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Monthly Archives: March 2025
Android Malware Exploits a Microsoft-Related Security Blind Spot to Avoid Detection
Microsoft’s .NET MAUI lets developers build cross-platform apps in C#, but its use of binary blob files poses new risks by bypassing Android’s DEX-based security checks.
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China’s AI Ambitions Curbed as US Cracks Down on Military-Linked Tech Firms
Eleven entities in China and one in Taiwan face trade restrictions over the development of AI chips and supercomputers for military-affiliated end users.
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Silicon Valley bubble risks heighten as investors pile into funds that bet on a single buzzy startup
Special purpose vehicles, or SPVs, have gotten so popular in Silicon Valley that some experts worry it’s the latest sign of a new bubble.
Meta debuts Friends tab, Mark Zuckerberg pushes ‘throwback to OG Facebook’
Meta debuts Friends tab, which Mark Zuckerberg calls a ‘throwback to OG Facebook’
Trump’s auto tariffs are a gift to Tesla
President Trump is slapping 25% tariffs on all cars imported to the United States, including from our immediate North American neighbors. He’s also placed a 25% tariff on certain parts used to build cars. It’s a decision that will likely … Continue reading
Why HoneyBook’s $140M in ARR may finally justify its $2.4B ZIRP-era valuation
HoneyBook, a startup last valued in late 2021 at $2.4 billion, told TechCrunch that it hit $140 million annualized recurring revenue (ARR). This makes HoneyBook one of the few startups with peak-VC-era valuations to report their financials after the market … Continue reading
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Ubisoft spins out new unit for Assassin’s Creed and other games, Tencent to take $1.25 billion stake
Ubisoft on Thursday announced it’s creating a new gaming subsidiary and that Chinese technology giant Tencent will invest 1.16 billion euros ($1.25 billion) into the unit.
Robinhood CEO sees Amazon-like subscription model as path to ‘loyalty’ in financial services
Robinhood is evolving from a simple-to-use brokerage for young investors to a provider of wealth management and broader banking services.
Instagram now lets you speed up reels just like on TikTok
Meta-owned Instagram is copying yet another feature from TikTok. This time, it’s the ability for users to play a reel at 2x speed by long pressing on the right or left side of their screen. When TikTok first launched, videos … Continue reading
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Facebook debuts a revamped Friends tab as part of its return to ‘OG’ Facebook
After teasing a return to “OG Facebook” earlier this year, the social network on Thursday announced an update that will give users a simple way to connect with friends. The company is introducing a new Facebook Friends tab that will … Continue reading
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