Social networks are getting stingy with their data, leaving third-party developers in the lurch
2023 was the year social networks realized that they were sitting on massive troves of data. And some companies, such as Twitter (now X) and Reddit, decided to change their terms to shut out third-party experiences on these platforms. In the process, they also put a price on their data
Read morePitch Deck Teardown: Xyte’s $30M Series A deck
Xyte's pitch deck has a lot of slides, but how much of it was actually useful? Let's take a look. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreSamsung gets FDA nod for smartwatch sleep apnea detection
Samsung this morning announced that the Galaxy Watch line has received FDA approval for sleep apnea detection. The move is a big one for the smartwatch category, where health and fitness now comprise a majority of new features. For the last several years, the industry has focused on heart monitoring
Read more20PRODUCT grabs $5M to put the best product experts in your cap table
20PRODUCT includes a group of eight people who come from companies like Shopify, Nubank, Spotify, Snap, LinkedIn, Ramp, Match and Xiaomi. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreCanada falling behind G7 peers in cybersecurity oversight, warns BlackBerry
Opposing viewpoints on the Liberal government’s proposed cybersecurity law for critical infrastructure providers highlighted a Parliamentary committee hearing on Thursday. A BlackBerry official urged MPs on the House of Commons national security committee to pass Bill-26, because other countries have laws putting legal cybersecurity responsibilities on the private sector. “Canada
Read moreAs Iran-backed groups attack Red Sea ships, investors are backing startups assisting global cargo
Multiple shocks to global supply chains brought about first by the pandemic and more recently by Iran-backed Houthis targeting cargo ships in Red Sea have shown there’s a need for greater resilience in global shipping. At the same time, the pressure to reduce both costs and carbon footprints continues apace.
Read moreStrengthening Data Security to Combat SIM Swap Fraud
The recent decline in reported SIM swap fraud is promising, but mobile service providers must enhance data security against fraudsters. As telecommunications and banking industries merge, robust security measures are essential. Implementing stringent identity verification practices inspired by financial sector standards is crucial. Operators must develop practical security solutions surpassing
Read moreFunctional beverage startup Odyssey grabs $6M to accelerate energy drink growth
Odyssey’s products tap into the health benefits of Lions Mane and Cordyceps mushrooms to produce an energy drink that provides cognitive clarity and focus. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreCyber Security Today, Feb. 9, 2024 – A record US$1 billion paid to ransomware gangs last year, and more
A record US$1 billion paid to ransomware gangs last year, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Friday, February 9th, 2024. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. Organizations paid out more than $1 billion to ransomware gangs last year. That’s according
Read moreAfrica-focused funds find their feet amid a downturn
In the midst of a funding downtime last year, and with conditions getting tougher for fund managers raising capital as backers (limited partners) enhanced their focus on strategy and track record, some new African and Africa-focused funds still emerged, with several of the existing ones receiving fresh backing. Among the
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