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Read moreSpotify spotted prepping a $19.99/mo ‘Superpremium’ service with lossless audio, AI playlists and more
It looks like Spotify’s rumored “Superpremium” offering is gearing up for a launch. According to references discovered in the Spotify app’s code by Chris Messina, the Superpremium service now has a flashy logo and a longer list of features beyond the 24-bit lossless audio we’ve been anticipating. In fact, the
Read moreHow founders should approach TAM when venture capital is scarce
We’re definitely in a down market, but for entrepreneurs eager to build and scale, venture capital is always scarce.
Read moreSearch engines, social media platforms to come under Canada’s AI law, says government
The government of Canada has come through with more information on amendments to its proposed privacy and artificial intelligence legislation, although the exact wording in some cases isn’t detailed. Whether this will be enough to satisfy business and academic critics, as well as opposition MPs, to help speed the legislation
Read moreAfrica Awards Recognize Outstanding Women in Tech
Absa and Women in Tech (WiT) proudly hosted the second edition of the Women in Tech Africa Awards on October 5, 2023, at Cape Town’s elegant Mount Nelson Hotel. This prestigious event celebrated outstanding individuals from across the African continent who have made remarkable contributions to the technology industry. Award
Read moreMGM Resorts attack cost it US$100 million in lost revenue — plus US$10 million in cyber expenses
Last month’s cyber attack by the AlphV ransomware gang on MGM Resorts cost the company at least US$100 million in disruption and lost business, plus another US$10 million in IT recovery costs, it said in a regulatory filing. The Thursday filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner also says
Read moreRobert Half Canada unveils 2024 job market report
Robert Half Canada, a talent solutions provider, has released its 2024 salary guide, offering a comprehensive analysis of the current job market. The report shares insights into the evolving landscape of compensation, career priorities, and recruiting strategies, reflecting the challenges and opportunities faced by both employers and job seekers in
Read moreHyperbolic tangent sum
In the previous post I said I was trying remember where I’d seen the tangent sum applied. I mentioned a couple near misses, and it turns out that what I was trying to remember was another near miss. What I’d seen before was not the tangent sum but the hyperbolic
Read moreWatch United Launch Alliance launch two Project Kuiper test satellites for Amazon
After years of development, the moment is finally here: Amazon will send two of its Kuiper test satellites to space, as the company looks to take on reigning incumbent SpaceX with its own satellite internet constellation. The two prototypes will launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from
Read moreX is testing new paid membership tiers to compensate for poor ad revenue
The free membership plan may soon be removed entirely. | Illustration: The Verge X (formerly Twitter) is looking to split its premium subscription service into three membership tiers, allowing the company to vary subscription pricing based on how many ads are shown to the user. According to Bloomberg’s source who
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