How Twitter’s descent into chaos is paving the way for a new web
The post-Twitter era has spurred the development and further growth of numerous social networks that prioritize brief posts, from open source standbys like Mastodon to new decentralized concepts like Bluesky, and those from smaller startups like Post, Spill, and Spoutible, to those from tech giants like Meta, which launched the
Read moreInfo-Tech report outlines 5 GenAI initiatives CIOs must key in on
As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) continues to reshape the digital landscape, CIOs and IT leaders are at a pivotal point, tasked with navigating the profound opportunities and challenges this disruptive technology presents, a new report from Info-Tech Research Group concludes. To help guide CIOs who wish to take advantage of
Read moreChina group may have been hiding in IT networks for five years, says Five Eyes warning
Following recent American warnings of China’s efforts to secretly plant itself on critical infrastructure for future cyber attacks, Canada and other members of Five Eyes intelligence co-operative today issued a joint advisory so firms in all countries in the group will be on alert — and other nations watching their
Read moreEx-Blue Origin leaders’ secretive lunar startup Interlune has moonshot mining plans
Interlune, a stealth startup headed by ex-Blue Origin executives, is focused on mining the moon for a rare isotope of helium that could be used to scale quantum computing and eventually even fusion power, TechCrunch has learned. Regulatory filings reported here last week showed that the company recently closed $15.5
Read moreChina-backed Volt Typhoon hackers have lurked inside US critical infrastructure for ‘at least five years’
China-backed hackers have maintained access to American critical infrastructure for “at least five years” with the long-term goal of launching “destructive” cyberattacks, a coalition of U.S. intelligence agencies warned on Wednesday. Volt Typhoon, a state-sponsored group of hackers based in China, has been burrowing into the networks of aviation, rail,
Read moreBuilding Interactive Data Visualizations with D3.js and React
Learn how to integrate React and D3.js to create responsive data visualizations (bar, pie, chloropeth), handle data loading, and manipulate elements. Continue reading Building Interactive Data Visualizations with D3.js and React on SitePoint.
Read moreSEC’s Hester Peirce still plans to push for a token ‘safe harbor’ plan
It’s been almost 3 years since SEC commissioner Hester Peirce released her updated Token Safe Harbor Proposal 2.0, but she isn’t giving up. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreApple eyes a foldable iPhone following Vision Pro launch
Last week’s Vision Pro release shed some fascinating light on Apple’s generally top secret development process. A Vanity Fair interview with Tim Cook detailed — in part — what a long and heavy lift it took to get the company’s first headset off the ground. The Apple CEO gave an
Read moreThreads tests the ability to save posts as it continues to compete with X
Instagram Threads is getting a highly requested feature that puts it in closer competition with X/Twitter. The text-based social networking app is experimenting with the ability to save posts, allowing users to bookmark favorite posts to revisit them later. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the feature in a Threads post
Read moreAsk Sophie: What are the latest H-1B lottery updates?
This week, Sophie discusses a myriad of recent updates: The lottery will now be “1 person, 1 chance,” there are new filing fees, forms, software updates, and more. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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