Founded by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in 1997, Netflix is now a household name getting more and more popular among people from all around the world. Of course, it is not a coincidence, but rather it is the outcome of the intelligent digital marketing strategies practiced by Netflix. Netflix is a leading company providing streaming entertainment services with 183 million paid users in over … [Read more...]
Sony PlayStation will soon have two CEOs
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SEI) has announced a new leadership structure that puts two people in charge of different parts of its business. Hideaki Nishino, who is currently serving as the SVP for the Platform Experience Group, will become the CEO of SIE's Platform Business Group starting on June 1. On the same day, Hermen Hulst will take on the role of CEO for SIE's Studio Business Group … [Read more...]
7 application security startups at RSAC 2024
The innovation hub of RSAC 2024, the RSAC Early Stage Expo was specifically designed to showcase emerging players in the information security industry. Among the 50 exhibitors crammed into the second floor booth space, seven VC-backed up-and-comers in application security and devsecops caught our eye. AppSentinelsAppSentinels touts itself as a comprehensive API security platform, covering the … [Read more...]
Oracle extends support for Java 11, Java on Solaris
Oracle in its Spring 2024 roadmap for Java SE (Standard Edition) reconfirmed it will extend support for Java 11 through January 2032, and will support Java 8 and Java 11 on the Solaris operating system until at least December 2030 and January 2032 respectively.The Java SE Spring 2024 roadmap update, published May 13, also notes the company’s continued commercial support of JavaFX and its planned … [Read more...]
Need GPUs? Take a look at microclouds
As most IT people know, GPUs are in high demand and are critical for running and training generative AI models. The alternative cloud sector, also known as microclouds, is experiencing a significant surge. Businesses such as CoreWeave, Lambda Labs, Voltage Park, and Together AI are at the forefront of this movement. CoreWeave, which started as a cryptocurrency mining venture, has become a major … [Read more...]
The limitations of model fine-tuning and RAG
The hype and awe around generative AI have waned to some extent. “Generalist” large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4, Gemini (formerly Bard), and Llama whip up smart-sounding sentences, but their thin domain expertise, hallucinations, lack of emotional intelligence, and obliviousness to current events can lead to terrible surprises. Generative AI exceeded our expectations until we needed it to be … [Read more...]
Beware! Threat Actor Selling Outlook RCE 0-Day on Hacking Forums
A new threat has emerged on the darker corners of the internet. A threat actor has reportedly put up for sale a Remote Code Execution (RCE) 0-day exploit targeting various versions of Microsoft Outlook, with a staggering asking price of $1.8 million. If this exploit is as potent as claimed, it could pose a significant risk to millions of users globally, potentially allowing unauthorized … [Read more...]
Paris-based VC firm Blisce launches climate tech fund with a target of $160M
Blisce has become the latest VC firm to launch a fund dedicated to climate tech, for which it plans to raise as much as €150 million (about $162 million). The firm is hiring investor Pierre-Edouard Berion to lead the fund, and Lucie Basch, the co-founder of Too Good To Go, is going to support the fund as a venture partner. If you aren’t familiar with Blisce, the VC firm is based in Paris, has an … [Read more...]
Is Asynchronous JavaScript the Future of Web Development?
IntroductionAs the digital realm continues to evolve, the role of JavaScript in web development becomes increasingly pivotal. In this article, we explore the paradigm shift brought about by Asynchronous JavaScript and its implications for the future of web development. From its fundamental principles to real-world applications, we dissect the transformative potential of asynchronous programming in … [Read more...]
Vivo X100 Ultra With 200-Megapixel Telephoto Camera, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC Debuts: Price, Specifications
Vivo launched the Vivo X100 Ultra smartphone in its home country on Tuesday (May 14) with flagship camera features. The new X100 series phone packs a triple rear camera unit, comprising a 1-inch main camera and a 200-megapixel telephoto sensor with CIPA 4.5 stabilisation. This 1/1.4-inch ISOCELL HP9 sensor, co-developed with Samsung, is touted to deliver shots up to 20x zoom. The new Vivo X100 … [Read more...]
