Rokk3r acquires AdMobilize and Matrix Labs for $19.5M
Miami-based AdMobilize and its spin-off, Matrix Labs, announced this morning that they are being acquired for $19.5 million. The buyer is Rokk3r, a Miami-based holding company that invests in creating, acquiring and integrating companies. AdMobilize.....»»
IBM acquires Polar Security to address the growing shadow data problem
IBM has acquired Polar Security, an innovator in technology that helps companies discover, continuously monitor and secure cloud and SaaS application data – and addresses the growing shadow data problem. This news marks IBM’s 5th acquisition in 2.....»»
Luminar CEO Austin Russell acquires majority stake in Forbes magazine
Russell, the 28-year-old CEO of Luminar Technologies, plans to serve as a visionary for the Forbes brand and won’t be involved in day-to-day operations......»»
Hammerspace acquires Rozo Systems to help users accelerate data analytics
Hammerspace acquires Rozo Systems to expand the performance and hyperscale capacity capabilities of its unstructured Data Orchestration System. Data-driven organizations have rapidly become more decentralized, with files being created, analyzed, and.....»»
Foxconn acquires more land in southern India for smartphone manufacturing
According to a filing by Foxconn Tuesday night, the world's largest electronics manufacturer has bought land near Bengaluru for future operation......»»
Evolutionary cell biology study shows how energy production can be optimized to ensure rapid growth without respiration
In a paper published today, researchers from the Randall Centre for Cell & Molecular Biophysics and The Crick use an evolutionary cell biology approach in two related fission yeasts, one that acquires energy by respiration and one that doesn't, to fi.....»»
Can tiny brain tissues legally be a person? Researchers say not yet
Grown in labs, human brain organoids are cultivated from stem cells, feed on nutrient broth and serve as a model of human brain development in miniature. Their growth and structure mimic portions of real brains, allowing scientists to better investig.....»»
Group 1 acquires 3 Buick-GMC dealerships in Texas
Group 1's purchase of 'uniquely high-volume stores' from Beck & Masten group is expected to generate $760 million in annual revenue......»»
How 2022’s threats will impact the global landscape in 2023
In this Help Net Security video, Devon Kerr, Team Lead, Elastic Security Labs, talks about the 2023 Global Threat Report Spring edition. Key takeaways In this report, the Elastic Security team highlights how they’ve noticed a slight increase in Lin.....»»
VIA Labs uncertain about 2H23 demand prospects
VIA Labs, a subsidiary of VIA Technologies specializing in high-speed transmission chips, has expressed uncertainty regarding the demand outlook for the second half of this year......»»
New infosec products of the week: May 5, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Dashlane, Immersive Labs, Intruder, Private AI, Vanta, and Veza. Immersive Labs Resilience Score strengthens executive decision making in cyber crises Immers.....»»
Quantum lidar prototype acquires real-time 3D images while fully submerged underwater
For the first time, researchers have demonstrated a prototype lidar system that uses quantum detection technology to acquire 3D images while submerged underwater. The high sensitivity of this system could allow it to capture detailed information even.....»»
Immersive Labs Resilience Score strengthens executive decision making in cyber crises
Immersive Labs announced the launch of the Immersive Labs Resilience Score. The score measures an organization’s workforce preparedness for cyber attacks and breaches based on Immersive Labs’ years of benchmarking data across industry verticals......»»
Mozilla acquires review-checking, scammer-spotting service Fakespot for Firefox
Other versions will remain available, but Firefox will get some exclusive tools. Enlarge / Fakespot adds letter grading, adjusted review scores, and other context ("New Seller Alert") to product pages across the web. (credit: Ama.....»»
Alogic Matrix system review: MagSafe-compatible modular charging
Alogic is trying to simplify the convoluted world of charging with its new Matrix platform that all works together with a removable MagSafe-compatible battery pack, but it comes at a pretty steep cost.Alogic Matrix charging systemThe idea is simple:.....»»
Is macOS more secure than Windows? This malware report has the answer
The latest malware report from Elastic Security Labs lays out the security situation for macOS, Windows and Linux -- and the results might surprise you......»»
Malware threat report reveals risk on Mac compared to Windows and Linux
So far this year we’ve seen a few reports about malware that’s affecting Macs. Now Elastic Security Labs has released its spring 2023 Global Threat Report. It offers a big-picture look at the state of malware including how often it’s impacting.....»»
PlayStation acquires developer Firewalk Studios
The latest developer to join PlayStation Studios is ProbablyMonsters' Firewalk Studios, which is working on a new multiplayer game. The latest developer to join PlayStation Studios is ProbablyMonsters' Firewalk Studios, which is working on a new.....»»
Google consolidates AI research labs into Google DeepMind to compete with OpenAI
Google is consolidating its formerly separate AI research labs — Google Brain and DeepMind — into a new unit named Google DeepMind. Google is consolidating its formerly separate AI research labs — Google Brain and DeepMind — into a new un.....»»
A protein extracted from squid may help increase tissue growth for regenerative medicine
Collagen is the basic protein that makes up the intercellular matrix, or in other words, the environment for the connective tissue cells of our body, such as tendons, bone, and cartilage. It looks like long threads, woven into three-dimensional netwo.....»»
Sherlocking continues: Apple"s interest is a "kiss of death" to small technology firms
Apple insists that it develops or acquires all its own technology, but a new report is just now noticing that multiple companies have been courted by the company, then seen their work duplicated.Software developers have long known of what's become ca.....»»