Hundreds of thousands of tech workers have been culled from payrolls over the past year or so, but several areas around the country remain hubs for tech workers. That includes such cities as Austin, Seattle, and New York City, according to a new report from venture firm SignalFire
2024 WordPress vulnerability report shows top reasons why many WordPress sites were compromised over the past year
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In an email obtained by CNBC Wednesday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk informed staffers that the severance packages sent to some of the 14,000 workers laid off this week were “incorrectly low.”
Musk apologized for the mistake, stating that the problem is being “co
Google says brief 503 downtimes are acceptable, but extended unavailability can impact crawling.
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Mozilla boosts Firefox page load times by 10%, enhancing user experience for faster, smoother websites.
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Dutch startup Meatable has hosted the first legally approved tasting of cultivated meat in Europe. On the menu was a lab-grown pork sausage. Meatable says the produce is “indistinguishable” from traditional meat, but causes no harm to animals or the environme
AI threatens to decimate the translation profession, according to a new survey by a British union. Almost four in ten translators (36%) said they’ve already lost work due to generative AI. Nearly half of them (43%) said the tech has decreased their income. Th
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Microsoft extends its grip on global AI with $1.5B share of the UAE AI company G42
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California-based quantum circuitry company Rigetti has brought a commercially available quantum computer to the UK. Only the second in the country, it was installed in collaboration with Oxford Instruments NanoScience — a cryogenics
Humane seemed to anticipate that the first reviews of its AI Pin would be brutal.
In an interview with Inverse and a statement to The Verge, Humane’s co-founders positioned the AI Pin not as a finish
AI has become a market imperative for leading American businesses. However, current AI knowledge is largely centered around cities. Meanwhile, in rural America, income inequality has never been higher—nor has the digital divide been more deeply felt. The disparity between rural and urban wages also only seems to be widening.
Although concerns persist abo
Harness the potential of Schema Markup to create a content knowledge graph that enhances search engine understanding of your web content.
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Google abruptly stops supporting the video carousel (limited access) rich results structured data and removes the documentation
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Grafen je sice stále úžasný, ale o pozornost světa se perou další 2D materiály. Novinkou z výhně objevů materiálových vědců je zlaten od týmu švédské Linköpings universitet, 2D materiále z jediné vrstvy atomů zlata. Mohl by se uplatit jako velmi výkonný katalyzátor rozmanitých procesů nebo třeba při výrobě elektroniky. http://www.osel.cz/13440-podivuhodny-zlaten-je-novym-zelizkem-v-ohni-2d-materialu.html
Top Wall Street brokerages, whose investment banking units helped Reddit prepare for its public issue, started coverage of the social media company with doubts over its user growth, while staying bullish on ad revenue and its use of artificial intelligence (AI). Goldman Sachs and J.P.Morgan began with a “neutral” rating
Venture capitalist Naval Ravikant has rolled out a social media app centered around communicating through voice notes, looking to challenge the dominance of text-based platforms such as Elon Musk-owned X and Meta Platforms
The House of Representatives’ vote last week to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) by two years suggests the government will continue to enjoy its authority to collect the messages of Americans communicating with targeted foreigners abroad.
The hundreds of AI tools now flooding the market share at least one thing in common: They all require massive amounts of data to operate. And as usage of those tools increases, the draw on data centers will become ever greater—potentially throwing a hitch into the generative AI revolution.
Sometimes, music is the best medicine. The right tune at the right time can make us feel more relaxed, give us the needed boost to finish a work task, or even put a smile on our face. British music tech startup MediMusic bets that music can also help us recover from illnesses, make medicine more effective, and reduce the reliance on opiates to treat pain.
MediMusic recently concluded a clinical trial with the British National Health Service that
China’s Baidu said on Tuesday its artificial intelligence chatbot “Ernie Bot” has garnered more than 200 million users as it seeks to remain China’s most popular ChatGPT-like chatbot amid increasingly fierce competition.
The number of users has roughly doubled since the company’s last update in December. The chatbot was released to the public eight months ago.
Netflix’s plan to maintain subscriber growth after two quarters of blockbuster increases will be in focus when it reports earnings on Thursday, with some analysts warning that gains from a crackdown on password sharing are set to ease.
