Stelo Labs, a web3 security company, raised $6 million in a seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz, the company exclusively told TechCrunch. The company was co-founded by Ben Scharfstein, CEO, and Aman Dhesi, CTO. Both have backgrounds in product management — Scharfstein worked at Google, and Dhesi held roles at Facebook, DoorDash and Square. Stelo Labs’ goal is to make web3 “safe and … [Read more...]
Razer BlackWidow v4 Pro review: One of the most feature-rich keyboards you can buy
From the different switch types to features like RGB lighting, there are many things you want to consider when buying a mechanical keyboard. It's why in my many years of reviewing peripherals, I've found Razer's products to be the most versatile for a gamer's needs. There's the speedy and well-performing Huntsman lineup for esports professionals or the DeathStalker for … [Read more...]
Microsoft says Bing can be provoked to respond outside of its ‘designed tone’
Microsoft has acknowledged reports of Bing’s strange responses to some queries over the past week since the launch of the updated search engine. Some users have reported receiving rude, manipulative and unnerving responses from the AI-boosted Bing. In a new blog post, Microsoft said it’s listening to feedback from users about their concerns about the tone of Bing’s responses. The company says it … [Read more...]
I cannot overemphasize how many extra buttons Razer crammed into this keyboard
/ With eight macro buttons, four media keys, a volume roller, and an encoder dial, Razer’s BlackWidow V4 Pro is about as maximalist as it gets.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">Razer’s BlackWidow V4 … [Read more...]
Trek is trying to make Fetch happen with two new electric cargo bikes for families
/ The Fetch Plus 2 is a long-tail cargo bike, while the Fetch Plus 4 is more of a bakfiets-style box bike. The Waterloo, Wisconsin-based manufacturer said that ‘kids were the center point’ when it started designing these bikes. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray … [Read more...]
Tile takes extreme steps to limit stalkers and thieves from using its Bluetooth trackers
Apple took a big PR hit as news spread that its item tracker the AirTag was being used for stalking and car thefts, which led the company to retool its software with a closer eye on user safety. AirTag’s competitor Tile is now introducing its own plan to make its device safer, with the launch of a new feature called “anti-theft mode,” which prevents the tracker from being detected by anyone but … [Read more...]
Chris Inglis Steps Down as US National Cyber Director
Former NSA deputy director Chris Inglis on Thursday announced he was retiring from government and leaving his job as the U.S. government’s first National Cyber Director. The departure of Inglis, which was widely expected, comes just 17 months after he was unanimously confirmed as President Joe Biden’s top advisor on cybersecurity issues and ahead of the release of the government’s National Cyber … [Read more...]
Arlo’s Essential video doorbells are up to 50 percent off
/ You can save up to $100 on the hardwired and battery-powered models. Plus, we found deals on the Nintendo Switch OLED, the Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk, Apple’s third-generation AirPods, and the Meta Quest 2. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 … [Read more...]
Tesla fires dozens of workers one day after launching union campaign
Tesla fired more than 30 employees who work at its factory in Buffalo, New York in retaliation for union organizing, according to a complaint filed with the National Labor Relations Board. The firings and complaint were first reported by Bloomberg. Tesla Workers United, a group of Tesla employees who work as data labelers on the Autopilot team at the company’s Buffalo plant, announced Tuesday … [Read more...]
Testing the styles of DOM elements with React Testing Library
Sometimes -or often, depending on the case- we need to test some particular style that can change depending on some property. The way this is implemented depends on the library we use for the styling.Supposing that we have some text, inside a component, that depending on the prop it's white or black. In the DOM, it will reflect this way. However, especially as it's not a fixed element, we should … [Read more...]
Type Error vs Reference Error
In this article, we'll talk about the two most common JavaScript errors: TypeError and ReferenceError.The key to resolving either of these errors quickly is to understand the differences between them. What is a Type Error? Type errors occur when you use something that is not supposed to be used in that particular way. For example, use a red pen to write in your exam instead of a blue pen. Let's … [Read more...]
Paramount+ prices are going up, whether you get Showtime or not
Paramount+ will get a bit more expensive later this year as it folds in Showtime's streaming service. The Premium tier of Paramount+, which will be renamed to Paramount+ With Showtime, will soon cost $12 per month, up from the current $10, as Variety reports. The ad-supported tier, which will not include Showtime, is going up from $5 to $6 per month. Paramount Global will increase the prices … [Read more...]
So that founder you backed turned out to be problematic. Now what?
There are steps VCs can take when a founder's behavior takes a turn Rebecca Szkutak 8 hours Venture capitalists often say that they don’t just back a company because of its vision, but also because they believe in the founder or founding team and think they’re the right people to execute the startup’s goals. However, being the right person … [Read more...]
AI search engines are not your friends
/ A search engine that guilt-trips you isn’t just creepy — it’s bad product design.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">Bing, before you make it mad. a:hover]:text-gray-63 … [Read more...]
Google to Redesign Gboard Toolbar With New Customisation Options: Report
Google, in an attempt to unify its design language, may bring some updates soon to the standard Android keyboard. Reportedly Google has begun redesigning the appearance of Gboard while giving consumers more customisation options, as noticed in beta version 12.6.06.491625702. Previously, to customise the buttons that showed up in Gboard's quick access toolbar, users had to tap a three-dot menu icon … [Read more...]
The Supreme Court could be about to decide the legal fate of AI search
/ Are the robots responsible for what they say? a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeThe Supreme Court is about to reconsider Section 230, … [Read more...]
Puzzle is building a modern accounting package for today’s API-enabled startups
A company starting from scratch today is probably going to use a stack of financial software with the most modern fintech tools. These could be things like Stripe for payments, Brex for corporate credit cards and Gusto for payroll and benefits, among others that when combined can provide a unique view into a company’s financial health. Puzzle, an early stage startup, is building an accounting … [Read more...]
Best monitors for Mac Mini (M2, 2023) in 2023
Apple's new Mac Mini M2 2023 is truly a great desktop computer, but it doesn't come with a monitor as part of the purchase. Sure, you can buy and bundle a new monitor for your new great Mac straight from Apple or another retailer as part of your checkout process, but selections might be limited there. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
Destiny 2: Lightfall sets the stage for an epic battle of light vs. dark
Destiny 2 players get to wield another Strand darkness ability as the story of light vs. dark draws close to its conclusion.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">Neomuna is a new area in Destiny 2 unlike … [Read more...]
How to use Camera Assistant on your Samsung Galaxy phone
/ Take even more control over your Galaxy phone’s camera by unlocking a new set of options.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">Samsung puts a whole lot of camera customization options at your fingertips … [Read more...]