
Late last month, Zoom announced that it was rolling out a new type of encryption, called post-quantum cryptography (PQC), to its Zoom Workplace product. A day later, Facebook owner Meta revealed it had deployed post-quantum cryptography across most of its internal service communications. These announcements from the communications and social

As I reflect on my career, I have noticed things about myself and the industry. I have watched PHP mature since 2003, and at times, I find myself grumbling, “GET OFF MY LAWN.”
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ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini all run on a big company’s servers. Even if you had powerful computing hardware, you couldn’t run them yourself. A few gigantic corporations control them.
But now, there’s a growing ecosystem of open-source chatbots that anyone can run, modify, and improve.
➜ HuggingChat is an excellent way to try the best ones in your web browser—for free, and with


Google said Friday it has made “more than a dozen technical improvements” to its artificial intelligence (AI) systems after its retooled search engine was found spitting out erroneous information.
The tech company unleashed a makeover of its search engine in mid-May that frequently provides AI-generated summaries on top of search results. Soon after, social media users began sharing s

Nanoinženýři vytvořili rekordně tenké čočky, jejichž výška činí pouhých 0,6 nanometrů. Dosavadní rekordně tenké čočky z roku 2016, jejichž tloušťka byla 6,3 nanometrů, předčí více než desetkrát. Ohýbají jen červené viditelné světlo, což otevírá prostor pro zajímavé aplikace, jako je rozšířená realita. http://www.osel.cz/13497-nejtenci-cocka-na-svete-meri-na-vysku-jen-3-atomy.html


Posts in support of Donald Trump flooded Truth Social after the former President was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal, with some far-right activists posting veiled threats about retribution and continued calls to “take the country back

A new technological revolution is upon us, and the heartland is leading the way.
Technologies such as autonomous systems like self-driving cars, drones, and robotics are transforming the way America moves, delivers, and builds things. Evidenced by a rapidly growing market expected to top $114 billion by 2030, the widespread adoption of these technologies is impacting everything from transpor

As a slew of execs embrace the quest to stay as young and fit as possible, Equinox recently announced a $40k longevity training membership. The company’s former president, Sarah Robb O’Hagan, now CEO of fitness and coaching firm Exos, explains where this craze sparked, and where it’s likely headed. O’Hagan outlines what she calls a “pro-recovery culture” at work to avoid burnout, and why a four day work week may be inevitable.
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Spain’s privacy watchdog has barred Meta from launching two features on Facebook and Instagram that the tech giant says were intended to encourage users to vote in the upcoming EU elections. The tools, dubbed Election Day Information (EDI) and V

It’s no secret that technology advances in every sector and in every direction, transforming industries and redefining capabilities. In the realm of defence, these advancements are crucial, as nations seek to enhance their capabilities, ensure national security, and stay ahead of potential threats. Autonomous drones, robotics, and AI-driven systems are at the forefront of this […]

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Friday is finally here and so is this week’s round-up of tech news from the Netherlands. We’ve had seven dynamic days of digital developments. From banking hacks and Booking fakes to malware and memes, the end of May’s been action-packed. Here’s

Several major tech stocks have seen their share prices decline this week, with Salesforce and Dell taking some of the largest hits of all. This comes despite the Nasdaq Composite hitting a record high on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know as we head into the weekend:

A New Mexico judge on Thursday granted Mark Zuckerberg’s request to be dropped from a lawsuit that alleges his company has failed to protect young users on its social media platforms from sexual exploitation.
The case is one of many filed by states, school districts

Federal regulators have given Amazon key permission that will allow it to expand its drone delivery program, the company announced Thursday.
In a blog post published on its website, Seattle-based Amazon said that the Federal Aviation Administration has given its Prime Air deli

Google addresses concerns about AI overviews, while continuing to claim they lead to higher user satisfaction and more clicks.
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The head of the Federal Communications Commission is calling on the agency to change its regulations to further limit how much debris is created in orbit.
Under the new rules proposed by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on Wednesday, satellite operators would need to limit the chance of a debris-causing incident to less than one in 1,000 as part of their application to the agency.
“We can no longer afford to launch new satellites into our skies without being thoughtful

Take your Facebook Page to the next level. Learn how to effectively promote it and reach a wider audience for your business.
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StructureFlow, a leading legal technology startup, recently announced it had closed a €5.5 million Series A funding round. The investment will enable the B2B SaaS platform to further leverage artificial intelligence to accelerate its product development and grow its international presence to meet booming global demand. Visualising corporate structures and transactions is critical for busy […]

Missing the chance to install a heat pump in his London home had always bothered tech industry whizz Aadil Qureshi. While builders were in the middle of renovating and extending his terraced house during the depths of the pande

STMicroelectronics has announced plans to build a giant factory in Italy that will make specialist microchips for EVs and other high-voltage power devices. The Swiss firm is the world’s largest producer of silicon carbide microchips, particularly valu

Seeing is no longer believing, thanks to the rise of generative AI video tools. And now, in a crucial election year around the world, hearing isn’t believing any more either.
President Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and U.K. prime minister Rishi Sunak are all key political figures whose voices can easily be spoofed by six leading AI audio tools, according to a new study by the Center for Countering Digi

