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- Guardian 08:51August 10, 2022Elon Musk sells Tesla shares worth $6.9bn as Twitter trial loomsTesla CEO admits he could need the funds if he loses a legal battle with Twitter and is forced to buy the social media platformElon Musk has sold $6.9bn (£5.7bn) worth of shares in Tesla after admitting that he could need the funds if he loses a legal battle with Twitter and is forced to buy the social media platform.The Tesla CEO walked away from a $44bn deal to buy Twitter in July but the company has launched a lawsuit demanding that he complete the deal. A trial will take place in Delaware in October. Continue reading...
< Elon Musk, Tesla, Twitter, Technology >
- Forbes 08:03August 10, 2022The Best Examples Of Human And Robot CollaborationAs robots are becoming more intelligent and able to perform more complex tasks, it is important to figure out the right way to split the work so humans and robots are each doing the work best suited for each other. Here we look at some of the best examples of human and robot collaboration.
< Enterprise Tech, /enterprise-tech, Innovation, /innovation, Enterprise Tech, /enterprise-tech, Consumer Tech, /consumer-tech, technology >
- The Hill 01:44August 10, 2022Hillicon Valley — US warns against North Korea cyber capabilitiesU.S. officials warned that North Korea is increasingly using crypto heists to fund nuclear weapons programs. Meanwhile, Facebook’s parent company Meta is changing course with new product features and a focus on the metaverse as the tech giant vies to maintain its top spot in the industry amid increasing competition and regulatory scrutiny. ...
< Overnight Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Overnight Technology, Policy, Technology >
- The Hill 23:04August 9, 2022North Korean-sponsored crypto hacks on the rise, experts warnCyber experts are warning against the rapid growth of crypto theft led by North Korean state-sponsored hackers following a series of heists targeting blockchain firms. Nick Carlsen, a blockchain analyst at TRM Labs, said cyber-enabled financial crimes, especially those allegedly conducted by North Korea, have accelerated over the past few years as the East Asian...
< Technology, Cybersecurity, Policy >
- Guardian 21:14August 9, 2022Meta’s new AI chatbot can’t stop bashing FacebookLaunched on Friday, the conversational AI fueled by material found online spews uncomfortable truths and blatant liesIf you’re worried that artificial intelligence is getting too smart, talking to Meta’s AI chatbot might make you feel better.Launched on Friday, BlenderBot is a prototype of Meta’s conversational AI, which, according to Facebook’s parent company, can converse on nearly any topic. On the demo website, members of the public are invited to chat with the tool and share feedback with developers. The results thus far, writers at Buzzfeed and Vice have pointed out, have been rather interesting. Continue reading...
< Meta, Facebook, Artificial intelligence (AI), Technology, Media, Social networking >
- Forbes 20:33August 9, 2022Lexar Announces World’s Fastest CFexpress Card And ReaderIf you're a pro photographer or filmmaker looking for high-speed and high capacity workflow, the new Lexar CFexpress Type A Card GOLD Series could be the answer.
< Consumer Tech, /consumer-tech, Innovation, /innovation, Consumer Tech, /consumer-tech, technology >
- The Hill 20:31August 9, 2022Pelosi extends remote voting for House membersSpeaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) extended remote voting for House members on Tuesday, allowing lawmakers to vote by proxy until the end of September. In a letter to colleagues, Pelosi said House members will be permitted to vote by proxy through Sept. 26 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “In light of the attached notification by the...
< Technology, Policy, COVID-19, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, vote by proxy >
- AdWeek 20:03August 9, 2022A New Hinge Guide Answers Not-So-Frequently Asked Questions About LGBTQ+ DatingWhile there are an enormous number of blogs, advice columns and books devoted to answering relationship questions, they often don't meet the needs of members of the LGBTQ+ community. Dating app Hinge is looking to help the 80% of its queer users who said they struggle to find resources to help them date with a...
< AdFreak, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Technology >
- Petapixel 19:06August 9, 2022$1B Giant Magellan Telescope to Have 4x the Resolution of James WebbThe Giant Magellan Telescope, the most powerful telescope ever engineered, has secured a new $205M funding infusion that will be used to accelerate its construction. When finished, it will be four times more powerful than the James Webb Space Telescope.
