SAFEs, simple agreements for future equity, have long been touted as a founder-friendly structure for signing venture deals. But is it really fair to call them that? TechCrunch+ recently surveyed a handful of VCs and founders about how they’re feeling about SAFE rounds in this tougher fundraising market, especially now that power has largely shifted…
Jul 28, 2023THNMalware / Cyber Threat The threat actors linked to the malware loader known as IcedID have made updates to the BackConnect (BC) module that’s used for post-compromise activity on hacked systems, new findings from Team Cymru reveal. IcedID, also called BokBot, is a strain of malware similar to Emotet and QakBot that started…
Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t quite like Google Stadia or Xbox Game Pass. So if you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers. Updated 07/28/23: Hello Kitty Island Adventure is now available. What is Apple Arcade? Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad,…
Want a TV deal that offers something a little different? The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED could be exactly what you’re looking for. This model provides a fully-fledged TV experience and a useful smart display in one package. The Amazon 65-inch Fire TV Omni QLED is $599 at Amazon right now. This is $200 off…
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As AI continues to take away human jobs, women will be 1.5 times more likely to need to move into new occupations than men, according to a new report by the McKinsey Global Institute. “By 2030, activities that account for up to 30 percent of hours currently worked across the US economy could be automated—a…
Meet Pollen, a new French startup that wants to provide a better way to learn new skills. Instead of working with full-time teachers, Pollen invites business executives and top performers in the tech industry so that they can host a class with a small group of people. Behind the scenes, Pollen was co-founded by Julie…
Jul 28, 2023THNCyber Espionage / Malware The Russian nation-state actor known as BlueBravo has been observed targeting diplomatic entities throughout Eastern Europe with the goal of delivering a new backdoor called GraphicalProton, exemplifying the continuous evolution of the threat. The phishing campaign is characterized by the use of legitimate internet services (LIS) for command-and-control (C2)…
If you’re heading back to school, whether you’re getting a degree or securing a certification, you need a reliable laptop. This refurbished MacBook Air is easy to carry without sacrificing power, and you can get it at a special price now through August 13th in our Back to School sale. With a 13.3″ screen and…
Australia vs New Zealand is one of the oldest and most intense rivalries in rugby union. The neighbors are about to duke it out for the first time in 2023, with the All Blacks knowing that a third win will guarantee them this season’s Rugby Championship title. Saturday’s Australia vs New Zealand live stream at…
