Streaming TV in August 2023 Is Light, So You Can Skip These Services to Save Money – CNET 01-08-2023
There are a few shows and movies worth streaming this month, but don’t fret about missing out.Lees verder op Cnet
The FBI says a contractor misled the agency and used NSO's Landmark to track people in Mexico without consent; the FBI terminated the contract in April 2023 (New York Times) 01-08-2023
New York Times: The FBI says a contractor misled the agency and used NSO’s Landmark to track people in Mexico without consent; the FBI terminated the contract in April 2023 — After a Times report, the bureau canceled its contract with a government contractor that used the tool on its behalf. But questions remain. Lees verder op Tech Meme
Pearson plans to launch generative AI study tools for the upcoming academic year, including an “On a Tight Schedule” feature to summarize key learning points (Charlotte Hughes-Morgan/Bloomberg) 01-08-2023
Charlotte Hughes-Morgan / Bloomberg: Pearson plans to launch generative AI study tools for the upcoming academic year, including an “On a Tight Schedule” feature to summarize key learning points — – ChatGPT-style features will be added to Pearson+ and Mastering — New AI tools will not give students a ‘shortcut to an answer’ Lees verder op Tech Meme
Uber reports Q2 revenue up 14% YoY to $9.23B, gross bookings up 16% YoY to $33.6B, and a $394M net income, up from a $2.6B loss in Q2 2022, its first profit (Preetika Rana/Wall Street Journal) 01-08-2023
Preetika Rana / Wall Street Journal: Uber reports Q2 revenue up 14% YoY to $9.23B, gross bookings up 16% YoY to $33.6B, and a $394M net income, up from a $2.6B loss in Q2 2022, its first profit — Ride-hailing and delivery businesses grew in the second quarter, though freight shrank — Uber Technologies posted … Lees verder op Tech Meme
After Curve disclosed a hack, CRV dropped by ~25% in three days, prompting fears of wider market turbulence; DefiLlama: crypto using Curve fell ~50% to $1.9B (Bloomberg) 01-08-2023
Bloomberg: After Curve disclosed a hack, CRV dropped by ~25% in three days, prompting fears of wider market turbulence; DefiLlama: crypto using Curve fell ~50% to $1.9B — – Curve’s native CRV coin posted three-day, 25% slump after hack — Drop raised concerns about wider fallout from platform’s woes Lees verder op Tech Meme
AAXA P7 Plus With Solar Projector Review: TV Off the Grid – CNET 01-08-2023
The tiny P7 Plus almost fits in your pocket for movies and TV on the go. The optional solar panel can even charge it while off the grid.Lees verder op Cnet
Working Outside During a Heat Wave? Here’s What to Know – CNET 01-08-2023
The Biden administration is calling for workplaces to protect those who work in high heat. Here’s what to know and how to protect yourself.Lees verder op Cnet
Uber Posts 14% Rise in Revenue as Growth Slows 01-08-2023
The company’s growth decelerated as the rebound from the pandemic normalized and its freight business declined. It also swung to a profit.Lees verder op New York Times
Court filings: FTX Group details a draft plan to repay creditors, including settling claims in USD and wiping out FTT; seven classes of creditors can now vote (Jeremy Hill/Bloomberg) 01-08-2023
Jeremy Hill / Bloomberg: Court filings: FTX Group details a draft plan to repay creditors, including settling claims in USD and wiping out FTT; seven classes of creditors can now vote — – Customer claims to be valued in US dollars as of bankruptcy — Company hasn’t ruled out rebooting offshore exchange Lees verder op Tech Meme
The UK CMA reopens its consultation on Microsoft's Activision deal, an unusual move that could lead to a reversal of the decision to block the deal (Cristina Criddle/Financial Times) 01-08-2023
Cristina Criddle / Financial Times: The UK CMA reopens its consultation on Microsoft’s Activision deal, an unusual move that could lead to a reversal of the decision to block the deal — CMA invites responses to tech giant’s new arguments in rare move that could pave way for $75bn takeover to close Lees verder op Tech Meme