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< News, Technology, astrophotography, giantmagellantelescope, gmto, investment, jameswebb, jameswebbspacetelescope, observations, space, telescope > - Forbes 18:09August 9, 2022New Apple Leak Reveals iPhone 14 Battery SurpriseiPhone 14 models look set to deliver Apple's biggest battery upgrades in five years...
< Consumer Tech, /consumer-tech, Innovation, /innovation, Consumer Tech, /consumer-tech, technology, mobile >
- Forbes 18:08August 9, 2022New Apple Exclusive Doubles Down On iPhone 14 Chip ShockApple's controversial iPhone 14 plan is going ahead...
< Consumer Tech, /consumer-tech, Innovation, /innovation, Consumer Tech, /consumer-tech, technology, mobile >
- The Hill 18:04August 9, 2022Micron announces $40 billion investment in US chip manufacturingMicron Technology plans to invest $40 billion in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing after Congress approved massive chip subsidies, the company said Tuesday. The Boise, Idaho-based chipmaker said that the investment will create 40,000 new jobs, 5,000 highly paid technical and operational roles, and bring the “world’s most advanced memory manufacturing” to the U.S. The announcement came...
< Technology, Business & Lobbying, Policy, $76 billion, chipmaking, CHIPS and Science Act, investment, subsidies >
- The Hill 18:00August 9, 2022Biden signs chips and science bill into lawPresident Biden signed into law on Tuesday bipartisan legislation to provide billions of dollars in incentives to the domestic semiconductor industry and fund scientific research that proponents say will help boost U.S. competitiveness and solve supply chain challenges. “Today is a day for builders. Today America is delivering,” Biden said at the bill signing event...
< Technology, Administration, News >
- The Hill 17:57August 9, 2022Clinton plugs 'But Her Emails' merch after FBI raids Trump home for recordsHillary Clinton is poking fun at Donald Trump, highlighting her “But Her Emails” merchandise in the wake of the FBI executing a search warrant on the former president’s Florida home. “Every ‘But her emails’ hat or shirt sold helps [Onward Together] partners defend democracy, build a progressive bench, and fight for our values,” the former...
< Technology, In The Know >
- Petapixel 17:55August 9, 2022Snap’s ‘Family Center’ Lets Parents See Who Kids Are Sending Photos ToSnapchat has launched a new in-app safety tool that lets parents see who their teens have sent messages, photos, or videos to in the last week -- but keeps the content of the material hidden.
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< Industry, News, Technology, familycenter, instagram, meta, parentalcontrols, parents, snap, snapchat > - The Hill 17:19August 9, 2022Snapchat rolls out parental controlsSnapchat will allow parents to view who their teen users are connecting with on the app without viewing the content of the messages, the company said in a blog post Tuesday. The feature is under the new Family Center on the app, and comes after increased scrutiny from lawmakers over youth safety on Snapchat and...
< Technology, Policy >
- Forbes 17:00August 9, 2022Apple Could Release iPhone 14 & iPhone 14 Pro Sooner Than ExpectedThe smart money for the next Apple special event has been on September 13. But that may just have changed.
< Consumer Tech, /consumer-tech, Innovation, /innovation, Consumer Tech, /consumer-tech, technology, technology >
- Forbes 16:45August 9, 2022An Emerging Trend: Privacy As An Employee BenefitCompanies are including privacy solutions alongside other benefits to support people and protect company assets in an increasingly decentralized and digital-first environment.
< Innovation, /innovation, Innovation, /innovation, technology >
- Forbes 16:15August 9, 2022Best Practices For Hiring In The MetaverseForward-thinking business leaders should consider how Web3 and the metaverse will change the way they think about customer engagement, personalization and sales.
