cover of episode Arctic Wolf Buys BlackBerry’s Cylance Cybersecurity Division – DTH

Arctic Wolf Buys BlackBerry’s Cylance Cybersecurity Division – DTH

2024/12/16
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Mark Gurman报道苹果正在研发一款可折叠iPad,预计2028年发布,设计注重无缝衔接,但可折叠iPhone的研发受限于铰链设计和显示屏耐用性。 Sarah Lane总结了多条科技新闻:TikTok就潜在禁令上诉至最高法院;Arctic Wolf收购BlackBerry的Cylance部门;Microsoft Recall服务存在安全漏洞;OpenAI遭遇停机;软银承诺向美国投资1000亿美元用于人工智能和基础设施建设;Ofcom发布英国在线安全法下的40多项安全规则,要求在线平台改进内容审核、打击儿童性虐待材料等。英航使用Apple AirTags追踪行李。

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Why is Arctic Wolf acquiring BlackBerry's Cylance cybersecurity division?

Arctic Wolf aims to enhance Cylance's cybersecurity offerings with its own expertise, leveraging its sixth acquisition since 2012 to strengthen its market position.

What is the value of the acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance by Arctic Wolf?

The acquisition is valued at $160 million, a significant discount from the $1.4 billion BlackBerry paid for Cylance in 2018.

What challenges has BlackBerry's Cylance faced in the cybersecurity market?

Cylance has struggled with market share, holding just 1.3% by 2022, and has posted significant losses since then, making it a less profitable venture for BlackBerry.

What is Apple's plan for a foldable iPad?

Apple is developing a foldable iPad with a screen larger than the current 13-inch iPad Pro, expected to launch around 2028. The design aims for a seamless appearance without visible creases.

Why is TikTok appealing to the Supreme Court?

TikTok is appealing to the Supreme Court to challenge a law potentially banning the app in January 2025, arguing that it threatens free speech and could silence over 170 million users in the U.S.

How is SoftBank planning to invest in the U.S.?

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son pledged a $100 billion investment over four years in AI and infrastructure in the U.S., aiming to create 100,000 jobs.

What are the key safety rules for online platforms under the UK's Online Safety Act?

The rules include improving content moderation, combating child sexual abuse material, nominating compliance officers, restricting children's profiles, preventing predatory messaging, and using detection tools for illegal content. Violators face fines up to £18 million or 10% of global revenue.

What caused OpenAI's recent three-hour outage?

The outage occurred after OpenAI deployed a telemetry service to collect Kubernetes metrics, which are containers that run software in isolation.

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Apple is reportedly working on a foldable iPad, aiming for a seamless design, with a potential launch around 2028. They've also explored a foldable iPhone, but hinge and display durability remain challenges.
  • Apple is developing a foldable iPad for launch around 2028.
  • Foldable iPhone design explored but faces challenges.
  • Seamless design is the goal for the foldable iPad.

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Apple reportedly developing a foldable iPad, TikTok plans to take impending US ban to the Supreme Court, Softbank pledges $100B to US AI and infrastructure.

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