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Monthly Archives: February 2024
KKR to acquire VMware’s end user computing biz from Broadcom for $4B
We’ve already started to see big M&A, as in multi-billion deals, finally pick up this year after a slow period last year. Today, KKR added to that growing total when it announced it was going to acquire Broadcom’s end user … Continue reading
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How a Small Iowa Newspaper’s Website Became an AI-Generated Clickbait Factory
When two former Meta employees dug into why the website of Iowa’s Clayton County Register was spewing dubious posts about stocks, they uncovered a network of sites slinging seemingly AI-made content.
LoanDepot says about 17 million customers had personal data and Social Security numbers stolen during cyberattack
Almost 17 million LoanDepot customers had sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, stolen in a January ransomware attack, the company has confirmed. The loan and mortgage giant company said in a data breach notice filed with Maine’s attorney general’s … Continue reading
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Xiaomi’s latest robot dog does backflips off skateboards, costs $3,000
When it was first unveiled in the summer of 2021, Xiaomi’s CyberDog designed was best described as a more nightmarish version of Boston Dynamics’ Spot. I had to comb through dozens of versions of the same Black Mirror joke on … Continue reading
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Meta forms team to stop AI from tricking voters
The owner of Facebook and Instagram says the group will tackle AI content in the June 2024 EU elections.
Work to do on smart mouthguards – Townsend
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says “more work” is required to make smart mouthguards “correct” after an alert prompted the temporary withdrawal of prop Zander Ferguson against England.
Pav Gil Helped Bring Down Wirecard. His New Startup Aims to Shield Whistleblowers From Harm
Wirecard whistleblower Pav Gill has founded a startup, Confide, that aims to protect whistleblowers from retaliation—and stop them resorting to the press.
Interview Kickstart, a profitable startup, raises maiden funding to tackle tech talent crunch
Interview Kickstart, a profitable startup helping tech professionals acquire career-advancing skills, has raised $10 million in its maiden funding from Blume Ventures, the companies said on Monday. The San Francisco-based startup, founded in 2014, assists engineers learn from employees of … Continue reading
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Lenovo’s laptop concept is fully transparent, but the point isn’t entirely clear
Something I’ve always admired about Lenovo is the way the Chinese tech giant really lets its freak flag fly. In fact, visiting the company’s booth nestled in the way, way back of Hall 3 has long been a highlight of … Continue reading
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50+ Tech Glossaries to Boost Your Knowledge
With each tech sector having its own set of terms and concepts, it’s crucial to understand the language in a quick and easy format.