Cisco (CSCO) 2024 Q1 Financial Performance and Earnings Review

Cisco reported quarterly results that exceeded estimates, but its guidance was subpar. The company attributed the decline in product orders to clients being preoccupied with implementing Cisco offerings from previous quarters. Chuck Robbins, CEO & Chairman of Cisco, speaking on Squawk Box at the WEF in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 18th, 2023. Adam Galica | …

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Unbeatable Black Friday Deals on Microsoft Surface Pro and Laptop

Microsoft Stay updated on the top Black Friday deals all month long. Retailers are beginning Black Friday early this year, and we’re here to help you navigate the best offers. For the Microsoft Surface, which blurs the line between 2-in-1 laptops and tablets, we’ve narrowed down two standout deals to give you an in-depth look. …

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Sega Considering Bringing Yakuza and Persona to the Big Screen, Sonic the Hedgehog Owner Reveals

Sega’s COO, Shuji Utsumi, plans to expand the company’s iconic intellectual property to other platforms, such as movies, mobile, and Roblox. After the success of Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sega aims to capitalize on its popular IP by bringing more adaptations to the world. Still from Paramount’s “Sonic the Hedgehog 2.” …

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Aurora Phenomenon Spotted Above Sunspot by Researchers

Radio Emissions Detected Above Sun’s Surface Have “Aurora-Like” Qualities A team of astronomers has detected radio emissions about 24,855 miles (40,000 kilometers) above a dark region on the Sun with aurora-like qualities. What Inspired Dominic Monaghan’s Performance in Moriarty? The emissions were seen above a sunspot— a dark region on the Sun’s surface. Magnetic fields …

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Salesforce Elevates Denise Dresser to CEO of Slack, a Longtime Executive

In an announcement, Salesforce’s Marc Benioff revealed that Denise Dresser, a long-serving executive, is set to take over as CEO of Slack, replacing Lidiane Jones. Since being acquired by Salesforce in 2020, Dresser will be the third CEO of the unit. Prior to joining the dating app Bumble as CEO in 2024, Jones was announced …

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Insightful and Troubling: News Organizations Flooded with Gaza War Videos

The Latest in Investigative Reporting: How Journalists are Tracing the Truth of Conflict in Gaza In the midst of ongoing conflict in Gaza, news organizations are sifting through a flood of video footage from various sources to separate fact from fiction. The rise of online evidence and the need to determine the authenticity of these …

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Ripple CEO Criticizes SEC for Failing to Prioritize Investor Protection

Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, voices his opinion at the Ripple Swell event in Dubai, accusing the SEC of losing sight of their mission to protect investors. A U.S. judge’s recent ruling deemed XRP was not a security, marking a pivotal victory for Ripple. The company continues to pursue the next steps in the case, hoping …

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Lost NASA Tool Bag: Astronauts Drop Equipment from International Space Station

Space junk: Orbital debris threatens future flights, Earth’s technology Part of the Space Age’s legacy is its space junk, an evergrowing ring of “zombie” satellites and orbital debris. Scott L. Hall, USA TODAY Somewhere hurtling more than 200 miles above the planet’s surface is one of Earth’s newest satellites: a space tool bag. It’s possible …

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Nvidia to Sell New Chips Meeting U.S. Rules to China: Report

U.S. chipmaking giant Nvidia has reportedly found a way to sell high-end chips to Chinese companies — while remaining compliant with U.S. restrictions. Nvidia is set to deliver in coming days three new chips to domestic manufacturers, Chinese financial media Cailian Press said Thursday, citing sources. Nvidia, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Bureau …

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SMIC, China’s Leading Semiconductor Manufacturer, Reports a 80% Decrease in Third-Quarter Profit

The largest chipmaker in China, SMIC, reported an 80% drop in third-quarter profit as semiconductor challenges continue. SMIC serves as China’s biggest foundry, producing semiconductor chips designed by other companies. SMIC stated, “In the China market, the high product inventory problem that started in the third quarter of last year has been mitigated and the …

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