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Nutanix eyes AI future with growing ecosystem and platform shift — CEO Rajiv Ramaswami talks with theCUBE

Nutanix is shifting focus from hyperconverged infrastructure to a unified cloud management platform amidst evolving enterprise needs.
CEO Rajiv Ramaswami emphasizes the importance of anticipating tech trends like AI and building platforms accordingly for long-term success.
Nutanix is expanding its partnership network to support modern applications and AI workloads, aiming to be the platform for companies to run applications and manage data.
Ramaswami sees opportunities in the changing landscape post Broadcom's acquisition of VMware and remains optimistic about the future with plans for further advancements.

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The Dell Inspiron 16 is an excellent laptop for work or school, and it’s $300 off

Get the Dell Inspiron 16 laptop for $700, $300 off from the original price of $1,000, in a limited time offer.
The Dell Inspiron 16 is ideal for heavy workloads with the Intel Core 7 150U processor, integrated graphics, and 16GB RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and performance for tasks like researching, creating reports, and making presentations.
Featuring a 16-inch screen with 2.5K resolution, 1TB SSD storage, and pre-installed Windows 11 Home, the Dell Inspiron 16 offers portability and functionality for work or study needs.
Act quickly to grab this Dell laptop deal before it expires, ensuring significant savings on a powerful device suitable for various computing tasks.

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Nutanix extends cloud clusters to Google Cloud for hybrid multicloud agility

Nutanix Inc. is launching its cloud cluster solution for hybrid multiclouds, strengthening its partnership with Google Cloud.
Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) aims to simplify hybrid multicloud infrastructure, allowing easy migration of applications and data across clouds.
The offering supports modernizing legacy systems based on VMware and enables customers to have more choice in working with different hyperscale providers.
Nutanix's collaboration with Google Cloud includes integration with Nvidia Corp.'s AI tools to meet the needs of AI adoption in cloud environments.

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You can use the Google app to decode any eye-watering jargon you read on your iPhone – here’s how

Google's iOS app has launched a new Simplify tool that helps decode complex and confusing text on the web.
Simplify uses Gemini AI to translate difficult content into simpler language without leaving the page.
Users can highlight challenging text and tap the 'Simplify' button to make it more understandable for the average person.
Simplify is designed to streamline the browsing experience by making content easier to comprehend and remember, providing a helpful tool for handling linguistic obstacles online.

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Apple might kick Google Search off of Safari: report

Apple is considering making AI tools the default search option for Safari over Google search.
Currently, Google pays around $20 billion annually to be the default search engine on Apple devices.
Apple sees AI-powered search engines as potentially more attractive to users than traditional search methods.
Apple's interest in AI search tools is seen as a shift in technology that could provide new opportunities and competition in the search market.

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Shazam's new Viral Chart wants to be your one-stop playlist for the latest hits and classics getting more spins

Shazam is launching a new global playlist called 'Viral Chart' for 42 countries.
The playlist will feature tracks on the rise identified by unique signals from Shazam.
It will include popular, up-and-coming, and classic songs gaining traction across various platforms.
Shazam's Viral Charts will offer a mix of old and new songs from all genres for listeners to explore.

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Apple Looks To Add AI Search To Safari – Report

Apple is reportedly exploring adding AI search to its Safari web browser in alternative to Google.
Google has been paying Apple billions to be the default search engine on Safari, with Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai confirming the revenue share.
Apple's potential move to AI search could challenge Google's dominance in the search market, increasing competition from companies like OpenAI and Perplexity.
Google aims to embed its Gemini AI technology in Apple's devices, while Apple has already partnered with OpenAI for ChatGPT in Siri.

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7 Hidden Costs in Cloud Computing: What Every Business Needs to Know

Businesses often overlook hidden costs of cloud computing, impacting budgets with unexpected expenses.
Underutilized compute resources can lead to unnecessary costs due to overprovisioning.
Data transfer fees between regions or services can be costly and should be considered in cloud infrastructure design.
Cloud services that scale unpredictably can result in growing costs as usage increases.
Forgotten resources, if not deleted, can accumulate charges over time, emphasizing the importance of regular audits.
Security misconfigurations can lead to data breaches and additional costs; implementing proper security practices is crucial.
Avoid vendor lock-in and overengineering by considering long-term costs and flexibility when choosing cloud services.
Effective cost monitoring tools are essential to prevent unexpected charges and control cloud spending.
Proper management of cloud costs is crucial to leverage the benefits of cloud computing effectively.
Bacancy specializes in optimizing cloud infrastructure and offers cloud managed services to help businesses maximize their cloud investments.

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Misconfigured S3 Buckets: Detect and Remediate with AWS Config + Lambda

Misconfigured S3 buckets pose a hidden danger with public access due to default settings or improperly configured policies, leading to potential data leaks and security breaches.
Misconfigurations are often caused by rushed deployments, lack of security checks in CI/CD pipelines, inexperienced teams, and default settings in infrastructure templates.
Consequences of misconfigured S3 buckets include data exposure, cost spikes due to exploits, compliance violations, reputational damage, and the need for incident response measures.
To automatically detect and remediate misconfigurations in S3 buckets, the best approach is to use a combination of AWS Config for monitoring and AWS Lambda for executing custom code to fix non-compliant resources.