The streaming pioneer saw its strongest growth since the pandemic in the
European Union regulators said Wednesday they’re seeking details from TikTok on a new app from the video-sharing platform that pays users to watch videos.
The European Commission said it sent TikTok a “request for information” on the TikTok Lite app that has been quietly released in France and Spain.
The commission wants to know about
With a solar eclipse recently plunging parts of the world in darkness—and the #1 show on Netflix highlighting the chaos caused by multiple celestial bodies in motion (3 Body Problem)—it’s safe to say that the stars have captured the popular imagination yet again. Astronomers, physicists, and other scientists have seized the moment to educate the public about their fields, and even local organizations like libraries threw events to capitalize on the interest (and teach people not to look dire
Israeli automotive tech company Mobileye said on Wednesday it had secured orders to ship 46 million of its EyeQ6 Lite assisted-driving chips over the next few years as automakers race to make cars safer and easier to drive.
Mobileye is selling the EyeQ6 Lite in all major markets around the world, and cars with the technology will be launched in the middle of this year,
With Tesla stocks trading at their lowest in almost a year, the EV carmaker has delivered an urgent new message to shareholders: Thanks to a Delaware court nullifying the pay package in January, Elon Musk still hasn’t received any of his earth-shattering $56 billion payout, and they must act to get him paid. Oh, and Tesla wants the amount to be the exact same as before: the largest compensation plan ever awarded in corporate history.
The job cuts continue at Google and Rivian as both companies further trimmed their workforces Wednesday, part of a larger trend of layoffs in the tech industry this year.
Google laid off an unspecified number of workers, though the cuts were not company-wide. The company classified them as a reorganization that was part of the normal course of business. Affected employees will be able to apply for internal roles.
Discover the importance of mobile SEO. Learn how to optimize your site for mobile devices and improve user experience.
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Google unveils new YouTube Shorts ad products and creative strategies as the short-form video platform grows.
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Welcome to the new episode of the TNW Podcast — the show where we discuss the latest developments in the European technology ecosystem and feature interviews with some of the most interesting people in the industry. In today’s episode, Linnea and Andrii talk
Life in the Gig Economy tells the stories of workers in an industry millions of people rely upon. If you’d like to share your story, email staff writer Jessica Bursztynsky at Jessicabursz@proton.me.
Christy Woodrow is a 44-year-old travel blogger and gig worker based in San Diego. This is what the experience has been like, in Christy’s own words.
Imagine deciding to start watching Lost midway through its much-maligned final season. Now imagine making that decision right as ABC executives began charging new viewers—and only new viewers—for the privilege of watching a once-great series circle the drain. This is essentially the experience future newbies on X can look forward to, now that
Agency partners can now earn more on Wix by selling templates in the Wix Marketplace
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As a marketer, customer data is essentially your bread and butter – and if your strategy is heavily reliant on third-party data, you’re in for quite an awakening this year. With Google Chrome already starting to phase out third-party cookies (with full implementation scheduled for third quarter 2024), it’s time to start rethinking your approach and strategizing for the impending changes. That’s where we come in. On May 1, we’re hosting a live webinar with experts from CallRail and Worksh
Google updates Search and Maps to show greener travel options and highlight emissions data.
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Amid the semiconductor industry’s slowdown and increasing geopolitical tensions, Dutch chip machine-maker ASML reported a decrease both in sales and profits. Europe’s most valuable tech company saw orders fall to €3.6bn in the first quarter of 2024, down from
Not long ago, it wasn’t unusual for the founders of Chinese tech companies to show up in droves to Silicon Valley in search of U.S. investors. And those investors were more than happy to meet them. To many of them, China looked like the next frontier.
Lately, it’s looked more like a minefield.
Brave announced a new AI search engine and provides answers on what SEOs should know about how it works for ranking websites
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Under orders from the EU, tech giants have launched 11 advertising transparency tools. None of them are fit for purpose, according to a new study from Mozilla. The tools provide libraries of data about online adverts. By exploring the repositories, researche
“For $699 and $24 a month, this wearable computer promises to free you from your smartphone. There’s only one problem: It just doesn’t work.”
