Monthly Archives: January 2023

Right-to-Repair Advocates Question John Deere’s New Promises

The tractor maker is accused of blocking farmers from fixing their own equipment. A new agreement offers concessions—but campaigners say it’s not enough.

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Tech industry: Job gains, layoffs and Microsoft CEO’s concerns

Read CompTIA’s analysis of a recent tech jobs report, and learn Satya Nadella’s predictions for the next two years in the industry. The post Tech industry: Job gains, layoffs and Microsoft CEO’s concerns appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Why the Matter logo was everywhere at CES 2023

AR/VR/MX took center stage at CES 2023. Automotive trends got a lot of love, as well, as did robotics and the metaverse. Heck, even pee-related gadgets had their moment to shine last week in Vegas. Another trend, however, was ever-present, … Continue reading

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Virgin Orbit’s botched launch highlights shaky financial future

Virgin Orbit’s much-hyped launch from Cornwall, U.K. on Monday ended in failure, with the company announcing that the mission experienced an “anomaly” that prevented the rocket from reaching orbit. The “Start Me Up” mission attracted much attention; not only was … Continue reading

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Six crypto investors talk about DeFi and the road ahead for adoption in 2023

The crypto venture capital industry has become more selective thanks to the general market downturn and wavering trust caused by a slew of scandals and market disruptions, but investors at major firms are still writing checks in the space. Amid … Continue reading

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Hamilton Insurance Agency Combines Innovative Tech Solutions with Client-First Philosophy

Over the past decade, the list of industries that haven’t been transformed by technological innovation is far shorter than the list of those that have. But many are surprised to learn that technology is also now transforming the traditional insurance … Continue reading

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FTX’s venture backers included Patriots owner Robert Kraft and billionaire Paul Tudor Jones, new filings show

FTX’s roster of big-name backers included Paul Tudor Jones and Robert Kraft as well as Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen.

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Apple’s App Store growth is slowing down

This year’s disclosure suggests that Apple’s App Store growth has plateaued.

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A government watchdog spent $15,000 to crack a federal agency’s passwords in minutes

A government watchdog has published a scathing rebuke of the Department of the Interior’s cybersecurity posture, finding it was able to crack thousands of employee user accounts because the department’s security policies allow easily guessable passwords like ‘Password1234’. The report … Continue reading

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Meta’s main content moderation partner in Africa shuts down operations

Meta’s main subcontractor for content moderation in Africa, Sama, earlier Tuesday announced the closure of its content moderation arm at its hub in Kenya, citing the need to streamline operations. This comes months after Sama and Meta were sued in … Continue reading

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