Matter, the smart home standard that promises an interoperable future for home automation, even if it’s scattered and a bit buggy right now, is out with a new version, 1.4. It promises more device types, improvements for working across ecosystems, and tools for managing battery backups, solar panels, and heat pumps. “Enhanced Multi-Admin” is the...
(BPRW) Gatton Alum Secures Deal on ABC’s Shark Tank
(Black PR Wire) Austin, TX – Card.io, the innovative outdoor fitness app designed to turn everyday cardio activities into a fun and competitive social experience, has successfully secured a deal on the hit television show Shark Tank. The deal ma…
Tech C.E.O.s Courted Trump Before the Election
The executives of tech’s biggest companies largely ignored Donald Trump before the 2016 election. This time around, they’re far more friendly.
Under Trump, Tech Giants Like Apple and Meta Face a Familiar Uncertainty
Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and others learned during the last Trump administration to expect the unexpected when it came to Washington scrutiny and support.
Law enforcement operation takes down 22,000 malicious IP addresses worldwide
An international coalition of police agencies has taken a major whack at criminals accused of running a host of online scams, including phishing, the stealing of account credentials and other sensitive data, and the spreading of ransomware, Interpol said recently. The operation, which ran from the beginning of April through the end of August, resulted...
ChatGPT has a new vanity domain name, and it may have cost $15 million
On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman merely tweeted “chat.com,” announcing that the company had acquired the short domain name, which now points to the company’s ChatGPT AI assistant when visited in a web browser. As of Thursday morning, “chatgpt.com” still hosts the chatbot, with the new domain serving as a redirect. The new domain name...
What a Trump Victory Means for Tech
Another Trump presidency will be good for crypto and Elon Musk, but every big tech company may not benefit from a more hands-off approach to antitrust.
Elon Musk Helped Elect Trump. What Does He Expect in Return?
The world’s richest man gave his money and time in campaigning for the president-elect and now is putting in his requests for a friendlier regulatory environment.
The Crypto Industry’s Spending on the Election Pays Off
The spending spree fueled a string of victories on Tuesday for congressional candidates who had expressed support for cryptocurrencies.
Uber and Lyft Drivers in Massachusetts Win Right to Unionize
A state ballot measure was the first of its kind in the United States, but labor advocates worry it could lock Uber and Lyft drivers out of full-time employment status.