The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing SoLo Funds, a fintech company that enables peer-to-peer lending, alleging that the company used “digital dark patterns” to deceive borrowers and illegally took fees while advertising to consumers that there were no fees. “The CFPB is suing SoLo for using digital trickery to hide interest and fees on its online loans,” CFPB Director Rohit Chopra … [Read more...]
How to use the most advanced OneNote features to supercharge your note taking
Thanks to its cross-platform availability, drawing tools, support for math equations, long list of features, and tight integration with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, OneNote is without a doubt one of the top note-taking tools out there. While Microsoft has nailed the basics, it also offers several advanced tools to take your OneNote note-taking experience to the next level. Whether you are a new or … [Read more...]
Rollup wants to be the hardware engineer’s workhorse
Hard tech startups generate a lot of buzz, but there’s a growing cohort of companies building digital tools squarely focused on making hard tech development faster, more efficient, and — well, a whole lot more like software development. California-based Rollup is the latest startup to come out as part of this ensemble. While the company is emerging from stealth on Monday, it’s actually been … [Read more...]
Disrupt Audience Choice vote closes Friday
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is not just about groundbreaking innovations, insightful panels, and visionary speakers — it’s also about listening to YOU, the audience, and what you feel is top of mind for the tech community. With the Disrupt 2024 Audience Choice Program, your vote can make a difference and propel your favorite thought leaders to new heights. But time is running out, so let’s dive in and … [Read more...]
Google launches a new Android feature to drive users back into their installed apps
Google has a new plan to promote Android apps outside of its Play Store. It was launched last week at its Google I/O 2024 developer conference, where the company spoke of a plan to re-engage users with apps they already have installed on their devices, as well as new ones, by giving developers a place to showcase their content in a unique way. Already, the company has more than 35 developer … [Read more...]
Perform CRUD Operations in Blazor Pivot Table with SQL Database using Entity Framework
The Syncfusion [Blazor Pivot Table](syncfusion.com/blazor-components/blazor-piv.. "Blazor Pivot Table") is a powerful tool that allows developers to create interactive and feature-rich pivot tables in the Blazor apps. In this blog, we’ll explore how to leverage Syncfusion Blazor Pivot Table with an SQL database using Entity Framework to perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations using … [Read more...]
Launch Your Non-Technical Cybersecurity Career with GRC Mastery
Are you ready to break into the exciting world of cybersecurity but lack a technical background? The ever-growing demand for cybersecurity professionals has opened doors for individuals with diverse skill sets. GRC Mastery steps in to bridge the gap, offering a comprehensive training course specifically designed for those seeking a non-technical cybersecurity career in Governance, Risk, and … [Read more...]
A rundown of what’s new and improved in Android 15 — so far
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 Samar Haddad / The VergeThe annual refreshes of Android and iOS are always worth looking out for, and in the wake of Google … [Read more...]
Jolla debuts privacy-focused AI hardware
Jolla has taken the official wraps off the first version of its personal server-based AI assistant in the making. The reborn startup is building a privacy-focused AI device — aka the Jolla Mind2, which TechCrunch exclusively revealed at MWC back in February. At a livestreamed launch event Monday, it also kicked off preorders, with the first units slated to ship later this year in Europe. Global … [Read more...]
Microsoft adds four new entry-level certificates to Coursera
Coursera and Microsoft are partnering to offer four new Professional Certificate courses designed for entry-level tech job seekers. The four courses include: IT Support Specialist Professional Certificate, which teaches IT support skills, such as data backup, cloud computing, and mobile device management Cloud Support Associate Professional Certificate, which teaches skills in Microsoft Azure … [Read more...]
OpenAI to remove ChatGPT’s Scarlett Johansson-like voice
OpenAI is removing one of the voices used by ChatGPT after users found that it sounded similar to Scarlett Johansson, the company announced on Monday. The voice, called Sky, is now being paused after OpenAI used it when demoing its new GPT-4o model last week. “We believe that AI voices should not deliberately mimic a celebrity’s distinctive voice—Sky’s voice is not an imitation of Scarlett … [Read more...]
Microsoft 365 Roadmap Weekly: major accessibility feature for Teams Walkie Talkie, new Copilot capabilities, and more
There will be many exciting announcements regarding Windows on Arm this week, including the unveiling of Snapdragon X Elite-powered Surface Laptop 6 and Surface Pro 10. However, it was business as usual last week for Microsoft, with the release of new Windows Insider builds, and telling users well in advance what new features it's working on for Microsoft 365 through the roadmap website. And like … [Read more...]
Vulnerability Found in Fluent Bit Utility Used by Major Cloud, Tech Companies
Fluent Bit, a popular logging utility used by several major companies, is affected by a critical vulnerability that can allow denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, information disclosure, and possibly remote code execution (RCE), according to cybersecurity firm Tenable. Fluent Bit is an open source data collector and processor capable of handling large volumes of log data from a variety of sources. The … [Read more...]
Apple’s time travel comedy Time Bandits starts streaming in July
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: AppleYou won’t need to travel too far into the future to see Apple TV Plus’ next adventure series. The streamer just announced that … [Read more...]
RIP ChatGPT's knockoff Scarlett Johansson voice [2023 — 2024]
When OpenAI showed off GPT-4o's seemingly more-human like voice mode last week, observers were quick to point out that one of ChatGPT's voices sounds like Scarlett Johansson, particularly her character in Her. The company says the similarity between the flirty AI voice Sky (which it actually rolled out in September) and Johansson was unintentional. However, it's "working to pause the use of Sky" … [Read more...]
ChatGPT’s mobile app revenue saw biggest spike yet following GPT-4o launch
Consumer demand for the latest AI technology is heating up. The launch of OpenAI’s latest flagship model, GPT-4o, has now driven the company’s biggest-ever spike in revenue on mobile, despite the model being freely available on the web. GPT-4o, launched last Monday, can handle text, speech, and video, and delivers real-time responsiveness and a range of emotive voice options, making it a far more … [Read more...]
Understanding Threads and Processes in Node.js: A Comprehensive Guide
In Node.js, understanding how threads and processes work is crucial for building efficient and scalable applications. Let’s dive into the details of threads, processes, and their interaction with the libuv library.Threads and Processes Threads A thread in Node.js is a separate execution context within a single process. It’s a lightweight, independent unit of processing that can run in parallel … [Read more...]
Should you upgrade your router?
If you get the right router, you shouldnt need to replace it for a few years at least, but if your needs have changed, your aging router could be struggling under the load. During the COVID-19 lockdown when people needed to transition to working at home, many of them discovered that while their home network was fine for streaming Netflix or sending chat messages, it wasnt good enough to VPN into … [Read more...]
Google CEO Sundar Pichai on AI-powered search and the future of the web
The head of Google sat down with Decoder last week to talk about the biggest advancements in AI, the future of Google Search, and the fate of the web. Today, I’m talking to Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who joined the show the day after the Google I/O developer conference last week. Google’s focus during the conference was AI, of course — Google is building AI into virtually all of its … [Read more...]
Digital Marketing Agency vs Freelancer: Pros and Cons for the Right Decision
Deciding which side you should take in the ultimate comparison of digital marketing agency vs freelancer requires a careful evaluation of pros and cons. Luckily, you’ll learn every critical piece of information you need about choosing a digital marketing agency or a freelancer. Before comparing how it is to work with a marketing freelancer to a digital agency, we’ll share the specifics of each, … [Read more...]
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