Where to preorder Amazon’s first color Kindle and purchase other new models

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Amazon’s 2024 lineup includes a new note-taking Kindle Scribe, a faster Kindle Paperwhite, an upgraded entry-level model, and the apt-titled Colorsoft. Earlier this week, Amazon refreshed its entire Kindle lineup while adding a new color model to the mix. The updated entry-level Kindle ($109.99) and Kindle Paperwhite ($159.99) are available now, while the Kindle Colorsoft … Read more

Increased LLM Vulnerabilities from Fine-tuning and Quantization: Conclusion and References

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:::info Authors: (1) Divyanshu Kumar, Enkrypt AI; (2) Anurakt Kumar, Enkrypt AI; (3) Sahil Agarwa, Enkrypt AI; (4) Prashanth Harshangi, Enkrypt AI. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Problem Formulation and Experiments 3 Experiment Set-up & Results 4 Conclusion and References A. Appendix 4 CONCLUSION Our work investigates the LLM’s safety against … Read more

Databricks, Snowflake, and Battery Ventures discuss when to cash out or scale your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

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Navigating the complex decision of when to sell a startup or keep pushing forward is one of the toughest challenges founders face. In an era where IPOs are frequently delayed and acquisition offers arrive earlier, determining the right moment to either cash out or stay independent is increasingly nuanced. We’re excited to welcome three distinguished … Read more

Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin’s Price

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Bitcoin began to gain wider attention in the October 2023 rally when it became more clear that so-called “spot” ETFs would be approved and launched soon. The launch of 11 ETFs on Jan. 11 was a milestone for the digital asset world and broke ETF records.

Subscription management firm Zuora agrees to be acquired for $1.7B

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Zuora, a company selling software to help businesses manage their subscription-based services, has agreed to be acquired by private equity firms GIC and Silver Lake for $1.7 billion. The all-cash deal is expected to close in Q1 2025, subject to approvals and customary closing conditions. It’ll take Zuora, which is currently publicly traded, private; Tien … Read more

Announcing the final group of top VCs to judge the Startup Battlefield 200 Final at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is just a week away. Our beefed-up Startup Battlefield 200 is a major highlight. Two hundred companies have been hand-selected by the TechCrunch editorial staff to grace the expo hall, 20 of which will launch their company for the first time live on our stage. Nail-biting pitches live on the Disrupt Stage, … Read more

Bella Protocol on Decentralized Finance for The Everyday Investor 

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Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is growing in adoption, and offers new opportunities for cryptocurrency trading. As new or discerning consumers come into the fold, many have experienced difficulty overcoming a steep learning curve. When this happens, overall returns can be limited. But new AI-powered trading tools are gaining traction as a way to both simplify the … Read more

Philips’ Hue app now lets you edit lighting effects

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The latest update to the Philips Hue app adds the ability to customize the intensity and color of lighting effects. | Image: Signify Philips is introducing four new lighting effects through its Hue app including an underwater option simulating the glimmer of light beneath the waves. The added effects are part of a new app … Read more

UK digital ‘end-of-life’ services startup Farewill acquired for $16.8M

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Farewill, a U.K.-based end-of-life services provider that offers online tools for writing wills, organizing probate, and arranging cremation, has been acquired by funeral service provider Dignity in an all-shares deal valuing the startup at £12.9 million ($16.8 million). The deal is a classic case of an established legacy incumbent chasing growth by buying a younger … Read more

Instagram adds new guardrails to protect teens against sextortion

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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Instagram is launching several new features designed to protect teens from sextortion scams, which occur when scammers threaten to share intimate images of victims unless they receive a payment or more photos. One guardrail that’s rolling out soon will prevent people from screenshotting or screen recording disappearing images … Read more

Increased LLM Vulnerabilities from Fine-tuning and Quantization: Experiment Set-up & Results

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:::info Authors: (1) Divyanshu Kumar, Enkrypt AI; (2) Anurakt Kumar, Enkrypt AI; (3) Sahil Agarwa, Enkrypt AI; (4) Prashanth Harshangi, Enkrypt AI. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Problem Formulation and Experiments 3 Experiment Set-up & Results 4 Conclusion and References A. Appendix 3 EXPERIMENT SET-UP & RESULTS The following section outlines … Read more

Hyperspectral imagery startup Wyvern looks to raise US presence with $6M raise

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Canadian remote sensing startup Wyvern is expanding south of the border.  The Alberta-based company, which collects what it says is the highest-resolution hyperspectral imagery on the market, has raised $6 million to, among other things, expand into U.S. commercial and defense markets.  The new funding was led by Squadra Ventures, a firm squarely focused on … Read more