Byju’s taps Jiny Thattil as CTO following departure of Anil Goel
Anil Goel, the CTO of Byju’s, is leaving the edtech giant, he informed some colleagues amid a broader restructuring at the Bengaluru-headquartered startup as it looks to pare down costs and unify many of its businesses. Jiny Thattil is replacing Goel as the CTO, according to an internal communication. Goel,
Read More“Your Stolen Data for Sale”
Trend Micro Incorporated has recently released a new report titled “Your Stolen Data for Sale,” outlining the risks associated with data theft and its subsequent misuse. The report highlights that the risk of data theft is currently higher than ever, with the value of stolen data increasing on the black
Read MoreIndia’s EMotorad rides high with $20M investment for global e-bike push
EMotorad, an Indian startup manufacturing electric bikes, raised $20 million in a Series B round as it aims to disrupt China’s market domination and expand its presence in global markets. The three-year-old startup has raised more than $22.5 million in total funding, with Singapore’s Panthera Growth Partners leading the latest
Read MoreNumerical integral with a singularity
Richard Hamming [1] gives this nice example of an integral with a mild singularity: The integrand approaches −∞ as x approaches 0 and yet the integral is finite. If we try into numerically evaluate this integral, we will either get inaccurate results or we will have to go to a
Read MoreRadius of a stretched spring
When you stretch a coiled spring, the radius decreases slightly, so slightly that you can’t see the difference unless you stretch the spring so much that you damage it. The math is essentially the same as in the previous post about wrapping Christmas lights around a tree trunk. If you
Read MoreCrucial Tips for Buying a Loadshedding-Resilient Battery
The recent increase in load shedding in South Africa, combined with the availability of affordable, reliable, and energy-efficient alternative power equipment, has led to a growing trend of South African consumers purchasing batteries for home use and storage. With a variety of affordable, high-performance modern, and legacy products available, home
Read MoreReflections on Web Summit: Out of the frying pan, and out of the fire?
“What controversy?” said the journalist from a global mainstream television outlet to me at the Web Summit Media Dinner, earlier this month in Lisbon. For all the heat and light, the gnashing of teeth, the tearing of clothes and the clutching of pearls, the big technology conference had seemingly managed
Read MoreTC Startup Battlefield master class with Blumberg Capital: Make the most of your investors’ expertise
David Blumberg, founder and managing partner at Blumberg Ventures, explains how early-stage startups can look to their investors for help with solving problems, scaling, hiring, and strategic planning. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreWorried About Tapping Your Card? Follow These Safety Measures for Contactless Payments
Contactless payments have soared in popularity, transforming the way we pay for goods and services. With the tap of a card or a smartphone, consumers can complete transactions quickly and effortlessly. Whether it is grabbing a cup of coffee, purchasing groceries, or filling up your car with fuel, contactless payments
Read MoreWhat are some of 2024 Threat Predictions?
With the surge in Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) and the influence of generative AI, threat actors have unprecedented tools for sophisticated attacks. The 2024 threat predictions report by FortiGuard Labs delves into the new era of advanced cybercrime, examining AI’s impact, highlighting emerging threat trends, and providing guidance for organizations to enhance
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