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has just unveiled the launch of the third edition of the EIC Corporate Partnership Programme. Since its launch in 2017, the EIC Corporate Partnership Programme has become one of the most successful business actions of the EIC, supporting EIC-backed companies looking to scale by securing new customers and business partners. […]

Missing the chance to install a heat pump in his London home had always bothered tech industry whizz Aadil Qureshi. While builders were in the middle of renovating and extending his terraced house during the depths of the pande

Amazon now offers restaurant food delivery under a new Grubhub collaboration, wedged in with the site’s half-billion or so other products. And as yet another perk to Prime-paying customers, they’ll also pay zero for deliveries through a free Grubhub+

Ready to conquer international SEO? This detailed checklist will take you from beginner to advanced practitioner, including using hreflang setups to unleash global growth.
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WordPress Playground - Everyone who uses WordPress needs to try this right now
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Ticketmaster’s bad month may be getting even worse. A hacking group that calls itself ShinyHunters has claimed to have completed a Ticketmaster hack, bypassing the ticket service’s security measures to steal the personal data of 560 million users. The hackers are reportedly trying to sell the data for $500 million.

The Philadelphia Inquirer recently investigated Philadelphia’s use of what it described as a “little-scrutinized, 7,000-camera system that is exposing residents across the city to heightened surveillance with few rules or safeguards against abuse.” The article detailed how Philadelphia narcotics cops not only allegedly failed to disclose their use of video surveillan

At the Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA), we enable high-level women to mentor each other to achieve personal and professional happiness through sisterhood. As the nonprofit organization’s founder, chair, and CEO, I am honored to interview and share insights from thought leaders who are part of our peer-to-peer mentoring.
This month, I introduce to you attorney Wendy Lee, a leading AI and fintech law specialist at the Buchalter law firm. Wendy will share insights on the Execut

Entertainment group HYBE, home to K-pop group BTS, has asked a U.S. court to compel social media platform X to reveal the identity of a user it accuses of defamation and harassment, according to a court filing reviewed by Reuters.
The application for a court order is to assist a criminal complaint filed by HYBE against anonymous X user with the handle “@guiltyarchive” with the

As corporations increasingly weave artificial intelligence technologies into the daily lives of Americans, California lawmakers want to build public trust, fight algorithmic discrimination and outlaw

Police coordinated by the European Union’s justice and police agencies have taken down computer networks responsible for spreading ransomware via infected emails, in what they called the biggest ever international operation against the lucra


Produkt genu USAG-1 blokuje dorůstání nových zubů. Když ho vypnete, může vyrůst nový zub. Japonský expert Katsu Takahashi a jeho kolegové to dotáhli do praktické podoby. Už umějí nechat narůst nové zuby myším a fretkám. V září zahajují klinické testy na lidech. Těšíte se na nové zuby? http://www.osel.cz/13496-v-japonsku-je-na-spadnuti-prvni-klinicky-test-leku-pro-dorustani-zubu.html

Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here.
Will Sam Altman be honest about safety as the stakes get higher?
Last week Scarlett Johansson accuse

Alongside the stunning rise of over 60% this year in the price of the crypto-currency Bitcoin, to a recent $68,336, is an equally stunning development: the complete collapse of most of the companies that were betting that mining Bitcoin would add up to a great business.
Companies such as Northern Data AG and Argo Blockchain PLC were once an alternative way to bet on Bitcoin, and its s

Google confirms leaked documents are authentic, urges caution in interpreting the data.
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From semiconductors to chocolate, you’d be surprised how many products are already made with the help of AI. And it’s precisely on the factory floor where Swiss startup EthonAI is looking to gain a foothold in this emerging market. “Manufact

Four people have been arrested in the “largest ever operation against botnets,” EU police force Europol announced on Thursday. The Netherlands, Germany, and France led the sting, dubbed “Operation Endgame.” According to Dutch police, their investigation uncover

Finnish mobile game developer Supercell released Squad Busters yesterday, its first new title in over five years. The game launched alongside an admittedly hilarious promo video featuring the likes of Chris Hemsworth and Ken Jeong. At the time of writing, S

Boost your content marketing with the top skills and strategies. Continue reading and learn how to create meaningful interactions and connect with your target audience.
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If you ask your parents, running with scissors and opting not to use a parachute when jumping out of a plane are pretty poor safety choices. However, if you ask Google’s AI Overview, which uses machine learning to create answers to queries that sit at the top of the search results page, both decisions are totally reasonable and are, in fact, even encouraged. Running with scissors can, according to the AI, even be a

Over the past five years, the number of streaming services has exploded. On the upside, that growth has meant more and more options for people who want to watch (or binge) programming on demand. It has also brought a wealth of new content, from The Mandalorian to Fallout

When a star is born or dies, or when any other very energetic phenomenon occurs in the universe, it emits X-rays, which are high-energy light particles that aren’t visible to the naked eye. These X-rays are the same kind that doctors use to take pictur

