Monthly Archives: July 2024

Poor security let hackers access 40 million voters’ details

The UK data watchdog says weak passwords and unpatched software were responsible for the hack.

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EU calls for help with shaping rules for general purpose AIs

The EU has kicked off a consultation on rules that will apply to providers of general purpose AI models under the bloc’s AI Act. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Siddhi Capital grabs $135M for Fund II to invest in consumer packaged goods startups

Siddhi Capital’s second fund of $135 million is double the size of the venture capital firm’s first fund and will go into CPG and food tech startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Why GTA 6 leak reaction surprised ex-Rockstar developer

A former Rockstar Games developer has said that recent leaks about Grand Theft Auto 6 were not a big deal, despite it being one of the biggest data breaches in the history of the games industry. In a recent interview … Continue reading

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New York subway AI scanners met with skepticism from locals and civil liberties advocates

AI-powered scanners in New York have received a mixed response from New Yorkers as a potential lawsuit looms. Launched on Friday, July 26, a pilot program in New York involved using AI-powered scanners to prevent people from taking weapons into … Continue reading

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Instagram AI starts letting people create versions of themselves

Instagram is rolling out AI Studio, a feature that allows users to create AI versions of themselves to share online. Starting with a gradual rollout in the US, Instagram Creators will soon be able to create and share AI characters, … Continue reading

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Xbox One update issues spark worries around game preservation

Some Xbox One consoles are reportedly not fully functioning after a recent failed system update. Not every unit from the original launch in 2013 is thought to be impacted but the error has been found on both new and used … Continue reading

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Top 4 Meme Coins to Watch in the Upcoming Bull Market

As the cryptocurrency market gears up for an anticipated bull run, Bitcoin will likely lead with significant gains, followed by major altcoins like Ethereum and Solana. Following that, popular meme coins like Shiba Inu, Pepe, and Dogecoin could increase in … Continue reading

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Nine-year-old Deadpool game sells for £300 after film hype

The game is no longer available for digital download, so fans must seek out physical copies to play it.

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Fertility tracking app Flo Health raises $200M at a $1B+ valuation

Femtech, or tech that leverages innovations in AI, smartphones and connected wearables to give women more insights into reproductive and menstrual health, continues to gain momentum with users, and investors are following.  London-based Flo Health, a fertility-focused period-tracking app, on … Continue reading

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