OpenAI releases a teacher’s guide to ChatGPT, but some educators are skeptical

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Techme101

OpenAI envisions teachers using its AI-powered tools to create lesson plans and interactive tutorials for students. But some educators are wary of the technology — and its potential to go awry. Today, OpenAI released a free online course designed to help K-12 teachers learn how to bring ChatGPT, the company’s AI chatbot platform, into their […]
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You have a few hours left to bid on this burned-out husk in San Francisco

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Techme101

Houses in San Francisco are notoriously expensive, with the average home price hovering around $1.26 million. It’s no wonder that a fire-ravaged shack priced at $299,000 in one of San Francisco’s southernmost neighborhoods saw at least 20 people tour the property this past weekend, according to The San Francisco Standard. Potential buyers were asked to […]
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Ben Ling’s Bling Capital has already nabbed another $270M for fourth fund

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Techme101

Bling Capital, one of the more prolific and well-connected seed VC firms, has nabbed another $270 million for a new flagship, fourth fund.
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SpaceX launches Starship for the sixth time – with Trump on site to watch

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Techme101

SpaceX conducted the sixth flight test of its massive Starship rocket on Tuesday afternoon, and although the company did not replicate the history-making booster catch, the company did welcome a very special guest: President-elect Donald Trump.  Trump, who will soon be sworn into office for his second term, said on X that he was headed […]
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Apple says Mac users targeted in zero-day cyberattacks

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Techme101

Apple said the security update for Macs, iPhones, and iPads is “recommended for all users.”
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PayPal revives its money-pooling feature

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Techme101

Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re diving into PayPal’s new holiday shopping-friendly feature, Klarna’s 2025 IPO ambitions, and sales tax automation startup Kintsugi doubling its valuation in less than a year. If you’d like to receive the Fintech newsletter in your inbox every Tuesday, sign up here! The big story PayPal makes group purchases […]
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Debian vs Ubuntu: Which Linux Distro Fits Your Needs Best?

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Techme101

Both Debian and Ubuntu are often considered outstanding choices to meet your desktop and server needs. But what are the differences and similarities, and which is right for you?

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Qualcomm says it expects $4 billion in PC chip sales by 2029, as company gets traction beyond smartphones

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Techme101

Qualcomm said at its investor day that its so-called internet of things business will more than quadruple in sales by 2029 to around $22 billion.

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Vishing, Wangiri, and Other VoIP Fraud Tactics On the Rise

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Techme101

Protect your business from VoIP fraud. Learn how to recognize the most common types and harden your phone system security.

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PSA: You shouldn’t upload your medical images to AI chatbots

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Techme101

Security and privacy advocates have long warned that sensitive medical data can be used to train AI models, and can expose personal data down the line.
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