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Shaquille O’Neal Backs EdTech Startup Edsoma with Undisclosed Amount
Image credit: Edsoma NBA superstar and philanthropist Shaquille O’Neal is stepping into the world of education technology with a $2.5 million investment in Edsoma. This AI-driven platform is focused on enhancing children’s reading, communication, and educational skills. O’Neal…
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Snap Launches New Tools to Entice More Brands to Invest in AR Experiences
Snap is rolling out a batch of new advertising and marketing tools for beauty brands to help them connect more with key audiences on Snapchat. At the 2023 Beauty Summit in New York, Snap revealed that it will soon launch non-live beauty Lenses, Bitmoji’s Beauty Drops feature, and…
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Blockchain Capital Secures $580 Million for Investment Initiatives
Image credit: Pixabay Blockchain Capital has successfully secured $580 million for two investment funds. This marks the largest fundraising milestone in the company’s ten-year history. Diverse Investment Avenues The first fund, a traditional early-stage venture fund, builds on…
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TikTok Sets Up Massive Black Friday Sale Vs. Giant Rivals
Image credit: Freepik As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, retailers are already gearing up for the upcoming holiday season. As always Black Friday is at the top of their priorities. This year, a new player is entering the Black Friday arena with a bang – none…
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North Korean Hackers Suspected in Major Cryptocurrency Heists
Image credit: Freepik In the recent round of attcks targetting blockchain companies, evidence gathered strongly suggests North Korean hackers are behind these digital heists. The primary target CoinEx, a cryptocurrency exchange, reported a $31 million loss earlier this week.…
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Google Promises 10 Years of Extended Updates for Chromebook
Google has announced a major expansion of the Chromebook’s lifespan: offering automatic updates for up to a decade to enhance security and user satisfaction. These updates come along with sustainability initiatives and improved repair processes. Chromebook as a Game-Changer Since…
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HP Rolls Out a High Performance Foldable PC: The Spectre
Image credit: HP HP Inc. has once again showcased its prowess in tech innovation with the introduction of the HP Spectre Foldable PC. This 3-in-1 device seamlessly combines the functionalities of a laptop, tablet, and desktop into a single, elegant package. We could be looking…
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Cruise to Launch First Ever Wheelchair-Accessible Car
Image credit: Cruise Cruise, the autonomous vehicle company owned by General Motors, has revealed a self-driving car that’s accessible for wheelchair users, known as the Cruise WAV. This vehicle, to be introduced in San Francisco, aims to enhance mobility options for people with…
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MGM Resorts Hit by Cyber Attack, Caesars Also Targeted
Image credit: Freepik Even the biggest players in the hospitality and entertainment industry aren’t safe from cyber threats. This week, MGM Resorts International, a major gaming company worth $14 billion, was attacked by a group called Scattered Spider hackers. At the same time…
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Amazon Launches AI Tool to Write Product Listings for Sellers
Photo credit: Freepik Amazon has just launched the Generative Listing Content tool that prompts sellers to provide a few keywords or brief sentences describing their product. The AI tool was introduced during the annual Amazon Accelerate conference in Seattle. It can do more than…
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Telegram Steps Into Crypto with TON Space Wallet Integration
Image credit: Viralyft via Pexels Telegram, the globally renowned messaging platform boasting 800 million monthly active users, is diving headfirst into the cryptocurrency realm with the launch of its self-custodial crypto wallet, TON Space. This move aims to cement Telegram’s…
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MetaMask Enhances Access to Solana via Snaps
Photo credit: FreepikMetaMask has added support for Solflare’s Solana wallet through its Snaps functionality. This development streamlines interactions with Solana DApps and removes barriers that have deterred potential users. Three-way CollaborationThis new development became…
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AuthMind Secures $8.5 Million Fund to Fight Cyber Threats
Image credit: FreepikAuthMind Inc., an identity security and operations (Identity SecOps) provider, has announced a successful seed funding round led by Ballistic Ventures, with backing from IBM Ventures. The investment, totaling over $8.5 million, will be used to develop…
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TikTok Teams Up with Wikipedia to Boost Search Results
Image credit: Pixabay TikTok, the popular short-video app, has quietly joined forces with Wikipedia to improve its search feature. This change reflects TikTok’s growing role as a go-to search engine, especially for younger users seeking everything from restaurant recommendations…
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Salesforce Launches AI Assistant Dubbed “Einstein Copilot”
Image credit: Freepik Salesforce just launched “Einstein Copilot,” a conversational AI assistant. The tool promises to reshape the way business tasks are handled. It does so by streamlining workflows and improving human-AI collaboration. Einstein Copilot: Work’s Going to be…
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GitHub Vulnerability Exposes 4,000+ to RepoJacking Attack
Image from PixaBay GitHub, the widely used code hosting platform, revealed that more than 4,000 code packages are vulnerable to RepoJacking attacks. This flaw, uncovered by Checkmarx researchers, has raised concerns within the open-source community and prompted swift action from…
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Security Expert Shows How Flipper Zero Can Be Hacked
A security expert, who identifies himself as “Anthony”, recently demonstrated an attack tool called Flipper Zero. The device, which costs just $170, was used to send a false radio signal to nearby devices like smartphones, using Bluetooth pop-ups for denial-of-service attacks.…
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Logitech Gives a Shiny Preview of Go Pro X Superlight 2
Logitech has just unboxed the G Pro X Superlight 2 gaming mouse and it’s looking promising. The mouse promises higher speed and accuracy, in a bid to help games improve their performance. Faster and Sturdier The G Pro X Superlight 2 introduces an upgraded Lightforce Hybrid switch…
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Solar Company Chair Acquires Massive Share from Audiwei
In the Beixi Exchange, Mr. Zhong Baoshen, the Chairman of the prominent $20 billion solar industry leader, Longi Green Energy, has made headlines by acquiring a substantial stake in the publicly traded company Audiwei at a premium of 15.53%. The move, which happened on September…
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Google Doubles AI Training Performance with Fifth-Generation TPU
Google recently shipped its latest AI chip, the TPU v5e, and introduced the “A3 Supercomputer” powered by NVIDIA H100 GPUs. A3 VM instances are set to launch next month, pushing a significant leap in AI infrastructure. Google has also revealed an expanded partnership with AI chip…