The eagerly anticipated demo day at Alchemist Accelerator is today, and visionary technical founders are in the spotlight as they present their promising startups in their infancy. Out of the 15 companies in this batch, there are four that caught our attention and deserve a closer look. Alchemist has managed …
Read More »In December, Instagram Threads experienced a significant surge in downloads, propelling it to the top 10 charts. Meanwhile, X dropped to the 36th position
Instagram Threads has managed to regain momentum after experiencing a period of stagnation last year, causing some to question its viability. However, recent developments have put those concerns to rest. Recent data reveals a different story altogether. Threads is defying expectations and experiencing remarkable growth. In December alone, its downloads …
Read More »Spotify strongly criticizes Apple’s DMA compliance plan, describing it as extortion and a complete and total farce
Spotify is among the companies expressing dissatisfaction with Apple’s approach to complying with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA aims to introduce features such as sideloading apps, alternative app stores, browser choice, and other changes. Last Friday, the streaming music company released its official statement in regards to …
Read More »Indian state government addresses website vulnerabilities that exposed residents’ confidential documents
A state government in India has successfully addressed security vulnerabilities on its website, ensuring the protection of sensitive documents and personal information belonging to millions of residents. There were some issues found on the Rajasthan government website that pertained to Jan Aadhaar, a state program aimed at providing a unique …
Read More »The Pokemon Company has expressed its intention to thoroughly investigate Palworld
In a recent statement, The Pokemon Company made it clear that they have not authorized any other company, specifically referring to Pocketpair, the developer of the popular game Palworld, to use their intellectual property or assets. They have expressed their intention to thoroughly investigate the matter and take the necessary …
Read More »Worldcoin is set to unveil a new Orb that will give its eyeball scanning device a more approachable appearance
It has been slightly over 180 days since Worldcoin publicly launched, and the Orb device, with its futuristic appearance, is receiving an upgrade. Alex Blania, CEO and co-founder of Tools for Humanity, shared this exclusive information with TechCrunch. “The new orb is on its way,” Blania mentioned during a fireside …
Read More »3% staff layoffs announced by Aurora, a self-driving car business
According to sources with knowledge of the situation, Aurora Innovation, a company that develops autonomous vehicles, recently made the decision to lay off several employees. This move comes as the company continues to work towards its goal of launching a “driverless” self-driving trucks business by the end of 2024. The …
Read More »Breakthrough with Graphene – new sieve could make sea water drinkable
The finest sieve imaginable could turn sea water into drinking water. University of Manchester scientists have developed a graphene oxide membrane that can filter even nanoparticles like common salts out of water. Graphene-based filters developed in the past were too porous to do this. SOUNDBITE (English) PROFESSOR OF MATERIALS PHYSICS …
Read More »BrailleSense Polaris is the first Virtual Braille Tablet for the blind
HIMS Inc. announced the release of the first virtual Braille tablet for the blind. The announcement comes from Austin, Texas, through a press release. This isn’t the company’s first attempt to help people who can’t see. The BrailleSense Polaris tablet is the latest in the popular BrailleSense Notetaker family. The tablet features state-of-the-art hardware …
Read More »SLIDE Launches New Windows Tablet and Notebook Lineup
SLIDE just announced the launch of a new lineup of 2-in-1 tablets, convertible and traditional notebooks. The smart devices developer also launched a number of smartwatches, computing devices, flip and feature phones, and projectors. All of the above will become available in the first quarter of this year. While the …
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