In the early part of 2018, venture capitalist Mike Moritz suggested in a Financial Times article that Silicon Valley could learn a thing or two from China. He pointed out the intense pace of work in Chinese tech firms and the attractive investment opportunities they offered. However, not long after, […]
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Today’s Mini Crossword solutions from New York Times: Discover the answers for Saturday, September 14th’s puzzle.
The New York Times is expanding its gaming portfolio with a new addition, Digits, riding on the coattails of Wordle’s immense popularity. Digits is a math-centric game that allows players to test their arithmetic skills—addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—all for free in its beta version online. In the game, players […]
Considering an Upgrade to iPhone 16? It’s Ideal for These Five Types of Users
Content Overview The long-anticipated iPhone 16 was introduced at Apple’s “Glowtime” event on September 9, and many consumers are now wondering, “Is it time for an upgrade?” While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to such a question, the iPhone 16 lineup, which includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 […]
World Labs, spearheaded by Fei-Fei Li, emerges from secrecy, securing a robust $230M in financial backing
The esteemed Stanford professor, known as the “AI Godmother”, Fei-Fei Li, has successfully garnered a whopping $230 million funding for her latest venture, World Labs. The funding round saw the participation of high-profile investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, and Radical Ventures. World Labs, now valued at over a billion […]
Klipsch partners with Ojas to launch the innovative kO-R1 speaker
Klipsch, a renowned audio brand, has joined forces with Ojas, a high-end New York-based brand, established by Devon Turnbull. Turnbull, once a streetwear designer, has made a name for himself due to his unwavering commitment to superior audio systems. Their first joint product is the exclusive kO-R1 horn-loaded loudspeaker. This […]
In a security breach, cybercriminals illicitly acquire close to 1.7 million credit card details
It appears that significant data breaches are becoming increasingly common, happening every couple of weeks. Personal details such as emails, phone numbers, and home addresses are frequently compromised in these data leaks. However, the situation becomes even more worrisome when the breached data involves sensitive financial information like bank account […]
Y Combinator plans to increase its annual cohorts to four by 2025
The Silicon Valley-based start-up incubator, Y Combinator, plans on increasing its yearly cohorts from two to four, beginning in 2025, according to a recent Bloomberg report. The president of Y Combinator, Garry Tan, shared with Bloomberg that the total number of start-ups participating in the Y Combinator program each year […]
Cost, launch schedule, innovative characteristics, and additional details for iPhone 16
Apple’s most anticipated event of the year has come to pass, marking the arrival of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. These devices embody the pinnacle of Apple’s technology for non-Pro users, and this year, they include a multitude of features that distinguish the iPhone 16 and narrow the […]
Trying out the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation: It felt as if Sabrina Carpenter was serenading ‘Espresso’ within the confines of a noise-isolated coffee shop.
Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” track has an addictive quality that’s enhanced when listened to through the newly released AirPods 4. It feels as though the song has been fine-tuned to perfection. Traditionally, the basic AirPods lacked active noise cancellation (ANC) functionality. If you wished to block out ambient noise, you’d have […]
The $19B consolidation between Three and Vodafone encounters stumbling blocks as the UK determines the agreement would negatively affect customers and Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs).
A provisional judgement in a protracted bid to unite two of the UK’s prominent telecommunications companies has been issued by the country’s competition watchdog. According to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the proposed $19 billion merger between Three and Vodafone, disclosed over a year ago, could potentially escalate prices […]