< Innovation, /innovation, Innovation, /innovation, technology >
- AdWeek 16:01August 9, 2022Spotify’s In-house Agency Is Propelling Its Pivot to ‘Playfulness’If you're one of the 433 million people who have opened Spotify recently, you may have noticed the app has become more interactive. There are Q&As on podcasts where audiences can offer suggestions for future guests. Some audio ads have clickable links. You can even create your dream band - and corresponding playlist - via...
< Advertising, Audio & Podcasting, Premium, Technology >
- Forbes 16:00August 9, 2022‘Valorant’ Patch 5.03 Notes Reveal Major Chamber Nerfs And Introduce New BugsIn a strange move, Riot Games is releasing a patch knowing that it will add some bugs to the game.
< Games, /games, Innovation, /innovation, Games, /games, technology, games >
- Forbes 15:45August 9, 2022How To Prepare Your Business To Survive The Next Zero-Day AttackThere is only so much humans can do on their own, and if attacks theoretically happen once a quarter, organizations don’t have months to spend getting out of one attack.
< Innovation, /innovation, Innovation, /innovation, technology >
- Breaking Defense 15:28August 9, 2022Always on target: Today and tomorrow — no matter the threat[Sponsored] The U.S., its allies and international partners face an unprecedented challenge in staying ahead of rapidly proliferating threats across multiple domains — which are showing no signs of slowing down. From intercontinental ballistic missiles to low-flying cruise missiles to swarms of unmanned aircraft systems, the increasingly complex global operating environment necessitates a strong industrial base…
< Networks / Cyber, Sponsored Post, APNT, Army, Boeing, Boeing Gamechanger, Command Control Communications Computers Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance / C4ISR, cyber, devsecops, directed energy, Directional Networking Waveform, Gamechanger, GMD, hypersonics, multi-domain, Patriot PAC-3, Presented by Boeing, SM-3, sponsored content, technology >
- Forbes 13:45August 9, 2022Protecting Data Is Nonnegotiable Today—Does Your Team Have The Skills To Do It?To stay ahead of the ever-evolving risks, security and data protection professionals must be ready to adjust to constant changes, remain apprised of the latest technologies and be continuously willing to improve and learn new skills.
< Innovation, /innovation, Innovation, /innovation, Decision Maker Content, decisionmaker, technology >
- Forbes 13:30August 9, 2022Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions With Optimal Decision ManagementManufacturers and retailers currently have less inventory of critical supplies necessary for meeting customer expectations, making the need to overcome supply chain disruptions even more crucial.
< Innovation, /innovation, Innovation, /innovation, technology >
- Forbes 13:15August 9, 2022Here Is Why Every Startup Should Have A Celebration ManagerWorking in a startup can be exhausting.
< Innovation, /innovation, Innovation, /innovation, technology >
- The Hill 12:01August 9, 2022North Korea's increasing use of crypto heists to fund nukes worries USNorth Korea is increasingly using its crypto heists to fund its nuclear weapons program, worried U.S. officials say. “I’m very concerned about North Korea’s cyber capabilities,” Anne Neuberger, the Biden administration's deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology, said recently during an event hosted by the Center for a New American Security (CNAS)....
< Technology, Cybersecurity, Defense, Policy >
- The Hill 12:00August 9, 2022Facebook seeks to change course as Meta's revenue fallsNearly two decades after Facebook’s inception and astronomical rise, the Silicon Valley staple is changing course in an effort to preserve its top spot in the digital landscape as it faces new headwinds. Meta is shifting to adapt to a changing climate for tech with product updates and a focus on virtual reality. But the...
< Technology, Policy >
- Forbes 11:08August 9, 2022Apple iOS 16: Apple Just Brought Back The Coolest iPhone FeatureThe latest beta software for iOS has reintroduced a favorite and much-missed detail to some iPhones.
< Consumer Tech, /consumer-tech, Innovation, /innovation, Consumer Tech, /consumer-tech, technology, technology >
- Guardian 10:16August 9, 2022WhatsApp opens the door to silent exits from annoying groupsApp spares users the embarrassment of a blanket notification as part of series of updates over coming monthWhatsApp users will soon be able to avoid social awkwardness by gracefully – and silently – leaving annoying groups, the company has announced.Currently, if you leave a WhatsApp group, every member is notified, which can be embarrassing for smaller groups and irritating for larger ones. Continue reading...
