The new agreement makes Azure the first public cloud to incorporate Nvidia’s full AI stack – its GPUs, networking, and AI software. By beefing up Azure’s infrastructure with Nvidia’s full AI suite, more enterprises will be able to train, deploy, and scale AI – including large, state-of-the-art models. “AI technology advances as well as industry adoption are accelerating,” Manuvir Das, Nvidia’s VP of enterprise computing, said in a statement. “The breakthrough of foundation models has triggered a tidal wave of research, fostered new startups, and enabled new enterprise applications....

The bank recently released StepPay, a BNPL offering that links to its customers’ bank account, can be used anywhere debit and credit payments are accepted for transactions, and there are no ongoing fees. There are also no additional costs to businesses, other than standard merchant fees. “One of the reasons why we entered the space as we actually thought that perhaps the most expedient way for regulation to be introduced in that sector would be for us to offer it....

Over the next 12 months, the bank plans to appoint in excess of 600 engineers across a variety of disciplines, including software, systems, data, and test engineers. On Tuesday, the yellow and black bank announced alongside the recruitment drive the creation of a new “distinguished engineers” role. There will be three distinguished engineers, all of whom will be responsible for “influencing the strategic planning processes and, in turn, transforming the bank’s digital experiences”....

But he has gone on to a distinguished life as professor at University of Western Florida, a thought leader in Supply Chain and logistics and if that wasn’t enough, a runner who is ridiculously fit for his age (same as mine). He has written multiple books both text and trade and is loved by his students (see his ratings on RateMyProfessor). Plus, to top all this off, he’s a really good human being....

The company reported a revenue of $102.1 million for Q2 alongside a non-GAAP gross profit of $61.8 million and a non-GAAP EPS of -$0.05. The figures beat Wall Street estimates of a -$0.11 EPS and the revenue estimate of $91.53 million. “In the second quarter, revenue grew 38% year-over-year with strong momentum across our three-sided learning platform,” said Ken Hahn, Coursera’s CFO. “Following our pandemic-related surge in 2020, we believe we are seeing sustained structural demand for online learning as businesses, governments and individual learners seek the skills required to compete in today’s economy....

A study published Monday by biotech firm Vir Biotechnology of Switzerland, in conjunction with multiple research institutions, suggests some monoclonal antibodies developed to fight COVID-19 may work better when they have what the researchers call “broadly neutralizing” tendencies, meaning that they recognize many parts of the mutated virus. “Strikingly, we found three potent neutralizing mAbs that bind to the RBM that are not affected by Omicron mutations,” write lead author Elisabetta Cameroni of Vir, along with dozens of collaborating authors from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington University in St....

There are a wide range of 3D printer technologies, brands, and capabilities, but filament-based printers are among the most common and cost-effective. Another common 3D printer type builds up layers of resin by exposing each layer to light. Those resin printers are of a comparable cost, but are often used for making smaller models with a greater degree of detail. They’re super-popular in the miniature gaming world, for example. Printers like the Sermoon V1 Pro are capable of making small statue-like objects as well....

On Tuesday, digital insurance infrastructure firm Boost Insurance, alongside insurtech Breach Insurance, announced that it has launched Crypto Shield, which covers the theft of cryptocurrencies while in the custody of a custodian such as Coinbase and Binance.US. In the case that the custodian is breached or suffers a social engineering attack resulting in lost assets, individuals insured under Crypto Shield can be reimbursed up to the value of their policy....

Who doesn’t need some more tools for the toolbox (or maybe a whole new tool chest)? There’s no better time than Cyber Monday sales to save on some high-end tools. From pliers to automotive scan tools, whether you need tools for fixing computers or working on cars, there’s something here for everyone. Also: Live blog: Best Cyber Monday 2022 tech deals in real time Bosch GSR12V-300FCB22 12V Max EC Brushless Flexiclick 5-In-1 Drill/Driver System Flexiclick 5-in-1 design delivers outstanding versatility in a compact, high-quality drill/driverKeyless chuck attachment provides locked-in drilling for difficult materialsLocking bit holder attachment locks hex bits for high-torque drivingEC Brushless motor delivers longer runtime with 300 In-Lbs of torque and a max speed of 1,750 rpmRight-angle attachment designed for tight work spaces; Works with other three adapters and rotates to 16 positions without removing from tool...

