The privatization of policing
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Month: January 2023
An ontology of hope
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WorldWideWeb, the First Web Browser
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Samsung is releasing two ultrawide QD-OLED gaming monitors in 2023
Samsung claims that the 49-inch Odyssey G95SC is the world’s first 32:9 aspect ratio OLED gaming monitor. | Image Credit: Samsung OLED gaming monitors are everywhere at CES 2023, and Samsung’s lineup is no exception. The company revealed the Odyssey G95SC monitor today, a 49-inch model that it claims is the world’s first 32:9 aspect … Read more
Samsung takes on Apple and LG with its own 5K display for creative pros
The ViewFinity has an aluminum stand and enclosure. | Image: Samsung Samsung’s 2023 monitor plans don’t just include Odyssey gaming screens and a new version of its Smart Monitor: the company is also directly coming after Apple and LG with a 27-inch, color-accurate 5K monitor called the ViewFinity S9. Samsung says the 5120×2880 IPS display … Read more
Samsung makes Mini LED even bigger with the Odyssey Neo G9
I feel threatened by the breadth of this monitor. | Image: Samsung Remember the Samsung Odyssey Ark? Of course you do — it was released last year, had a monstrous 55-inch display that towers over you in portrait mode, and used Mini LED tech. In his review, my colleague Cameron Faulkner said that using it … Read more
Apple’s battery replacement prices are going up by $20 to $50
If you need a new battery, now might be the time. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Apple is raising the price of getting a new battery installed in most iPhones, iPads, and Macs, starting on March 1st. The company made the announcement on the devices’ repair pages, in small text under its … Read more
What to expect from the creator economy in 2023
Social media platforms and creator-focused startups haven’t looked too hot this year, as companies like Snapchat, Patreon, Cameo and Meta all waged layoffs along with the rest of the tech industry. YouTube ad revenue is declining, and creator funds for platforms like Pinterest have dried up. It might seem like things are bad on the surface, … Read more
Yet another Zomato co-founder leaves the firm
Zomato said on Monday its co-founder and chief technology officer Gunjan Patidar has left the firm, the latest in a series of departures at the Indian food delivery firm whose shares have lost over 57% of its value in the past year. Patidar is the fourth co-founder to leave the firm. His departure also follows … Read more
We need to destigmatize down rounds in 2023
Holden Spaht Contributor Share on Twitter Holden Spaht is a managing partner at private equity firm Thoma Bravo. A new year is upon us, and with it comes uncertain, and uncomfortable, market conditions. Accompanying those conditions are equally uncomfortable decisions. For startup founders, determining which path is right for their business may require fundamentally rethinking … Read more
Hear from Ecobee CEO and Founder at a special, in-person TechCrunch Live at CES
Ecobee started in 2007 when connected thermostats were an entirely different product and nothing like what’s available today. Ecobee released its Smart thermostat in 2008, bringing modern connectivity and usability to the device. I’m excited to host a special irl TechCrunch Live event at CES 2023. We’re filming in the LVCC Grand Concourse on the … Read more
My experience with check fraud
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Crypto exchange adoption boosts ENS registrations over 2.2M
The Ethereum Name Service rounded off 2022 with over 2.2 million ENS domains registered, helped in part by integrations with exchanges and industry participants.
Trouble brewing for the US: Two-thirds of TradFi expects a 2023 recession
Recent research from major financial institutions tied to the Federal Reserve sees the U.S. facing a “shallow” or “mild” recession in 2023.
Türkiye to use blockchain-based digital identity for online public services
Shortly after the Turkish central bank completed the first CBDC tests, Türkiye announced a blockchain-based digital identity application.
How to make the most of your startup’s big fundraising moment
Scott Brown Contributor Share on Twitter Prior to becoming CMO at Hum Capital, Scott Brown led marketing for Sapphire Ventures, a $6 billion VC firm based in the U.S. and Europe. He has had a 20+-year career in enterprise technology, holding senior marketing roles at Facebook, Google, Cisco and several startups. Late-stage startups are facing … Read more