/security/2025/wiz-product-channel-strategy-led-to-32b-google-acquisition-deal-partner-ceohttps://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/cloud-native-application-protection-platforms/vendor/wiz/product/wizhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/03/22/week-in-review-google-buys-wiz/https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-google-acquires-wiz-cisa-must-reinstate-terminated-employees-commerce-department-bans-deepseek/https://www.strategicfinancecareers.com/blog/google-acquires-wiz-for-32b-a-strategic-finance-deep-divehttps://www.aquasec.com/blog/how-the-google-wiz-acquisition-redefines-cloud-security/

Google’s $32 Billion Bet on Cloud Security and The Bot Company’s Rapid Rise

In today's episode, we explore Google's monumental acquisition of Israeli cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion, marking a significant shift in the tech landscape. We also delve into The Bot Company's impressive $150 million funding round, highlighting its potential to revolutionize home robotics with A.I. innovation. Plus, Colt Technology Services' successful trial of quantum-secured encryption promises a new era of telecommunications security. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/18/google-is-buying-wiz-for-32b-to-beef-up-in-cloud-security/https://www.cbinsights.com/company/wizhttps://thehackernews.com/2025/03/google-acquires-wiz-for-32-billion-in.htmlhttps://www.morningbrew.com/stories/2025/03/19/google-wiz-biggest-acquisition-everhttps://blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/google-agreement-acquire-wiz/https://6abc.com/post/alphabet-buy-cybersecurity-startup-wiz-32-billion/16043603/https://www.kare11.com/article/news/nation-world/google-buys-cybersecurity-firm-wiz-32-billion-largest-deal-company-history/507-d7a9cc40-bdd3-4640-8144-7cc42f95e275https://www.wiz.io/blog/wiz-joining-googlehttps://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/google-announces-agreement-acquire-wizhttps://digitrendz.blog/newswire/technology/8718/the-bot-company-raises-150m-to-innovate-household-robotics/https://opentools.ai/news/the-bot-company-reaches-dollar2-billion-valuation-could-your-next-cleaning-buddy-be-a-robothttps://bestofai.com/article/former-cruise-ceo-kyle-vogts-new-robotics-startup-reportedly-raises-another-150m-techcrunchhttps://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/the-bot-company-achieves-2-billion-valuation-amid-strong-investor-interest-93CH-3942636https://techstartups.com/2025/03/24/tech-funding-news-today-march-24-2025/https://wsau.com/2025/03/21/exclusive-former-cruise-ceo-vogts-robotics-startup-valued-at-2-billion-in-new-funding-sources-say/https://www.silicon.co.uk/e-innovation/artificial-intelligence/vogt-robotics-funding-605097https://venturecapital.com/headlines/funding-events/the-bot-company-secures-150-million-in-funding-round-led-by-greenoaks-v1https://economictimes.com/tech/funding/ex-cruise-ceo-kyle-vogts-robotics-startup-valued-at-2-billion/articleshow/119407569.cmshttps://startupnews.fyi/2025/03/24/the-bot-company-kyle-vogts-robotics-startup-valued-at-2-billion/https://financefeeds.com/colt-completes-quantum-secured-encryption-trial-across-optical-network/https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/uk-cyber-guidance-quantum-cybercrimehttps://www.colt.net/resources/colt-completes-quantum-secured-encryption-trial-across-optical-network/https://www.idquantique.com/colt-completes-quantum-secured-encryption-trial-across-optical-network/https://www.grc.com/sn/sn-1018-notes.pdfhttps://www.sourcesecurity.com/tags/cyber-security.htmlhttps://www.capacitymedia.com/article/colt-pioneers-quantum-proof-data-protection-in-breakthrough-network-trialhttps://www.securities.io/record-breaking-quantum-encryption-link-through-micro-satellites-achieved/https://www.toshiba.eu/quantum/insights/https://www.toshiba.eu/quantum/https://btw.media/news/top-tech-news-today-24-march-2025/https://www.whtop.com/news/33294-colt-completes-quantum-secured-network-trial

Google’s $32 Billion Bet on Cloud Security: The Wiz Acquisition

In a landmark move, Alphabet, Google's parent company, announces its largest acquisition to date by purchasing cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Google's cloud security offerings and strengthen its position in the competitive cloud market. Join us as we explore the implications of this deal, the regulatory hurdles it may face, and its potential impact on the tech industry and cloud security landscape.Sources:https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/google-announces-agreement-acquire-wizhttps://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-18/alphabet-to-buy-cybersecurity-startup-wiz-for-32-billionhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/03/18/google-is-buying-wiz-for-32b-to-beef-up-in-cloud-security/https://blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/google-agreement-acquire-wiz/https://www.wiz.io/blog/wiz-joining-googlehttps://www.kare11.com/article/news/nation-world/google-buys-cybersecurity-firm-wiz-32-billion-largest-deal-company-history/507-d7a9cc40-bdd3-4640-8144-7cc42f95e275

