The EU is about to adopt a dangerous law with international consequences
Media freedom must be able to operate outside the confines of political interference to give users more information, not less.
The Download: plastic’s problem with fuel prices, and SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO
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. Fuel prices are soaring. Plastic could be next. As the war in Iran continues, one of the most visible global economic ripple effects has been fossil-fuel prices. But looking ahead, further consequences could…
Osmoses gets $11M seed to bring its molecule-scale membranes to the hydrogen market
Today, membrane gas separation represents a relatively small part of the market. But with calls to decarbonize heavy industry, that could change.
I’ve Worked with Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson and Jeff Skoll. Here are 3 Simple Ways They Supercharge Their Success
I was humbled and lucky to learn from these well-known business leaders, but a mentor doesn’t have to be famous to offer good advice. In my experience, successful entrepreneurs are happy to make time for people trying to turn their visions into reality.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Says AI ‘Is Real’ and Will Eliminate the 5-Day Work Week. Here’s How His Company’s Going All In.
The financial services firm advertised for thousands of AI-related roles earlier this year.
Qobra raises $10.5 million for its real-time sales compensation tool
French startup Qobra has raised a $10.5 million Series A funding round (€10 million) led by Singular with Revenue Syndicate and existing investor Breega also participating. Qobra helps businesses manage sales compensation so that managers don’t have to use Excel spreadsheets for this pesky task. It starts by bringing data to Qobra. That’s why the […]
FBI most-wanted Russian hacker reveals why he burned his passport
Russian hacker Mikhail Matveev, also known on the internet as “Wazawaka” and “Boriselcin,” is wanted by the FBI, which is offering a $10 million reward for information that could lead to his arrest, and has been put on a U.S. sanctions list. But, according to Matveev, his life hasn’t changed much since he was outed […]
Motel One says ransomware gang stole customer credit card data
Motel One, one of Europe’s largest hotel chains, has confirmed it was the target of a ransomware attack that saw hackers access customer data. Motel One is a low-budget German hotel chain that operates 90 hotels across Europe and the United States. The company said in a brief statement this week that it was the […]
LinkedIn goes big on new AI tools for learning, recruitment, marketing and sales, powered by OpenAI
LinkedIn — the Microsoft-owned social platform for those networking for work or recruitment — is now 21 years old, an aeon in the world of technology. To stay current with what the working world is thinking about most these days, and to keep its nearly 1 billion users engaging on its platform, today the company […]
Turning medical data into actionable knowledge
Advances in imaging technologies are giving physicians unprecedented insights into disease states, but fragmented and siloed information technology systems make it difficult to provide the personalized, coordinated care that patients expect. In the field of medical imaging, health care providers began replacing radiographic films with digital images stored in a picture and archiving communication system…
15 of the Best Time Management Apps
Time is arguably our most precious commodity. As such, it should be used wisely. With so many demands on our time, however, keeping up with everything can be a challenge….