FIFA Announces Blockchain-based Games Ahead of the Qatar World Cup 2022
Upland and FIFA have announced a multi-year partnership allowing the Upland community and football fans worldwide to trade, collect and buy FIFA’s digital assets
Y Combinator’s police surveillance darling Flock Safety raises $275M at $7.5B valuation
Flock Safety and one of its long-time VCs, Bedrock Capital, announced Thursday that the startup raised a fresh $275 million at a $7.5 billion valuation. Flock makes computer vision-enabled video surveillance technology used by law enforcement as well as businesses, property management companies, and so on. It’s best known for its automatic license plate recognition […]
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Why digital sourcing platform Fictiv stays in China when others are leaving
As many businesses shift supply chains out of China in response to the uncertainties of geopolitical tensions and Beijing’s “zero COVID” policy, Fictiv is solidifying its outpost in the country. San Francisco-based Fictiv runs a platform that aims to simplify the hardware sourcing process and connects hardware firms to suppliers around the world. When it comes […]
Why digital sourcing platform Fictiv stays in China when others are leaving by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch
SoftBank, NEC, Sony, Toyota + more team up for Rapidus, Japan’s bid for next-gen chip domination
As the tech war between the U.S. and China intensifies, Japan has spotted an opening to build a viable alternative for semiconductors — not least so that its own consumer electronics firms do not run out of memory chips. Now, eight major Japanese tech firms and car makers, including Kioxia, NEC, NTT, SoftBank, Sony and […]
SoftBank, NEC, Sony, Toyota + more team up for Rapidus, Japan’s bid for next-gen chip domination by Kate Park originally published on TechCrunch
Australia tells Medibank hackers: ‘We know who you are’
The Australian Federal Police claims to have identified the cybercriminals behind the Medibank ransomware attack, which compromised the personal data of 9.7 million customers. AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw said on Friday that the agency knows the identity of the individuals responsible for the attack on Australia’s largest private health insurer. He declined to name the […]
Australia tells Medibank hackers: ‘We know who you are’ by Carly Page originally published on TechCrunch
Revenue-based financing: A new playbook for startup fundraising
While venture capital remains the most popular avenue for startups, founders should take advantage of all the financing options available to them.
Revenue-based financing: A new playbook for startup fundraising by Ram Iyer originally published on TechCrunch
In Sickness and In Health: The Amazfit Band 7 Review
Verdict: Most users have three demands of their fitness bands: accurate health monitoring, long-lasting battery, affordable price. At a price of INR 3,999, the Amazfit Band 7 wins on all these counts and more
The US Government Monitors Crypto Markets as FTX’s Saga Continues to Unfold
The most recent events further underscores these concerns and highlights why prudent regulations of cryptocurrencies is indeed, needed: Karine Jean-Pierre
Big Tech could help Iranian protesters by using an old tool
After the Iranian government took extreme measures to limit internet use in response to the pro-democracy protests that have filled Iranian streets since mid-September, Western tech companies scrambled to help restore access to Iranian citizens. Signal asked its users to help run proxy servers with support from the company. Google offered credits to help Iranians…
This toddler is the first to have been treated for her disease before she was born
This article is from The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, sign up here. According to her parents, Ayla Bashir is “a miracle.” The talkative and smiley 15-month-old is also a pioneer—the first person to start receiving medical treatment for her genetic disorder before even being…
Have you tried turning it off and on again, Elon?
A few days ago, new Twitter owner Elon Musk said that the company will try a lot of dumb things in the coming days. And that seems to be the product strategy of the company — even if it causes utter chaos all around. It’s a tough time for anyone keeping tabs on changes at […]
Have you tried turning it off and on again, Elon? by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch