Monthly Archives: June 2023

Microsoft says Clop ransomware gang is behind MOVEit mass-hacks, as first victims come forward

Security researchers have linked a new wave of mass-hacks targeting a popular file transfer tool to the notorious Clop ransomware gang, as the first victims of the attacks begin to come forward. It was revealed last week that hackers are … Continue reading

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Revenge of the mutual funds

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the … Continue reading

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Apple expected to launch mixed-reality headset at WWDC

The “Reality Pro” headset release is among announcements expected at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference.

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Apple on pace for record high ahead of VR headset unveiling

Apple shares are on pace to close at a new record high Monday as the company prepares for its annual developer conference, WWDC.

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Spotify lays off 200 employees, or about 2% of its workforce

The streaming company said the layoffs were part of a pivot towards a more tailored partnership approach with podcast creators.

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The World Bank is betting on this company to ‘green’ the $1.6 trillion steel industry — take a look inside

Take a look inside the lab and factory of Boston Metal, the green steel startup that has attracted attention from the World Bank and ArcelorMittal.

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The rise of Albemarle, the world’s largest lithium producer

The lithium-ion battery supply chain, from mine to market, is expected to grow more than 30% annually from 2022 to 2030, when it could reach $400 billion.

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Spotify will cut 200 jobs in its podcast unit

Just a few months after announcing a significant wave of layoffs, Spotify plans to conduct another round of layoffs. This time, the job cuts will affect the podcast division as part of a corporate reorganization. In particular, the company plans … Continue reading

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Chegg Embraced AI. ChatGPT Ate Its Lunch Anyway

The education company is a case study in generative AI’s disruptive power. Now it’s trying to prove it can beat back ChatGPT with an in-house chatbot.

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Inside 4chan’s Top-Secret Moderation Machine

Internal company documents reveal how the imageboard’s chaotic moderation allowed racism and violence to take over.

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