Swish, mish, and serf
Swish, mish, and serf are neural net activation functions. The names are fun to say, but more importantly the functions have been shown to improve neural network performance by solving the “dying ReLU problem.” Softplus can also be used as an activation function, but our interest in softplus here is
Read More5 Factors Behind Charger Overheating & What To Do About It
Experiencing a slight warmth from your smartphone charger during charging is completely normal. However, it should never become uncomfortably hot to the touch. When it does, it’s an indication that something is amiss, and addressing the issue promptly is crucial. An excessively hot charger has the potential to diminish the
Read MoreTaking another look at venture debt
Silicon Valley Bank’s nosedive has soured many on venture debt, and for early-stage companies, it bears being cautious. As an option for growth-stage companies with more predictable cash flow, however, things may be a little different. TechCrunch+ spoke with David Spreng, founder and CEO of Runway Growth Capital and author
Read MoreHow Thomson Reuters is leveraging AI to enhance productivity, rather than replace jobs
Thomson Reuters is a venerable news and information organization, with its historical roots stretching all the way back to the 19th century. The two companies merged in 2008 and provide a combination of news and specialized information in areas like law, trade and accounting. The organization processes a ton of
Read MoreHow a frugal approach helped land Lula more runway amid a market downturn
It was an eventful week in fintech startup land, and we did our best to capture the highlights. We covered some raises, new product lines, at least one M&A deal and more. Oh, and if you want to receive this in your inbox in the future, sign up here. Lula
Read MoreThe cage match is back: Musk says Zuck fight will ‘be live-streamed on X’
Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images Elon Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s cage match will be livestreamed on Musk’s Twitter, currently rebranding as X, according to a tweet from Musk posted early this morning. Musk says the proceeds will go to charity for veterans. Twitter CEO
Read MoreSafaricom and Uber Collaborate to Introduce M-PESA Payments and Disbursements
Kenya| Uber and Safaricom have announced a groundbreaking partnership today, introducing a seamless payment option for riders across Kenya via M-PESA. This collaboration builds upon the successful integration with Uber Eats, which allowed consumers to utilize M-PESA for delivery payments and enabled delivery personnel to receive earnings through the same
Read MoreWill the Law Commission’s digital assets final report make the UK a DeFi jurisdiction of choice?
Dr. Adam Sanitt Contributor Dr. Adam Sanitt is a knowledge director specializing in financial disputes, technology and innovation at global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright. More posts by this contributor Law Commission proposes revolutionary rules for ownership of crypto tokens and NFTs Laws and regulations for digital assets tend to
Read MoreNavigating the Path to Gender Equality in Cybersecurity
In the ever-expanding realm of cybersecurity, two formidable challenges cast a shadow: an alarming scarcity of skilled professionals and a lingering gender imbalance. The 2022 (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study recently unveiled a staggering shortage of 3.4 million proficient experts within the industry. Adding to the complexity is the fact that
Read MoreGame Introduces South Africa’s First Local UGC Merchandise on Roblox
Following its pioneering entry into the Roblox space in 2022, Game is set to unveil Season 2 of ‘The Game Game’ on August 4, 2023. This launch marks another significant milestone for South Africa – the introduction of locally-inspired and designed user-generated content (UGC) in the virtual realm. By collaborating
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