Authy is shutting down its desktop app
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Authy, the two-factor authentication (2FA) app, will soon only be available on mobile devices. An updated support page spotted by Bleeping Computer says Authy’s app on Windows, macOS, and Linux will go away in August 2024. Similar to other 2FA apps like Google
Read moreToronto Zoo hit by ransomware
The municipally-owned Toronto Zoo has been hit by a ransomware attack. The cyber attack was first detected early Friday, Jan. 5, the zoo said in a statement Monday, “We are investigating the impact, if any, to our guests, members and donor records,” the statement says. “We can confirm we do
Read moreThis security camera’s 1.5-mile range is perfect for your sprawling mansion
Image: Abode Your average security camera can easily capture footage of porch pirates — but what if it could trace them turning the corner in their getaway car? Abode has released a new outdoor security camera that can do just that. The Abode Edge Camera has a range of up
Read moreCES 2024: Everything revealed so far, from NVIDIA and AI to Samsung to foldable screens
One of the year’s biggest tech events has kicked off in Las Vegas, and we’re here to bring all the reveals before the show floor opens. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreGen AI could make KYC effectively useless
KYC, or “Know Your Customer,” is a process intended to help financial institutions, fintech startups and banks verify the identity of their customers. Not uncommonly, KYC authentication involves “ID images,” or cross-checked selfies used to confirm a person is who they say they are. Wise, Revolut and cryptocurrency platforms Gemini
Read moreOpenAI claims NY Times copyright lawsuit is without merit
In late December, The New York Times sued OpenAI and its close collaborator and investor, Microsoft, for allegedly violating copyright law by training generative AI models on Times’ content. Today, OpenAI gave a public response, claiming — unsurprisingly — that The Times’ lawsuit is meritless. In a letter published this
Read moreJeff Lawson’s legacy at Twilio is about more than a few rough quarters
When we consider Lawson's tenure, the bulk of the the company's life so far is far more telling of the real story than the past few quarters. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreTimekettle’s $699 translation hardware handles multiple languages at once
Personal translation devices have had a hugely transformative decade. Improvements to processing power, machine learning and cloud platforms have all played key roles in this development. The technology is increasingly becoming a mainstay of wireless earbuds, and the recent explosion of generative AI platforms will only serve to further these
Read moreCES brings us another wave of overpriced ‘smart’ cookware
Wandering around the CES preview events, it’s clear that AI and other smart tech is coming to toasters, grills and all sorts of other devices. As someone who loves to cook, it’s possible that these products aren’t really for me, but I can’t help but think that a bunch of
Read moreHow to easily add music to Instagram posts
Instagram has a feature where you can add music directly to your posts — a popular option among users who want to add life to their content and show off their musical taste. However, if you’re feeling a bit in the dark about how to do it, we’re here to
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