Tech Giants’ Bold Moves: Alphabet’s Record Acquisition and China’s AI Surge

In today's episode, we delve into Alphabet's historic $32 billion acquisition of Israeli cloud security startup Wiz, marking a significant shift in the tech landscape. We also explore the escalating AI arms race as Tencent and Alibaba invest heavily in AI infrastructure, challenging U.S. dominance. Plus, we cover the largest cryptocurrency heist in history, with Bybit losing $1.5 billion to hackers, raising critical questions about digital asset security. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/18/google-is-buying-wiz-for-32b-to-beef-up-in-cloud-security/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiz,_Inc.https://www.cbinsights.com/company/wizhttps://blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/google-agreement-acquire-wiz/https://thebusinessjournal.com/google-to-buy-cybersecurity-firm-wiz-for-32-billion-in-the-biggest-deal-in-companys-history/https://www.morningbrew.com/stories/2025/03/19/google-wiz-biggest-acquisition-everhttps://techcrunch.com/podcast/inside-the-google-wiz-acquisition-and-the-deals-biggest-winners/https://www.kare11.com/article/news/nation-world/google-buys-cybersecurity-firm-wiz-32-billion-largest-deal-company-history/507-d7a9cc40-bdd3-4640-8144-7cc42f95e275https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/google-announces-agreement-acquire-wizhttps://www.wiz.io/blog/wiz-joining-googlehttps://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-705745-20250319https://www.brights.id/id/riset-dan-berita/laporan-riset/brids-tmt-news-friday-march-21-2025https://en.as.com/latest_news/china-is-winning-the-ai-weapons-development-war-over-the-us-n/https://www.campaignasia.com/article/tencent-marks-8-yoy-growth-driven-by-ai-investments/501428https://moiglobal.com/lattice-work-hyperscalers/https://www.ploughshares.ca/publications/deepseek-and-the-reality-check-for-military-aihttps://www.businessinsider.com/chinese-ai-models-manus-deepseek-alibaba-tencent-2025-3https://www.scmp.com/topics/venture-capital-markethttps://english.ckgsb.edu.cn/knowledge/article/the-future-of-healthcare-how-chinas-medical-industry-is-adopting-ai/https://seekingalpha.com/article/4768632-qqq-versus-kweb-chinas-lead-over-the-us-may-be-temporaryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xztvducYNyghttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4769461-tencent-q4-multi-model-ai-strategy-will-pay-off-doubling-shares-repurchasehttps://www.morningstar.com/stocks/tencent-earnings-accelerated-growth-stepped-up-ai-betshttps://thecampanile.org/31601/showcase/ai-arms-race-sparks-innovation-raises-quality-privacy-concerns/https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/business/money-report/tencent-fourth-quarter-profit-surges-90-on-gaming-and-advertising-boost/3570967/?os=%40%40NUE0o&noamp=mobilehttps://thegulfobserver.com/ai-and-the-new-world-order-who-will-establish-the-future-the-us-or-china/https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-711697-20250321https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/investing/bybit-tracks-1b-in-stolen-crypto-through-mixershttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-removes-sanctions-against-tornado-cash-crypto-mixer/https://www.swktech.com/march-2025-cyber-news-recap/https://www.tbsnews.net/world/crypto-exchange-bybit-loses-15-billion-record-hack-1074776https://securityaffairs.com/174514/cyber-crime/lazarus-stole-1-5b-from-bybit-cryptocurrency-heist.htmlhttps://www.fintechweekly.com/magazine/articles/north-korea-becomes-third-largest-bitcoin-holder-after-bybit-hackhttps://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/stolen-bitcoin-worth-dollar16-million-laundered-through-wasabi-mixer-says-bybit-ceohttps://www.daily-sun.com/post/793678https://news.shib.io/2025/03/18/north-koreas-lazarus-group-expands-crypto-holdings-after-bybit-hack/https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3302798/north-korea-rolling-bitcoin-only-us-and-uk-have-morehttps://www.moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-crypto/crypto-podcasts/crypto-heists-blockchain-sleuths-and-eskoms-billion-rand-bitcoin-what-if/https://securityaffairs.com/174735/cyber-crime/fbi-north-korea-responsible-bybit-hack.htmlhttps://cryptoslate.com/bybit-ceo-reveals-hackers-laundering-stolen-ethereum-via-bitcoin-mixers/https://www.fintechweekly.com/magazine/articles/bybit-ceo-ben-zhou-says-most-funds-are-still-traceablehttps://www.coinspeaker.com/bybit-hack-88-of-the-1-5-billion-stolen-funds-still-traceable/https://www.mondaq.com/canada/capital-gains-tax/1600702/theft-of-cad$15-billion-of-ethereum-how-cra-treats-stolen-property-tax-wise-plus-tax-implications-for-crypto-exchanges-in-canada