Amplitude’s CEO feels his company would be “in a world of hurt” if it hadn’t gone public in 2021
The CEO of Amplitude is glad that his company went public in 2021, despite a sharp contraction in the value of tech shares since its IPO. In a wide-ranging conversation on TechCrunch’s Equity Podcast, Spenser Skates, who also co-founded Amplitude, told me that going public was the “totally correct” move
Read moreMemorizing four-digit numbers
The Major mnemonic system is a method of converting numbers to words that can be more easily memorized. The basics of the system can be written on an index card, but there are practical details that are seldom written down. Presentations of the Major system can be misleading, intentionally or
Read moreHow to submit a guest column to TechCrunch
Sharing hot takes, conventional wisdom and infographics won’t help you gain media traction. Online audiences want expertise and opinions that are supported by facts and relevant experience. No one builds credibility by being the loudest or first to comment. To level the playing field for people who want to share
Read moreWhat to Expect from the 15th BRICS Summit
After several months of planning and groundwork BRICS Summit is ready to be hosted from 22-24th August 2023 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. This year BRICS leaders representing emerging world economies – Brazil, India, China and South Africa aim to develop trade and economic cooperation among its members.
Read moreSoil can store gigatons of carbon, and Yard Stick wants to measure it all
When it comes to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, one of the first questions is often: What should we do with it? Making new things is an obvious answer, though it’s still an expensive proposition. Stashing it underground is another, cheaper option; it usually involves compressing and injecting the
Read moreCISA says hackers are exploiting a new file transfer bug in Citrix ShareFile
Hackers are exploiting a newly discovered vulnerability in yet another enterprise file transfer software, the U.S. government’s cybersecurity agency has warned. CISA on Wednesday added a vulnerability in Citrix ShareFile, tracked as CVE-2023-24489, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. The agency warned that the flaw poses “significant risks to
Read moreHashtag Trending Aug.17- Are AI chatbots truly intelligent?; Amazon, Netflix, Meta, Nvidia compete for top generative AI talent with six-figure salaries; Drama between Microsoft and OpenAI intensifies
Top physicist deems chatbots as mere media sensationalism, overshadowing quantum computing; tech giants offer six-figure salaries to snag top generative AI talent and the relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI gets more complicated. These stories and more as we bring you the top tech news stories on today’s Hashtag Trending.
Read moreHow Are Digital Solutions Revolutionizing South Africa’s Parking Experience?
The parking industry in South Africa has long been associated with frustration, inefficiency, and wasted time for both customers and operators. However, rapid advancements in digital technology have presented an opportunity to transform the South African parking industry and elevate the overall customer experience across various domains, including shopping complexes,
Read moreFNB Crowned SA’s Most Valuable Brand
FNB proudly retains the esteemed title of South Africa’s Most Valuable Brand in the 2023 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable South African Brands rankings. Boasting an impressive brand value of $3,402 billion, FNB has secured this accolade for the third time in four years. This year’s exceptional achievement follows FNB’s brand
Read moreA New Era of Smart Tech Cleaning: Solenco Debuts Robotic Vacuum
Solenco, a leading importer of award-winning lifestyle and air treatment technology, proudly presents the latest innovation from HOBOT: The LEGEE D8 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner and its revolutionary companion, the LEGEE-Lulu 4-in-1 Cleaning Station. This dynamic duo is poised to redefine the landscape of smart cleaning technology, offering an unparalleled level
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