The 49-inch curved screen gives you a bird’s eye view, especially in newly released games and remasters like The Witcher III. The 4K UHD Mini LED display, coupled with the curved screen, puts you front and center during your gaming. You can expect 1ms response times, too, giving you accurate response times for when you need it the most. Even if you’re not using it for gaming, the massive screen works to display multiple tabs so you can keep track of your spreadsheets while sending an email and taking a Zoom meeting....

You can shape the RGBIC panels any way you want for ultimate customizability. Each edge has different light colors, and the back offers a translucent back shell design. Because of this design, you can get ultra-smooth flowing, gradient color shading between panels, and even color layering for your home’s decor. For those that are hosting the holiday party this year, you can sync your music to six different modes. The music mode syncs to the rhythm of your tunes, but also to videos and games....

Also: Live blog: The best early Cyber Monday deals 2022 in real time One of the best Android-powered tablets out there is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8, offering everything you need from a budget tablet – plenty of power, a nice display, and decent battery life. Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 tech specs Storage: 32 – 128 GBScreen size: 10.5-inch TFTProcessor: Octa Core Unisoc T618Display resolution: 1920 x 1200 pxBattery: 7040mAhRear camera: 8-megapixelFront camera: 5-megapixelMicroSD card slot: Yes (supports up to 1TB)Port: USB-COS: Android 11...

A better way is to use a drawing tablet. This is a pad that looks a lot like a tablet, that you attach to your PC or Mac (and sometimes Android device) that comes with a pen that allows you to do fine drawing work. These drawing tablets come in a variety of styles – big and small, some with built-in screens, some without – and at a variety of prices to suit both the casual and professional artist....

The service disruption was first reported Tuesday morning when several customers faced difficulties logging into or accessing DBS’ online and mobile services. The bank initially provided few details on what caused the issue, saying on its Twitter and Facebook profiles and website that it was aware customers were experiencing “intermittent slowness when accessing [its] banking services”. In an update posted early Wednesday morning, DBS said the problem was resolved and services restored....

Do you listen to their voice and wonder whether they sound soothing? I confess I do. British, Polish and Croatian pilots have often been among my favorites for cockpit soothe. Still, do you also wonder where your pilots spent the previous night and whether they had an excessively good time? Do you wonder about the number of hours they’ve flown or, perhaps, whether they’re really training for another airline? No, I hadn’t considered that one before....

“We are extremely pleased to inform the people of the Kingdom of Tonga that Digicel international calls service is back up. We gave this work the highest priority and our technical team has had sleepless nights over the past few days in trying to restore vital communication with the world,” said Digicel regional CEO Shally Jannif. Jannif added the telco would be handing out free SIMs from Thursday to allow people to reconnect with overseas family and friends....

After years of being promoted, piloted and implemented with varying degrees of urgency and success in organizations, digital transformation enabled a rapid pivot to remote working and put the digitization of business processes, including customer and employee experience (CX and EX), to a serious stress test. In its IT Spending & Staffing Benchmarks 2021/22 report, market research firm Computer Economics described technology’s role in the rapid recovery from the pandemic as “nothing short of a miracle”....

What’s clear is that the robots are coming to the food industry. The food robotics market, estimated at $1.9 billion in 2020, is expected to reach $4.0 billion by 2026. Advances in robotics and AI, coupled with operational cost advantages and major consumer and retailer shifts, are driving the food industry to more rapidly embrace automation. So what does that mean for human workers? I put the question to the CEO of Blendid, a company whose first product is an autonomous juice kiosk that uses robotics, machine vision, artificial intelligence, and fresh ingredients to create customized smoothies....

A Playstation Plus subscription allows you to connect with an incredibly huge gamer community online, so you get to compete in PS classic games such as Star Wars: Battlefront, Uncharted, and a great many more. You’ll get two free games every month from the unbelievable free game collection that resides in a constantly expanding library. You will have access to cloud storage, as well, so you will be able to upload your character profiles and saved games....

This month, the NTT Application Security research team focused on cyberthreats targeting education applications as security concerns in that sector continue to grow with the school year starting. Accelerated online learning environments due to the pandemic and considerable rates of ransomware and phishing attacks against K-12 schools have increased focus on the unique cybersecurity challenges these organizations face. According to the report, although the education sector’s breach exposure has remained relatively consistent this year, it’s taking longer to fix high severity vulnerabilities compared to other industries (206 days vs 201 days)....