Bret Taylor of Sierra joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
We’re thrilled to welcome Bret Taylor to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. As the former co-CEO of Salesforce, founder of Quip, former CTO of Facebook, the co-creator of Google Maps, and current chairman of the board at OpenAI, Taylor needs very little introduction. Bret Taylor is one of the most influential players
Read moreAmazon dodges antitrust scrutiny in UK over Anthropic investment
The U.K.s' antitrust authority has concluded that Amazon's partnership and equity investment in AI startup Anthropic can't be investigated under current merger rules due to the size and scope of the deal. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreLast hours to snag up to $600 off TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 passes
We’re in the final hours to save up to $600 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 tickets! Grab your tickets now and seize this final opportunity for major savings before the countdown to Disrupt 2024 starts. This special discount offer ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join a global community of over
Read moreBirthday problem approximation
The birthday problem is a party trick with serious practical applications. It’s well known to people who have studied probability, but the general public is often amazed by it. If you have a group of 23 people, there’s a 50-50 chance that at least two people have the same birthday.
Read moreVeeam Announces New Integration with Palo Alto Networks
Veeam® Software has announced a new partnership with Palo Alto Networks, a global cybersecurity pioneer, to streamline security operations and improve data resiliency. New Integration with Palo Alto Networks This integration addresses the compelling need for enterprises to take an integrated approach to protecting their data backups and proactively responding
Read moreMeta fined $101.5M for 2019 breach that exposed hundreds of millions of Facebook passwords
Reset your clocks: Meta has been hit with yet another privacy penalty in Europe. On Friday, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced a reprimand and a €91 million fine — around $101.5M at current exchange rates — after concluding a multi-year investigation into a 2019 security breach by Facebook’s parent
Read moreUK data watchdog confirms it’s investigating MoneyGram data breach
The world’s second-largest money transfer provider, which filed a data breach notice with U.K. authorities, serves over 50 million people. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreBrian Pinnock on Cybersecurity: Human Risk in Cybersecurity
As the volume and stakes of cyberattacks continue to escalate, organizations are increasingly investing in innovative new services and equipment to thwart attacks. But, at the same time, many are still taking a customary, one-size-fits-all approach to securing perhaps the most critical threat vector: the human element. There’s little to
Read moreNapkin is a note-taking app that is not about making you more productive
Note-taking apps typically aim to make you more efficient and productive. A lot of those apps concentrate on quickly jotting down your thoughts, organizing them better, or a mix of both. Napkin (not to be confused with the Accel-backed startup of same name) wants to stand out amid these apps
Read moreMastercard and KaiOS Launch Initiative to Boost SMEs
KaiOS Technologies has announced a collaboration with Mastercard to integrate various digital payment methods. Kicking it off in Cote d’Ivoire & Nigeria, Mastercard & KaiOS Technologies will provide low-cost payment acceptance devices, promoting the development of a more inclusive, linked global economy. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), particularly in developing
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