After China imposed a restrictive national security law on Hong Kong, tech companies find themselves at a crossroads. Giants like Google and Facebook stopped responding to requests for user data in the city, but may eventually have to pull out altogether. One marquee name to […]
Month: July 2020
This new Zoom security flaw lets hackers target Windows 7 PCs null
Zoom is facing more security scrutiny after a new flaw was found to open up the service to hackers, putting Windows 7 users at risk. Researchers at Slovenian cybersecurity firm ACROS Security has revealed a previously unknown flaw in the videoconferencing software Zoom could allow […]
This Exchange Crashed Bitcoin Price to $9K: Here’s Why That’s Bullish
According to data from CoinMetrics, a sell-off on Bitstamp led the market-wide plunge of Bitcoin (BTC). The top cryptocurrency by market capitalization … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit
The Exchange: Remote dealmaking, rapid-fire IPOs, and how much $250M buys you
Welcome to The Exchange, an upcoming weekly newsletter featuring TechCrunch and Extra Crunch reporting on startups, money, and markets. You can sign up for it here to receive it regularly when it launches on July 25th. You can email me about it here, or talk to […]
What Happens After a ‘Million-Mile Battery’ Outlasts the Car?
This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Electric vehicles (EVs) have a clear environmental advantage over their gas-guzzling counterparts, but when it comes to longevity, the two are in a dead heat. Two hundred thousand miles is considered […]
Three has produced the best Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus deal we’ve seen yet Samsung Galaxy S20 Pus deals
One of the most expensive devices currently on the market, the Galaxy S20 Plus is both a masterclass in specs and design from Samsung…and a hefty investment. Luckily, Three has produced a contract that will help drop the costs significantly. Supplying 100GB of data at […]
A recapitalization reckoning
If you’re an angel who invested in a startup that was meant to go public in 2014, you might be getting a little bit impatient. High-risk, high-reward investing has lost its shine in this environment: the stock market is a mess these days, and you […]
DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: Hoping for a safe bet by gambling online? Now that IS high stakes
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Gambling-related Harm recently called for a ban on all betting adverts in order to curb the devastation this …
Bitcoin Cash, Monero, Dogecoin Price Analysis: 11 July
Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, continues to dictate the price movements of most of the altcoin market. However, it would seem that its effect … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit
Best Unlimited Data Plans: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon
TIRED: The Essentials plan only includes 3G speeds if you use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot. You have to pay $25 more per month (!) for a top-of-the-line Magenta Plus package to get HD video streaming on the go, unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi on flights […]