The Web3 media companies are being transformed into the future of the internet and the global economy, but the question is why they are doing so. The pace of these pivots feels frenetic, and investors are worried that they will not be able to get into the new technology.
The most popular passwords leaked in data breaches are 123456, 123456789, and 12345, and using these weak passwords leaves you vulnerable to all sorts of hacking. Apple announced on Tuesday that they will launch passwordless logins across Macs, iPhones, iPads and Apple TVs.
Apple unveiled a new version of its CarPlay software on Monday that aims to replace your car's interface with Apple's iOS operating system, allowing drivers to use Siri, Spotify and navigation. The new software also gives us a glimpse of what Apple is planning for an electric car, which could include a touchscreen in the car's center.
IBM suspended business operations in Russia back in March. The company will also terminate the employment of its Russia-based workforce. Russia accounted for roughly 0.5 percent of IBM’s total revenue last year, or $300 million out of its total revenue of $57.4 billion.
Uber and Waymo have signed a partnership to work on long-haul autonomous trucking. The companies will blend Waymo's self-driving tech with Uber Freight's network to help customers deploy autonomous trucks more efficiently. Waymo Via plans to earmark billions of miles of goods-only driverless delivery capacity for the Uber network. The two companies will trial the integration at the outset.
Facebook is shifting its artificial-intelligence development out of central research labs. The move is aimed at accelerating the technology's adoption as it pushes for faster growth. The social media giant's parent company, Meta Platforms, announced the move last week. It breaks with recent practice, which concentrated AI research efforts in centralized hubs.
Elon Musk last week told SpaceX employees the company isn’t likely to take its Starlink satellite internet business public until 2025 or later, CNBC has learned.
The latest timeline signals another IPO delay and comes despite repeated questions from a variety of investors over the years about owning a piece of SpaceX. Musk emphasized, as he has previously, that the Starlink business needs to be “in a smooth sailing situation” with “good predictability” before it goes public.
EU lawmakers agree to a single mobile charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras. It could have a huge impact on Apple, as the company still uses its own Lightning connector. Apple has recently equipped iPads and MacBooks with USB-C ports. The legislation is designed to cut waste and make life easier for consumers.
Starting today, PayPal supports the native transfer of cryptocurrencies between PayPal and other wallets and exchanges. This feature has been consistently ranked by users as one of the most requested enhancements since we began offering the purchase of crypto on our platform. PayPal has also been granted a full Bitlicense by the New York Department of Financial Services.
YouTube TV is adding 5.1 surround sound to its streaming TV package. The feature is available on Google TV, Android TV, and Roku devices. It's not yet available on Fire TV, Apple TV, PlayStation, or Xbox. The company says it's working with partners to enable the feature.
Volocopter's four-seat electric VTOL aircraft completed its first flight in May. The VoloConnect is expected to serve customers starting in 2026. The company is unique in having multiple air taxis conducting real-world flight tests. It is closer to actual commuter trips than competitors, many of whom have one model.
Women in cybersecurity are attending the RSA Conference in San Francisco this week. There have been encouraging signs of women gaining influence, clout and investment funds. Women in Cybersecurity executive director: There has been some progress, but clearly not enough. Women interviewed by CRN praised organizers for selecting so many women to give keynote speeches and participate in panel discussions.