Monthly Archives: May 2023

Twitter to launch encrypted direct messages with voice and video chat to follow, Elon Musk says

Twitter could launch encrypted direct messages on Wednesday, Elon Musk said, as the CEO outlined plans to boost communication features on the social media app.

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Twitter now allows you to react to DMs with a wide range of emojis

Twitter has introduced a new feature that lets users choose almost any emoji to react to a direct message in a conversation. Previously, the company allowed you to react to only the most recent DM with only a select set … Continue reading

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With its planet-friendly protein, Farmless wants to dramatically outperform animal agriculture

Dutch startup Farmless has today announced that it has raised a €1.2 million pre-seed equity round at an undisclosed valuation to bring to our tables proteins created without the need for traditional farming operations. The climate crisis means that it … Continue reading

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This European Satellite Giant Is Coming for Starlink

To compete with American rivals, Eutelsat’s Eva Berneke first has to navigate Russia’s war in Ukraine, Brexit politics, and jamming attacks by Iran.

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Microsoft ramps up A.I. game with bet on startup that helps coding novices build apps

The deal signifies a further bid by Microsoft to ramp up its efforts in AI, which has become a key focus for the company.

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Sound Ventures has already plugged half its new $240 million AI fund into three companies

Sound Ventures, the eight-year-old, Beverly Hills, Ca.,-based venture firm led by general partners Ashton Kutcher, Guy Oseary, and Effie Epstein, announced a new $240 million AI fund just last week. Turns out half of it is already invested in the … Continue reading

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Backed by Sequoia Southeast Asia, SquareX protects web users with disposable browsers

Much of our computer time is spent in a web browser, where we check emails, create documents, transfer files, carry out online banking, shop or stream entertainment. This leaves us vulnerable to security threats like phishing, identity theft and session … Continue reading

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American psychology group issues recommendations for kids’ social media use

One of the most prominent mental health organizations in the U.S. is out with a set guidelines designed to protect children from the potential harms of social media. The American Psychological Association (APA) issued its first ever health advisory on … Continue reading

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Tucker Carlson Says He Will Start New Show on Twitter

His claim, made on Twitter, suggested that his negotiations to reach an amicable separation with the network had broken down.

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‘Rip and Replace’: The Tech Cold War Is Upending Wireless Carriers

As China and the United States jockey for tech primacy, wireless carriers in dozens of states are tearing out Chinese equipment. That has turned into a costly, difficult process.

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