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ConnectWise Software Under Attack, Microsoft Partners with Mistral in AI Deal

Easy-to-exploit security bugs in ConnectWise remote access software are now under mass-attack. Microsoft announces a partnership with Mistral in their second AI deal beyond OpenAI. Plus, Qualcomm unveils its latest Wi-Fi 7 chip with exciting possibilities for smartphones. Also, AMD releases the Radeon RX 7900 GRE, a $549 competitor for Nvidia.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/26/researchers-say-easy-to-exploit-security-bugs-in-connectwise-remote-access-software-now-under-mass-attack/https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/26/24083510/microsoft-mistral-partnership-deal-azure-aihttps://www.theverge.com/2024/2/26/24083461/qualcomms-latest-wi-fi-7-chip-could-make-your-phone-a-better-keyhttps://www.theverge.com/24083386/amd-radeon-rx-7900-gre-review-benchmarks-priceOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Researchers say easy-to-exploit security bugs in ConnectWise remote access software now under mass-attack(00:02:57) Microsoft partners with Mistral in second AI deal beyond OpenAI(00:05:35) Qualcomm’s latest Wi-Fi 7 chip could make your phone a better key.(00:08:12) AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE review: $549 competition for Nvidia

The Future of Apps and Smartphones, MWC 2024 Announcements

The future of phones depends on the future of apps. Get insights into the challenges and possibilities of reinventing smartphones beyond the conventional norms. Plus, stay updated on all the phones, wearables, and gadgets announced at MWC 2024. Also, breaking news on Ring halting the sale of its Ring Car Cam and the successful Moon landing by Intuitive Machines.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/24/24078970/mwc-2024-smartphones-apps-ai-what-to-expecthttps://www.theverge.com/24078219/mwc-barcelona-2024-news-rumors-products-announcementshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/2/23/24081686/ring-stops-selling-ring-car-cam-dash-camhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/02/23/quick-thinking-and-a-stroke-of-luck-averted-a-moon-lander-disaster-for-intuitive-machines/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) The future of phones depends on the future of apps(00:03:24) MWC 2024: all the phones, wearables, and gadgets announced in Barcelona(00:05:50) Ring stops selling its Ring Car Cam dash cam(00:08:01) Quick thinking and a stroke of luck averted a Moon lander disaster for Intuitive Machines

Healthcare Cybersecurity Breach, Apple’s Success in India, AI Website-Building, and ConnectWise Flaws Exploited by Hackers

UnitedHealth's subsidiary, Change Healthcare, faces a major cybersecurity breach. Apple's iPhone business in India outpaces individual EU countries. Armenian startup, 10web, revolutionizes website building with AI for WordPress. Hackers exploit ConnectWise flaws to deploy LockBit ransomware. Stay informed about the latest developments in healthcare cybersecurity, Apple's growth in India, AI-driven website design, and the risks associated with remote access tools.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/22/unitedhealth-change-healthcare-hacked-nation-state-outage/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/23/india-iphone-business-outpaces-individual-eu-countries-for-apple-morgan-stanley-says/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/22/10web-armenia/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/23/hackers-are-exploiting-connectwise-flaws-to-deploy-lockbit-ransomware-security-experts-warn/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) UnitedHealth says Change Healthcare hacked by nation state, as pharmacy outages drag on(00:02:40) India iPhone business outpaces individual EU countries for Apple, Morgan Stanley says(00:05:13) Armenia's 10web brings AI website-building to Wordpress(00:08:00) Hackers are exploiting ConnectWise flaws to deploy LockBit ransomware, security experts warn

Haomo Raises $14M for Autonomous Driving Tech, Instagram Expands Marketplace to 8 Countries

Chinese autonomous driving startup Haomo.ai secures $14 million in funding. Instagram launches its marketplace in 8 new countries. Plus, Samsung brings AI features to more devices, and Microsoft and Intel strike a custom chip deal worth billions.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/21/greatwall-haomo-autonomous-driving/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/21/instagram-launches-its-marketplace-to-connect-brands-and-creators-in-8-new-countries/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/21/samsung-is-bringing-galaxy-ai-features-to-more-devices/https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/21/24079336/microsoft-intel-chip-partnership-foundry-tsmcOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Backed by Chinese carmaker Great Wall, Haomo raises $14M for autonomous driving tech(00:03:52) Instagram launches its marketplace to connect brands and creators in 8 new countries(00:06:27) Samsung is bringing Galaxy AI features to more devices(00:08:56) Microsoft and Intel strike a custom chip deal that could be worth billions

Uber Eats Expands Delivery Robots to Japan, Amazon Launches ’Special Store’ for Value Fashion

Uber Eats brings sidewalk delivery robots to Japan, marking its first international expansion. Amazon plans to launch a 'special store' for value fashion in India. Plus, Ford cuts prices on electric Mustang as demand softens for premium EVs.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/20/24078453/uber-eats-sidewalk-delivery-robots-are-coming-to-japanhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/02/20/uber-eats-is-launching-a-delivery-service-with-cartkens-sidewalk-robots-in-japan/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/20/amazon-bazaar-store-india-low-cost-unbranded-fashion/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/20/ford-cuts-prices-on-electric-mustang-as-demand-softens-for-premium-evs/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Uber Eats’ sidewalk delivery robots are coming to Japan.(00:02:50) Uber Eats is launching a delivery service with Cartken's sidewalk robots in Japan(00:05:05) Amazon set to launch 'special store' for value fashion in India(00:07:35) Ford cuts prices on electric Mustang as demand softens for premium EVs

