The Biden Administration is tackling smart devices with a new cybersecurity label
Illustration by Carlo Cadenas / The Verge The Biden Administration is unveiling a new cybersecurity label for smart devices today. In a press briefing, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the new label, called the US Cyber Trust Mark, will signify that devices bearing it meet security standards
Read moreHow to Stay Safe in The Metaverse? Security Laws and Privacy Protocols
The concept of the metaverse has evolved from an eccentric idea proposed by a disconnected billionaire to a promising realm that is expected to experience significant investment and growth in the coming years. As the technology driving the metaverse becomes more accessible and cost-effective, the innovations within it become more
Read moreID verification platform Bureau bumps its Series A to $16.5M
Identity verification platform for businesses, Bureau, has added $4.5 million in its Series A, bringing its total to $16.5 million. The funding was raised from GMO Venture Partners and GMO Payment Gateway. Other investors in the round include Quona Capital and Commerce Ventures. Bureau has now raised $20.5 million to
Read morePUMA Unveils Metaverse Black Station 2
PUMA, the renowned sports company, unveiled Black Station 2, a metaverse platform that bridges the gap between the digital and physical realms, offering users the opportunity to purchase phygital footwear. Black Station 2 expands upon the initial Black Station launch during New York Fashion Week last September. The original Black
Read moreAI: An Enabler, Not an Enemy, for Accountancy Professionals
Artificial intelligence (AI) is constantly evolving, with new AI tools revolutionizing possibilities across various industries. One of the prominent AI tools is ChatGPT, and its impact on accountancy professionals has been a hot topic in the media recently. In this article, we explore how AI, including ChatGPT, affects the roles
Read moreSylvera banks $57M to put carbon offsetting on a path to Net Zero
London-based climate intelligence startup Sylvera has closed another chunky funding round — bagging $57 million in Series B funding led by Balderton Capital, with participation from existing investors Index Ventures, Insight Partners, Salesforce Ventures, Speedinvest, Seedcamp and LocalGlobe. New investors Fidelity Strategic Ventures, Bain & Company and 9Yards Capital are
Read more5 marketing slides to bring to your next board meeting
Michelle Swan Contributor Share on Twitter Michelle Swan is a partner at Tercera and is responsible for marketing and content, the advisor and portfolio experience, and guiding portfolio companies on go-to-market and brand strategies. Most board directors intuitively understand that marketing is an important part of any company’s growth engine.
Read moreBell remains fastest provider, Telus dips in performance: Ookla’s Q2 2023 mobile and broadband analysis
Bell remained the fastest mobile and fixed broadband operator in Canada, while Telus tumbled in several categories, Ookla’s Q2 2023 mobile and broadband analysis, released today, found. The speeds were measured by Speedtest. Download Median mobile download speed for both Bell (116.59 Mbps) and Rogers (93.85 Mbps) increased from last
Read moreBluesky is under fire for allowing usernames with racial slurs
Bluesky’s moderation woes continue as users threaten to leave the site in protest of its failure to flag slurs in account usernames. Many users — particularly Black users — are frustrated that Bluesky hasn’t apologized for allowing racial slurs to slip through its moderation tools even though they violate the
Read moreRice Robotics picks up $7M, powers SoftBank’s office delivery
In the crowded enterprise robotics space, the ability to secure key clients is a crucial differentiator for companies. In the case of Hong Kong-based Rice Robotics, the important order has come from SoftBank. Since January 2021, Rice’s robots, with their cute, cartoonish blinking eyes, have been delivering 7-Eleven products to
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