If you think that choosing a nail polish color or which ingredients go into your face cream can’t have anything to do with blockchain, think again. Kiki World, a beauty startup launched last year, wants consumers to co-create products and co-own the company with the help of web3 technology. On Tuesday, LA-based Kiki announced that … Read more
In a significant privacy violation, a facial recognition system deployed across numerous bars and clubs in Australia has been compromised, revealing the sensitive personal data of countless individuals. This breach, involving the Australian company Outabox, has triggered alarming concern and regulatory scrutiny, underscoring the perils of deploying AI-powered surveillance technologies in public venues. Outabox, which … Read more
A Belgian man has been acquitted of drunk driving charges due to a rare condition known as auto-brewery syndrome. Initially identified in Japan nearly 70 years ago, this has significantly altered the trajectory of his life. In this file photo, taken on August 26, 2011, a man drinks beer in the background of a glass … Read more
Carv, a data layer platform that lets web3 gaming and AI companies, as well as gamers, control and monetize their data, has raised a $10 million Series A round led by Tribe Capital and IOSG Ventures. Carv’s new round comes approximately five months after it received a strategic investment led by HashKey Capital. The startup did … Read more
The new EV hub will be a pivotal point in Honda’s strategy to prepare for the anticipated rise in demand for electric vehicles in the region. The investment will amount to approximately CAD$15 billion (USD$11 billion), including contributions from joint venture partners. AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 18: The Honda logo is displayed at the Howdy … Read more
The pitch: GoBankless has its eye on Africa’s cross-border payments market that’s witnessing explosive growth. Businesses have been stuck with the long processing time and high settlement fees of traditional banks, while those that resist SWIFT’s monopoly are left facing counterparty risks in shadow markets. With the use of stablecoins, the startup is working to … Read more
lockchain startups were red-hot when Katie Haun left Andreessen Horowitz in 2021 to launch her own crypto-focused venture firm. But shortly after Haun announced that Haun Ventures’ two funds totaled $1.5 billion, cryptocurrency prices cratered and FTX collapsed. Despite having a massive arsenal of dry powder, Haun Ventures didn’t rush to scoop up stakes in crypto … Read more
Hubble Network has become the first company in history to establish a Bluetooth connection directly to a satellite — a critical technology validation for the company, potentially opening the door to connecting millions more devices anywhere in the world. The Seattle-based startup launched its first two satellites to orbit on SpaceX’s Transporter-10 ride-share mission in March; … Read more
Microsoft’s latest release of the Windows April 2024 Security Update is affecting users’ VPN, with many claiming that the technology is breaking after the upgrade. Microsoft later confirmed that VPN connections are failing when launched after installing this specific update. The company is still investigating the issue and will apply it to the next release. … Read more
The University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory (TAO) officially opened its doors after 26 years of planning and construction. The world’s tallest optical-infrared TAO telescope measures 6.5 meters on Mount Chajnantor in Chile’s Atacama Desert, at 18,500 feet. According to The Verge, TAO, taking over from MiniTAO, surpasses the University of Madrid’s Chacaltaya Observatory, which lies at 17,191 … Read more