Semiconductor shortage forces automakers to idle some manufacturing facilities

Ford, Audi, Toyota and others have had to halt or reduce production; TSMC calls addressing the shortage a “top priority”  A shortage of semiconductors necessary for vehicle production has forced major automakers around the world to idle production facilities, according to numerous reports. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, American Automotive Policy Council President Matt…

Apple Removes macOS Feature That Allowed Apps to Bypass Firewall Security

Apple has removed a controversial feature from its macOS operating system that allowed the company’s own first-party apps to bypass content filters, VPNs, and third-party firewalls. Called “ContentFilterExclusionList,” it included a list of as many as 50 Apple apps like iCloud, Maps, Music, FaceTime, HomeKit, the App Store, and its software update service that were…

ServiceNow Bolsters AI Capabilities With Acquisition of Element AI

On November 30, 2020, ServiceNow, a large cloud-based IT services company, announced their plans to acquire Canadian artificial intelligence (AI) startup, Element AI, which helps companies across industries deploy AI solutions. According to TechCrunch, the purchase price was around $500 million, with a valuation between $600 and $700 million.