Monthly Archives: February 2025

Duo vs Microsoft Authenticator: Which Tool Is Better?

Is Duo better than Microsoft Authenticator? Which one is safer to use? Read our guide to learn more about security, pros, cons, and more.

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Augury raises $73M at $1B+ valuation for AI to detect malfunctions in factory machines

As companies like Nvidia and SoftBank focus on industrial robotics as key areas for future R&D, a startup has raised funding today for another facet of how AI is being used on the factory room floor. Augury, which develops AI-based … Continue reading

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NIH funding uncertainty spurs new biotech venture fund

Earlier this month, the Trump administration directed the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to impose limits on specific types of funding it provides to research institutions. Although a federal judge has temporarily blocked the policy change, government grants to early-stage … Continue reading

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Murena now sells a ‘deGoogled’ Pixel Tablet

Murena, the French privacy firm that’s forked Android to deliver so-called deGoogled smartphones, has repeated the trick with a tablet. So if you’re keen to get your hands on a shiny Pixel Tablet — but without the usual bundle of … Continue reading

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Palo Alto Networks warns of another firewall vulnerability under attack by hackers

The US cybersecurity giant says hackers are exploiting the high-severity flaw to break into unpatched customer networks. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Meta Will Build the World’s Longest Undersea Cable

Meta’s Waterworth Project will provide internet connectivity on five continents, with landing points in India, the United States, Brazil, and South Africa.

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Kuda and CEO face allegations of sex discrimination and unfair dismissal from former executive, per filing

An employment tribunal case has placed Kuda Technologies, one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital banks, under scrutiny over allegations of workplace discrimination, harassment, and wrongful dismissal. Rosemary Hewat, Kuda’s former Group Chief People Officer (CPO), filed a complaint accusing the company … Continue reading

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Pokémon Go maker Niantic is reportedly selling its games division

Niantic, the company behind the popular augmented reality game Pokémon Go, is looking to sell its game development business, Bloomberg reported. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Humane’s AI Pin is dead, as HP buys startup’s assets for $116M

Humane announced on Tuesday that most of its assets have been acquired by HP for $116 million. The hardware startup is immediately discontinuing sales of its $499 AI Pins. Humane alerted customers who have already purchased the Pin that their … Continue reading

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Humane’s AI Pin is dead, as HP buys startup for $116M

Humane announced on Tuesday that it has been acquired by HP for $116 million. The hardware startup is immediately discontinuing sales of its $499 AI Pins. Humane alerted customers who have already purchased the Pin that their devices will stop … Continue reading

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