InsurGrid raises pre-seed financing to help modernize legacy insurance agents
Insurance agents spend hours handling paperwork and grabbing client information over the phone. A new seed-stage startup, InsurGrid, has developed a software solution to help ease the process, and make it easier for agents to serve existing clients &.....»»
If you like The Sopranos, watch these three great modern TV shows now
Like most great modern TV shows, these shows owe quite a bit to the legacy of The Sopranos......»»
Prophet Security emerges from stealth and raises $11 million
Prophet Security emerged from stealth with $11 million in seed financing led by Bain Capital Ventures (BCV) with participation from several security leaders and angel investors. At the core of the company’s unveiling is Prophet AI for Security Oper.....»»
2025 Subaru Legacy to mark end of brand"s midsize sedan
The midsize Legacy will be dropped after the 2025 model year, as U.S. consumers continue to shift away from sedans, making room for Subaru to build future EVs......»»
2024 Toyota Tacoma"s hybrid boosts performance, price by $3,700
On sale later this spring, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma's optional i-Force Max powertrain boosts power to 326 hp, fuel economy to up to 24 mpg combined, but also raises price by $3,700......»»
The 6 best laptops for realtors in 2024
Real estate agents need a laptop with a vibrant screen, tons of battery life, and a durable design. Here are the six best laptops for realtors in 2024......»»
Whistleblower reveals 2023 CareGard cyberattack, says F&I company concealed it from partners
AFG Cos. was unprepared for a ransomware attack last summer, for months had been unsure of the extent of the breach, and as of early this month hadn't alerted automaker partners or the agents selling its coverage to dealerships, a whistleblower alleg.....»»
Former AFG exec reveals 2023 CareGard data breach, criticizes company"s response
AFG Cos. was unprepared for a ransomware attack last summer, for months had been unsure of the extent of the breach, and as of early this month hadn't alerted automaker partners or the agents selling its coverage to dealerships, a whistleblower alleg.....»»
First-of-its-kind study shows Florida Wildlife Corridor eases worst impacts of climate change
From rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns to intense weather events such as hurricanes, Florida is experiencing significant climate-related challenges in tandem with skyrocketing insurance rates. As the state's population continues.....»»
Seed ferns experimented with complex leaf vein networks 201 million years ago, paleontologists find
According to a research team led by paleontologists from the University of Vienna, the net-like leaf veining typical for today's flowering plants developed much earlier than previously thought, but died out again several times. Using new methods, the.....»»
Switch to green wastewater infrastructure could reduce emissions and provide huge savings, new research finds
University researchers have shown that a transition to green wastewater-treatment approaches in the U.S. that leverages the potential of carbon-financing could save a staggering $15.6 billion and just under 30 million metric tons of CO2-equivalent em.....»»
If you have to watch one Amazon Prime Video show this April, stream this one
This 2010s show only lasted three seasons, but it left a legacy that influenced TV forever. Find out what it is and why you should watch it......»»
EA Raises Prices for EA Play Subscribers
EA is only the latest of several companies to raise prices on subscription platforms. The post EA Raises Prices for EA Play Subscribers appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re subscribed to Electronic Arts’ “EA Play”.....»»
Simbian raises $10 million to automate security operations with GenAI
Simbian emerged from stealth mode with oversubscribed $10 million seed funding to deliver on fully autonomous security. As a first step towards that goal, the company is introducing a GenAI-powered security co-pilot that integrates secure and intelli.....»»
PVML raises $8 million to offer protection for enterprise data
PVML unveils its platform for secure AI-powered data access and $8 million in Seed funding led by NFX with participation from FJ Labs and Gefen Capital. While the complexity, variety and scale may vary from organization to organization, all companies.....»»
Toyota Ventures raises $300 million more for early-stage investments
Two new funds, Toyota Ventures Frontier Fund II and Toyota Ventures Climate Fund II, will help the firm deepen its global investing footprint......»»
Self-embedding silver nanoparticles: Researchers find the "silver lining" in cotton gin waste
Cotton gin waste, also known as cotton gin trash, is a byproduct of the cotton ginning process and occurs when the cotton fibers are separated from the seed boll. For cotton gin waste, the treasure is its hidden potential to transform silver ions int.....»»
Alethea raises $20 million to combat disinformation campaigns
Alethea announced the close of a $20 million Series B funding round led by GV, with participation from Ballistic Ventures, who led Alethea’s Series A funding in 2022. Also participating in the round is Hakluyt Capital, which invests alongside l.....»»
Intel is oddly enthusiastic about AI replacing everyone’s jobs
Intel launched the new Gaudi 3 AI chip at Vision 2024, and it's oddly enthusiastic about the AI agents it will power and that will take over people's jobs......»»
Ereban: Shadow Legacy revives a style of single-player game I sorely miss
If you miss the era of short but sweet single-player adventures, then you'll want to pick up the shadow-based stealth game Ereban: Shadow Legacy......»»
Research unveils biochemical defenses against chemical warfare
In the clandestine world of biochemical warfare, researchers are continuously seeking innovative strategies to counteract lethal agents. Researchers led by Jin Kim Montclare, Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, have.....»»