AMC CEO was target of blackmail and extortion plot
Illustration: The Verge Adam Aron, meme stock CEO of AMC, sent sexually explicit images in text conversations with a woman who attempted to blackmail and extort him out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, as first reported by Semafor Thursday. The plot took place over several weeks of text messages
Read moreGoogle announces updates to privacy controls related to browsing history, Password Manager and more
Google announced a few updates around security on Thursday for Cybersecurity Awareness month with the aim of taking the “security burden off users.” The tech giant announced that it’s offering Android users easier access when clearing their browsing history, letting iOS users make Google Password Manager the default autofill provider
Read moreHow will GenAI Impact the Human-PC Experience?
Three years ago, we embarked on a journey discussing the renaissance of the PC. It was a reminder of the PC’s integral role in connecting and collaborating. However, it wasn’t until 2020, during the height of work-from-home and virtual learning, that we truly understood the PC’s irreplaceable importance across all
Read moreCentral Bank of Lesotho Crowned as First Local PMO of the Year
The project management office (PMO) of the Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) has been named as first-ever PMO of the Year for the country. This is the initial leg of the annual Global PMO Awards, the largest award of its type for PMOs and PMO leaders worldwide, where outstanding PMOs and
Read moreHomework problems are rigged
This post is a follow-on to a discussion that started on Twitter yesterday. This tweet must have resonated with a lot of people because it’s had over 120,000 views so far. You almost have to study advanced math to solve basic math problems. Sometimes a high school student can solve
Read moreNavigating the Labyrinth: My Folk Experiment With Search Agents
A deep dive into procedural mazes and the intriguing ways AI search agents find their way outContinue reading on Better Programming »
Read moreConcurrent Programming in SwiftData
A more elegant thread-safe solutionPhoto by sk on UnsplashConcurrent programming in Core Data may not be difficult, but it is full of traps. Even with ample experience in Core Data, a slight negligence can introduce vulnerabilities into the code, making the application unsafe. As the successor to Core Data, SwiftData provides
Read moreiStore Offers Best iPhone Trade-In Values for Upgrades
Following the launch of Apple’s iPhone 15 in South Africa, iStore proudly introduces its highest-ever trade-in values, revolutionizing the way customers upgrade their iPhones. iStore now offers the world’s most exceptional trade-in values. This bold move underscores iStore’s unwavering commitment to providing customers with a more flexible, and cost-effective approach
Read moreDeasie wants to rank and filter data to make generative AI more reliable
Deasie, a startup developing tools to give companies greater control over text-generating AI models, today announced that it raised $2.9 million in a seed funding round with participation from Y Combinator, General Catalyst, RTP Global, Rebel Fund and J12 Ventures. Deasie’s founders, Reece Griffiths, Mikko Peiponen and Leo Platzer, previously
Read moreMicrosoft and Flutterwave Join Forces for African Payment Innovation
Microsoft has announced a five-year strategic technology partnership with Flutterwave. In this collaboration, Flutterwave aims to build its next-generation platform on Microsoft Azure, with the goal of accelerating payment innovation in Africa and, by extension, driving the growth of small businesses across the continent. SMEs Pivotal Role in Africa’s Progress
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