India’s Neysa bags $30M to compete with global AI hyperscalers
India’s Neysa has raised $30 million in a Series A round to bolster its AI infrastructure offering. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Asset Chain Launches Incentivized Testnet: Powering the Tokenized Global Economy
In a bold move toward decentralizing the global financial system, Asset Chain has announced the launch of its much-anticipated Incentivized Testnet. The project promises to bring real-world assets—think real estate, art, and other tangible holdings—onto the blockchain, making them accessible, liquid, and tradable like never before. This could mark a significant leap forward in how … Read more
Wired’s Attack on Privacy
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What Does the World’s First AI Treaty Mean for the Future of AI?
Multiple countries are committed to signing the world’s first artificial intelligence treaty, which will soon be ratified and go into effect. Is it too little, too late? Will it adversely affect research and development in the field? The only way to predict its impact is to dissect the framework’s language and analyze existing AI regulations. … Read more
Ripple Labs Founder Donates Another $10 Million in XRP to Support Kamala Harris
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen said that he has donated another $10 million in XRP to help boost Kamala Harris in the U.S. election.
Coinbase Will ‘Not Relent’ in Push to Uncover Motives Behind US Crypto Crackdown
Crypto exchange Coinbase is seeking documents from the FDIC over whether the bank regulator privately prohibited depository institutions from holding digital assets.
How to Create a Content Planner and Contact List With Notion
Is Staying Organized the Key to Your Success? Definitely. How can you keep track of your new projects and opportunities if you stay messy? I recommend becoming a bit of a freak when it comes to systematically writing things down. You won’t miss any deadlines or waste time on searching for crucial info. For me, … Read more
Bitcoin ETF Options Could Boost Action on Wall Street—And Volatility, Say Analysts
With the SEC’s approval of options for spot Bitcoin ETFs, analysts expect another wave of institutional adoption and associated volatility.
5 Key Updates Unveiled at OpenAI’s DevDay 2024
OpenAI — the company behind ChatGPT — held its second annual DevDay in the fall of 2024. It unveiled several massive updates, tools, and features to delight attendees and livestream viewers. What were these changes? Will they benefit developers? Here’s a breakdown of the event and what it means for the future of ChatGPT. OpenAI’s … Read more
How to Create Custom Transitions in iOS 18 – #30DaysOfSwift
Day 10: Smooth as Butter Transitions 🌀 In the tenth post of the #30DaysOfSwift series, we’re diving into Custom Transitions and Animations to create seamless page/view transitions in SwiftUI. With SwiftUI’s built-in animation tools, you can give your app a smooth, polished look when users navigate between different views. Steps to Create Custom Transitions: Set Up … Read more
Meta tests facial recognition for spotting ‘celeb-bait’ ads scams and easier account recovery
Meta is expanding tests of facial recognition as an anti-scam measure to combat celebrity scam ads and more broadly, the Facebook owner announced Monday. Monika Bickert, Meta’s VP of content policy, wrote in a blog post that some of the tests aim to bolster its existing anti-scam measures, such as the automated scans (using machine … Read more
TechCrunch Space: Inverted
Hello, and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. We are insanely close to TechCrunch Disrupt — have you checked out the final agenda for the Space Stage yet!? Come hear the latest and greatest insights from top space entrepreneurs and investors. NB: If you’re wondering why last week’s TechCrunch Space didn’t include a single mention of … Read more
‘Blade Runner 2049’ Studio Sues Elon Musk for Copyright Infringement Over AI Images
Attorneys for Alcon Entertainment said the company did not want to be associated with Musk’s capricious behavior, “which veers into hate speech.”
Vimium – The Hacker’s Browser
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Meta’s smart glasses outsell traditional Ray-Bans in some stores, even before AI features roll out
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are the top selling product in 60% of all Ray-Ban stores throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, according to Upload VR. The detail came from EssilorLuxottica CFO Stefano Grassi, who revealed during the eyewear giant’s earnings call last week that Ray-Ban Meta proved to be a significant driver for … Read more
Fed President Says Crypto ‘Almost Never’ Used Outside of Drug Deals, Illegal Activities
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said “very few transactions are actually happening” in crypto at a town hall in Wisconsin.
The CISSP Guide You Thought You Needed (But Didn’t)
The CISSP is the most sought-after Cybersecurity credential in the industry. It is also the most recognized and admired among cyber security professional around the world. It is a badge of honor and a nod to the industry that you will do whatever it takes to secure and advance the industry. It is also a … Read more
Google’s taking the extra search box out of your search results
Image: Google For years, Google has included an extra search box within some search results, encouraging you to dig further and look only within a specific website. But now that sitelinks search box is going away because “usage has dropped.” Google: It’s been over ten years since we initially announced the sitelinks search box in … Read more