So says David Pierce’s review of Humane’s Ai Pin on The Verge. Other
A British drone maker plans to launch air taxis in 2026 after raising a whopping $110mn. Skyports has already flown electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft on delivery and monitoring trials. The new funding brings commercial air taxis closer to t
Discover how to adapt your local SEO strategies for Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE) and increase visibility for your business.
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Struggling with content sharing? Get expert tips on where you should be sharing your content to increase traffic and engagement.
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Berlin-based Ecosia, best known as the tree-planting search engine, has teamed up with French startup Kanop to monitor its reforestation efforts from space. With around 20 million users, Ecosia is the world’s largest not-for-profit search
Ben talks with Shane McAllister, lead developer advocate at MongoDB, Stanimira Vlaeva, senior developer advocate at MongoDB, and Miku Jha, director, AI/ML and generative AI at Google Cloud, about the challenges and opportunities of operationalizing and scaling generative AI models in enterprise organizations. https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/04/17/if-everyone-is-building-ai-why-aren-t-more-projects-in-production/
In this episode, Scott talks to Mark Niebergall about his talks at php[tek] 2024, preparing to do a 3-hour tutorial track talk, his work as a PHP-FIG Secretary, and the current opening as a PHP-FIG Secretary. Links: PHP-FIG: www.php-fig.org Tickets to php[tek] 2024 – http://tinyurl.com/tek-2024-tickets
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Prostá kokální sinice obsahuje fascinující strukturu, kterou vytváření molekuly běžného enzymu citrátsyntázy. Elektronový mikroskop ukáže elegantní Sierpińského trojúhelníky, jednoduchý, ale uhrančivý fraktální tvar. Nejlepší na tom je, že to zřejmě vzniklo pár jednoduchými mutacemi a nejspíš to k ničemu neslouží. Čirá estetika na molekulární úrovni. http://www.osel.cz/13439-prvni-znama-prirodni-fraktalni-molekula-je-matematickym-zazrakem.html
Google unveils "ad intents" format placing sponsored links in publisher content, creating a potential revenue opportunity.
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Google quietly updated the Vacation Rental structured data recommendations to clarify what is required for the address information
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Google rolls out Search Console enhancements allowing owners to remove, verify unused ownership tokens for improved security.
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PhotonVentures, a Dutch deep tech fund aiming to boost Europe’s photonics industry, has closed its second fundraising round with over €15mn — bringing its total capital to €75mn. The fund targets startups and scaleups developing solutions with photonic
We have all been guilty of falling under the foundation model spell of the past year-and-a-half, initiated by OpenAI’s unveiling of ChatGPT to the public. But it is not only where large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-4 are concerned that inc
Google launches AI image tools for advertisers to streamline creative production in Demand Gen campaigns.
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Looking for ways to strengthen your digital acquisition strategy this year? You’re certainly not alone. Between resource constraints, fierce competition and lack of insights, it can be pretty challenging for businesses to acquire new customers and expand their digital footprint. That’s why we’re hosting an exclusive webinar this month to empower enterprises with the tools and insights needed to thrive in today’s dynamic landscape. Join us on April 24, as we share a scalable and sustainable
Discover how subtle intent shifts can impact your site's organic traffic. Get expert insights on Core Updates and stay ahead of the game.
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French SaaS company Planisware launched its initial public offering (IPO) today, reaching a valuation of €1.11bn. This is the largest IPO on the Euronext Paris stock exchange in the past three years. Planisware was founded in 1996 by Yves Humblot, Pierre Demon
In 2013, Dutch scientist Mark Post unveiled the world’s first cultivated meat burger on live television — taking lab-grown meat from the realm of science fiction to science fact. Post ended up turning his invention into a startup called Mosa Mea
There’s been a popular theory floating around conspiracy circles for about seven or eight years now. It’s called the “Dead Internet” theory, and its main argument is that the organic, human-created content that powered the early web in the 1990s and 2000s has been usurped by artificially created content, which now dominates what people see online. Hence, the internet is “dead” because the content most of us consume is no longer created by living beings (humans).
But there’s another