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The UK’s generational tobacco ban might not work. I’m supporting it anyway.
As the parent of two little girls, I often think about how their childhood is different from mine. The seven-year-old is learning about AI at school. The five-year-old is given internet-based homework every week. And they are both absolutely repulsed by the idea of smoking. That was not the prevailing sentiment when I was young.…
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Spyware startup Variston is losing staff, some say it’s closing
In July 2021, someone sent Google a batch of malicious code that could be used to hack Chrome, Firefox, and PCs running Windows Defender. That code was part of an exploitation framework called Heliconia. And at the time, the exploits used to target those applications were zero-days, meaning the software makers were unaware of the […]
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Crypto VC exits were low in Q4 2023, Phantom MAU’s reach new highs and spot bitcoin ETF volumes are still rising
Welcome to TechCrunch Crypto, formerly known as Chain Reaction. This is our fifth edition with of course, regularly scheduled news bits, but also some recurring segments and features.
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OpenAI’s newest model can generate videos — and they look decent
OpenAI, following in the footsteps of startups like Runway and tech giants like Google and Meta, is getting into video generation. OpenAI today unveiled Sora, a GenAI model that creates video from text. Given a brief — or detailed — description or a still image, Sora can generate 1080p movie-like scenes with multiple characters, different […]
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Apple confirms it’s breaking iPhone web apps in the EU on purpose
Well, it turns out it’s not a bug that broke iPhone web apps, also known as Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), in the EU. Following developer complaints and press reports about how PWAs were no longer functional in the EU after installing the most recent iOS betas, Apple has updated its website to explain why. No […]
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For Years, This Black Founder Learned an Uncommon But Essential Craft on the Side. Now His Creations Are Beloved By Celebrity Chefs — and Can Sell for More Than $1,000.
A chance encounter with a legendary knifemaker would lead Quintin Middleton, owner of Middleton Made Knives, to follow his long-time passion into business.
Jumia reduces losses by over 90% amid focus on restoring order and GMV growth
In 2023, Jumia revised its adjusted EBITDA loss guidance thrice: $100-120 million in Q1, $90-100 million in Q2, and $80-90 million in Q3, aiming for a 57-61% year-over-year reduction if met. The company exceeded these expectations and significantly outperformed in that regard. It ended the year with $58.2 million in adjusted EBITDA loss, marking a […]
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