In a boost for the ‘metaverse,’ Roblox stock pops 25% after strong Q4 earnings

It looks like the metaverse is doing okay. No, not the one Meta is trying to make happen in VR — the gaming platform Roblox is where the kids... Read more »

Instacart’s new features give shoppers more ways to earn on their own schedules

Instacart is introducing two new features that are designed to give shoppers on its platform more opportunities to earn. The company is launching “queued batches,” which gives shoppers the... Read more »

Free Agency CEO seems to care more about control than the company, former employees say

According to former employees of human resources startup Free Agency, CEO Sherveen Mashayekhi’s leadership style is holding the startup back as he seems to care more about demanding loyalty... Read more »

Ransomware gang uses new zero-day to steal data on 1 million patients

A prolific ransomware operation is back with old tricks — and new victims. Community Health Systems (CHS), one of the largest healthcare providers in the United States with close... Read more »

How to Fix Driver Overran Stack Buffer BSOD Error (8 Methods)

BSOD is a very common problem in Windows but can trouble you if left untreated. Recently, many Windows 10 users were found getting an unusual ‘DRIVER_OVERRAN_STACK_BUFFER’ BSOD screen while... Read more »

Tesla agrees to double supercharger network, open to all EVs under Biden’s $7.5B charging plan

Companies hoping to dip into the coffers of the Biden Administration’s $7.5 billion EV charging initiative will have to meet a new set of requirements that even Tesla has... Read more »

Snap introduces ray tracing technology for its AR lenses to enhance realism

Snap has introduced ray tracing technology to its AR Lens Studio for developers around the world, the company announced on Wednesday. Ray tracing is a technical capability that allows... Read more »

Axion Ray brings intelligence to manufacturing to find issues before they cause trouble

Manufacturers face a dizzying array of potential problems around the machines they produce, and it’s challenging to track down issues. This isn’t just nice to know. It’s crucial information,... Read more »

Superplastic, a creator of ‘synthetic’ influencers, raises $20M led by Amazon in deal to make TV shows and more

Janky and Guggimon, ‘synthetic’ celebrities conceived in a studio and big on social platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where they exist as influencers with millions of followers, hyping up... Read more »

Caretakers, ageism and other topics venture needs to stop overlooking

Hello, and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Wednesday show, where... Read more »
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