Monthly Archives: May 2023

RIP World Password Day

Google, Apple, Microsoft and other tech giants, as well as the FIDO Alliance, password managers and identity management vendors are all moving to passkeys, thanks to FIDO2. The post RIP World Password Day appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Ex-Fin Capital general partner, who led its investment in Pipe, starts new venture firm

Peter Ackerson has departed from his role as general partner at fintech-focused venture firm Fin Capital and started a new firm, Audere Capital. According to his LinkedIn profile, Ackerson – who first joined Fin Capital in August of 2019 – … Continue reading

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TechCrunch Disrupt early-bird savings end in 7 days

Most early-stage startup founders, investors, technologists and all-around aficionados recognize and appreciate a great deal. We’re flagging this one, folks, because you have just one week left to take advantage of early-bird pricing on all passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, … Continue reading

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Gary Marcus Used to Call AI Stupid—Now He Calls It Dangerous

The former professor’s calls for more control over AI have made him a media darling of the ChatGPT era. Some top researchers aren’t impressed.

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OpenAI changed its plans and won’t train on customer data, Sam Altman says

The ChatGPT creator quietly changed its terms of use in March to opt API customers out of the training, but most people will still have their inputs collected.

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Apple and fintechs like Robinhood chase yield-hungry depositors as Fed rate hikes continue

The jump in interest rates coupled with the regional banking crisis has presented a big opportunity for fintechs to provide high-yield products.

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Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming business set to become profitable in 2023

Warner Bros. Discovery announced Friday that its streaming business will turn a profit in 2023. The company previously said it expected to break even by 2024 and become profitable in 2025. “It is an important time for Warner Bros. Discovery. … Continue reading

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How IoT is powering smart water management in real estate

The need for cost-saving solutions in the home is becoming more and more apparent as inflation, the aftermath of the pandemic and a war cause utility bills to rise. Because of this, we’re witnessing greater reliance on IoT technology designed … Continue reading

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Apple posts record quarter in India; analyst says Cook eyes market to be bigger than China

Apple has positioned India as a key market for iPhone sales as well as manufacturing as it looks to reduce its reliance on China.

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Tesla hikes price of high-end Model S and Model X in China by roughly $2,750

Tesla raised the prices by 19,000 Chinese yuan ($2,749) across all versions of the Model S and Model X cars.

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