Month: October 2022
Deferred Argument Evaluation
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Netgear’s latest mobile hotspot has faster 5G and better Wi-Fi
The unlocked version of the M6 is visually similar to the AT&T model. | Image: Netgear Netgear is releasing an unlocked version of its Nighthawk M6 mobile hotspot router designed for use at home or on the go. Like the AT&T version of the M6, this new one supports C-band 5G — but now, it … Read more
Investing app Stash adds crypto offering, passes $125M in annual revenue
Investing app Stash, which last raised $125 million from investors in a Series G round last year, is adding crypto to the set of products it offers its 2 million users. The startup sees itself as different from competitors because of its focus on cultivating customers who are long-term investors rather than encouraging more frequent, … Read more
EU vote paves way for USB-C to be common device charger in 2024
The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to back EU legislation that will standardize mobile chargers on USB Type-C — paving the way for the law to start being applied by the end of 2024. MEPs have been pushing for the e-waste measure for over a decade so today’s massively affirmative plenary vote — of 602 … Read more
Partake Foods whips up new allergy-friendly products following new cash infusion
When Partake Foods founder and CEO Denise Woodard’s daughter was a year old, she began having food allergies, and while seeking out options, she was not excited by what she saw. “I was really frustrated with what I couldn’t find for her,” Woodard told TechCrunch. “From a brand perspective, I thought about how she would … Read more
Humaans raises $15M to simplify HR tasks like onboarding
The role of HR professionals grew in scope during the pandemic as companies were forced to navigate major workplace changes, like working from home. Unsurprisingly, those professionals have had some of the highest burnout rates over the past two years, particularly as HR departments remain under-resourced. According to an August survey from Workvivo, an employee … Read more
‘Prohibitive’ Global Crypto Capital Norms Could ‘Derail’ Market, TradFi Groups Say
Banks want to see caps on bitcoin holdings increased fivefold under planned global standards
Basel Committee crypto asset prudential treatment proposals get detailed responses
The international financial community went long form to speak up for its interests as the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision continues to optimize banking regulation.
Blockchain Game Developer Horizon Raises $40M Series A: Report
The round was led by Brevan Howard Digital and Morgan Creek Digital, it also involved contributions from traditional gaming companies Ubisoft and Take-Two Interactive.
In 2019 this VC decided to invest in diverse founders. Three years later it’s already starting a second fund
It feels like an eon has passed since the launch in 2019 of Ada Ventures, as a European VC that decided to invest in normally unrepresentative groups and sectors, like women or POC founders, as well as tech which improves society. Its $34 million (£27 million) fund, was designed as a “first-cheque” seed fund. Ada … Read more
Securiti launches data security cloud and announces $75M Series C
The combination of rapid data growth and expanding data regulations like GDPR and CCPA is putting a lot of pressure on companies to figure out just what they have and provide the necessary controls that the evolving body of law requires. Enter Securiti, a startup launched in 2019, originally with the idea of focusing on … Read more
Ragnarök
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Ether exchange netflow highlights behavioral pattern of ETH whales
The Ethereum netflow chart shows that the spike in exchange flows has often come at a time when the price of ETH was trading at a short-term/long-term low.
How We Remember Last Weekend
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Europe gives final sign off to rebooted ecommerce rules
European Union lawmakers have given final approval to an online safety-focused overhaul of the bloc’s ecommerce rules — the first major update to the legal framework for digital services since the year 2000. The Council sign-off means the Digital Services Act (DSA) has cleared the last hoop — and been formally adopted. The European Parliament … Read more
Webalizer Demo (1999)
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Latin Grammy Awards signs three-year contract for award show NFTs
The Latin Grammy Awards is stepping into Web3 through its first NFT collection in collaboration with OneOf Web3 music platform.
What color is your markup?
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Ask HN: Examples of Microkernels?
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YouTube locks 4K playback behind Premium subscriptions in latest test
YouTube is placing its 4K videos behind a YouTube Premium subscription as part of an experiment. | Image: u/Ihatesmokealarms YouTube is running a test that places its 4K videos behind a YouTube Premium subscription. In recent weeks, some users have reported seeing playback of 2160p resolution video restricted with text labeling it as a premium … Read more
Bitcoin price sees first October spike above $20K as daily gains hit 5%
BTC price action sees a new October peak amid a declining U.S. dollar and a successful prior day’s trading for U.S. equities.