Monthly Archives: December 2022

Code-generating AI can introduce security vulnerabilities, study finds

A recent study finds that software engineers who use code-generating AI systems are more likely to cause security vulnerabilities in the apps they develop. The paper, co-authored by a team of researchers affiliated with Stanford, highlights the potential pitfalls of … Continue reading

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Tech stocks got whacked in 2022 — but one server maker soared almost 90%, beating all its peers

In a tumultuous year for tech stocks, a relatively small Silicon Valley server company called Supermicro outperformed them all.

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Royal Mail hit by post-Christmas online outage

Problems emerge on the website and app on the first day of regular post following the festive period.

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This tool helps you trim your follow list on Twitter

Twitter is a mess, but it’s still addictive. While some folks might have headed to Mastadon, those who stick around might still want to get the best out of the bird site. If you feel that your timeline is very … Continue reading

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Pakistan cracks down on sketchy digital lending

Pakistan’s markets regulator issued new guidelines for digital lending in the country, cracking down on several sketchy practices that it said have become prevalent in the South Asian market. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan said Wednesday evening that … Continue reading

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Movano’s new smart ring is focused on women’s health

Movano’s getting a week’s jump on what might well prove a banner CES for the smart ring. Today the Bay Area-based firm debuted Evie, a smart ring focused on women’s health set to hit the market later next year. The … Continue reading

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Crypto exchange Kraken to shutter its Japan operations after global layoffs

Crypto exchange Kraken said Wednesday that it will stop operations in Japan next month, blaming a “weak crypto market globally.”

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Apple and Tesla: Tech shares tumble amid supply issues

Both companies have suffered major losses over concerns about supply chain hiccups in China.

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Daily Crunch: What’s around the corner for the EV market in 2023?

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here. Greetings, readers. As Haje and Christine told you last week, this week’s Daily Crunch will look a … Continue reading

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Y Combinator-backed Poly uses AI to generate art assets

As generative AI like ChatGPT and DALL-E 2 attract investor attention, startup entrepreneurs are looking to cash in with new business models built around them. One of the more interesting ventures to emerge from the space recently is Poly, which … Continue reading

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