Proton releases new apps for two-factor authentication
Proton, a privacy-centric productivity tool company, today released a new Authenticator app, allowing users to log in to their services using dynamically generated two-factor authentication codes. Starting today, free apps are available on all platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS, Linux and more. This app allows users to sync code and accounts across devices. The […]
Github Copilot has exceeded 20 million people’s history
Github Copilot, an AI coding tool provided by Microsoft-owned Github, has now reached over 20 million users, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said in a revenue call for the company on Wednesday. A GitHub spokesman confirmed with TechCrunch that the figure represents “the best user ever.” In other words, 5 million people have tried Github Copilot […]
Kleiner Perkins-backed Ambiq pops with IPO debut
Ambiq Micro, the 15-year-old manufacturer of energy-efficient chips for wearables and medical devices, closed its first day of trading at $38.53 per share on Wednesday, up 61% from the $24 IPO price it set the day before. The success of IPOs shows strong investors’ demand in the public market for new small businesses that benefit […]
Zuckerberg says people without AI glasses will be at a disadvantage in the future
Reflecting the sentiment shared in this morning’s “Superintelligence,” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expanded his bullish idea that glasses will become the main way to interact with AI in the coming years. During Meta’s second quarter revenue calls, social networking executives told investors they believe people without AI glasses will be at a disadvantage in […]
Germ brings end-to-end encrypted messages to BlueSky
A new startup called GARM brings end-to-end encrypted messaging to the Bluesky social network, allowing users to have more secure options for chat than existing DMs on Bluesky. After more than two years of development, the service plans to launch Bluesky’s encrypted DMS in beta this week, gradually boarding new testers before they are released […]
Hackers stole Social Security Number during Arians Life Cyber Attack
According to notifications filed in several US and seen by TechCrunch, hackers who violated the lives of US insurance giant Allianz earlier this month stole a large number of clients’ Social Security numbers. Allianz Life revealed the violation last weekend on July 16, stolen personally identifiable information belonging to a “majority” of its 1.4 million […]
Zuckerberg Signal Meta does not open source all of its “Superintelligence” AI models
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his vision on Wednesday for “personal super intelligence.” This is the idea that people can use AI to achieve their personal goals. Smuggled into the letter is a signal that Meta is shifting its plans to release AI models as it pursues “super intelligence.” “We believe that the benefits of […]
Skechers make kids shoes with hidden air tag compartments
Skechers introduced a line of kids’ sneakers, including hidden compartments that parents can glide on Apple Airtags. Inside the heel of the shoe, a small insert can be lifted to reveal the compartment. Parents can then track the location of their children. At least you can track your child’s shoes. These shoes don’t come with […]
2 How Uc Berkeley Dropout raised $28 million for AI Marketing Automation startup
Founded five years ago by 2 UC Berkeley Dropout, AI-powered marketing automation startup conversion, has raised a $28 million Series A led by the Summary, with participation from True Ventures and HOF Capital. The company’s founding story sounds like it was an episode of the HBO show “Silicon Valley.” The story begins all the way […]
2 How Uc Berkeley Dropout raised $28 million for AI Marketing Automation Startup
Founded five years ago by 2 UC Berkeley Dropout, AI-powered marketing automation startup conversion, has raised a $28 million Series A led by the Summary, with participation from True Ventures and HOF Capital. The company’s founding story sounds like it was an episode of the HBO show “Silicon Valley.” The story begins all the way […]