On-demand shuttle service and transit tech company Via has raised another $110 million, bringing the company’s total funding to around $1 billion. The fresh capital pushes Via’s valuation up to $3.5 billion at the same price per share as the company’s previous financing in November of 2021. Via intends to use the funds to further its vision of being “able to provide every city in the world access … [Read more...]
Sony Xperia 1 V renders leak, showing us something new but familiar
Sony's been in a league of its own the past few years when it comes to smartphones. While it has made devices featuring some impressive specifications and technology, it's also made it hard for consumers to embrace thanks to the devices lofty price tags. Now, it looks like we're getting a detailed look at Sony's Xperia 1 V, which looks sleek, yet familiar. Source: … [Read more...]
Bigscreen's first VR headset is supposedly the world's smallest
Bigscreen is best known for its namesake virtual social platform, but it's now getting into VR headsets — and it thinks it has a way to stand out in a crowd of powerful but bulky rivals. The company has introduced the Beyond, a PC-only wearable it claims is both the "world's smallest" VR headset and extremely light at just under 6oz with a strap. For context, even a simple competitor like the HTC … [Read more...]
TechCrunch Disrupt returns this September
It’s a cold February across much of the U.S., but this hot newsflash should warm the cockles of every entrepreneur’s heart. TechCrunch Disrupt — the original startup conference — returns to San Francisco on September 19–21. Even better, the heat extends to tickets — they’re priced right and available now. Plan ahead for Disrupt 2023 and bank big savings Early action deserves to be rewarded. Buy a … [Read more...]
Bigscreen’s new VR headset goes small
I’m not sure how high up size is on the VR scene’s current list of complaints. Truth is, there are still a lot of things standing between the technology and mainstream acceptance. Still, massive, bulky headsets are a thing worth discussing. Back at CES, I tried HTC’s VIVE XR Elite, which made portability a centerpiece. After also demoing the PlayStation VR2, the Magic Leap 2 and the Meta Quest Pro … [Read more...]
How to set a ringtone on your iPhone using GarageBand and iTunes
Many iOS users don't bother to change the default ringtone on their devices. After all, the default tone has been the same for a long time now, and it has become somewhat iconic and part of the iPhone's identity. Though, what if you've grown sick of it or feel like a change? Below are the detailed steps you'd need to follow to change the ringtone through your iPhone or … [Read more...]
The Lessons From Cyberwar, Cyber-in-War and Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is the first major conflagration between two technologically advanced powers in the age of cyber. It prompts us to question the nature of modern warfare and the role of cyber in its operation. Here we will look at the use of cyber in the years leading to the kinetic war, and the use of cyber technology on the modern kinetic battlefield. We need to understand the meaning of cyber … [Read more...]
How to call a function in javascript
IntroductionIn JavaScript, functions are blocks of code that can be invoked to execute a set of instructions or perform a specific task. Calling a function is the process of telling the program to execute the code contained inside the function. To call a function in JavaScript, the syntax is as follows: functionName(parameter1, parameter2, ...); Where functionName is the name of the function and … [Read more...]
How Contributing to Open Source Got Me a Job
Open-source technology has become a driving force in software development, providing a platform for innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving.Open-source contributions, which refer to donating time, skills, or resources to open-source projects, play a crucial role in shaping the future of technology. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of open-source contributions, showcase real-life … [Read more...]
Matchmaking service Tawkify picks up ‘anti-superficial’ dating app S’More in mobile expansion
Matchmaking service provider Tawkify announced today it acquired S’More, an “anti-superficial” dating app that had experimented with blurred profile photos and even blurred video chats, in an attempt to get people to get to know one another without the focus on physical appearance. With the acquisition, S’More is sunsetting its app, and founder Adam Cohen Aslatei will instead join the Tawkify team … [Read more...]
Practice your startup pitch on TechCrunch Live with Vanta and Sequoia
Practice pitching your startup on this week’s TechCrunch Live. I have two amazing guests and they bring along a lot of startup pitching experience. Three guests of this week’s TechCrunch Live event will have two minutes to practice their elevator pitch and they’ll get four minutes of candid feedback from the two guests. This week, we have Vanta CEO Christina Cacioppo, and Sequoia partner, Andrew … [Read more...]
3.3 Million Impacted by Ransomware Attack at California Healthcare Provider
The personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) of more than 3.3 million individuals was stolen in a ransomware attack at California healthcare provider Regal Medical Group. The incident took place on December 1, 2022, but was discovered only a week later, and impacted the Regal Medical Group and affiliates Lakeside Medical Organization, Affiliated Doctors of … [Read more...]
Day 0 of Fullstack development journey
So I explored various resources to start this journey. Checked various Roadmaps on web development and made a final plan. The plan looks something like this - It will consist of 5 phases. Each phase will consist of 5 weeks. I'm gonna try to deveote 4-6 hours everyday to code(at least that's what am gonna try).Phase 1 : Frontend Basic : HTML CSS and JavaScript Phase 2 : Backend Basic : Server side … [Read more...]
The Flash’s first trailer gives new meaning to ‘world’s finest’
/ Michael Keaton’s Batman and Sasha Calle’s Supergirl seem to be the main event in the new trailer for DC Studios’ The Flash.It’s still hard to believe that Warner Bros. Discovery’s The Flash is actually happening given its years of production setbacks and star Ezra Miller’s recent brushes with the police related to a number of troubling situations. But scandals be damned, The Flash is on its way, … [Read more...]
Master Class: CSS display
In this article, we will have a deep view on CSS properties DisplayStarting with Display Property : The display property specifies the display behavior of an element. It shows how the content is going to get displayed. In HTML, the default display property value is taken from the HTML specifications or from the browser/user default style sheet. Syntax: display: value; There are three types of … [Read more...]
City of Oakland Hit by Ransomware Attack
The City of Oakland, California, on Friday announced that it was forced to take some systems offline after falling victim to a ransomware attack. The cyberattack, the city’s administration says in an incident notification, started on Wednesday night and led to network outages as a result of systems being disconnected from the internet. While voicemail and other non-emergency services are … [Read more...]
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, Z Fold 4, Galaxy S22 Series, More Receiving One UI 5.1 Update: Reports
Samsung's One UI 5.1 software update was unveiled earlier this month during the first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year that saw the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. The update doesn't bring major UI changes compared to the One UI 5.0 update. However, it includes the Expert RAW feature, which enables users to take high-quality images. The South Korean tech giant has reportedly begun … [Read more...]
Startup pledges to ‘deliver a cup of coffee’s worth of energy in just three sprays’
The past two-and-a-half years have been a roller-coaster ride for the founders of VAE Labs, but today the pre-revenue CPG company has some good news: a $2 million seed round that will help boost its sprayable caffeine device into the commercial market. Draper Associates led the investment and was joined by Midnight Venture Partners and Cartograph Ventures. The new capital gives VAE Labs an $8.5 … [Read more...]
A decade of fintech failures: 4 innovations that didn’t live up to the hype
Grant Easterbrook Contributor Grant Easterbrook is a fintech consultant based in Amsterdam. He also co-founded Dream Forward, which was acquired in 2020. More posts by this contributor Preparing for fintech’s second decade: 4 moves your firm must make now Over the last decade, fintech has evolved from a label for plucky startups into a sustained … [Read more...]