Google’s Gradient backs YC alum Infisical to solve secret sprawl
Secret sprawl, where companies store authentication credentials and similar sensitive data across multiple locations, is a real and growing problem for any company wanting to avert a security breach. Companies might have hundreds of secrets — such as API keys, passwords, or database access tokens — spread across their infrastructure,
Read moreValve responds to claims it has banned AI-generated games from Steam
Valve has issued a rare statement after claims it was rejecting games with AI-generated assets from its Steam games store. The notoriously close-lipped developer of the Half-Life series and de facto gatekeeper of PC gaming distribution said its policy was evolving and not a stand against AI. Steam has a
Read moreThe M4 robot transforms to roll, fly and walk across various terrains
If you’ve followed robots with any frequency, you’ve no doubt encountered the wheel versus leg debate. Why, for instance, should a warehouse opt for a legged Digit robot instead of a rolling Locus system? The explosive popularity of drones has led to similar debates with flying. Recent interest in inventory
Read moreAudio Pen is a great web app for converting your voice into text notes
There are many note-taking apps ranging from Apple Notes and Google Keep to Obsidian and Notion. Most of them use text as the primary input method and provide features around it. Developer Louis Pereira’s Audio Pen app focuses on converting your voice to neat text-based notes. Audio Pen is a
Read more5 unexpected ways AI is revolutionizing our World
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various industries, reshaping the way we live, work, and interact. While its impact is undeniable, there are several unexpected ways in which AI is changing our world. Unleashing Creativity AI algorithms are breaking new ground in the realm of creativity.
Read moreAnthony Padilla and Ian Hecox usher in the new era of Smosh
In their first YouTube video together in seven years, Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla summoned a demon to score Taylor Swift tickets. The sketch was gently absurd, infused with pop culture references, and above all, goofy as hell — all the markers of classic Smosh comedy. “We were just approaching
Read moreLina Zakarauskaite is elevated from Principal to Partner at London’s Stride VC
London-based VC Stride has appointed Lina Zakarauskaite, formerly a Principal at the firm, as its newest Partner. The move follows the departure of Partner Cleo Sham a month ago to pursue new ventures. Zakarauskaite joined Stride in October 2021. Prior to that she was Head of Growth at travel firm
Read moreRivian shares pop on better-than-expected Q2 deliveries
Rivian delivered 12,640 electric vehicles in the second quarter, a nearly three-fold increase from the same period last year when the EV upstart was in the thick of supply chain problems. Rivian also reported that it produced 13,992 vehicles in the second quarter. Both results were far better than Wall
Read moreTwitter Post Reading Limit Triggers Ripple Effects
Elon Musk, Executive Chair of Twitter, recently announced a significant reduction in page view limits as part of an effort to combat aggressive data scraping by organizations seeking to train AI models. This decision aims to enhance the overall user experience on the platform. Restricted Limits for Unverified and Verified
Read moreKenya’s MyDawa aims to be an all-in-one health platform backed by $20 million funding
Kenyan e-health startup MyDawa has raised $20 million funding from private equity investor Alta Semper Capital, to expand its regional reach and product offerings with the aim of becoming an all-in-one health platform for users. MyDawa, which launched in 2016, has diversified from an e-pharmacy to include online and in-person
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