An Introduction to Working with SVGs in React
This introduction will walk you through working with SVGs in React, discussing their benefits, and how to animate and manipulate them. Continue reading An Introduction to Working with SVGs in React on SitePoint.
Read MoreInstagram head says Threads API is in the works
Instagram head Adam Mosseri said today that a Threads API is in the works. This will give chance to developers to create different apps and experiences around Threads. Mosseri was responding to journalist Casey Newton, who was conversing with a user about a TweetDeck-like experience for Threads. The Instagram head
Read MoreCatching up with Keith Rabois on the state of VC, his newest bet, and who he’s backing for president
Chances are that however busy you are, Keith Rabois is busier. He’s an active investor as a general partner at Founders Fund, the early-stage outfit co-founded 18 years ago by Peter Thiel. He’s also the CEO of OpenStore, the company that he co-founded in 2021 to acquire and scale commerce
Read MoreThe jury finally hears from Sam Bankman-Fried
The royal “we.” | Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by Michael M. Santiago, Getty Images He was an introvert! It is honestly kind of incredible to watch a man torpedo his own credibility on direct testimony. We’re not even at the cross yet, and the
Read MoreTwitch’s CMO says competition from rival platforms is good for creators
Though attendees grumbled about Las Vegas as a city, the community sentiment at this year’s TwitchCon was notably more optimistic than it was at last year’s convention. TwitchCon 2023 closed out a tense year for the platform, which was punctuated by rounds of layoffs, unpopular policy decisions and the sting
Read MoreTwo of California’s biggest robotaxi opponents join forces
Two of the biggest groups to oppose robotaxi expansion in California are now formally working together. Teamsters 856, which is tied to one of the longest-standing labor unions in the U.S., and Rideshare Drivers United (RDU), a group that advocates for app-based workers, said on Friday they’ll work together to
Read MoreAI’s proxy war heats up as Google reportedly backs Anthropic with $2B
With a massive $2 billion reported investment from Google, Anthropic joins OpenAI in reaping the benefits of leadership in the artificial intelligence space, receiving immense sums from the tech giants that couldn’t move fast enough themselves. A byword for the age: Those who can, build; those who can’t, invest. The
Read MoreCanadian government issues call for proposals to support fight against misinformation
The Government of Canada has announced a large step in combating the spread of misinformation and disinformation online. Pascale St-Onge, minister of Canadian heritage, today issued a call for proposals amounting to nearly $7 million under the Digital Citizen Initiative (DCI). This initiative, rooted in the Digital Citizen Contribution Program
Read MoreX is launching two new subscription tiers, including a ‘Premium+’ ad-free plan
X, formerly known as Twitter, is introducing two new tiers for its subscription offering in order to bring in additional revenue. The social media giant is adding a new Premium+ tier that costs $16 per month and offers the “largest reply boost” and removes ads from the For You and
Read MoreCyber Security Today, Week in Review for the week ending Friday, Oct. 27, 2023
Welcome to Cyber Security Today. This is the Week in Review for the week ending Friday, October 27th, 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. In a few minutes David Shipley of Beauceron Security will be here to discuss recent news. That
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