Monthly Archives: May 2024

XDefiant servers run into big matchmaking problems on launch day

XDefiant, Ubisoft’s free-to-play arena shooter, launched on Tuesday for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X, and almost immediately ran into matchmaking troubles, a Ubisoft producer confirmed via X. Executive producer Mark Rubin said “Matchmaking servers go boom!” quickly … Continue reading

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Hellblade II reviews roundup: If critics agree on anything, it’s visually impressive

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 launched on May 21, with reviews of Ninja Theory’s Xbox Series X and Windows PC exclusive coming in the dame day. Microsoft is looking to the game to drive value to its Xbox Game Pass subscription; … Continue reading

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UK watchdog looking into Microsoft AI taking screenshots

The ICO wants to know the safeguards around Recall, which can take screengrabs of your screen every few seconds.

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In Seoul summit, heads of states and companies commit to AI safety

Government officials and AI industry executives agreed on Tuesday to apply elementary safety measures in the fast-moving field and establish an international safety research network. Nearly six months after the inaugural global summit on AI safety at Bletchley Park in … Continue reading

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Trello vs Todoist (2024): Which Tool Is Better for Your Team?

When it comes to project management solutions, Trello and Todoist rise to the top. Check out this review comparing the stand-out features of Trello and Todoist.

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a16z’s American Dynamism team launches program to introduce technical minds to VC

Andreessen Horowitz’s American Dynamism fund has established a new fellowship program aimed at introducing top engineers and technologists to venture investing, a move that could help the firm less obvious sources for VC talent.  The American Dynamism fund launched in … Continue reading

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Teen fintech Copper had to emergency discontinue its banking, debit products

Another fintech startup, and its customers, has been gravely impacted by the implosion of banking-as-a-service startup Synapse. Copper Banking, a digital banking service aimed at teens, notified its customers on May 12 that it would be discontinuing bank deposit accounts … Continue reading

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Tesla shareholders challenge Elon Musk’s $46B compensation plan

A group of Tesla investors is urging shareholders to oppose a $46 billion compensation plan proposed for CEO Elon Musk, stating that it was not in the best interests of the electric vehicle manufacturer. Tesla is currently facing challenges including … Continue reading

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Ethereum price surges 21% as analysts think SEC considers ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested that exchanges update their filings for spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by submitting new Form 19b-4 on an “accelerated basis.” This move, according to Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analysts Eric Balchunas … Continue reading

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Farcaster, a crypto-based social network, raised $150M with just 80K daily users

Farcaster, a blockchain-based social protocol founded by two Coinbase alumni, announced on Tuesday that it closed a $150 million fundraise. Led by Paradigm, the platform also raised money from a16z crypto, Haun Ventures, USV, Variant, Standard Crypto and others, according … Continue reading

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