Microsoft disables feature after abuse by threat actors
Application developers relying on Windows’ App Installer feature for distributing software over the web will have to find another vehicle, after Microsoft disabled a key protocol because it is being abused by threat actors. Microsoft said Thursday it has disabled the ms-appinstaller protocol handler by default because at least four
Read moreGitHub makes Copilot Chat generally available, letting devs ask questions about code
Earlier this year, GitHub rolled out Copilot Chat, a ChatGPT-like programming-centric chatbot, for organizations subscribed to Copilot for Business. Copilot Chat more recently came to individual Copilot customers — those paying $10 per month — in beta. And now, GitHub’s launching Chat in general availability for all users. As of today,
Read moreFrom Smartphones to EVs: Xiaomi Introduces the SU7
Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone giant, has officially entered the electric vehicle market with its debut SU7, unveiled on December 28, 2023. This five-seat sedan features a panoramic glass roof, sleek exterior, and robust performance. Powered by a 100 kWh battery, the SU7 boasts an impressive range of up to 600
Read moreCybersecurity Year in Review 2023: A zero-day nightmare
There’s usually a word or phrase that sums up my annual Cybersecurity Year in Review. “Lack of resilience” was 2022’s theme, highlighting the Canada-wide outage at Rogers Communications. “A crazy mess” was 2021’s theme, because of the SolarWinds Orion and other supply chain hacks. This year, successful ransomware attacks hit
Read moreWith hopes for greener grass in Germany vanishing, consolidation is in the cards for cannabis companies
Not much happened when it comes to legal cannabis markets in 2023, which won't help cannabis startups that are already facing a challenging funding environment. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreThe TechCrunch+ surveys you need to read ahead of 2024
There was a lot to talk about this year, and investors and founders sure did share their thoughts freely with us in our surveys. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read more6 great audiobook apps that aren’t Audible
Audiobooks are a great way to bring words on a page to life and fit reading into your schedule throughout the day when you’re doing things like working out, cooking, driving and relaxing. Amazon-owned Audible is arguably the most popular audiobook app out there, but there are several other lesser-known
Read moreRandomize, then humanize
Yesterday I wrote about a way to memorize a random 256-bit encryption key. This isn’t trivial, but it’s doable using memory techniques. There’s a much easier way to create a memorable encryption key: start with something memorable, then apply a hash function. Why not just do that? There are two
Read morePredictions 2024: Environmental, Social and Governance
In December, Dubai hosted the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), described by the UN as the world’s only multilateral decision-making forum on climate change. To put it simply, a UN advisory stated, COP is where the world comes together to agree on ways to address the climate crisis,
Read moreThe Equity crew predicts we’ll see fewer VCs in 2024
We're saying goodbye to 2023 with an Equity tradition: our predictions episode! © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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