Category: Tech

Microsoft revealed that its systems have been targeted by Russian state-backed hackers in a recent blog update, shedding light on unauthorized activity detected by the company. Unauthorized Activity The company detected suspicious activity linked to Russian state-sponsored hackers starting in late November 2023. By February, these hackers escalated their attacks significantly, with a notable surge...

Microsoft’s acquisition of LinkedIn has proven lucrative, with the job-networking platform revealing its revenue from premium subscriptions for the first time since the acquisition. Revenue Figures LinkedIn announced that it generated $1.7 billion from its premium subscribers in 2023, marking a significant contribution to Microsoft’s overall revenue stream. This revenue growth was supported by a...

A Microsoft employee has raised alarms about the safety of one of the company’s generative AI tools, urging the US government to investigate its potential risks. Concerns Raised Shane Jones, a principal software engineering manager at Microsoft, submitted a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Microsoft’s board of directors regarding Copilot Designer, a...

Users of Facebook and Instagram, both platforms owned by Meta, experienced disruptions earlier, but the issues seem to have been resolved. The Outage On Tuesday morning, users reported being logged out of their accounts and encountering difficulties signing back in. Meta’s status page, which monitors the company’s platforms and tools, acknowledged “major disruptions” to Facebook...

Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Meta, formerly Facebook, sheds light on the true nature of startup culture, debunking the glamorous portrayals often seen in movies. Early Days at Facebook In a candid interview on Lenny’s Podcast, Bosworth reminisced about his time as one of Facebook’s first engineers. Despite the camaraderie and...

Lily Lyman, a partner at the early-stage investment firm Underscore, is making waves in Boston’s startup ecosystem with her unique approach to dealmaking and community building. Courting Deals Known for her unconventional tactics, Lyman once offered to coach a founder’s daughter’s lacrosse team as part of a deal negotiation. This personalized approach, coupled with her...

Mark Zuckerberg, renowned for his minimalistic lifestyle, recently expressed admiration for Anant Ambani’s luxury timepiece, signaling a departure from his previous indifference towards watches. The Encounter In a video circulating on social media, Zuckerberg was captured admiring Anant Ambani’s Richard Mille watch during a gathering. The encounter garnered attention from Indian news outlets, underscoring Zuckerberg’s...

Lawyers representing a Tesla shareholder have petitioned for a substantial portion of Elon Musk’s contested $55-billion compensation package, arguing that they deserve a significant share of the payout as attorney fees. Background Following successful litigation in a Delaware court, attorneys asserted that Elon Musk’s compensation should be partially allocated to them. They claimed that their...

House Democrats are launching an investigation into SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, amid allegations that the company’s satellite internet system, Starlink, is being utilized in Russia. Representatives Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin have addressed a letter to Musk’s company, urging transparency regarding any potential transactions or utilization of Starlink in Russia. Concerns Raised by Lawmakers...

Lava, a prominent domestic smartphone brand, has unveiled its latest offering in the Indian market – the Blaze Curve 5G. Packed with features like a 64MP camera and a 6.67-inch 120Hz 3D Curved AMOLED display, this smartphone aims to cater to the evolving needs of Indian consumers. Pricing and Availability The Blaze Curve 5G is...