Core Web Vitals scores reveal which CMS is the fastest. But something weird happened to nearly all the scores in April.
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Uncover the reasons why you need a privacy statement for your company and learn how it ensures transparency and compliance with GDPR regulations.
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FintechOS, a leading end-to-end financial product management platform, announced the successful completion of a €55.4 million Series B+ investment round. This round was led by Molten Ventures, Cipio Partners, and BlackRock, alongside existing investors EarlyBird VC, OTB VC, and Gapminder VC. The new funding round comes as FintechOS celebrates significant business achievements, including a 40% […]

ifeel, a leading European mental health solution for the enterprise and insurance world, has raised a €18.5 Series B investment co-led by FinTLV Ventures and Korelya Capital, and with the participation of its’ existing investors SCOR Ventures, Nauta and UNIQA Ventures. ifeel has filled a much-needed gap in the market as corporates and insurance companies […]

In this episode, Renaud Visage, Co-founder and ex-CTO of Eventbrite and Founding Partner at Slate Venture Capital, shares his experiences in scaling the platform and navigating its challenges. He discusses the transition to climate tech investing and the promising developments in the field. Renaud also shares lessons learned from angel investing, highlighting the importance of […]

Exactly.ai, a generative AI platform that helps artists commercialise their work by rapidly reproducing designs at scale while retaining legal ownership over their art, has announced it has secured €4 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by Speedinvest and supported by InReach Ventures, Cornerstone VC and GuruDev Capital, as well as a […]

In today’s dynamic business landscape, European startups face a constant need to innovate and scale rapidly. Cloud solutions offer a powerful advantage, enabling agility, cost-efficiency, and access to cutting-edge technologies. Cloud Office, a Premier Google Cloud Partner and 2024 Google Cloud Expansion Partner of the Year for EMEA, empowers companies from all over Europe with […]

Web-hosting platform Hostinger today announced a 57% year-on-year growth of its consolidated revenue, reaching €110.2mn in 2023 — surpassing the €100mn milestone for the first time since its founding in 2004. This was also Hostinger’s first year of EBITDA prof

QOMMUTE, a French leader in passenger information, announced that it has raised €2.4 million to accelerate its integration with the biggest French operators, while developing its presence on a European scale. The deal was led by Re-Sources Capital, an entrepreneurial investment fund that supports entrepreneurs in their growth projects. QOMMUTE’s mission – to transform the […]

NUTRUMAMI, an innovative Danish startup elevating plant nutrition and flavor for a less animal-dependent future, announced the successful closing of a €450k pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by Kost Capital and Planetary Impact Ventures. With this new funding, NUTRUMAMI is planning to expand its team and prepare for full commercialization. NUTRUMAMI is pioneering […]

Over two-thirds of British MPs and almost half of EU MEPs have had their email addresses leaked on the dark web. That’s according to new research from cybersecurity firm Proton. With election season looming in the UK and the EU, the company partnered with Cons

Discover how to find competitor keywords & gain a competitive edge in SEO. Outperform your competitors in SERPs with effective keyword targeting.
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Psi na Akropoli nesměli. Co však dělat, když pes leží na oltáři Dia Ochránce domu? Pozorný věštec si všimnul, že Venuše je zrovna v plném lesku, a vyslovil závěr. Stalo se v Athénách někdy kolem roku 300 před n. l. Pro někoho je to jen komické číslo, je to však i příležitost k nahlédnutí do myšlení a představ helénistické doby, včetně role dějepisectví. http://www.osel.cz/13495-vestec-a-historik-filochoros-pes-na-akropoli-a-venuse-viditelna-ve-dne.html

Bankrupt crypto lender Genesis and crypto exchange Gemini have returned over $2 billion in crypto to 232,000 retail customers in their jointly managed Gemini Earn program, giving customers a 242% return on assets locked up since January 2023, Gemini said on Wednesday.
Unlike other crypto companies that went bankrupt after a 2022 market crash, Genesis was able to return

In the current B2B technology landscape, the difference between a transformative tool and an expensive decoration is not the technology itself—it’s how you use it.
It’s telling that 81% of B2B tech buyers feel purchase regret, even after intensive buying cycles spanning an average of 17 months. As Gartner found, “The product is less important than the buyer’s ability to evaluate, purchase, and adopt it. The product is a means to an end, a vehicle to an outcome.”
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Like the internet and cloud computing before it, generative AI (GenAI) is forever changing the way we work and do business, so much so that 62% of consumers would rather use a chatbot than wait to speak with a human agent. These days, a host of “virtual agents” are ready to fulfill your on-demand customer service needs—from Bank of America’s Erica, who can advise on your monthly budget, to Domino’s aptly named Dom, who

Meta said on Wednesday it had found “likely AI-generated” content used deceptively on its Facebook and Instagram platforms, including comments praising Israel’s handling of the war in Gaza published below posts from global news organizations and U.S. lawmakers.
The social media company, in a quarterly security report, said the


WordPress announced a Windows desktop app called Studio for creating sites & sharing them online. Why you need to download it right now
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