Monthly Archives: November 2022

SponsorUnited secures $35M investment to build out its database of brand sponsorships

Sponsorships are a multibillion-dollar industry. But data on sponsorships, like who’s sponsoring who, can be tough to come by because of the various forms they take — and channels on which those sponsorships take place (think not only websites and … Continue reading

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This Copyright Lawsuit Could Shape the Future of Generative AI

Algorithms that create art, text, and code are spreading fast—but legal challenges could throw a wrench in the works.

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Amazon-owned Wickr is shutting down its free encrypted messaging app

Secure communications provider Wickr has announced that it will shutter its free encrypted messaging app, Wickr Me, next year. Wickr was founded in 2011 and became one of the first mainstream end-to-end encrypted messaging apps, until it was acquired by Amazon’s … Continue reading

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India issues guidelines to curb fake reviews on e-commerce platforms

Tech giants that play in India’s e-commerce sphere are overrun with fake reviews. Today, the country’s regulators finally moved ahead with a new set of rules aiming to curb that. The Indian government has released a framework to curb fake … Continue reading

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Broadcom’s proposed $61B VMware acquisition scrutinized by UK regulators

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated a so-called “phase 1” investigation into Broadcom’s proposed $61 billion deal to buy virtualization software giant VMware. The news comes shortly after news emerged that the European Commission (EC) was also … Continue reading

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Twitter boss Elon Musk keeps conspiracy theorist Alex Jones off platform

Chief executive Elon Musk said he “had no mercy” for anyone using children’s deaths for political gain.

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A brief history of industrial IoT

The history of network connectivity, storage and processing power as sensors and actuators drive the story of the industrial internet of things. The post A brief history of industrial IoT appeared first on TechRepublic.

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How to use your iPhone as a webcam in macOS Ventura

Need a good webcam for a virtual meeting on a Mac? Here’s how to enlist your handy iPhone for the job. The post How to use your iPhone as a webcam in macOS Ventura appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Time-tracking software failures: Why it happens and how to avoid it

Time-tracking software helps teams better understand their time spent on projects and resource availability. Unfortunately, time-tracking implementation isn’t always successful. Learn how to avoid failure and gain access to helpful TechRepublic Premium resources. The post Time-tracking software failures: Why it … Continue reading

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Flipkart chief warns startups of turmoil and funding crunch for another 12 to 18 months

The funding winter for the startup ecosystem may continue for another 12 to 18 months and the industry might have to grapple with a “lot of turmoil and volatility,” e-commerce giant Flipkart chief executive Kalyan Krishnamurthy has warned executives. “This … Continue reading

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