‘A Serious Concern’: Journalist Paints a Harrowing Picture of What’s to Come With Twitter Blue After Her Account Is Cloned
Jacquelyn Melinek alleged that a Twitter account posing to be her copied all of her information — then blocked her.
The Download: India’s AI independence, and predicting future epidemics
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. Inside India’s scramble for AI independence Despite its status as a global tech hub, India lags far behind the likes of the US and China when it comes to homegrown AI. That gap…
Job Listing 101: Online Hiring Basics
A job listing is often the first interaction job seekers have with your company. Your business can ace online hiring by creating an effective job listing that attracts qualified candidates.
Spotify is testing new card-style user profiles focused on discovery
At Spotify’s Stream On event this month, the company introduced a redesigned app with TikTok-like discovery feeds, an AI DJ and other tools for artists and podcasters. But the app’s changes may not be stopping there. The company confirmed it’s now testing a revamp of its user profiles, which includes a card-style layout that lets […]
Spotify is testing new card-style user profiles focused on discovery by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch
Inside the cozy but creepy world of VR sleep rooms
Lo-fi chill music was playing in the distance. Shooting stars sliced through the sparkling galaxy overhead. I was defying physics, hovering in space, on my back. Relaxed, I yawned and stretched, my fist punching a pillow that I had forgotten about. I was, of course, not in space. Physically, I was on a chaise in…
Blockchain startup Fetch.ai grabs $40M to provide monetization and other tooling for AI-generated information
AI is riding high on a curve of hype, which means some of the practical questions that might grow louder over time — the many costs (financial and social), the business models — may not be the most front of mind right now. Today a startup called Fetch.ai is announcing $40 million in funding in […]
Blockchain startup Fetch.ai grabs $40M to provide monetization and other tooling for AI-generated information by Ingrid Lunden originally published on TechCrunch
Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient with Your Calendar
It’s 2023, people! With all the new, energy-efficient technology out, it’s easier than ever to be ecologically conscious. That doesn’t mean you have to go out and buy an electric…
Book Thief Evades Prison Time and Will Pay $88,000 in Restitution
Filippo Bernardini pleaded guilty to stealing more than 1,000 unpublished manuscripts in an elaborate phishing scheme.
Salt Labs raises $10M to gamify contract work
Salt Labs, a rewards platform for hourly workers, today emerged from stealth with $10 million in pre-seed funding led by Fin Capital with participation from Anthem Venture Partners and others. Co-founder and CEO Jason Lee tells TechCrunch that the money is being used to build out Salt Labs’ initial team, product development and go-to-market strategy […]
Salt Labs raises $10M to gamify contract work by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
U.K. competition authority moves forward with in-depth probe of $61B Broadcom-VMware deal
After putting Broadcom on notice last week that it was concerned that the proposed $61 billion Broadcom-VMware deal could adversely affect competition in the server market, the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced today that it was proceeding with an in-depth investigation that could take up to six months. “The CMA has referred the anticipated […]
U.K. competition authority moves forward with in-depth probe of $61B Broadcom-VMware deal by Ron Miller originally published on TechCrunch
4 Ways to Provide Excellent Customer Service
Providing excellent customer service is critical for any business that wants to succeed. Here are a few tips on how to build your business with customer service at the center.