One Man’s Casual Side Hustle Became an International Phenomenon — And It’s on Track to See $15 Million in Revenue This Year
Shawn Rubel, CEO of international creative marketplace Vecteezy, wanted to solve a common problem for designers.
The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again
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. The State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…
Paramount+ to increase in price when it combines with Showtime on June 27
The same week that Warner Bros. Discovery launched its merged HBO Max and Discovery+ streaming service, Max, Paramount announced the launch date of Paramount+ with Showtime. The newly integrated service will roll out to users in the U.S. on June 27. As part of the launch date announcement, the company also said that it plans […]
Paramount+ to increase in price when it combines with Showtime on June 27 by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch
Mastercard sees ‘a lot of promise’ in blockchain tech if safety and simplicity are prioritized
As brands and financial services firms navigate the crypto world, Mastercard sees opportunity for blockchains to grow with greater safety.
Mastercard sees ‘a lot of promise’ in blockchain tech if safety and simplicity are prioritized by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch
AI in cybersecurity: Yesterday’s promise, today’s reality
For years, we’ve debated the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) for society, but it wasn’t until now that people can finally see its daily impact. But why now? What changed that’s made AI in 2023 substantially more impactful than before? First, consumer exposure to emerging AI innovations has elevated the subject, increasing acceptance. From songwriting…
Millennial App Founder Arrested for Fraud in $175 Million JPMorgan Deal Pleads Not Guilty
The SEC alleges Frank founder Charlie Javice lied about her financial aid app’s user base to push forward the sale.
Most Ridiculous Wedding Spending I’ve Ever Seen
Weddings are supposed to be joyous occasions where couples celebrate their love with family and friends. But in recent years, the wedding industry has become a multi-billion dollar business, with…
How to Boost Your Business Sales — Both With and Without AI
While AI can replace certain aspects of the sales process, it cannot replicate certain uniquely human skills like building rapport and tapping into customer feelings.
3 Financial Services Stocks to Maximize Your Returns
The growing adoption of digital financial services is expected to drive the long-term growth of the financial services industry. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong…
Gitai wants to build a robotic labor force for the moon and Mars
There is a groundswell of commercial space initiatives focused on the moon, with established companies and newer upstarts all seeking to transform that cold, grey rock into a thriving hub for scientific and industrial activity. But that future will likely be impossible without a suite of robotic helpers. Tokyo-based startup Gitai thinks autonomous robots, instead […]
Gitai wants to build a robotic labor force for the moon and Mars by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch
WireMock lands $6.5M to help developers build and test on mock APIs
As developers work with an increasing number of third-party APIs, they need a tool that mocks those APIs for testing purposes without actually firing the API gateway. Mock APIs mirror the behavior of APIs, letting developers test them in a sandbox environment. WireMock has emerged in recent years as a popular open source tool for […]
WireMock lands $6.5M to help developers build and test on mock APIs by Ron Miller originally published on TechCrunch