It’s too late for nuclear to save the climate
Even with the new designs, nuclear power probably won’t be enough to make a difference because its biggest hurdles aren’t technical at all. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreChris’ Corner: Fresh Type
I like the feeling of a good fresh typeface. Like design itself, type design has trends, and without being able to articulate it particularly well, I feel like I can feel a fresh type look from a stale one. That’s probably the thinking of an amateur, and I’m sure the
Read moreHere’s hoping genAI can make Siri better
Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week. Here’s what we got into today: Stocks are
Read moreWhat red flags should individuals be alert of when receiving fraudulent emails?
Cyber attackers employ sophisticated social engineering tactics, manipulating people’s compassion and eagerness to assist, enticing them into making fictitious donations for financial gain. Scammers pose as charitable organizations, employing emotionally charged language to entice users to click on fraudulent website links, where they are urged to make contributions. To prevent
Read moreInvestors are split on whether California’s diversity bill will make an impact
Even with some criticisms, most VC think that the state's effort to track diversity data is worth it. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreHow are cybercriminals targeting the Israeli-Hamas conflict for scams?
As the Israeli-Hamas conflict persists, leading to numerous casualties, extensive devastation, and a humanitarian crisis on both sides, cybercriminals are taking advantage of people’s desire to provide assistance. Cybercriminals Deceptively Target Donors in Israeli-Hamas Conflict Scam They are accomplishing this by sending deceptive emails and setting up counterfeit websites that
Read moreAmazon enables passwordless passkeys on iOS and the web
Amazon.com on iPhone supports passkeys so people can log in with Face ID. | Image: Amazon Amazon’s rolling out passkey support for its online site and mobile shopping apps. Customers can log in to Amazon using just their devices’ biometrics and start shopping without the need to enter a password
Read moreSafaricom Paves the Way for Better Digital Security
Statistics from the Communications Authority show that between July to September 2023, Kenya experienced more than 123 million cyber threat events. Last year, the government introduced a National Cybersecurity Strategy (2022-2027) that outlines an implementation framework and timeline to address gaps in the changing cyberspace. In order to find a
Read moreAfter $43B valuation, Databricks acquires data replication startup Arcion for $100M
Databricks has remained a hot startup at a time when interest from investors has cooled across the ecosystem. Just last month the company raised $500 million at an eye-popping $43 billion valuation. That would be big money anytime, but especially in the current fundraising climate. With that kind of dough
Read moreWant to invest in startups? Here are 4 ways to get started as a solo GP
In the end, it all comes back to relationships. The more you can help VCs, founders, and the startup community as a whole, the more you’ll build your name. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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