Crypto optimism in the age of the doomer
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Read moreTop 3 AI Trends to Combat Cybercrime in 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the threat of cybercrime is on the rise in Africa and the Middle East. The Veeam Data Protection Trends Report 2023 indicates that 86% of organizations in these regions experienced at least one ransomware attack last year. As organizations head into the new year,
Read moreAI-powered search engine Perplexity AI, now valued at $520M, raises $70M
As search engine incumbents — namely Google — amp up their platforms with gen AI tech, startups are looking to reinvent AI-powered search from the ground up. It might seem like a Sisyphean task, going up against competitors with billions upon billions of users. But this new breed of search
Read moreAutonomous delivery startup Nuro taps simulation company Foretellix to cut R&D costs
Autonomous delivery startup Nuro has struck a deal with safety-focused software company Foretellix to help with virtual testing of its automated driving system, in a bid to cut R&D costs while still pushing the technology forward. The partnership, which the companies are set to announce later Thursday, comes in the
Read moreMicrosoft wants to add a Copilot key to your PC keyboard
Microsoft would like 2024 to be the “year of the AI PC” and to put a point on that, the company today announced a new key for Copilot — that is, a physical key that will soon make its way to your keyboard and join the Windows key, together with
Read moreWhat can expected from AI in the world of financial projections in 2024?
The financial world, known for its complex models and intricate analysis, has always been at the forefront of adopting technological advancements. Artificial Intelligence (AI), with its unparalleled computational power and predictive capabilities, has emerged as a game-changer in this sector. This article delves into how AI is revolutionizing financial forecasting
Read moreThe Best Figma Plugins to Enhance Your Design Workflow in 2024
In this article, we'll explore the top Figma plugins that every designer should consider using to enhance their design workflow in 2024. Continue reading The Best Figma Plugins to Enhance Your Design Workflow in 2024 on SitePoint.
Read moreMandiant loses control of X/Twitter account
The X/Twitter account of Google’s Mandiant cybersecurity service has been taken over by a hacker who is seemingly promoting a cryptocurrency scam. The incident happened very early Wednesday morning, Eastern time. As of Wednesday afternoon, the account called Mandiant was still run by an operator called ‘Phantom.’ Messages posted refer
Read moreSuperpedestrian to auction 20,000 e-scooters after shutting down
More than 20,000 electric scooters belonging to Superpedestrian will be auctioned off later this month, along with other equipment from the startup’s U.S. operations, after closing its doors December 31. Two “global online auction” listings have appeared on the website of Silicon Valley Disposition, an online market for “surplus assets,”
Read moreIntel spins out a new enterprise-focused GenAI software company
Intel, intent on making bigger moves in the market for AI-powered enterprise software, is spinning out a new platform company with the backing of Boca Raton, Florida–based asset manager and investor DigitalBridge. Called Articul8 AI (an awkward abbreviation of “Articulate AI”), the new entity builds off a proof-of-concept from an
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