Wholesale marketplace Faire, which raised at a $12.6B valuation last year, lays off 20% of its staff
Wholesale marketplace Faire has laid off 20% of its staff, or about 250 people, as part of a restructuring, according to multiple reports. Business Insider broke the news, reporting that the job cuts were companywide. Faire in October of 2022 had laid off 7% of its staff, which totaled about
Read moreThis little tool can crash an iPhone running iOS 17
Illustration by Lille Allen / The Verge Security researchers have discovered that iPhones updated to iOS 17 are susceptible to a Bluetooth attack using a Flipper Zero device that can crash the phone. Ars Technica reports that security researcher Jeroen van der Ham fell victim to the exploit on a
Read moreHow Best can You Gamify Your Way to Better Health with the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4?
The inclusion of gamification features in the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 Series represents a significant advancement in the realm of fitness tracking. HUAWEI has seamlessly integrated scientifically supported tracking with engaging gamification elements, making the journey toward a healthier lifestyle more motivating and rewarding than ever. With these innovative tools,
Read moreIs Canada’s AI potential getting lost in legislative process? Critics weigh in at Data Effect 2023
The Canadian AI and Data Act (AIDA), one of the world’s first pieces of AI legislation, is now in Committee, more than a year after it was tabled, and is mired in classic Canadian legislative brouhaha. This legislative gap was a key topic during a panel moderated by Claudia Krywiak,
Read moreMaking education accessible for all
According to research from WITS University, South Africa ranks as the most unequal country globally, which significantly impacts education. The Gini coefficient, a measure of inequality, shows South Africa’s score at 0.67, while China is at 0.38, and some European countries score 0.24. During the pandemic, as many children shifted
Read moreMastering the Digital Deluge: Tips for Student Digital Detox
With the end-of-year exams looming and students spending extra-long hours on technology devices, it’s an ideal time to consider the impact of technology on the brain. The relentless progression of technology has revolutionised the way we live, learn, connect, and entertain ourselves. It has undoubtedly brought about positive changes, but
Read moreBanking on Chat: How AI Makes ‘Cents’ for Finance Companies
The digital customer experience (CX) landscape is continually evolving, with AI playing a significant role in helping businesses, including those in the financial sector, build relationships with their customers and set them apart from competitors. Conversational AI is rapidly proving to be a game changer for banks and financial institutions,
Read moreTop 10 Most Popular Stocks on Social Media
Investing in stock can be rewarding. There are several stocks in the social media space that stand. These companies have demonstrated their prowess in capturing the attention of billions of users but have also shown remarkable resilience in the face of ever-changing trends. Here, we take a closer look at
Read moreDeft is building e-commerce search to help you find the right product quickly
E-commerce search startup Deft is releasing a multimodal search function for users to get better results. The company, which opened up its service to beta users in May, has rolled out the new search experience so users don’t have to describe the item in words. The company is trying to
Read more10 editor-tested travel gifts for frequent fliers in 2023
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been traveling a lot this year. In fact, I’ve been back to my 2019 levels of travel, which has been a breath of fresh air after being pandemic-grounded for a couple of years. I like to return to this list every time TechCrunch
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