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Derek Wirch is a seasoned IT professional with an impressive career dating back to 1986. He brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience that is invaluable to those embarking on their journey in the tech industry.

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BlockFi’s Bankruptcy Recovery Amidst Crypto Chaos

Crypto lending company, BlockFi, has declared its successful emergence from bankruptcy, effective October 24. In the financial world, ’emergence’ refers to a company’s ability to successfully reorganize its finances to start repaying its creditors. BlockFi’s emergence signifies the start of the recovery process for customer assets held by third parties and the continuation of reconciling customer claims.

Chrome’s New IP Protection Feature

Google is set to pilot its “IP Protection” for Chrome, aimed at enhancing user privacy by anonymizing IP addresses through proxy servers. This initiative addresses the covert use of IP addresses in tracking user behavior across the web.

Anticipated iMac Update from Apple

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman forecasts an imminent Apple iMac unveiling, potentially slated for Monday, October 30 or Tuesday, October 31. His insights stem from both well-placed sources privy to Apple’s intentions and the noticeable stock shortages of certain Mac models both online and in Apple’s brick-and-mortar establishments.

Revolutionizing AI: IBM’s NorthPole Chip

IBM’s San Jose-based research team has unveiled a groundbreaking computer chip inspired by the human brain. Named NorthPole, this chip promises accelerated AI capabilities by operating more rapidly and using far less power. A distinguishing feature is its ability to reduce the need for constant external memory access, making tasks like image recognition swift and energy efficient.