‘Knowledge hacking’ app Uptime raises $16M
Uptime, the self-described “knowledge hacking” app, has raised $16 million in seed funding, after officially launching on iOS in January. Positioned as a “micro-learning” platform,” Uptime presents five-minute “kno.....»»
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. S23 Ultra: Do you need to upgrade?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra raises the bar for flagship phones with superior hardware and AI features. Here's how it compares to the Galaxy S23 Ultra......»»
Bank of America raises Apple price target because of Vision Pro
After weeks of analysts downgrading Apple, Bank of America has raised its price target from $208 to $225 on the strength of both iPhone and Apple Vision Pro.Side view of the Apple Vision ProIn a reversal of Barclays, which cited weak iPhone demand as.....»»
Oleria raises $33 million to accelerate its product innovation
Oleria has raised $33.1 million in a Series A funding round. This latest investment, which brings the company’s total funding to over $40 million, is led by Evolution Equity Partners with participation from Salesforce Ventures, Tapestry VC, and Zsc.....»»
Vicarius raises $30 million to accelerate the development of new AI capabilities
Vicarius announced a $30 million Series B led by cybersecurity investment firm Bright Pixel (formerly Sonae IM). AllegisCyber Capital, AlleyCorp, and Strait all participated in the financing. The company’s total funding, including investments from.....»»
AT&T rebrands its unlimited plans, increases hotspot data limits, and raises prices
AT&T is increasing the prices of its unlimited data plans for new and existing customers alike. The carrier says that customers will see a price increase of 99 cents per month starting in March. On the bright side, however, AT&T is also increasing.....»»
Impacts for half of all mining areas in the world are undocumented
A recent commentary published in Nature raises concerns about the extensive, yet largely unmeasured, environmental and societal consequences of mining activities worldwide......»»
Scaling up urban agriculture: Research team outlines roadmap
Urban agriculture has the potential to decentralize food supplies, provide environmental benefits like wildlife habitat, and mitigate environmental footprints, but researchers have identified knowledge gaps regarding both the benefits and risks of ur.....»»
anecdotes raises $25 million to introduce new data-driven innovations to the GRC landscape
anecdotes announced that it has closed $25 million in a Series B round of funding, elevating the total capital raised to $55 million. Notably, Vertex and DTCP have joined as new investors, underscoring their belief in anecdotes’ unique enterpri.....»»
Large-scale mapping of pig genes could lead to greener agriculture, pave the way for new human medicines
Researchers from Aarhus University have carried out complex genetic analyses of hundreds of pigs and humans to identify differences and similarities. This new knowledge can be used to ensure healthier pigs for farmers and can help the pharmaceutical.....»»
Rapid AI development is putting security and privacy at risk
It doesn't require much knowledge to poison or misdirect an AI in most phases of its development.....»»
Proton offers dealers online security as hacking threat grows
Reynolds and Reynolds acquired Proton last year, in the wake of growing cybersecurity needs and compliance requirements......»»
The best MasterClass courses for 2024
Increase your knowledge of a skill, art, or craft with Neil Gaiman, Annie Liebowitz, Gordon Ramsay, and others in the best MasterClass courses for 2024......»»
Discovery raises hopes of more temperature tolerant wheat
Gene-editing techniques have helped to identify a temperature tolerance factor that may protect wheat from the increasingly unpredictable challenges of climate change......»»
Ford kills some F-150 Lightning trims, raises prices on others
The price increase follows hefty price cutting six months ago. Enlarge / The Ford F-150 Lightning Pro gets a plainer front treatment than the more expensive trims. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Was Ars premature in calling t.....»»
"Operation Triangulation" exposes advanced iMessage attack on security firm
Security experts have disclosed an astonishing four-year campaign of iPhone hacking targeting the Russian security company Kaspersky, which has been labeled "the most sophisticated exploit ever."Researchers uncover a sophisticated iPhone attackOperat.....»»
5 pivotal cybersecurity trends for 2024
In 2023, cyberattacks surged both in terms of frequency and sophistication. The proliferation of cutting-edge hacking tools and technologies – now more accessible than ever thanks to advances in generative AI – created an environment conducive fo.....»»
Idaho board drops wolf-killing proposals submitted by trapper without ranchers" knowledge
Nearly two months ago, John Faulkner and members of the Peavey family, which owns Flat Top Ranch in the Wood River Valley, learned that an application with their names attached for state dollars to kill wolves would move ahead. But they never knew ab.....»»
Base Operations raises $9.1 million to boost global threat intelligence
Base Operations announced the successful close of a $9.1 million Series A led by Grotech Ventures and Spero Ventures with notable contributions from Vela Partners, Good Growth Capital, Mindset Ventures, Alliance Holdings, and Gaingels. The company is.....»»
Give the gift of programming knowledge with this Python bundle for $20
Save on the Complete Python Certification Boot Camp Bundle at the Mashable Shop. TL;DR: Through Dec. 25, the 2023 Complete Python Certification Boot Camp Bundle is on sale for just $19.99 (reg. $84). That's a savings of 76%.Looking for a life-c.....»»
NYT"s The Mini crossword answers for December 21
Answers to each clue for the Dec. 21, 2023 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle. The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge a.....»»