Microsoft’s annual developer conference, Microsoft Build, kicked off today in Seattle, WA. This year, the theme of the announcements is improving developer productivity with AI. Today’s announcements build on yesterday’s announcement of Copilot+ PCs, which is a new generation of Windows computers designed for AI. Copilot+ PCs are capable of over 40 trillion operations per second, access to … [Read more...]
Is C++ Fastest language?
There are many language used for programming by a developer.There are hundreds of programming languages used today, each with its own purpose, strengths, and communities. Some popular languages include Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, and Ruby, among many others. The choice of language often depends on factors like the task at hand, personal preference, community support, and performance … [Read more...]
New Hijack Loader Attack Windows with Enhanced Anti-Evasion Capabilities
Security researchers from ANY.RUN have identified a new version of the Hijack Loader malware, which now boasts updated anti-evasion techniques. This development marks a significant evolution in the malware’s ability to avoid detection and enhance its stealth operations. Hijack Loader, also known as IDAT Loader, first appeared in September 2023 and has since gained significant traction. It is … [Read more...]
There’s a real appetite for a fintech alternative to QuickBooks
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at the continued fallout from Synapse’s bankruptcy, how Layer wants to disrupt SMB accounting, and much more! To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. PT, subscribe here. The big story The prospects for troubled banking-as-a-service (BaaS) startup … [Read more...]
Pixar cuts 14 percent of workforce, shifts focus back to feature films
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">Photo by Justin Sullivan / Getty ImagesLike parent company Disney, Pixar is now laying off employees as part of Bob Iger’s big plan to get … [Read more...]
How to Identify and Fix Performance Bottlenecks in Your Application
In today’s fast-paced digital world, a slow application can frustrate users and harm your business. Identifying and fixing performance bottlenecks is essential to ensure your app runs smoothly. This article will guide you through simple and effective techniques to pinpoint slow areas in your application.1. Monitoring and Logging Start by setting up monitoring and logging tools. These tools collect … [Read more...]
Hands on: The Surface Pro 11 is just so much better than it's ever been
Microsoft's big, ambitious plan for AI PCs and Qualcomm's plan for building custom laptop chips are coming to fruition, after plenty of time of anticipation. As part of the big launch, the Redmond firm announced the new Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7, and I got to spend some time with the devices. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
Google’s AI search results are already getting ads
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IGN scoops up Eurogamer, Rock Paper Shotgun, and more
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">Image: Cath Virginia / The VergeIt seems no industry is safe from consolidation, and the latest target is gaming media. IGN Entertainment … [Read more...]
Comcast's bundle of Netflix, Apple TV+ and Peacock Premium costs $15 per month
Comcast didn't wait too long to reveal how much its bundle of Netflix, Apple TV+ and Peacock Premium will cost or when Xfinity users can sign up for it. The StreamSaver bundle, which was announced a week ago, will run you $15 per month and it will be available next week.You won't quite get the best version of all the services, though. The bundle includes Netflix Basic and Peacock Premium, both of … [Read more...]
Ayaneo's latest handhelds are inspired by the Game Boy and GB Micro
We might just be living in the ultimate golden age of portable gaming. There’s the Switch for Nintendo first party games and indies, the Steam Deck and its rivals for modern PC titles and, of course, a whole bunch of systems intended for retro gaming. Ayaneo has been one of the leaders of this retro resurgence and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. As a matter of fact, the company just announced … [Read more...]
Bill Gates-backed wind startup AirLoom is raising $12M, filings reveal
It started with a drawing on a napkin. Now, AirLoom Energy is raising $12.7 million in fresh funding, TechCrunch has learned. The funding came from 21 investors, according to a regulatory filing that does not list the names of the backers. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Wyoming-based startup has a novel approach to wind power. Rather than placing massive … [Read more...]
Microsoft Build 2024: Cosmos DB for NoSQL gets vector search
Microsoft released multiple updates to its database offerings at its Build 2024 conference.One of the major updates to its database offerings includes the addition of vector search to Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL.Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL, which is a non-relational database service, is a part of the larger Azure Cosmos DB database offering, a distributed database which implements a set of different … [Read more...]
WitnessAI is building guardrails for generative AI models
Generative AI makes stuff up. It can be biased. Sometimes, it spits out toxic text. So can it be “safe”? Rick Caccia, the CEO of WitnessAI, believes it can. “Securing AI models is a real problem, and it’s one that’s especially shiny for AI researchers, but it’s different from securing use,” Caccia, formerly SVP of marketing at Palo Alto Networks, told TechCrunch in an interview. “I think of it … [Read more...]
Critical GitHub Enterprise Server Flaw Allows Authentication Bypass
May 21, 2024NewsroomVulnerability / Software Development GitHub has rolled out fixes to address a maximum severity flaw in the GitHub Enterprise Server (GHES) that could allow an attacker to bypass authentication protections. Tracked as CVE-2024-4985 (CVSS score: 10.0), the issue could permit unauthorized access to an instance without requiring prior authentication. "On instances that use SAML … [Read more...]
The Sonos Roam 2 fixes the original speaker’s confusing button setup
Headphones aren’t the only new product Sonos rolled out today. The company also refreshed its cheapest portable speaker, the Roam. The Sonos Roam 2 has the same audio as its 2021 predecessor but adds more streamlined controls and a quicker setup. The $179 speaker is available today.Sonos says the Roam 2 “delivers the same rich, detailed sound and bass” as the original model, so owners of the first … [Read more...]
Here’s the eight-inch Snapdragon PC for your Windows on Arm experiments
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French AI startup H raises $220 million seed round
It’s not often that you hear about a seed round above $10 million. H, a startup based in Paris and previously known as Holistic AI, has announced a $220 million seed round just a few months after the company’s inception. The reason why this company managed to raise so much money so quickly is that it’s an AI startup working on new models with an impressive founding team. Charles Kantor, the … [Read more...]
How does the Microsoft Surface Laptop stack up to the MacBook Air?
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Field Guide to the Model Family Tree
Root Node: Model Type |-- Open Source vs. Closed Source |-- Domain-specific vs. General |-- Multilingual vs. Monolingual |-- Vision-Language Models (VLMs) vs. Non-VLMs |-- Modular vs. Non-modular |-- Specialized vs. General-purpose |-- Embeddings-based vs. Non-Embeddings-based |-- Model Size (Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large) |-- Additional Dimensions (as needed) |-- … [Read more...]
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