Roku faces a backlash after it appears to lock devices of users who don't agree to its new Dispute Resolution Terms, asking them to write a letter to opt out
Users are opted in automatically unless they write a letter to Roku by March 21. — Roku customers are threatening to stop using …
A look at Trump's TikTok flip-flop, as he recognizes the app's appeal to younger voters and repairs his relation with ByteDance investor and GOP donor Jeff Yass
I don't want Facebook, who cheated in the last Election, doing better. They are a true Enemy of the People!" Trump posted on Truth Social Thursday.
A look at the design options Apple considered for its car, including one by Jony Ive that resembled a modern reincarnation of the 1950s Volkswagen microbus
The Apple car was a case study in what happens when corporate indecision, technological challenges and market realities combine …
In two recent papers, researchers detail a new breakthrough to speed up matrix multiplication, potentially leading to savings in computational power and money
By eliminating a hidden inefficiency, computer scientists have come up with a new way to multiply large matrices that's faster than ever.
Palantir wins a US Army contract worth $178.4M to provide battlefield AI systems for the TITAN ground station, the Army's first “AI-defined vehicle”
US spy-tech firm at center of UK health data systems applies its technology to altogether different ends
Source: ex-Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has approached ByteDance to express interest in buying TikTok and floated the idea of partnering to Sam Altman and others
Legislation forcing a sale or shutdown of the popular app has rekindled interest in possible deal
Q&A with ex-PlayStation boss Shawn Layden about his support for Web3 gaming company Readygg, blockchain games, mass layoffs, AI, controlling costs, and more
Shawn Layden used to run Sony Interactive Entertainment's Worldwide Studios, a position that gave him unique insight into the whole industry and triple-A games.
How Google rolled out Street View in Germany after 10+ years of resistance, as Street View's utility trumped privacy concerns in Europe's most private country
For residents and tourists alike, Google Maps Street View is an exceptionally useful navigational tool. Mastodon: @teixi@mastodon.social . Forums: Hacker News Mastodon: @teixi@mastodon.social : @Techm...
eToro CEO Yoni Assia says he is “exploring the right timing” for a London or NY IPO, as the Tel Aviv-based multi-asset trading platform seeks a $3.5B+ valuation
Chief executive says firm also looking at London listing, but adds US could connect it to more potential investors
Uber, Lyft, Instacart, and DoorDash are testing different ways to show high-margin ads to customers, including personalized content and movie trailers
Uber, Lyft and Instacart are testing different ways to show high-margin ads to a captive audience. Customers have noticed.
Over 100 scientists sign an agreement that seeks to prevent their AI-aided research for designing new proteins from being used for the development of bioweapons
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A profile of, and interview with, Salesforce co-founder Parker Harris, who became Slack CTO in January, on tightly integrating Slack, generative AI, and more
- Salesforce co-founder Parker Harris wants to more tightly integrate Slack after the $27 billion acquisition, which closed in 2021.
Online card game Balatro, created by a solo Canadian developer who goes by the handle LocalThunk, has sold 500K+ copies on Steam at $15 each in just two weeks
Red Hot Poker — There are some games that keep you entertained for a weekend. Zack Zwiezen / Kotaku Australia : Balatro Might Be Delisted On Switch, But Has Still Sold 500K Copies Ben Lyons / Gamere...
Experts say the weakening of LockBit and BlackCat marks a significant milestone in efforts to thwart cybercriminals, but ransomware hackers are not going away
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Digital Marilyn, an interactive AI avatar of Marilyn Monroe that was created using GPT-3.5 by Soul Machines and Authentic Brands Group, was unveiled at SXSW
Can't wait to meet Digital Marilyn? Enter your details below and you'll … Cheyenne MacDonald / Engadget : AI Marilyn Monroe adds to the list of dead celebrities digitally resurrected without consent ...
A look at the US venture debt landscape a year after SVB collapsed, as none of the new options have become as appealing as the “one-stop shop” SVB offered
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Interviews with Garry Tan, Paul Graham, YC partners, and others about Tan reshaping YC in a “return to roots”, as some founders complain about politicization
Former venture capitalist Garry Tan has slashed programs and turned up the mics in a bid to restore … X: @johnpaczkowski , @madhuyalamarthi , @yuris , and @n_sportelli LinkedIn: Alex Konrad and Alex K...
A profile of Chinese private hacking contractor I-Soon, as leaked documents show shady business practices, worker disgruntlement, poor security protocols, more
who you know, who you dine and wine with, and who you are friends with.'” @dakekang @zensoo https://apnews.com/... Dake Kang / @dakekang : 1/The I-Soon leak exposed hacking operations against dozens o...
Jason Palmer, who beat Joe Biden in American Samoa's Democratic caucus, used AI-generated texts, emails, and an avatar to communicate with voters
Generative AI will be the same way. — https://www.wsj.com/... X: Simonetta Vezzoso / @wavesblog : “Palmer himself never set foot on the tiny territory of islands in the South Pacific during the camp...
Sources: Klarna co-founder Victor Jacobsson, who left in 2012 and owns ~4% directly, may have an 8%+ stake via special purpose vehicles ahead of an expected IPO
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Sources: JP Morgan is frustrated with Techstars over missteps in deploying the JPMorgan-backed $80M fund, aimed at helping underrepresented founders, since 2022
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PitchBook: just 14% of US unicorns have a female cofounder, up from 5% a decade ago, while only 5% have a female founding CEO, up from zero over the same time
just 14% of unicorns have a female co-founder, up from 5% a decade earlier https://www.ft.com/... LinkedIn: Amjad Ahmad : I'm fortunate to be surrounded by inspiring women at home and work. From my m...
A look at Europe's growing roster of female data regulators trying to rein in US big tech companies; 50%+ of EU's 30 data regulators are led by women
Stephanie Bodoni / Bloomberg : X: @markcutis , @victorbuta , @stephaniebodoni , and @stephaniebodoni X: Mark Cutis / @markcutis : In the relatively unglamorous but technically demanding field of data...
Shopify: Revolutionizing Commerce with Winter Edition '26
Over 150+ new features transform how merchants build, design, and grow—with technology that amplifies creative vision.
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.