Singapore Fintech Acquires Trade Platform, Porsche Expands Hybrid Lineup

Singapore-based fintech Xalts acquires digital trade platform Contour Network. Porsche adds two new hybrids to its lineup of plug-in Panameras. Plus, Fujifilm announces the X100VI, its follow-up to a TikTok sensation. Also, Miruku grabs more capital as its plant-based dairy tech reaches proof of concept.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/19/xalts-contour/https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/19/24077329/porsche-hybrids-4-4s-panamera-specs-pricehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/2/20/24075147/fujifilm-x100vi-camera-announced-features-pricehttps://techcrunch.com/2024/02/18/miruku-plant-dairy-food-tech/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Singapore-based fintech Xalts acquires digital trade platform Contour Network(00:03:31) Porsche adds two new hybrids to its lineup of plug-in Panameras(00:06:18) Fujifilm announces the X100VI, its follow-up to a TikTok sensation(00:09:15) Miruku grabs more capital as its plant-based dairy tech reaches proof of concept

Ford’s EV Strategy, Intel’s Subsidy Win, Twilio’s Uncertain Future, and Alphabet’s Growth-Stage Investing

Ford preps for its next big fight in the EV market. Intel on the verge of a $10B subsidy win. Twilio's customer data business under review. A peek inside Alphabet's $7 billion growth-stage investing arm, CapitalG. Join us for the latest news and insights on the future of transportation, semiconductor industry, tech companies, and venture capital.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/18/ford-preps-for-its-next-big-fight-waymo-recalls-its-self-driving-car-software-and-layoffs-come-for-another-av-startup/https://www.tipranks.com/news/intel-nasdaqintc-on-the-verge-of-10b-subsidy-winhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/02/18/twilio-activist-pressure-segment-sale/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/16/a-peek-at-how-things-work-today-inside-alphabets-7-billion-growth-stage-investing-arm-capitalg/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Ford preps for its next big fight, Waymo recalls its self-driving car software and layoffs come for another AV startup(00:04:02) Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) on the Verge of $10B Subsidy Win(00:06:11) With Twilio under activist pressure, Segment could be put up for sale(00:09:18) A peek inside Alphabet's $7 billion growth-stage investing arm, CapitalG

Robots Revolutionize Construction, OpenAI’s Sora AI Model, Apple Pay Outage, and Y Combinator’s Call for MRI Startups

Dutch startup Monumental is using robots to lay bricks, disrupting the construction industry. OpenAI releases Sora, a credit score-based dating app launches, and an anti-Tesla ad comes under fire. Apple Pay is down for Chase customers, and Y Combinator wants 100 times more MRI scans for early cancer detection. Stay updated on the latest tech news and innovations with Simply Tech.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/17/dutch-startup-monumental-is-using-robots-to-lay-bricks/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/17/openai-releases-sora-a-credit-score-based-dating-app-launches-and-an-anti-tesla-ad-comes-under-fire/https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/17/24075840/apple-pay-is-down-for-chase-customers-and-perhaps-othershttps://techcrunch.com/2024/02/17/y-combinator-mri-cancer/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Dutch startup Monumental is using robots to lay bricks(00:02:41) OpenAI releases Sora, a credit score–based dating app launches and an anti-Tesla ad comes under fire(00:04:57) Apple Pay is down for Chase customers, and perhaps others(00:06:29) Y Combinator wants 100 times more MRI scans

Alphabet’s CapitalG: A New Era of Venture Investing, Wyze Cameras’ Privacy Breach, Amazon’s Attack on Labor Law, and Android 15’s Developer Preview

Laela Sturdy takes the helm at Alphabet's CapitalG, ushering in a new era of venture investing. Wyze cameras reportedly let owners see into a stranger's home, raising concerns about privacy and IoT security. Amazon and SpaceX are quietly trying to demolish national labor law, threatening worker rights. Android 15's first developer preview has arrived, bringing under-the-hood tweaks and updates to enhance performance and user experience. Stay informed about the latest developments in technology, investment, privacy, and worker rights with 'Simply Tech'.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/16/a-peek-at-how-things-work-today-inside-alphabets-7-billion-growth-stage-investing-arm-capitalg/https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/16/24075369/wyze-security-camera-stranger-feeds-glitchhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/02/16/amazon-and-spacex-are-quietly-trying-to-demolish-national-labor-law/https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/16/24074987/android-15-developer-preview-vanilla-ice-creamOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) A peek at how things work today inside Alphabet's $7 billion growth-stage investing arm, CapitalG(00:04:43) Wyze cameras reportedly let owners see into a stranger’s home(00:07:08) Amazon and SpaceX are quietly trying to demolish national labor law(00:09:18) Android 15’s first developer preview has arrived

OpenAI’s Sora Model Revolutionizes Video Games, Pacifico Biolabs Disrupts Seafood Industry

OpenAI unveils Sora, a groundbreaking video-generating model with potential for realistic procedurally generated games. Pacifico Biolabs emerges with a fermentation process for sustainable alternative seafood. Plus, Apple's AI updates to Spotlight and Xcode and Microsoft teases next-gen Xbox with unique hardware.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/15/openais-sora-video-generating-model-can-render-video-games-too/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/16/pacifico-biolabs-fermentation-alternative-seafood/https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/15/24074455/apple-generative-ai-xcode-spotlight-testinghttps://www.theverge.com/2024/2/15/24073723/microsoft-xbox-next-gen-hardware-phil-spencer-handheldOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) OpenAI's Sora video-generating model can render video games, too(00:02:54) Pacifico Biolabs emerges from stealth with fermentation process for alternative seafood(00:05:16) Apple is reportedly working on AI updates to Spotlight and Xcode(00:07:39) Microsoft teases next-gen Xbox with “largest technical leap” and new “unique” hardware