TechCrunch Minute: Breaking down the Apple iPhone antitrust lawsuit from the DOJ
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Apple over allegedly monopolistic smartphone practices. The federal agency is not alone in the matter, bringing 15 states and the District of Columbia into the mix as well. Apple, as you might imagine, disputes the allegations. Potential impacts are myriad, from consumer messaging
Read moreLaguerre’s root finding method
Edmond Laguerre (1834–1886) came up with a method for finding zeros of polynomials. Unlike Newton’s method for finding zeros of general functions, Laguerre’s method is specialized for polynomials. Laguerre’s method converges an order of magnitude faster than Newton’s method, i.e. the error is cubed on each step rather than squared.
Read moreCalmara suggests it can detect STIs with photos of genitals — a dangerous idea
You’ve gone home with a Tinder date, and things are escalating. You don’t really know or trust this guy, and you don’t want to contract an STI, so… what now? A company called Calmara wants you to snap a photo of the guy’s penis, then use its AI to tell
Read moreA $700M SAFE, IPOs are back and how one venture fund is transcending borders
Hello, and welcome to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Friday episode, in which we dig through the most critical stories from the week and chat through new and emerging themes. Listen here or wherever you get
Read moreInvestors’ pledge to fight spyware undercut by past investments in US malware maker
On Monday, the Biden administration announced that six new countries had joined an international coalition to fight the proliferation of commercial spyware, sold by companies such as NSO Group or Intellexa. Now, some investors have announced that they too are committed to fighting spyware. But at least one of those
Read moreApple Faces Antitrust Firestorm: U.S. Justice Lawsuit
The U.S. Justice Department has taken a historic step by filing a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc., alleging the tech giant’s illegal monopoly over the smartphone market. This case, one of the most significant challenges to tech dominance, accuses Apple of stifling competition, harming consumers, and limiting innovation. Key
Read moreKey Topics at the Forefront of IT News Africa’s #PublicSec 2024
On April 3, 2024, IT News Africa will host the Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit, a pivotal event that will bring together experts and leaders to discuss the most pressing cybersecurity issues facing the public sector today. The summit underscores the imperative for unity and shared strategies to fortify public sector
Read moreLast call for pitch submissions at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024!
Don’t miss out on your chance to shine at “So You Think You Can Pitch,” our highly anticipated segment at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024, happening in Boston on April 25. Pitching is pivotal for securing funding and attracting early customers, yet getting honest feedback before facing investors can be rare.
Read moreCyber Security Today, March 22, 2024 – Mac CPUs are vulnerable to encrypted key theft, white hat hackers win a second Tesla, and more
Mac CPUs are vulnerable to encrypted key theft, white hat hackers win a second Tesla, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Friday, March 22nd, 2024. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. IT pros have heard about side channel attacks on
Read moreNVIDIA Welcomes Vertiv as Solution Advisor: Consultant Partner
Vertiv has become a Solution Advisor: Consultant partner in the NVIDIA Partner Network (NPN), expanding access to Vertiv’s expertise and full portfolio of power and cooling solutions. The NPN program caters to technology partners offering solutions built on or powered by NVIDIA technologies. Vertiv’s inclusion in this network allows it
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