Monthly Archives: April 2023

Microsoft patches Windows zero-day bug used in ransomware attacks

Microsoft has patched a zero-day vulnerability affecting all supported versions of Windows, which researchers say hackers exploited to launch ransomware attacks. Microsoft said in a security alert on Tuesday that an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability in the Windows … Continue reading

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Google launches the first public beta of Android 14

Google’s Android development cycle runs on a rather predictable cadence these days. Today, after two developer previews, the company launched the first of four planned public beta releases of Android 14. As with previous versions, the first beta is also … Continue reading

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Opera brings its free VPN to iOS to rival Apple and Google’s paid alternatives

Opera, the makers of an ad-blocking web browser, whose most recent claim to fame is having TikTok built-in, announced today it’s rolling out an updated version of its iOS app that now includes its free VPN. Previously available on Mac, … Continue reading

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Turns out most unicorns today are more myth than reality

The pace at which new billion-dollar startups are minted is in freefall. Given what we’ve seen recently concerning the late-stage funding market, we shouldn’t be shocked. As late-stage dollars retreat and capital served up in mega-rounds — deals worth $100 … Continue reading

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Back to Basics: 2023 ERP Trends and Predictions

In a year marked by uncertainty, organizations are looking for ways to reduce operating costs and streamline processes. Efficiency is on the mind of every business leader. Deploying automation to reduce manual work will continue to be a top consideration … Continue reading

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Apple reportedly nixes iPhone 15 button upgrade, sending supplier stock down 10%

Cirrus Logic would have benefited from expanded use of their technology if Apple had upgraded physical buttons to solid-state buttons.

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NPR leaves Twitter due to misleading ‘government-funded media’ label

NPR will no longer update its 52 Twitter accounts, including the primary @NPR handle, which has nearly 9 million followers. These accounts include NPR’s topic-specific feeds like NPR Politics, as well as individual radio shows like Weekend Edition. Last week, … Continue reading

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LinkedIn Verification Now Lets You Verify Your Job and Account

To beat back fake accounts, the professional social network is rolling out new tools to prove you work where you say you do and are who you say you are.

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NPR quits Twitter, becoming first major U.S. news outlet to do so

NPR is leaving Twitter following its temporary “state-affiliated media” designation. It’s the first major U.S. news outlet to leave since Elon Musk took over.

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U.S. China committee chair says there’s broad support to block American asset managers from investing in Chinese A.I. firms

Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisc., said there was “broad support” for barring American asset managers from investing in Chinese AI companies among VCs they met.

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