Keep the energy of TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 alive and leverage your brand by hosting an after-hours Side Event. Act fast — today is your last chance to apply! Showcase your brand to 10,000 Disrupt attendees and the vibrant Bay Area tech scene during “Disrupt Week” — taking place from October 26 to November 1. From … Read more
Michael Saylor’s firm now holds nearly $16 billion in Bitcoin with this purchase, which came just days after the last one.
The U.K.’s data protection watchdog has confirmed that Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has stopped processing user data for AI model training for now. Steven Almond, executive director of regulatory risk for the Information Commissioner’s Office, wrote in a statement on Friday: “We are pleased that LinkedIn has reflected on the concerns we raised about its approach to training … Read more
BTC price predictions see some consolidation before Bitcoin bulls tackle major resistance hurdles.
These can be all yours. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge We’ve got a new pair of our favorite noise-canceling headphones, and we’re giving them away to celebrate the recent relaunch — err, refresh? — of our weekly deals newsletter. All you have to do is sign up for the new and improved … Read more
Hey Hackers! Have you ever written an amazing, near-perfect article only for the views to not reflect your hard work? We know what that feels like, so here are some quick tips on how to promote your stories on social media. 1. It’s Okay to be Shameless You might feel awkward telling people to go … Read more
As the startup landscape evolves, so do hiring strategies. With Big Tech downsizing and the labor market tightening, founders must navigate a conservative job market to attract and retain top talent. The hiring landscape in 2025 will offer challenges and opportunities for those who can adapt. Founders now hold increased leverage, but respect for staff … Read more
There’s three motors inside this one. | Image: Rivian Rivian is now shipping its electric trucks and SUVs with a tri-motor configuration, adding an extra power boost over the dual-motor version. The new 850 horsepower powertrain uses Rivian’s new in-house Enduro motors, with one in the front axle and two in the rear axle. The … Read more
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Anker is recalling three additional power banks, citing a manufacturing defect in their lithium-ion batteries. | Image: Anker Anker has issued a recall notice for its Anker 334 MagGo Battery (PowerCore 10K, model number A1642), Anker Power Bank (model number A1647), and Anker MagGo Power Bank (model number A1652). The company says a manufacturing defect … Read more
With the latest acquisition, the company now holds 252,220 bitcoin worth nearly $16 billion at current prices.
The fifth-generation Snap Spectacles were described as “a disaster” by a developer who helped create them. | Photo by Nalani Hernandez-Melo for The Verge Snap’s latest generation of augmented reality Spectacles have been lambasted by one of the engineers who helped to create them. The glasses, revealed earlier this week, were described as “a disaster” … Read more
Sitting in Athens during the first Covid-19 lockdown, entrepreneur Rania Lamprou watched as online e-commerce exploded because of social distancing. But merchants still struggled with low conversion rates because their checkout processes were complicated, and they had to integrate multiple providers for payments, shipping, and loyalty programs. “I knew there had to be a better … Read more
The data centers that train the large language models behind AI consume unimaginable amounts of energy, and the stakes are high for big tech companies to ensure they have enough power to run those plants. That’s why Microsoft is now throwing its weight behind nuclear power. The tech giant on Friday signed a major deal … Read more
Confusion around crypto storage, regulations, and other factors tech-savvy people take for granted could be keeping average users on the sidelines and away from the technology.
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Meanwhile, the Firedancer validator client has now moved to Solana testnet.
Bhutan’s experience with mining Bitcoin could serve as a powerful example for other developing nations that seek to improve their economies.
Image: Maira Erlich / Bloomberg via Getty Images For more than two weeks, Brazilians have been without access to X. Brazil’s Supreme Court blocked the platform after Elon Musk failed to comply with court rulings. As X evades the ban and Musk’s companies work slowly toward a resolution, the real concern for many isn’t just … Read more
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