< WhatsApp, Technology, UK news, Privacy, Smartphones, Mobile phones, World news, Telecoms >
- The Guardian(UK) 05:28August 9, 2022Google hit by worldwide outage as users report search engine downUsers also reported problems with Gmail, Google maps and Google imagesGet our free news app, morning email briefing and daily news podcastGoogle experienced a major international internet outage on Tuesday, technology platforms reported.The realtime online platform Downdetector reported users had registered problems with Google explorer, the world’s dominant search engine from 2.12am BST (9.12pm EST, 11.12AM AEST. Continue reading...
< Google, Technology, Internet, Alphabet >
- The Guardian(UK) 02:01August 9, 2022Self-generated sexual abuse of children aged seven to 10 rises two-thirdsDisturbing global trend should be ‘entirely preventable’, says Internet Watch Foundation headIncidents of children aged between seven and 10 being manipulated into recording abuse of themselves have surged by two-thirds over the past six months, according to a global report.Almost 20,000 reports of self-generated child sexual abuse content were seen by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) in the first six months of this year, compared with just under 12,000 for the same period this year. The disturbing global trend has grown rapidly since the initial coronavirus lockdown, with cases involving that age group up 360% since the first half of 2020.The NSPCC offers support to children on 0800 1111, and adults concerned about a child on 0808 800 5000. The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (Napac) offers support for adult survivors on 0808 801 0331. Continue reading...
< Internet safety, Children, Crime, Internet, Technology, UK news, Child protection, Society >
- The Hill 01:09August 9, 2022Hillicon Valley — Treasury blacklists crypto mixing serviceThe Treasury Department blacklisted Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixer service, for allowing hackers to launder illicit funds. Meanwhile, a Republican commissioner serving on the Federal Trade Commission announced his resignation on Monday. This is Hillicon Valley, detailing all you need to know about tech and cyber news from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. Send tips to...
< Overnight Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Overnight Technology, Policy, Technology >
- Forbes 01:00August 9, 2022Sennheiser Unveils A Great New Pair Of Momentum Wireless HeadphonesThese new Momentum 4 Wireless from Sennheiser are a superbly comfortable headphones with a sublime sound and excellent active noise canceling. With support for aptX Adaptive and AAC, they're ideal for Android and iOS devices.
< Consumer Tech, /consumer-tech, Innovation, /innovation, Consumer Tech, /consumer-tech, technology >
- Business Insider 00:27August 9, 2022Softbank's View could run out of money by November. Here's how it went from investor darling to one of the worst SPAC deals everInsiders told us the smart-glass company "burned cash and struggled with product failures for years."
< Finance, Rebecca Zisser, BI Graphics, Finance, Softbank, View Inc, SPACs, Startups, Technology > - Business Insider 21:57August 8, 2022"I hereby challenge Parag Agrawal": Elon Musk calls fraud on Twitter bot count and challenges CEO to public debateAfter backpedaling on his $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter, Musk challenged CEO Parag Agrawal to a "public debate" about "fake" or "spam" bots on the platform.
< Strategy, Technology, Elon Musk, Parag Agrawal, Twitter, Acquisition, analysis > - Breitbart News 20:54August 8, 2022U.S. Department of Energy Gives Revolutionary Battery Technology to ChinaAn American company called UniEnergy developed revolutionary battery technology that could theoretically allow a house to be powered by solar energy.
< Asia, National Security, Tech, China, Clean-Energy, Department of Energy, Europe, Technology theft > - The Hill 20:28August 8, 2022Treasury sanctions crypto 'mixer' for aiding hackers laundering illicit fundsThe Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Monday against cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash for helping hackers launder more than $7 billion worth of virtual currency since it launched in 2019. According to the department, Tornado Cash has allowed cyber groups, including North Korean-backed hackers, to use its platform to launder the proceeds of cybercrimes. For instance, the Lazarus...
