Monthly Archives: July 2024

Trump’s Bitcoin speech aims to lock down crypto support as Harris gains momentum

Former president Donald Trump headlines Bitcoin 2024, his latest move in a months-long campaign to appeal to the crypto contingent.

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NIST releases a tool for testing AI model risk

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the U.S. Commerce Department agency that develops and tests tech for the U.S. government, companies and the broader public, has re-released a testbed designed to measure how malicious attacks — particularly attacks … Continue reading

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Max Space reinvents expandable habitats with a 17th-century twist, launching in 2026

Max Space’s expandable habitats promise to be larger, stronger, and more versatile than anything like them ever launched, not to mention cheaper and lighter by far than a solid, machined structure. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use … Continue reading

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How the EV boom led Chinese companies to take over Indonesia’s nickel industry

Indonesia leads global nickel production for EV batteries with Chinese investment post-export ban, impacting prices and sustainability concerns.

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The 5 best password managers for 2024

Not having a password manager and reusing passwords is like using the same key for your front door, back door, windows, cars, shed, safe, and anything and everything else that requires a key to use or access. In short, you … Continue reading

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A guide to Grok 2 including how to use, release date, and features

Elon Musk’s xAI is expected to launch the next-gen Grok language model soon and is planning further advancements to compete with OpenAI. What is Grok? In November, Musk announced Grok, his company’s response to ChatGPT, with Grok 1.5 debuting in … Continue reading

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6 Best Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Software of 2024

The best IVR systems are designed to easily manage inbound calls at scale, but can also be a solution for the needs of a small business. Check out the top six software to see which is the best fit for … Continue reading

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Open Source AI Has Founders—and the FTC—Buzzing

DC went to YC to talk OS.

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RingCentral Review (2024): Is It Right For Your Business?

RingCentral is one of the most powerful all-in-one communication platforms for midsize and large businesses. Learn more about the key features and pricing in our in-depth review, plus find alternative call center software options for small businesses.

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Stripe acquires payment processing startup Lemon Squeezy

Payments giant Stripe has acquired a four-year-old competitor, Lemon Squeezy, the latter company announced Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. As a self-proclaimed “merchant of record,” Lemon Squeezy calculates and pays global sales tax for digital products, handling … Continue reading

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