Ethereum co-founder responds: “the properly authenticated decentralized blockchain world is coming”, but is slowed by “limited technical resources and funding”
The word “server” imo is not very useful in the blockchain context; it combines together a bundle of concepts that are best treated separately.
How the peer pressure to be a part of the blue bubble iMessage text groups keeps US teens locked into Apple's ecosystem
The iPhone maker cultivated iMessage as a must-have texting tool for teens. Android users trigger a just-a-little-less-cool green bubble: 'Ew, that's gross.'
Andreessen Horowitz raises $9B across three funds: a $1.5B Bio Fund, a $5B Growth Fund, and a $2.5B Venture Fund
John Pinette, Meta's VP of Global Communications, leaves the company after overseeing its public relations teams since 2019
John Pinette ran the company's public relations teams since 2019 — Meta Platforms Inc.'s head of communications said he is leaving the company in a Friday afternoon post …
Meta rolls out a new version of Facebook's Privacy Center to some US desktop users, putting the onus on users to learn about its security and privacy controls
The new Privacy Center includes guides and controls — Meta (the company formerly known as Facebook) has announced a new version …
PayPal confirms it is exploring launching its own stablecoin, after code in its iOS app showed it is working on a “PayPal Coin” backed by USD
How Web3 apps and wallets inevitably depend on centralized services like OpenSea, Infura, and Alchemy, which don't even provide authenticated responses
Despite considering myself a cryptographer, I have not found myself particularly drawn to “crypto.” I don't think I've ever actually said the words …
How Ryan's World, launched in 2015 with a then three-year-old Ryan Kaji, grew into a content behemoth with 10 YouTube channels and deals with Amazon and others
Ten-year-old Ryan Kaji and his family have turned videos of him playing with toys into a multimillion-dollar empire. Tweets: @mathewi , @ubiquity75 , @nytimes , @gdalmiathinks , @teamziller , @mformah...
Signal employees worry anonymous transactions could appeal to criminals, which would attract regulatory scrutiny and aid lawmakers who want to end encryption
A push into untraceable payments could put end-to-end encryption at risk — Today, let's talk about a little-discussed story …
Ottawa-based Assent Compliance, a SaaS provider that helps companies with product compliance, trade compliance, and ESG, raises $350M at a $1B+ valuation
Never before has the importance of a smooth-flowing supply chain been as clear as it has been in the COVID-19 pandemic era.
Pixel art video games have experienced a renaissance over the past decade, led by indie developers, countering an industry obsessed with horsepower and realism
How retro blocks overtook 3D gaming to win the hearts of modern players. — Playing Chucklefish's Eastward is like coming home to a place I've never been before. Tweets: @adribbleofink , @adribbleofi...
Profile of Anne Neuberger, the NSC deputy advisor at the center of increasing tension over control between US agencies handling cybersecurity
Anne Neuberger, the Biden administration's Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology, organized a virtual summit on ransomware for Oct. 13, 2021. Tweets: @janlemnitzer , @mike...
Strava CEO Michael Horvath says the app's revenue increased 68% YoY in 2021, suggesting a revenue of approximately $170M and a paid subscriber base of 2M to 3M
The app's revenue spiked 68% in 2021. But retaining the New Year's resolution crowd is a perennial problem, especially come quitter's day—aka Jan. 17. Tweets: @ivanlevingston , @chafkin , @bw , and @...
A look at the opportunities and challenges of ultra-wideband, as UWB beacons see widespread adoption in smartphones, smartwatches, and other devices
The ultra-wideband, or UWB, technology that powers Apple's AirTags could reshape how we interact with devices—if companies can overcome privacy concerns and other hurdles Tweets: @wsj and @stevemur Tw...
A look at Meta's covert push to build a data center in the Netherlands, including codenaming the project, in an attempt to minimize public scrutiny and backlash
Profile of Katie Harbath, a former Facebook public policy director, who says social media will incubate future political violence unless governments intervene
Katie Harbath says she left Facebook disillusioned; now she pushes for more online guardrails — Katie Harbath joined Facebook … Tweets: @rebekahktromble , @newley , @melissaryan , @blackamazon , @so...
Shopify's new AI commerce stack
Their VP of Product digs into just-launched products to help entrepreneurs and developers build with the latest AI.
Email fatigue is real: Here's how smart email tools help you regain control
Picture this: It's Monday morning. You walk into the office feeling energized and ready to take on the week.
Protecting your Cloud Applications Data
Backing up Office 365, Google Workspace, Dropbox & Box data is critical to preventing data loss or corruption, complying with laws and avoiding critical downtime in case of a disaster.