Deep tech startups must use these 4 techniques when fundraising
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Read MoreSnapchat+ keeps growing as net revenue tops $20M for first time
Snapchat’s premium subscription is showing no signs of slowing growth as it comes off its best month ever, in terms of in-app revenue, new data indicates. As it turns out, many of Snapchat’s younger users are willing to pay for the perks of Snapchat+, which offers tools to enhance stories,
Read MoreThe animated VTuber Ironmouse won Content Creator of the Year at the Game Awards
This year at the Game Awards, the coveted Content Creator of the Year award went to Ironmouse, a fan-favorite VTuber. It marks the first time that an animated character has won the award, showing how expansive the streaming world can be. A movement originating in Japan, “VTuber” means “virtual YouTuber,”
Read MoreNavigating 2024: The impact of interest rate plateau on financial startups
The rise in interest rates has primarily influenced the shift to a more challenging environment for startups over the past 18 months. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreCanadian mid-sized firms pay an average $1.13 million to ransomware gangs
The average ransomware payment made by mid-sized Canadian companies this year was just over $1 million, according to a new survey. The survey of IT professionals at 1,000 organizations with between 100 and 1,000 employees, done for Palo Alto Networks, was released Thursday. Called the Canadian Ransomware Barometer, it found
Read MoreCharting the Future: Google Gemini’s Visual Intelligence Dominance Over ChatGPT
Google integrated a native comprehension of video, audio, and images into its Bard AI chatbot, unveiling a groundbreaking model named Gemini on Wednesday in numerous countries, exclusively in English. Early access to its enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities will be granted to owners of the Google Pixel 8 phone. Gemini AI
Read MoreThe Growing Role of CISOs in the Future of Cybersecurity Governance
In today’s interconnected world, the importance of robust cybersecurity cannot be overstated. With an ever-expanding digital landscape, the role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) has evolved to become pivotal in ensuring the integrity, resilience, and compliance of an organisation’s cybersecurity infrastructure. As guardians of data, privacy, and digital assets,
Read MoreWhy is Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot so unfunny?
Do you trust this man to know a good joke? | Illustration by Laura Normand / The Verge Fine. Let’s talk about xAI, which is getting funded to the tune of $1 billion or whatever. xAI is, according to some commentators, Elon Musk’s bid to “save X,” the platform better
Read MoreBolt upgrades Driver Safety by Introducing Rider Verification Tests
Bolt proudly announces the testing phase of its new rider verification feature, aimed at elevating driver safety standards and reinforcing the platform’s commitment to safety and trust between drivers and riders. Enhancing Driver Safety Through In-App Verification The in-app feature is strategically designed to enhance driver safety by implementing a
Read MoreCyber Security Today, Dec. 8, 2023 – Ransomware is increasingly impacting OT systems, and more
Ransomware is increasingly impacting OT systems, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Friday, December 8th, 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. Ransomware attacks are increasingly hitting not only IT environments but also OT, or operational technology, systems. These
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