There have never been more $100M+ fintech rounds than right now
"Today, there is a greater number of mature fintech companies, so this could be slowing down the pace at which seed- or angel-stage fintech companies are forming or receiving funding." We’re putting aside the IPO news cycle this morni.....»»
I added a camera to my Apple Watch and this is what happened
Rumors of smartwatch cameras have made the rounds for years, but one company has struck out on its own. But do you really need a camera on your smartwatch?.....»»
Threats targeting fintech companies are on the rise
In Q1 of 2022, fintech companies experienced 2.5 times more attacks than in the two previous years. The growing rate of cybercrime has added to the market unrest and questioned fintech preparedness; some claimed that the industry players are more sus.....»»
Phishers use custom phishing kit to hijack MFA-protected enterprise Microsoft accounts
An ongoing, large-scale phishing campaign is targeting owners of business email accounts at companies in the FinTech, Lending, Insurance, Energy and Manufacturing sectors in the US, UK, New Zealand and Australia, Zscaler researchers are warning. The.....»»
After achieving two Apple antitrust settlements, same law firm files new case
A firm of lawyers that successfully negotiated two Apple antitrust settlements is once again taking on the Cupertino company. Hagens Berman, which won a $560M e-book settlement, and more recently a $100M App Store one, is again targeting Apple’s 1.....»»
How Lendai is reshaping cross-border real-estate financing
Fintech company Lendai is using AI to lower the entry barrier for foreigners who are looking to invest in the U.S. housing market. Fintech company Lendai is using AI to lower the entry barrier for foreigners who are looking to invest in the U.S......»»
Trust in fintech security has been wavering
In Q1 of 2022, fintech companies experienced 2.5 times more attacks than in the two previous years. The growing rate of cybercrime has added to the market unrest and questioned fintech preparedness; some claimed that the industry players are more sus.....»»
Praise for Australia"s economic policy response to COVID-19
Australia's major banking and fintech sectors were buoyed by early government macroeconomic responses to the challenges posed by COVID-19, new research shows......»»
Nerf Pro Gelfire Mythic Blaster Is Up for Preorder
The upcoming Nerf Pro Gelfire Mythic Blaster shoots hydrated gel rounds, and is now available for preorder.When you think about Nerf projectiles, you probably picture the company’s typical foam darts. With the Nerf Pro Gelfire Mythic Blaster coming.....»»
4 common mistakes that fintechs make (and how to avoid them)
The fintech market is getting crowded, and underlying technology, robust capabilities and products will be what propels companies forward. The fintech market is getting crowded, and underlying technology, robust capabilities and products will be.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2022) Leaks Go Online
The upcoming tablet bears a striking resemblance to another Samsung product. The post Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2022) Leaks Go Online first appeared on Phandroid. A new image of an upcoming Samsung device has recently been making rounds on the.....»»
AI-Powered Robot Accelerates Medical Research
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research in Japan have developed an AI-powered robotic system that can perform laboratory experiments in regenerative medicine, learn from the results, and perform iterative rounds of experiment.....»»
Klarna"s Valuation Slashed by $39 Billion Amid Fintech Rout
Klarna Bank's valuation has been slashed to $6.7 billion in its latest funding round, in a dramatic reversal for one of Europe's most high-profile startups. From a report: The buy-now-pay-later giant said it raised $800 million from new and existing.....»»
Elon Musk now has 100M followers on the platform he plans to buy
Elon Musk now has 100 million followers on Twitter, the social media platform that he could be about to buy in a $44 billion deal......»»
Amphioxus sequencing gives insight on vertebrate evolution
Vertebrate evolution was accompanied by two rounds of whole genome duplication followed by functional divergence in terms of regulatory circuits and gene expression patterns. As a basal and slow-evolving chordate species, amphioxus is an ideal paradi.....»»
China Approves Plan for "Healthy" Development of Fintech Sector
Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired a meeting Wednesday that approved promoting the "healthy" development of the payment and fintech sectors, a sign that a broad crackdown on tech companies like Ant Group may be easing. From a report: The meeting of.....»»
Cosmian raises €4.2 million to accelerate the distribution of its products
Cosmian, the French deeptech specialized in cryptography and encryption technologies, announced a €4.2 million fundraising. This new round is made with 115K, the new innovation fund of La Banque Postale dedicated to FinTech, AssurTech and Cybersecu.....»»
Why Rural Americans Keep Waiting for Fast Internet, Despite Billions Spent
The U.S. government has spent billions of dollars on several rounds of programs to upgrade internet speeds in rural areas over the past decade. Despite those efforts, many residents are still stuck with service that isn't fast enough to do video call.....»»
Down Rounds: Deal With Reality
Connie Loizos is one of the long-time tech industry writers who I respect. I don’t respond to many interview requests these days, but I’ll always talk to her. She has a good article today in TechCrunch titled Embrace the down round (it&.....»»
Apple developer lawsuit: Judge accepts $100M deal, but questions $27M lawyer’s cut
An Apple developer lawsuit filed back in 2019 has been settled after the Cupertino company agreed to pay $100M in compensation, and the court approved the deal – but the judge in the case has asked the lawyers to justify their $27M cut. The antitr.....»»
Google Settles Lawsuit With Illinois Residents For $100M After Photo App Privacy Concerns
Illinois residents are eligible to receive part of a $100 million class-action settlement after Google was accused of violating privacy laws in the state. From a report: The tech giant was accused of violating the Biometric Information Privacy Act re.....»»