Monthly Archives: June 2023

In Classrooms, Teachers Put A.I. Tutoring Bots to the Test

Newark public schools are cautiously trying out a new automated teaching aid from Khan Academy. The preliminary report card: “could use improvement.”

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Google Pixel Fold Review: Foldable Phones Are Improving

Google’s new $1,800 gadget proves that phones with bendable screens are something people might want. Now they just need to get cheaper.

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Demand for Data Centers Is Soaring

The need for data centers has soared, fueled by remote work and the growth of high-speed streaming. But finding the necessary land and energy can be a challenge.

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What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)?

DLP helps organizations protect their sensitive data. Learn about the best practices and tools available to prepare for and prevent data loss. The post What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)? appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Roku announces its first live sports deal

Roku announced its first live sports rights package on Tuesday, marking a notable move for the streaming service as it steps into the highly competitive world of live sports streaming. Roku and CBS Sports struck a deal to become exclusive … Continue reading

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TikTok kills BeReal clone TikTok Now after less than a year

TikTok is discontinuing TikTok Now, an in-app feature and standalone app that mimics BeReal. BeReal invites users to take a front and back camera photo at a random time every day, designed to capture a more authentic picture of what … Continue reading

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Apple joins opposition to encrypted message app scanning

WhatsApp and iMessage could be forced to scan for child abuse images under the Online Safety Bill.

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Paramount+ with Showtime launches at $11.99 per month

Today’s the day that Showtime officially integrates with Paramount+ in the U.S., giving subscribers access to all Showtime titles, including “Billions,” “Dexter,” “Yellowjackets,” “George & Tammy” and more. The new ad-free plan, Paramount+ with Showtime, costs $11.99 per month and … Continue reading

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Cart.com has $1.2B valuation after $60M Series C

Cart.com, an Austin-based company providing end-to-end e-commerce services, entered unicorn territory following a $60 million Series C round of funding to push its valuation to $1.2 billion. The company was founded in November 2020 by CEO Omair Tariq, who was … Continue reading

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Wise shares spike 18% as higher interest rates help fintech triple profits

Wise said in a statement to the stock market that its profit before tax nearly tripled to £146.5 million ($186.5 million).

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