Month: May 2024

A new venture capital supergroup is forming

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Startups are not shying away from big projects. That’s my takeaway from news that The Browser Company’s Arc browser is now generally available for Windows users, just as Island raised a massive grip of capital for its enterprise-focused browser tool. It’s very encouraging to see startups going after core pieces of technology and not just … Read more

UnitedHealth CEO tells Senate all systems now have multi-factor authentication after hack

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UnitedHealth Group chief executive officer Andrew Witty told senators on Wednesday that the company has now enabled multi-factor authentication on all the company’s systems exposed to the internet in response to the recent cyberattack against its subsidiary Change Healthcare. The lack of multi-factor authentication was at the center of the ransomware attack that hit Change … Read more

LinkedIn is the Twitter/X rival no one is talking about

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Since Elon Musk acquired Twitter in the fall of 2022, the market for Twitter alternatives has been saturated with would-be competitors ranging from smaller startups to open source apps to well-funded efforts like Threads from Instagram. But there’s one overlooked Twitter/X alternative that’s been growing right under our collective noses: LinkedIn. As of March, LinkedIn’s … Read more

How Does Rockset Stack Against Elasticsearch in DynamoDB Secondary Indexes

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Many development teams turn to DynamoDB for building event-driven architectures and user-friendly, performant applications at scale. As an operational database, DynamoDB is optimized for real-time transactions even when deployed across multiple geographic locations. However, it does not provide strong performance for search and analytics access patterns. Search and Analytics on DynamoDB While NoSQL databases like … Read more

Anthropic finally releases a Claude mobile app

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Image: The Verge Anthropic, which makes the Claude 3 family of AI models, is launching an iOS app and adding a second paid tier for groups to share access to the models. The Claude mobile app can act as a chatbot, and users can also upload photos straight to the app for “image analysis.” Previously, … Read more

How to get more space in your Google storage

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The Verge For many of us, Google storage is the modern-day hard drive. It’s the place where our most important thoughts, documents, and memories reside. But just like with a traditional hard drive, the space isn’t infinite, and running out of room can be a real problem. By default, Google gives you 15GB of space … Read more

Mastering Product Engagement: Amplifying Interaction through Strategic Marketing (Part II)

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In the first part of this series, we explored three foundational marketing strategies to amplify interaction. We emphasized the importance of understanding your audience, as it allows for tailored marketing efforts. We also highlighted the key role of writing compelling content to educate, inspire, and foster engagement. Lastly, we placed a strong emphasis on optimizing … Read more

POWER LEADER: The Future of Solar with Ken Kozicki of FTC Solar

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Delivering renewable energy solutions that are both efficient and environmentally conscious requires a deep understanding of engineering, project management, and global market dynamics. Leading professionals in this sector are tasked with not only advancing technology but also addressing the logistical and regulatory challenges of diverse terrains and markets worldwide. In this edition of the “Power … Read more