How Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Makes and Spends His $65 Billion Fortune, from Italian Sports Cars to Millions in Hawaii Real Estate
Zuckerberg’s wealth has soared. Here’s how he spends it.
The Download: an AI agent’s hit piece, and preventing lightning
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Online harassment is entering its AI era Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI agent’s request to contribute to matplotlib, a software library he helps manage. Then things…
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Russian hacking device on track to make $80 million worth of sales
You may have stumbled across the Flipper Zero hacking device that’s been doing the rounds. The Russia-based company claims it is on track to sell $80 million worth of ’em this year after selling almost $5 million worth as Kickstarter preorders — and it claims it sold $25 million worth of the devices last year. […]
Russian hacking device on track to make $80 million worth of sales by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch
Don’t wait to identify your startup’s ideal customer personas
By identifying your ideal customer personas first, you will find product-market fit faster and identify the right customers to sell to.
Don’t wait to identify your startup’s ideal customer personas by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch
Schwank’s Portable Infrared Grill will massively elevate your cook-out game
Perhaps you think yourself a talented grillmaster, maybe someone who has mastered a propane, charcoal or even wood-fired BBQ. You’ll be surprised to learn that for a huge percentage of outdoor cooking, there’s an even better way to do things, based on how pro steakhouses make their customers happy, and it’s considerably accessible to home […]
Schwank’s Portable Infrared Grill will massively elevate your cook-out game by Darrell Etherington originally published on TechCrunch
Lynk connects Palau’s off-grid islands with satellite texting
Satellite-to-phone connectivity provider Lynk has made its debut in Palau, where the nation’s hundreds of islands make traditional cell coverage difficult to achieve. The company’s “cell towers in space” now cover the entire country — intermittently, but that’s a lot better than nothing, and service will improve as more satellites are added to the constellation. […]
Lynk connects Palau’s off-grid islands with satellite texting by Devin Coldewey originally published on TechCrunch
Achieving a sustainable future for AI
We are witnessing a historic, global paradigm shift driven by dramatic improvements in AI. As AI has evolved from predictive to generative, more businesses are taking notice, with enterprise adoption of AI more than doubling since 2017. According to McKinsey, 63% of respondents expect their organizations’ investment in AI to increase over the next three…
How Forming a Strategic Alliance Can Help Your Business Thrive in Turbulent Times
Here’s how well-executed strategic partnerships can accelerate growth and help businesses overcome challenging market conditions.
Gen Z Is More Confident About Retirement Than Boomers, Except When It Comes to One Thing
Some experts are skeptical of their optimism.
Stores Across the Country Hit With Wave of Bomb Threats From Scammers Demanding Bitcoin and Gift Cards
Law enforcement officials are investigating the recent threats.
Anduril’s teeing up to take larger defense market share with latest acquisition
Defense technology company Anduril Industries has acquired Adranos, a startup that manufactures solid rocket motors for in-space and terrestrial applications. The two companies did not disclose the terms of the deal. Indiana-based Adranos’ solid rocket motor propulsion systems are designed for tactical missiles, hypersonics and space launch vehicles. Adranos has also developed a solid rocket […]
Anduril’s teeing up to take larger defense market share with latest acquisition by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch