Monthly Archives: August 2023

Mondee security lapse exposed flight itineraries and unencrypted credit card numbers

Travel giant Mondee has secured an exposed database that was spilling sensitive customer information, including detailed flight and hotel itineraries and unencrypted credit card numbers. Anurag Sen, a good-faith security researcher known for discovering inadvertently exposed data on the internet, … Continue reading

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Biden administration puts the final nail in the coffin for incandescent light bulbs

The Department of Energy has completed its tiered phase in of the ban on incandescent light bulbs. Now, all light bulbs must meet specific efficiency standards.

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Subaru doubles its plans for new EVs, targeting 8 models by 2028

It seems like Subaru is finally getting ready to release a full lineup of electric vehicles. Known for clever marketing schemes that won over sporty lesbians, dog-loving dinks, outdoorsy families and Crocodile Dundee fans alike, the Japanese automaker has so … Continue reading

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Amazon opens Fresh grocery delivery to people without Prime

Amazon’s perk was limited to members of its $139-a-year Prime service.

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Worldcoin suspended in Kenya as thousands queue for free money

The authorities say they have data privacy concerns over Sam Altman’s new cryptocurrency project.

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Etsy u-turn in row over withholding sellers’ money

The online marketplace faced calls from sellers to boycott its site over money being held in reserve.

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Conversational AI to Fuel Contact Center Market to 16% Growth

Gartner predicts a 16% growth in conversational AI thanks to the booming contact center tech market, the advent of virtual assistants and as-a-service models. But are employees ready to work with generative AI?

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UK privacy watchdog warns Meta over plan to keep denying Brits a choice over its ad tracking

The UK’s data protection watchdog has responded to Meta’s announcement yesterday that it intends to offer (other) Europeans a free choice to deny its tracking-for-ad-targeting but won’t be asking UK users for their consent to its surveillance — with some, … Continue reading

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Where founders go wrong with pitch decks

I’ve broken down the wins and fails of more than 60 decks for TechCrunch+. But if we’re being honest, these pitch deck teardowns are a bit of a performance. It’s edu-tainment: Yes, you learn something about some of the things … Continue reading

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New Antares rocket delayed

The Antares rocket, a symbol of American space exploration, has faced a significant setback. The final Antares rocket built with components made in Russia and Ukraine recently took off from Wallops Island, Virginia, marking the end of a successful flight … Continue reading

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