Monthly Archives: December 2023

Driverless cars: Tech possible for UK motorways by 2026, transport secretary says

Mark Harper believes the technology, he has personally seen, will be “gradually” rolled out

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The 10 biggest AI companies in the world after 2023

This year has undoubtedly been the year of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for the tech sector. It’s a topic continuing to dominate technology news headlines and has thoroughly penetrated the cultural zeitgeist of the planet. Even the United Kingdom’s (UK) … Continue reading

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Apple Vision Pro tipped for late Jan/early Feb release

We’ve known about the Vision Pro for more than half-a-year now (not to mention the years of rumors), but Apple’s first “spatial computing” device is one of consumer electronics’ biggest question marks heading into the new year. The $3,499 headset … Continue reading

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Bluesky rolls out an in-app video and music player and a new ‘hide post’ feature

Decentralized social network Bluesky is rolling out a new in-app video and music player for links, along with a new “hide post” feature. The new additions bring Bluesky’s user experience closer to X (Twitter). The new video and music player … Continue reading

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EV fast-charging networks face a challenging 2024

The EV world, from a charging perspective, was previously split in two. There was Tesla and then there was everyone else. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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CBS, Paramount owner National Amusements says it was hacked

National Amusements, the cinema chain and corporate parent giant of media giants Paramount and CBS, has confirmed it experienced a data breach in which hackers stole the personal information of tens of thousands of people. The private media conglomerate said … Continue reading

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The internet moments that defined 2023

Can you believe that it was only this summer when Baby Gronk rizzed up Livvy Dunne? Sometimes, the internet’s most viral memes may seem entirely incomprehensible (like when Baby Gronk rizzed up Livvy Dunne), but the things that captivate our … Continue reading

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What VCs are looking for in the next wave of cybersecurity startups

The next wave of successful startups will help companies harness GenAI to improve organizational productivity while preventing attacks. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Hackers stole $2 billion in crypto in 2023, data shows

For yet another year, hackers stole billions of dollars in crypto. But for the first time since 2020, the trend is downwards, according to crypto security firms. This year, hackers stole around $2 billion dollars in crypto across dozens of … Continue reading

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The eternal struggle between open source and proprietary software

Whenever chaos engulfs a proprietary technology relied on by millions, the default knee-jerk reaction from many seems to be: “Hey, let’s see what the open source world has to offer.” Case in point: X’s (Twitter) steady demise since Elon Musk … Continue reading

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