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Is Silicon Valley Actually Libertarian?

WIRED takes a look at one of Silicon Valley’s most influential ideologies.

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Get a SwifDoo lifetime license for $34.99 at TechRepublic Academy.

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Proton VPN Review: Is It Still Reliable in 2024?

ProtonVPN is an all-around VPN that operates under Switzerland’s strong privacy laws, setting it apart from other services in the market.

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Lightning looks to make managing AI a piece of cake

AI may be the hottest thing since sliced bread. But that doesn’t mean it’s getting easier to develop and run. According to a recent Boston Consulting Group poll, 74% of organizations are struggling to derive value from their AI investments. … Continue reading

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OneRail’s software helps solve the last-mile delivery problem

Last-mile delivery, the very last step of the delivery process, is a common pain point for companies. According to one survey, nearly 90% of retailers struggle with their last-mile delivery operations, either because of technical issues, costs, or a combination … Continue reading

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PayPal down for customers worldwide as thousands report issues

The online payment company has confirmed it is experiencing technical problems.

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Blue Bear Capital lands $160M to back AI founders in climate, energy, and industry

The new fund swims against the prevailing currents in its sector, where funds that invest in hardware or a mix of hardware and software tend to dominate. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Relevant! Relevant! Relevant! At 50, Microsoft Is an AI Giant, Open-Source Lover, and as Bad as Ever

When Satya Nadella took over as CEO, the company was lumbering and uncool. He cleaned up a toxic culture, crafted the deal of the decade, and put Microsoft back on top.

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The AI Reporter That Took My Old Job Just Got Fired

A local newspaper in Hawaii experimented with AI-generated presenters to engage and boost its readership. After two months, the bots have been shelved.

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Nvidia shares slump 3% in premarket as quarterly revenue growth slows

Despite nearly doubling sales year-on-year, Nvidia’s third-quarter results show a slowdown from previous quarters.

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