Rapidly convergent series for ellipse perimeter
The previous post looked at two simple approximations for the perimeter of an ellipse. Approximations are necessary since the perimeter of an ellipse cannot be expressed as an elementary function of the axes. Kepler noted in 1609 that you could approximate the perimeter of an ellipse as the perimeter of
Read moreNew Collaboration Aims to Enhance Cybersecurity Education
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. announces a significant collaboration with Falcon Business Institute to advance cybersecurity education globally. As the digital landscape evolves, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to exceed supply, with a global shortfall nearing four million. According to the most recent WEF Report, the scarcity is
Read moreEx-HubSpot exec builds an AI-powered CRM that learns for you, with $4M seed led by Sequoia
Christopher O’Donnell has hobbies. He likes music and playing guitar, but above all, he loves building software. Which is why three years after leaving HubSpot, he built Day.ai, a CRM for the age AI. Unlike modern CRMs, which are essentially giant spreadsheets that somebody needs to populate and keep updated,
Read moreEnterprise 2024.4: Demonstrating and improving community impact
In the latest Stack Overflow for Teams Enterprise release, you'll see reporting capabilities and insights that help demonstrate community impact. Microsoft customers can also rejoice: OverflowAI now includes an Auto-Answer App for Microsoft Teams.
Read moreSemperis, a specialist in Active Directory security now worth more than $1B, raises $125M
Active Directory – the Microsoft directory service for connecting users with network resources – is used by more than 90% of all Fortune 1000 companies and many more besides. So it’s no surprise that it’s a giant target for malicious hackers. That also means a lot of attention for security
Read moreTrend Micro Debuts World’s 1st Security Solutions for AI PCs
Trend Micro Incorporated has introduced its first consumer security solutions aimed at defending against future risks in the AI PC age. Consumers will be able to use these upgraded capabilities beginning in late 2024. “We are pleased to collaborate with Trend Micro on AI solutions leveraging our next-generation Intel Core
Read moreDaydream rakes in $50M seed funding to build an AI-powered search engine suited for e-commerce
Online shopping trends are expected to stay strong this year, but e-commerce is more fragmented than ever. With brands selling on so many platforms — from TikTok Shop, to established marketplaces, live shopping, and owned channels — you’d think it would have become easy for shoppers to find what they’re
Read moreSpotify quietly lets all podcasters upload videos, surpasses 250K shows
Non-hosted podcasters can now upload videos to Spotify. Over 250K video podcasts are on the platform. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreCadana, an emerging markets payroll services provider for global hiring platforms, banks $7.1M seed
The global freelancer market, a $1.3 trillion industry fueled by over 200 million knowledge workers, drives demand for solutions that automate payroll and streamline employment and tax regulations worldwide. However, most existing products fail to address the legal landscape of emerging markets, such as differences in employment laws. This oversight
Read moreHow AI can Mitigate the Imminent Shortage of Truck Drivers
CEO for GoMetro, Justin Coetzee, suggests fleet management technology can help keep truck drivers happy – and goods moving. GoMetro is a B2B SaaS fleet management company, headquartered in the UK, founded in 2014. Its first version was built by Coetzee for South Africa’s Rail agency. The trucking industry is
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