Slow Ventures is raising $275 million across two new funds: Filings The early-stage VC firm based in New York, San Francisco, and Boston is run by Kevin Colleran, Sam Lessin, and Will Quist. Fortune · Dec 18, 2024
Meta's deepfake-fighting AI video watermarking tool is here, and for some reason it's decided to call it the Video Seal Arf arf. PC Gamer · Dec 13, 2024
Was Sora AI trained using YouTube and gaming content? OpenAI might need a minute to check with the team. A report suggests Sora may have been trained on game content as it can reproduce uncanny clips of Super Mario Bros, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, and more. Windows Central · Dec 13, 2024
Skype Credit no longer available for purchase, moving millions toward subscriptions as their only option Microsoft no longer allows people to purchase Skype Credit or a Skype Number. Subscription plans are available to make calls to mobile phones and landlines. Windows Central · Dec 12, 2024
Top file-sharing tools are being hit by security attacks once again A bug, allowing data exfiltration in top file-sharing tools, is being abused in the wild, experts warn. TechRadar · Dec 11, 2024
Google is suing to block CFPB oversight over Google Pay, calling it 'government overreach' Since Google Pay is no longer available in the US, Google doesn't think it deserves to be supervised. Android Central · Dec 10, 2024
WhatsApp has fixed its "View once" feature – but has left more of your data at risk A bug previously let WhatsApp users bypass the privacy protection. Here's all you need to know. TechRadar · Dec 10, 2024
Meta To Spend $10 Billion On Globe-Spanning Undersea Cable Network: Report When completed, the project would give the parent company of Facebook a dedicated pipeline for data traffic. International Business Times · Nov 29, 2024
Reported Earlier, 'Meta Plans To Build A $10B Subsea Cable Spanning The World, Sources Say' - TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/29/meta-plans-to-build-a-10b-subsea-cable-spanning-the-world-sources-say/Meta, the parent of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is the second-biggest driver of internet usage globally. Its Benzinga · Nov 29, 2024
The AI health coach from OpenAI and Arianna Huffington sounds like it's still out of shape AI-powered health coach from OpenAI and Thrive Global is not in great shape. TechRadar · Nov 18, 2024
US government identifies hackers who stole 50 billion AT&T records in Snowflake hack Two individuals stand accused of major crimes, including computer hacking and wire fraud schemes. TechRadar · Nov 13, 2024
If Mozilla Foundation just laid off 30% of its staff and advocacy division, will its fight for "a free and open internet" continue? Mozilla recently laid off 30% of its workforce due to a “relentless onslaught of change.” It also shut down its advocacy and global programs divisions. Windows Central · Nov 11, 2024
'I had my fun' says hacker who used Call of Duty anti-cheat exploit to ban 'thousands upon thousands' of innocent players Catching strays. PC Gamer · Nov 8, 2024
I'm #62935 on the waitlist for Daze, an expressive messenger app that's already got over 150,000 signups Does Daze have its head in the clouds, or do I? PC Gamer · Oct 23, 2024
PC Gamer · Oct 21, 2024 This toilet attachment uses AI and a team of physicians to photograph, analyse, and report the full scoop on your poop If you're keen on logging your logs, then the Throne might be just up your alley.
International Business Times · Oct 21, 2024 Stripe Acquires Stablecoin Platform Bridge For $1 Billion: TechCrunch Founder Stripe has reportedly completed the acquisition deal of Bridge, a stablecoin platform, just about two weeks after the payments firm returned to supporting crypto through the $USDC stablecoin.
Tom’s Guide · Oct 18, 2024 Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' mode now under federal investigation after fatal crash Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' appears to struggle in low visibility situations and has led to four crashes, including at least one death. Now it's under investigation.
TechRadar · Oct 18, 2024 Casio recovery from ransomware attack uncertain, 'no prospect of recovery yet' Casio is yet to fully recover from a cyberattack earlier this month.
TechRadar · Oct 18, 2024 Microsoft says it has lost 'weeks' worth of security logs for some products A bug caused Microsoft to lose the logs for multiple products.
PC Gamer · Oct 15, 2024 Google's AI dream will be powered by miniature nuclear reactors in 'world first' deal, though the timeline seems optimistic at best Okay Google, why does the phrase 'nuclear power startup' give me The Fear?
Android Central · Oct 11, 2024 Qualcomm confirms 'targeted' zero-day chip exploit in numerous Android phones Qualcomm confirmed that a zero-day exploit affected its chips, but the problem was seemingly "targeted."
TechRadar · Oct 11, 2024 Fidelity data breach exposes details of thousands of customers Even though the data wasn't abused in the wild, Fidelity is still offering free identity monitoring services.
InsideEVs · Oct 7, 2024 GM Wants Super Cruise To Do Hands-Off, Eyes-Off Driving Assistance That would make it the first American-designed hands-off, eyes-off driving assistance system.
PC Gamer · Oct 6, 2024 Meta will use pictures and voice recorded by its Google Glass-style Ray Ban 'smart glasses' to train AI Using the glasses' "Meta AI" features—a main selling point of the device—on an image makes it fair game for the company to hoover up.
TechRadar · Oct 4, 2024 If you think your robot vacuum is watching you, you might not be wrong A new report finds a worrisome Ecovacs vulnerability