Apple Set to Sell Vision Pro Headset Outside US: Report
Apple is gearing up to sell its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset outside the United States, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, in a bid to invigorate demand for its most expensive bet in years.The iPhone-maker has flown hundreds of employees from its international stores to Cupertino, California and started training them on how to demonstrate the $3,499 (roughly Rs. 2,92,256) headset to … [Read more...]
Royal Tiger Group With Spoofed Phone Numbers Stealing Credit Card Data: FCC
According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Royal Tiger Group and its employees are a Consumer Communications Information Services Threat (C-CIST). This is a crucial step for the FCC in its ongoing work to protect U.S. customers from sophisticated scams that affect the telecommunications network. FCC’s New Classification to Combat Robocall Frauds Under its new C-CIST … [Read more...]
5 Essential Tips for Building Trust With Users of Your WordPress Website
In the dynamic world of online business, trust is the cornerstone of success. Whether you're running an e-commerce store, a blog, or a corporate website, establishing trust with your users is essential for fostering loyalty, driving conversions, and ultimately, achieving your goals. As a WordPress web developer or website owner, there are several strategies you can employ to build trust and … [Read more...]
Zscaler Confirms Only Isolated Test Server Was Hacked
Zscaler has completed its investigation into the recent hacking claims and found that only an isolated test environment was compromised. On May 8, a hacker known as IntelBroker offered to sell access to the systems of one of the largest cybersecurity companies, which he did not immediately name. The black hat offered to sell credentials, passkeys and certificates for a total price of $20,000 in … [Read more...]
Bharat Web3 Association Calls for Teamwork in Building Ironclad Anti-Money Laundering Laws
India's crypto industry body, the Bharat Web3 Association (BWA) recently met with the stakeholders of India's Web3 industry. The aim of this meeting was to open dialogues on the steps that could prevent the misuse of cryptocurrencies for unlawful activities like money laundering and terror financing. The BWA has called for a collaborative effort from India's Web3 community to create a strong … [Read more...]
Setup a project with Angular, ESLint, Prettier, Husky
Recently I was asked to initialize a new Angular project which is something I haven't done in a while. I took the opportunity to integrate and experiment with several tools that I believed could greatly benefit both my team and me. Here's the list of the tools installed : Angular 17 ESLint Prettier Husky pretty-quick/lint-staged Initialize the Angular project First, let's create our Angular … [Read more...]
Meta Rolls Out Travel Mode for Quest 2 and Quest 3, to Work Similarly to the Apple Vision Pro
Meta announced a new feature for the Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3 that will allow users to use the mixed-reality headset during flights in passthrough mode. On Monday, the tech giant said it is rolling out Travel Mode as an experimental feature on these two devices. This new mode will adjust the apps opened in the augmented reality (AR) view so that the windows do not drift away. Notably, the … [Read more...]
Assassin's Creed Codename Red Is Now Assassin's Creed Shadows, Set for Full Reveal on May 15
Assassin's Creed Codename Red finally has an official name. The game, first announced in September 2022, has been revealed as Assassin's Creed Shadows. Ubisoft announced late Monday that Shadows will be fully revealed on May 15. As previously confirmed, Assassin's Creed Shadows will be set in feudal Japan and is likely to be an open-world action-RPG along the lines of 2020's Assassin's Creed … [Read more...]
Dyson WashG1 Wet Floor Cleaner Unveiled With Dual Microfiber Rollers
Dyson has launched the WashG1 wet floor cleaner as the company's first dedicated mop. The new device comes with cleaning and mopping capabilities and can pick up wet and dry debris in one go from hard floors. The cordless Dyson WashG1 has dual microfiber rollers that apply the water and counter-rotate removing stains and dirt from hard floors. Each roller packs motors that spin in opposite … [Read more...]
Vivo X100s, X100s Pro With MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoCs, 100W Fast Charging Launched: Price, Specifications
Vivo X100s and Vivo X100s Pro were unveiled in China, alongside the Vivo X100 Ultra, on Monday, May 13. The newly-launched handsets come with 50-megapixel triple rear camera units with a telephoto sensor, 100W wired fast charging support, MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of onboard storage. The Vivo X100s and X100s Pro join the Vivo X100 series which … [Read more...]
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