Monthly Archives: October 2023

Apple’s October Scary Fast Event: Everything revealed about the new MacBook Pro, iMac and M3 chips

It’s time for another Apple event, with a spooky twist. The company announced a surprise “Scary Fast” event last week, prompting the rumor mill to speculate that Apple would be revealing new chips to power a new lineup of Macs. … Continue reading

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Apple’s Journal app has arrived – here’s what’s good and bad

Having used Journal for a few days now, I feel confident saying that Day One is not staring down an existential threat — at least not yet. Keep in mind we’re talking about Apple has a well-known history of Sherlocking … Continue reading

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Existential risk? Regulatory capture? AI for one and all? A look at what’s going on with AI in the UK

The promise and pitfall of artificial intelligence is a hot topic these days. Some say AI will save us: it’s already on the case to fix pernicious health problems, patch up digital divides in education, and do other good works. … Continue reading

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Messaging apps may leave UK over encryption demands

After years of debate and criticism, the UK’s Online Safety Bill has finally become law. According to an Oct. 26 TechRadar report, the bill received Royal Assent on October 26th, 2023, marking the last step in the legislative process before … Continue reading

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Blockchain for Prescription Drug Monitoring: A Solution to the Opioid Crisis

The opioid crisis has grown into an alarming and multifaceted public health emergency, posing a grave threat to communities in the United States and worldwide. The catastrophic consequences of opioid abuse, including addiction, fatal overdoses, and shattered lives, have spurred … Continue reading

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Max Q: ABL Space nears next launch

In this issue: ABL Space nears next launch, news from SpaceX and more. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Nex Cubed partners with HBCU.vc to launch scout program

HBCU.vc said it hopes the partnership leads to more opportunities for HBCU students and alumni to tap into tech. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Why did Twitter (X)’s valuation tank 56% in one year?

The company formerly known as Twitter, X is valuing itself at $19 billion, per internal documents obtained by Fortune. When Elon Musk bought the company one year ago this week, he paid about $44 billion for the microblogging platform, or … Continue reading

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The Chevy Equinox EV is coming in 2024 with a $34,995 starting price

The Chevy Equinox EV, an all-electric compact SUV that General Motors has aimed squarely at the mass market, will arrive in dealerships in 2024 with a battery range and sticker price that could propel its EV sales and even compete … Continue reading

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Internet access in Gaza partially restored after blackout

After a weekend of almost complete internet blackout, connectivity in Gaza has been partially restored. On Friday, internet monitoring firms and experts reported that access to the internet had significantly degraded in the Palestinian enclave. The local internet service NetStream … Continue reading

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