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Microsoft highlights new Xbox accessibility features and the gamers who use them

Microsoft is always moving forward in the field of accessibility, especially in gaming, where its Xbox Adaptive Controller and other features help gamers with disabilities play however is comfortable for them. A couple new updates and a touching short video … Continue reading

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Hacker leaks millions more 23andMe user records on cybercrime forum

The same hacker who leaked a trove of user data stolen from the genetic testing company 23andMe two weeks ago has now leaked millions of new user records. On Tuesday, a hacker who goes by Golem published a new dataset … Continue reading

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All hail the (eventual) Plaid IPO

A CFO, recent notes on limited burn, and enough historical information to indicate that the company is IPO-sized already? Things are looking good for a Plaid IPO. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Plaid taps former Expedia exec as its new chief financial officer, says ‘no timeline’ for IPO

Fintech startup Plaid has hired former Expedia CFO Eric Hart to serve as its first chief financial officer. When asked if the move meant that the company was planning to go public, a spokesperson told TechCrunch: “We do not have … Continue reading

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What Australian IT Leaders Need to Focus on Ahead of Privacy Act Reforms

The Australian federal government aims to deliver changes to privacy laws in 2024. Organisations are being warned to prepare ahead of time by creating a comprehensive map of organisational data.

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Anti-ChatGPT app Superfy uses AI to match people for live chats and answers to queries

There are some things an AI chatbot can’t reliably answer, like how to solve a problem in your relationship, which outfit looks best, advice on a problem you’re facing or maybe a list of personal recommendations about which movies or … Continue reading

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Israel is tracking Gaza’s cellphone data to inform military operations

The Israeli army is using Palestinians’ cellphone data in its military campaign to monitor the population’s movements within Gaza. Recent New York Times reporting describes this Israel Defense Forces’ initiative after being granted access to military’s surveillance system. The IDF … Continue reading

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Whatsapp improves security with Passkey adoption

Popular messaging service WhatsApp announced today the rollout of support for passkeys, a new authentication method designed to improve account security. Passkeys are an emerging standard that replaces traditional passwords with authentication tied to a specific device. Rather than enter a … Continue reading

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Biden Administration tightens AI chip regulations

In an effort to limit China’s access to advanced semiconductors, the Biden administration is increasing restrictions, resulting in strained relations with U.S. companies that depend on the vast Chinese market. The $53 billion Chips Act, which aims to eliminate the … Continue reading

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More problems for iPhone 15: OLED burn-ins reported

Just weeks after its high-profile launch, Apple’s flagship iPhone 15 Pro Max faces a serious new problem: display burn-in. Numerous reports of image retention issues on the iPhone 15 Pro Max have surfaced, with permanent ghost-like outlines of home screen … Continue reading

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