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Sam Altman backs teens’ startup, Google unveils the Pixel 8 and TikTok tests an ad-free tier

Hiya, folks, and welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s digest of the past week in tech news. It’s TC’s column that highlights the major stories over the past few days, and — we humbly submit — it’s a darn … Continue reading

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Crypto is about a lot more than a former golden boy turned villain

“Number Go Up: Inside Crypto’s Wild Rise and Staggering Fall” by investigative reporter Zeke Faux has several chapters on FTX’s founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, but it’s also about crypto more broadly.

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Deal Dive: The future of social media is vertical

While many startups are looking to be the next Twitter, those targeting specific communities may find a better outcome.

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The power and paradox of X’s Community Notes

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, X’s Community Notes feature stands out as a beacon of transparency and accountability. Yet, this very tool is now under the microscope, accused of causing a substantial decline in the platform’s advertising revenue. … Continue reading

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Microsoft ventures into AI chip development, reducing reliance on Nvidia

Microsoft might soon unveil its first, in-house processor tailored for artificial intelligence tasks, according to The Independent’s reporting earlier today. The tech giant aims to reduce costs and reduce reliance on Nvidia, the leading AI chip supplier. The Independent suggests … Continue reading

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Gameplay: Web3 Gaming Summit 2023

The Web3 Gaming Summit 2023, a groundbreaking event in the gaming industry, took place on September 11th and 12th in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. The conference, organized by the Asia Gaming Alliance (ABGA) and DeGame, brought together … Continue reading

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How NVIDIA became a major player in robotics

[A version of this post appeared in TechCrunch’s robotics newsletter, Actuator. Subscribe here.] The last time I’d spoken with the NVIDIA at any length about robotics was also the last time we featured Claire Delaunay on stage at our Sessions … Continue reading

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Brave lays off 9% of its workforce

Brave Software, the maker of Brave Browser and Search, confirmed that it has laid off 9% of its staff across departments. The company didn’t specify how many people were affected, but it corroborated the development and said the decision was … Continue reading

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Best Kubernetes Alternatives and Competitors for 2023

Considering an alternative to Kubernetes? Check out our comprehensive list of the best Kubernetes competitors and determine which one is best for your team.

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New EvilProxy Phishing Attack Uses Indeed.com Redirector to Target US Executives

Microsoft, the Dark Web and the name John Malkovich all factor into this EvilProxy phishing attack. The good news is there are steps IT can take to mitigate this security threat.

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