< Technology, Cybersecurity, cryptocurrency, FBI, Lazarus Group, Tornado Cash, Treasury Department >
- Forbes 20:15August 8, 202216 Smart Strategies To Ensure New Tech Products Are Built To Serve All StakeholdersWhen building a tech product or service for multiple stakeholders, it’s important to ensure every group’s input is heard.
< Innovation, /innovation, Innovation, /innovation, technology >
- Petapixel 19:52August 8, 2022Sony’s Forgery-Proof Tech Adds Crypto Signature to Photos In-CameraSony has announced the availability of its in-camera forgery-proof photo technology that cryptographically signs photos at the point of capture which allows photographers to detect if the image is manipulated or tampered with down the line.
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< Equipment, News, Technology, antitheft, coalitionforcontentprovenanceandauthenticity, contentauthenticity, contentauthenticityinitiative, crypto, crytography, digitalsignature, forgery, forgeryproof, Sony > - Petapixel 18:43August 8, 2022Panasonic and Leica to Launch Jointly-Developed Mirrorless CameraPanasonic will release a mirrorless camera that it will jointly develop with Leica "in about a year" that is the result of the expanded partnership the two brands signed in May.
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< Equipment, News, investment, leica, lmountalliance, lsquared, lsquaredtechnology, panasonic, partnership, strategic > - The Hill 18:26August 8, 2022Republican FTC commissioner Phillips to resignOne of two Republicans on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Noah Phillips, told FTC staff Monday he will be leaving the agency. Phillips, an appointee of former President Trump, sent President Biden a letter Monday morning notifying him of his intent to resign, according to a copy of the email sent to FTC staff. “Serving...
< Technology, Administration, News, Policy >
- Forbes 17:45August 8, 2022Druva Guarantees Your Data Is Safe From RansomwareDruva has announced a set of guarantees that its cloud-based data protection systems will keep your data safe if you get hit by ransomware.
< Enterprise Tech, /enterprise-tech, Innovation, /innovation, Enterprise Tech, /enterprise-tech, Cybersecurity, /cybersecurity, technology >
- Forbes 17:15August 8, 2022RSA’s ‘Quantum-Proof’ Successor May Not Be Safe For LongWhen investing in PQC migration, you want to do it right the first time.
< Innovation, /innovation, Innovation, /innovation, technology >
- Forbes 16:45August 8, 2022How Noninvasive Diagnostic Technology Can Revolutionize MedicineFor patients managing a specific condition, or even for healthy individuals looking to ward off chronic disease, noninvasive, real-time biometric monitoring stands to revolutionize modern practice.
< Innovation, /innovation, Innovation, /innovation, technology >
- Forbes 16:30August 8, 2022Five Essential Skills And Qualities Technologists Need To Accelerate Their CareersNow is the time for all technologists to invest in themselves and ensure they have the skills, support and tools they need to drive innovation and re-imagine their applications in a cloud-first environment.
< Innovation, /innovation, Innovation, /innovation, technology >
- Forbes 16:15August 8, 2022How To Turn Customer Support Into A SaleIf handled the right way, customer support issues can actually end in a sale.
< Innovation, /innovation, Innovation, /innovation, technology >
- The Hill 16:00August 8, 2022Big Tech’s court wins risk a big backlash against Section 230The major platforms censor users for purposes that Congress never considered or intended in 1996.
< Technology, Opinion >
- Business Insider 15:55August 8, 2022Amazon bought the company that makes the Roomba. Anti-trust researchers and data privacy experts say it's 'the most dangerous, threatening acquisition in the company's history'Amazon's purchase of iRobot could allow the tech giant to map the inside of your home, storing data about where you keep your furniture and the size of each room.
< News, Technology, Amazon, Roomba, iRobot, Acquisition, Business, robot, Data Privacy, Monopoly, Anti-trust, Digital security > - Forbes 15:45August 8, 2022Creating Your First DAO Should Not Be So Expensive Or PainfulCreating a DAO with a legal wrapper today is expensive, complex and requires enormous legal and incorporation expenses. So what are the steps involved to make this process easier for all interested parties?
< Innovation, /innovation, Innovation, /innovation, technology >