Diagrid launches Catalyst to help enterprises build their microservices

Back in 2019, Microsoft launched Dapr, a new open-source project that made building event-driven distributed applications easier for developers. Like so many popular open-source projects, Dapr spawned its own ecosystem, especially after Microsoft donated it to the Linux Foundation. And as is also so often the case, some of the creators of Dapr — and […]
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How Apple and Microsoft’s trusted brands are being used to scam you online

No, it’s not really Apple or Microsoft popping up on your screen to warn your computer has been infected. It’s an online scam, and it’s getting more frequent.

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After losing a peering lawsuit in Germany, Meta says it’s never getting back together with Deutsche Telekom

Consumer apps can generate a lot of traffic and revenue, but some carriers have complained that they’re not getting a fair cut of the pie for carrying all that traffic across their network infrastructure. But if you were looking for a test case that demonstrated how the two sides might be able to work together, […]
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Ayrton Energy mimics margarine to store hydrogen safely

As the universe’s lightest gas, hydrogen is tricky to contain. But there’s an alternative: attaching hydrogen atoms to a carrier molecule that’s easier to move.
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Caroline Ellison Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Role in FTX Fraud

A top adviser to Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of FTX, Ms. Ellison pleaded guilty to conspiring with him to steal $8 billion and became a crucial witness for the prosecution.

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Political Evolution

He was once a backer of liberal causes. Then everyone seemed to turn on him. Now he wants to stay away from politics — if that’s possible.

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How Meta Distanced Itself From Politics

Ahead of November’s election, Meta has de-emphasized political content on Facebook, Instagram and Threads and doesn’t want to talk about candidates or campaigns.

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Spurned by Social Media, Publishers Chase Readers on WhatsApp

News outlets are experimenting with a feature in the world’s most popular messaging app that allows them to send links and headlines directly to followers.

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Tips for Easier and Faster Typing on Your Smartphone

Shortcuts, small external keyboards and even improved (and free) dictation software can make long sessions of text input much simpler.

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Audible experiments with new AI features for tailored audiobook recommendations

Audible, the Amazon-owned audiobook service, continues to experiment with AI to improve audiobook discovery and offer customized recommendations. Recent tests involve AI-powered tags, which analyze customer feedback to offer tailored suggestions according to individual preferences, and topic pages that recommend tags to help you find closely related subjects. The experiments are only available to 50% […]
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