Entrepreneurs Don’t Need to Be Tech Savvy to Build Their Own Apps Anymore

Use this simple no-code platform to build apps, automate, and create custom APIs while it’s only $39 for life.

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WhatsApp lets you select specific people within a group to start a group call without disturbing anyone

WhatsApp announced that it had added new video calling features just before the holidays, including participant selection for group video calls, better resolution, and a revamped call tab on the desktop. This is another step from Meta in making WhatsApp a viable option for both personal and work calls instead of using Google Meet or […]
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Elon Musk reveals SEC sent him ‘settlement demand’ after Twitter buyout probe

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a “settlement demand” to Elon Musk, the tech billionaire revealed in a social media post on Thursday. 

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Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot Wins Game of the Year

Sony’s 3D platformer takes four prizes at the ceremony dubbed “the biggest night in gaming”.

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New Syndicate One fund joins Belgium’s small-but-punchy tech ecosystem

Syndicate One is a debut investment firm out of Belgium that has raised a €6.5 million fund to back Belgian founders and startups. While the amount is small, the significance is that it is the first Belgian fund to have the support of all four of the federal regions of the country. This, in a […]
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As AI-fueled disinformation explodes, here comes the startup counterattack

With disinformation on the rise, especially given the explosion of AI, companies are just as vulnerable to its effects as individuals. Refute is a London-based startup that detects and responds to disinformation on behalf of these commercial entities. It’s now raised a £2.3 million ($2.9 million) pre-seed round led by UK investors Playfair and Episode 1. […]
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Texas AG is investigating Character.AI, other platforms over child safety concerns

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday launched an investigation into Character.AI and 14 other technology platforms over child privacy and safety concerns. The investigation will assess whether Character.AI — and other platforms that are popular with young people, including Reddit, Instagram and Discord — conform to Texas’ child privacy and safety laws. The investigation […]
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N Korea made millions from remote work scheme, US says

Fourteen North Koreans have been charged with fraud in the US over the long-running conspiracy

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Yes, a Multichannel Contact Center CAN Replace a Dozen Apps

Discover how a multichannel contact center works, how to deploy one, its benefits, and when to use one in our in-depth guide.

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Microsoft debuts Phi-4, a new generative AI model, in research preview

Microsoft has announced the newest addition to its Phi family of generative AI models. Called Phi-4, the model is improved in several areas over its predecessors, Microsoft claims — in particular math problem solving. That’s partly the result of improved training data quality. Phi-4 is available in very limited access as of Thursday night: only […]
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