Breakr raises $4.2M to connect influencers with emerging musicians
Music app Breakr this week announced a $4.2 million seed round, led by Slow Ventures. The latest raise follows $700,000 in funding led by Andreessen Horowitz’s TxO fund – a round the people behind the service considered a sort of proof of concept.....»»
Researchers identify global hotspots for flows of "dirty money", with Dubai and Hong Kong emerging as focal points
New research from the University of Sussex, published August 5 has identified a large-scale shift from the UK to what researchers are terming the "Dubai-Kong axis" as a new hotspot for illicit financial flows (IFFs)—money tied to corruption, organi.....»»
Aurora raises nearly $500 million more for self-driving technology efforts
Self-driving technology companies continue to suck up cash with Aurora, Cruise and Waymo getting more funding......»»
Could a colorful Apple Watch SE make it the iPhone 5c of watches?
Mark Gurman this weekend doubled down on his view that the new Apple Watch SE is likely to made from plastic rather than aluminum. That raises the prospect of the company either reducing the price, or adding in new features at the same price – b.....»»
Intel Battlemage GPU rumors: everything we know so far
We've known about Intel's Battlemage graphics cards for a few years, but in 2024, some more detailed rumors are emerging......»»
How to connect the Mila Air Purifier to Apple Home
The Mila Air Purifier is compatible with Apple Home, giving you an easy way to control the device and sync it with other gadgets......»»
US probes Nvidia’s acquisition of Israeli AI startup
Justice Department has increased scrutiny of the chipmaker’s power in the emerging sector. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The US Department of Justice is investigating Nvidia’s acquisition of Run:ai, an Israeli arti.....»»
GM raises bar for employee performance with new ratings system
GM is now rewarding its top 5 percent of employees with 150 percent bonuses, higher than what was available in the previous system......»»
Can geoengineering protect Earth"s icesheets?
It's time to take a thorough, more serious look at using geoengineering to protect the planet's icesheets, according to a group of scientists who have released a new report examining the issue. Glacial geoengineering is an emerging field of study tha.....»»
AMD raises forecast for AI chip revenue and sees supplies remaining tight
AMD raises forecast for AI chip revenue and sees supplies remaining tight.....»»
Your M3 MacBook Pro can finally connect to two displays
After a five-month wait, the M3 MacBook Pro can finally connect to two external displays like the M3 MacBook Air......»»
How an emerging disease in dogs is shedding light on cystic fibrosis
A canine gallbladder disease that involves the accumulation of abnormal mucus similar to that seen in human cystic fibrosis (CF) patients is caused by improper expression of the gene associated with CF in humans. The finding could have implications f.....»»
TD Cowen raises AAPL target to $250 on AI and China sales
Investment analyst firm TD Cowen predicts that Apple Intelligence will bring a modest boost to the iPhone 16 range, but be much more significant in 2025, by when China sales are expected to have returned to growth.Render of the iPhone 16 rangeAhead o.....»»
The best Thunderbolt docks for your Mac or MacBook Pro
Increase the number of things you can connect to your Mac by getting yourself a Thunderbolt 4 dock. These are AppleInsider's recommendations to achieve expansion nirvana.An assortment of Thunderbolt docksOne of the problems when buying a MacBook is t.....»»
Outsourcing conservation in Africa: NGO management reduces poaching and boosts tourism, but raises risks for civilians
There's an experiment going on in conservation in Africa. With biodiversity imperiled, and nations facing financial and political crises, some governments are transferring the management of protected areas to private, non-governmental organizations (.....»»
What"s really behind the ad label? The dark arts influencers are using to get your likes
Rogue social media influencers are relying on gender stereotypes, bogus claims and deceptive editing to monetize their content and increase their following, a new study has found......»»
Most CISOs feel unprepared for new compliance regulations
With the new stringent regulations, including the SEC’s cybersecurity disclosure rules in the USA and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) in the EU, a significant challenge is emerging for many organizations, according to Onyxia Cyber. CI.....»»
OWC extends its popular $99 Thunderbolt Dock sale through July 28
OWC's Thunderbolt dock, which is on sale for $99, features 14 ports to connect peripherals to your Mac or Windows machine.Get the OWC Thunderbolt Dock for just $99.99.OWC's popular Thunderbolt Dock sale has been extended through July 28, allowing sho.....»»
Chainguard raises $140 million to strengthen open source software security
Chainguard has completed a $140 million Series C round of funding led by Redpoint Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and IVP, bringing the company’s total funding raised to $256 million. Existing investors, including Amplify, Mantis VC, Seq.....»»
Warframe: 1999’s Ben Starr is proud to be gaming’s class clown
Warframe: 1999 actor Ben Starr to talk about his role in the upcoming game, Veep, and his emerging role as gaming's best class clown......»»
Lakera raises $20 million to secure GenAI applications
Lakera has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round. Led by European VC Atomico, with participation from Citi Ventures, Dropbox Ventures, and existing investors including redalpine, this investment brings Lakera’s total funding to $30 mil.....»»