Spyware startup Variston is losing staff, some say it’s closing
In July 2021, someone sent Google a batch of malicious code that could be used to hack Chrome, Firefox, and PCs running Windows Defender. That code was part of an
» Read moreCrypto VC exits were low in Q4 2023, Phantom MAU’s reach new highs and spot bitcoin ETF volumes are still rising
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» Read moreHigh vs. low visual weight: What is it and how does it help define your facial features?
Beauty trends on TikTok are a revolving door. Last year’s entries included: the clean girl aesthetic, strawberry girl, rat girl, latte makeup, and more. The app’s latest favorite phenomenon is
» Read moreWhy is TikTok obsessed with ‘Linger’ by The Cranberries?
The Cranberries dropped “Linger” more than 30 years ago. Yet, for one reason or another, it is now having a moment on TikTok. But not how you might think. It
» Read moreJumia reduces losses by over 90% amid focus on restoring order and GMV growth
In 2023, Jumia revised its adjusted EBITDA loss guidance thrice: $100-120 million in Q1, $90-100 million in Q2, and $80-90 million in Q3, aiming for a 57-61% year-over-year reduction if
» Read moreOpenAI terminates accounts of confirmed state-affiliated bad actors
OpenAI has confirmed that state-affiliated bad actors are using the company’s tech for malicious purposes, a validation of what many have feared since the company’s rise to prominence in the
» Read moreGuardrails AI wants to crowdsource fixes for GenAI model problems
It doesn’t take much to get GenAI spouting mistruths and untruths. This past week provided an example, with Microsoft’s and Google’s chatbots declaring a Super Bowl winner before the game
» Read more200,000 Facebook Marketplace user records were leaked on the dark web
Personal data from 200,000 Facebook Marketplace users were leaked to a hacker forum. Leaked data reportedly includes names, phone numbers, email addresses, Facebook IDs, and Facebook profile information. According to
» Read moreTigran Sloyan from CodeSignal talks closing the talent gap and mitigating bias in hiring
Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and Dom are joined by Tigran Sloyan, the co-founder and CEO of skills assessment platform CodeSignal. Sloyan spoke
» Read moreBest headphone deal: Save $50 off the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones at Amazon
SAVE $50: As of Feb. 15, Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are on sale at Amazon for $379, which is down from their normal price of $429. That’s a discount of
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