Author: Zech
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 owners may be getting a software fix that resolves the smartwatch’s worryingly short battery life. Samsung appears to be aware that its wearables are a big battery hog, and the company’s engineers may be working on developing software that will reduce battery drain. A fix is in the works to improve battery life for the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 Smartwatch owners often wish their wearables had longer battery life, but cramming a big battery into such a small form factor is nearly impossible. Several Samsung Galaxy Watch7 owners have been vocal about the device’s terrible battery life. Interestingly,…
Article by Deborah Leff, Chief Revenue Officer at SQream The ability to process and analyze vast amounts of information quickly and efficiently is no longer a competitive advantage—it’s a survival imperative. As data volumes continue to explode, many organizations are still grappling with the limitations of traditional CPU-based data processing. The digital landscape has reached a tipping point where traditional approaches to data processing and analytics are no longer sufficient. Businesses are now confronted with the need to accommodate ever-larger datasets, extract insights at unprecedented speeds, and scale seamlessly—all while managing costs effectively. This challenge is compounded by the rapid…
In her monthly column, “A to Z Trash,” bad-movie enthusiast Eliza Jansen presents the best parts of the worst movies of all time, in alphabetical order. This month, it’s a film she used to watch before bedtime: “Lawnmower Man,” a bewildering 1992 fable with biblical themes and some seriously outdated CGI. During the darkest times of my life (so far!), Lawnmower Man was my go-to lullaby. I’d stumble home from a night out, unable to sleep due to some chemical, and I’d listen to it. The director’s cut is also a must-see; at a snooze-inducing 142 minutes compared to the…
Did you know Mozilla Thunderbird is still around, and it looks pretty good? I recently talked about my plan to move away from my usual browser, Vivaldi, and I’ve since started my journey to find replacements for the features I use the most. And to my surprise, I found out that Mozilla Thunderbird is still alive, even though I haven’t used it in more than a decade. After trying it out, I realized it looks pretty good, and it might just become my email client going forward. It’s a good no-nonsense email client that lets me see all my accounts…
press releaseLakera, the world’s leading real-time Generative AI (GenAI) security company, has raised $20M in a Series A funding round. Led by European VC Atomico, with participation from existing investors including Citi Ventures, Dropbox Ventures and redalpine, the investment brings Lakera’s total funding to $30M. This funding positions Lakera at the forefront of the global economy’s race to secure GenAI applications. As part of the round, Atomico Partner Sasha Vidiborskiy will join Lakera’s board of directors.By 2026, 80% of enterprises are predicted to be using GenAI or GenAI-enabled applications in production, up from less than 5% in 2023. Demand for…
Ethereum ETF begins public trading, reaching $1.07 billion in cumulative trading volume By Robert A. Musiala Jr. According to reports, on July 23, nine different spot Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from eight different issuers began public trading on three major U.S. stock exchanges. On the first day of trading, the ETH ETFs reportedly achieved cumulative trading volume of approximately $1.07 billion. According to reports, under its current design, the ETH ETFs cannot hold staked ETH. In related news, a leading U.S. investment management firm reportedly recently made its private credit fund available on the Solana blockchain network through a…
An innovative collaboration between a Swiss multinational biotech manufacturing company and a local educational institution is already seeing early success: Lonza’s partnership with Alvin Community College (ACC) is a prime example of how industry and universities can work together to meet growing talent demands and advance the future of biotech in the Houston region. Lonza Establishes Office in Pearland In 2018, Lonza opened a 300,000-square-foot life sciences facility in Pearland to specialize in cell and gene therapy manufacturing. The company has seen great success since then and recently expanded its Houston base, adding an additional 15,000 square feet of lab…
Cybersecurity has always been a concern, but the advent of AI will make cybersecurity attacks more sophisticated, exposing many businesses to all kinds of threats.Shlomo Kramer, co-founder and CEO of Cato Networks, joins Asking For A Trend to discuss the current state of cybersecurity and what investors need to know about the space.”We live in a highly digitalized world where everyone is interconnected and everyone is a target,” Shlomo said, emphasizing how important advanced cybersecurity is.He elaborated on how his company is ahead of the curve: “AWS [Amazon Web Services] It’s a service that takes the heavy lifting of the…
Hyundai owners can get a free software upgrade to help prevent a theft tactic that has been spreading on social media. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has teamed up with Hyundai to combat a rise in auto thefts. The service is available Friday through Sunday, August 2-4, and applies to Hyundai vehicles from model years 2011-2021. Vehicle owners or leasers will need to bring their Hyundai vehicles to Paint Branch High School, located at 14121 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville, to receive the software upgrade and steering wheel lock. Hours are Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3 from…
Today, Truist Securities provided feedback on a test drive of Tesla’s (TSLA) latest self-driving software. Five-star analyst William Stein called the new version impressive, but noted that it’s not yet fully self-driving. Still, the electric car maker’s shares closed up 5.6% in trading today. He noted some positive progress but also highlighted significant issues, such as the need to intervene to avoid collisions and to respond to police hand signals during funeral processions. Despite these issues, Truist is hopeful that Tesla will continue to improve its autonomous capabilities, but warns that such progress may not be possible in time for…