Considering the ongoing debate about the existential dangers of AI, it was interesting to watch a three-hour historical epic about the dawn of the Atomic Age last night.
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US Government Operation Dismantles Qakbot Malware & Saves Millions
A U.S. government operation has dismantled the infrastructure of the notorious Qakbot malware, which officials say caused “hundreds of millions” of dollars of damage worldwide. In an announcement on Tuesday, the FBI said that it had successfully “disrupted and dismantled” the Qakbot malware, and had identified more than 700,000 infected computers worldwide — including more than […]
The Power of Collective Intelligence: How Sane Disrupts Social Knowledge Sharing
Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and Dom are joined Ida Josefiina, the co-founder and CEO of Sane, a social knowledge sharing platform. Josefiina talked about how her foray into existentialist ideas and the power of collective intelligence put her on a journey to start this […]
The Rising Tide of Fintech Innovation at TechCrunch Disrupt
A few years ago, it was hard to imagine that finance would become one of the most innovative industries in tech. And yet, the world of fintech is an ever-evolving one with entrepreneurs trying to modernize financial services, simplify payments and embed financial products everywhere. That’s why we added a Fintech Stage to TechCrunch Disrupt […]
Counting on an IPOs Surge: Q4 2021 Poised for High Activity
Even with a single-digit tally, the last three months of this year could be the most active quarter by the count of IPOs we do care about.
Introducing Spreads: The Perfect Photo Layout App for Instagram Threads Users
After the photo layout app Series became a must-have companion for Instagram Threads, its developer Ryan Carver has now decided to spin off a simplified version called Spreads, designed specifically for Threads users who want to post their full-screen panoramic photos to the new social network. Carver was originally inspired to add new features to […]
Google Photos Expands Syncing of Private Photos in Locked Folder via Cloud Backup
Google Photos will now sync your private photos stored in your Locked Folder across your devices via cloud backup, the company announced today. First introduced in May 2021, the Locked Folder has allowed Android users to store private photos in a passcode-protected space so the photos aren’t visible to others who may access the Photos […]
How TeamSense Helps Deskless Workers Stay Connected and Productive
Deskless workers make up about 70% to 80% of the global workforce. Since they spend most of their time away from a computer, many deskless workers often find it challenging to keep in touch with their employers. TeamSense is an app-free platform designed specifically for hourly employees in the manufacturing sector and lets them manage […]
Data Breach: Mom’s Meals Confirms Cyberattack Affecting 1.2 Million Individuals
Mom’s Meals, a meal delivery service for people with chronic health conditions, has confirmed a data breach affecting more than 1.2 million individuals. In a data breach notice filed this week with Maine’s attorney general, Mom’s Meals parent company PurFoods confirmed that the meal delivery service experienced a cyberattack between January 16 and February 22. […]
Instagram Testing New Feature to Highlight Fan Comments in Stories
Instagram is experimenting with a new feature to let creators share notable fan comments to their Stories, such as comments on their posts or Reels. In a post on the “IG updates” channel, Instagram head Adam Mosseri said that the company wants to make it easier for creators to highlight interesting comments. “We’re testing the […]