Women-founded AI startups see a boost in VC funding
vincenthouseFunding to U.S.-based AI companies with at least one woman founder has steadily increased over the past few years, according to Crunchbase data. Last year, such companies raised $3.61 billion…
Epic Games launches Postparty, an app for sharing Fortnite clips
Brayden GrayModern gaming now boasts persistent online worlds and graphics that rival reality, but sharing gameplay videos or even screenshots is still a bear for some reason. Aware of that pain…
Russian ‘WhisperGate’ hackers are using new data-stealing malware to target Ukraine
test20940163Security researchers say they have recently observed a Russian hacking crew who were behind the destructive WhisperGate malware cyberattacks, targeting Ukrainian entities with a new information-stealing malware. Symantec’s Threat Hunter…
Chinese influence, loan-collection practices reasons for India’s crackdown on lending firms
test21733947India’s push to ban over 90 lending apps has sent shock waves through the fintech industry as many scramble to understand why they have been impacted. The Ministry of Electronics…
Palm.hr raises $5M, embarks on MENA growth
Nadira JayA few years ago, Richard Schrems was working as a human resources consultant in Riyadh, and at one point sought to implement a tech solution for his clients to help…
Recycleye grabs $17M, calling plastic crisis a ‘tremendous business opportunity’
NicolemurphyHighlighting the plastic industry’s infamous track record on recycling, London-based Recycleye says it raised $17 million in new funding led by “deep tech” investor DCVC. The startup claims its recycling-picking…
Apple execs on M2 chips, winning gamers and when to buy a Mac
test23871585Apple’s M series chips were incredibly well telegraphed when they arrived in late 2021. Apple had been designing its own silicon since the A4 appeared in the iPhone 4 just…
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ becomes the most-watched Marvel premiere on Disney+
SkinissFive days after getting its streaming debut on Disney+, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is now the most-watched Marvel premiere on Disney+ based on hours streamed within the first five days,…
Startups, here’s how you can make hardware without ruining the planet
jassbrownTL;DR: Weave sustainability into the product design as early as you can Nobody starts a hardware company with the express goal of destroying as much of the planet as they…
India to block over 230 betting and loan apps, many with China ties
test5181873India is moving to block 232 apps, some with links to China, that offer betting and loan services in the South Asian market to prevent misuse of the citizens’ data,…