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Jeff Bezos Fund Leads Investment In AI Firm Toloka

Jeff Bezos' investment arm, Bezos Expeditions, has led a funding round for AI data solutions provider Toloka, with participation from Mikhail Parakhin, CTO of Shopify.
Toloka specializes in training and evaluating AI models with the assistance of human experts, and Bezos' investment validates Toloka's potential and ambitions in AI development.
The investment of $72 million by Bezos Expeditions aims to scale up Toloka's business, particularly in the US market, and develop products through collaboration between human experts and AI agents.
Nebius, a strategic partner, continues to support Toloka as a shareholder following the investment, signaling a strong emphasis on human input in AI development amidst evolving business goals.

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OpenAI To Cut Microsoft Revenue Share – Report

OpenAI is planning to reduce the amount of revenue it pays to Microsoft, its biggest investor and close partner.
OpenAI confirmed it will continue to be overseen and controlled by a non-profit operation, potentially limiting CEO Sam Altman's power over the firm.
OpenAI intends to decrease the percentage of revenue shared with Microsoft by at least half by the end of the decade, dropping from the existing 20 percent deal to potentially sharing only 10 percent of revenues by 2030.
There are reports of a cooling relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI, with some media sources suggesting a drift between CEOs Sam Altman and Satya Nadella.

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Terraform Docs MCP: AI-Powered Infrastructure Generation

terraform-docs-mcp is a tool that uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to generate Terraform documentation and configurations through AI assistants.
The project offers capabilities like provider documentation retrieval, configuration generation, and resource schema exploration.
It provides a Node.js-based MCP server designed to be lightweight, user-friendly, and extendable.
Users can ask their AI assistant about Terraform resources or configurations, and the MCP server fetches accurate information.
Practical use cases include learning Terraform resources, generating configuration templates, and exploring resource options.
The tool consists of a server implementation, documentation fetcher, and configuration generator using the MCP SDK.
It is extensible and can be enhanced by adding more provider coverage, module generation, state management, integration tests, and a web UI.
Best practices include validating generated code, being specific with requirements, understanding Terraform basics, iterating configurations, and prioritizing security.
By leveraging the Model Context Protocol, terraform-docs-mcp aims to make Terraform more accessible and provide accurate technical guidance.
The project is open source, welcoming contributions, and can benefit both beginners and experienced practitioners in managing infrastructure as code.

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ChatGPT models explained: How to use each, according to OpenAI

The AI space has evolved since 2022, leading to the release of new ChatGPT models and updates.
Currently, there are six main OpenAI LLMs: GPT-4o, GPT-4.5, OpenAI o4-mini, OpenAI o4-mini-high, OpenAI o3, and OpenAI o1 pro mode.
OpenAI highlights that each model excels at different tasks, offering specific strengths and weaknesses.
GPT-4o is recommended for brainstorming, summarizing, email writing, creative content, and some advanced features.
GPT-4.5 is known for emotional intelligence, making it suitable for communication tasks like social media posts and product descriptions.
OpenAI o4-mini is suggested for quick technical tasks like data extraction and error-checking in code blocks.
OpenAI o4-mini-high is an enhanced version of o4-mini, specializing in detailed coding, math, and scientific explanations.
OpenAI o3, while older, is effective for complex, multi-step tasks such as strategic planning, extensive coding, and advanced reasoning.
OpenAI o1 pro mode is tailored for complex reasoning with minimal hallucinations, ideal for tasks requiring thoughtful responses.
Users can access GPT-4o and GPT-4o mini for free, with the option to select models for Plus, Pro, Team, or Enterprise users.

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Amazon to invest $4B in Chile to launch AWS infrastructure region

Amazon is investing over $4 billion in Chile to build an AWS infrastructure region by 2026, aimed at supporting new and existing AWS customers.
The investment includes establishing three availability zones in Chile, hiring local talent, and utilizing advanced AWS technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning.
The new AWS region in Chile will cater to the growing demand for cloud services in Latin America, benefiting organizations like LATAM Airlines, Agrosuper, and Andrés Bello National University.
This investment follows Amazon's previous efforts in Chile, such as launching AWS Outposts and providing private connectivity and AWS Local Zones for customers in the country.

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AWS Marketplace In India is a ‘UPI Moment for Enterprise Software Procurement’

AWS is set to launch the AWS Marketplace in India this year, offering India-specific features for users.
The platform will support net banking, credit cards, and UPI, allowing customers to interact with sellers using Indian rupees.
AWS Marketplace provides customers with access to a wide range of third-party software services across various categories.
AWS has made substantial investments in expanding its data centers in India and reported a revenue of $29.3 billion in Q1 2025.

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