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.....»»
Fintech Startups Are in Serious Trouble
The higher you climb, the harder you fall -- and that spells trouble across the board for fintech startups right now. From a report: Already fintech multiples plummeted faster, and harder, than the rest of the tech sector. A chart published by a16z s.....»»
Samsung addresses report of exclusive chipset for 2025 Galaxy phones
Rumors about a far-off Galaxy-exclusive processor have been making the rounds, but Samsung didn't have much to say about the matter......»»
Beware this WhatsApp scam that could compromise your account
There is a new WhatsApp scam making its rounds that when exploited, could result in you losing access to your account. The post Beware this WhatsApp scam that could compromise your account first appeared on Phandroid. Scams and hacks aren&r.....»»
Founder Alleges That YC-Backed Fintech Startup is "Copy-and-Pasting" Its Business
A new startup lifting elements of competing businesses is far from unusual in today's venture world, but sometimes competing founders don't find the imitation all that flattering. From a report: Andy Bromberg, CEO of the a16z-backed startup Eco, is c.....»»
Withings launches ScanWatch Horizon with 30-day battery, 100m water resistance, Apple Health support
Popular health device and smartwatch maker Withings is out with its latest wearable. The comes with a classic stainless steel diver design with smart health, activity, and heart tracking, 30-day battery life, 100m water resistance, Apple Health int.....»»
Goldman Sachs exec behind the Apple Card leaves the company
A Goldman Sachs executive credited for his work securing the Apple Card deal has left the company. Scott Young, chief commercial officer of Goldman’s Marcus business, will be joining fintech startup iCreditWorks next month. more… The post Gold.....»»
Meta Pay is the new Facebook Pay as company chases identity and digital goods features
A new blog post from Stephane Kasriel, Meta’s head of fintech, states that Facebook Pay is adopting the Meta branding. Soon to be Meta Pay – the refresh is working on enhancing the online payment experience. more… The post Meta Pay is the ne.....»»
Self-promotion in cybersecurity: Why you should do it, and how
The cybersecurity market is hot! In 2021 Pinpoint Search Group recorded 300 funding rounds invested into cybersecurity vendors that added up to over $20 billion. 158 of those rounds of funding were A and B. And the trend has held in 2022. Data from Q.....»»
Apple"s $100M Small developer assistance submissions close May 20
Apple has warned developers they have until May 20 to place an application to the Small Developer Assistance Fund, or else they could miss out on their share of a $100 million class-action settlement.In August 2021, Apple agreed to settle a lawsuit b.....»»
New Moto G takes on impossible task of competing with the Pixel 5a
Motorola rounds out its 2022 midrange lineup of $400 and $500 options. Enlarge (credit: Motorola) Motorola is launching even more midrange phones. The $499 Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) and the $399 Moto G 5G (2022) are both coming.....»»
ThreatLocker raises $100 million to strengthen zero trust endpoint security for organizations
ThreatLocker announced it has raised $100M in Series C funding led by global growth equity firm General Atlantic, with participation from existing investors Elephant VC and Arthur Ventures. With the new investment, ThreatLocker will focus on accelera.....»»
Netflix blames 100M users without paid accounts for revenue and subscriber drop
In a note to shareholders, Netflix reports that its revenue growth has “slowed considerably”. This news comes after losing 200,000 subscribers last quarter and potentially two million this current quarter. The streaming giant is navigating fierc.....»»
Cybercriminals Are Doing Their Homework in Latest Banking Scam
A new social engineering scam is making the rounds, and this one is particularly insidious: It tricks users into sending money to what they think is their own account to reverse a fraudulent charge. From a report: The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint C.....»»
Renewed lockdowns in Shanghai and Kunshan affect several Apple, Dell, and Tesla suppliers
Last month, China's immense Shenzhen tech hub was forced to go into lockdown due to a new outbreak of Covid-19 in the region. Millions of residents had to follow stringent stay-at-home restrictions and undergo several rounds of testing. As a result,.....»»
WordPress founder and others inject $100m into NordVPN owner
Nord Security has raised outside capital for the first time ever with a $1.6bn valuation......»»
Touch ID without the Magic Keyboard? Yup, it’s possible
An Apple stand-alone Touch ID concept for desktops is making its rounds as a dream for Mac users with third-party keyboards everywhere......»»
Fast, the Troubled Fintech Startup, Is Shutting Down
One-click checkout startup Fast is shutting down entirely and will discontinue its products and brand, The Information reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. From the report: It's a stunning collapse for a fintech company that had.....»»
Deepfakes and fake news pose a growing threat to democracy, experts warn
In mid-March, as the Russian invasion of Ukraine crept into its third week, an unusual video started making the rounds on social media and was even broadcast on the television channel Ukraine 24 due to the efforts of hackers......»»
Chess Broadcast To Include Players" Heart Rate Determined By AI
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ChessBase: The official broadcast of the final rounds of the FIDE Grand Prix Series, an important part of the World Chess Championship cycle, will feature players' heart rate indicator, according to World Ches.....»»
Google says it stopped North Korea hacking Chrome
Threat actors linked to the North Korean government were targeting media, hosting providers and fintech firms......»»