“I am not a Cat”, says Lawyer to Judge
PRESIDIO – Technology and its use is often a serious topic of discussion, but sometimes, it can also provide a moment of comedic relief – as we continue to fumble our way around the newest devices and the latest features. One such recent meme involved a US lawyer presenting virtually before a judge, and accidentally […]
Cryptocurrencies amongst asset class hardest hit on Black Monday
GLOBAL – Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies took a hard hit today, wiping as much as $26 billion off the crypto market within 24 hours. This is despite the steady increase in value the virtual assets market had been enjoying over the last several months. The plunge was part of a significant downturn in Global Stock […]
Collision cancels in-person event amid fears of COVID-19
TORONTO – COLLISION CONF., the hugely successful tech conference, has cancelled its in-person event. An online summit has been planned instead. Collision Conference, one of North America’s biggest and fastest-growing tech conference, was planned to host in Toronto for a second time. Last year’s event drew a record 25.000 attendees from all over the world, […]
Visa acquires Plaid for $5.3 billion
SAN FRANCISCO – Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) announced that it has agreed to buy privately held software startup Plaid Inc. for a record USD $5.3 Billion. Plaid is a financial data aggregation company that connects end users bank data to various online and mobile platforms, such as Venmo, Acorns and Chime. “Plaid is a leader […]
Facebook removes thousands of fake, pro-Trump accounts
Facebook and Twitter have moved to dismantle thousands of fake accounts linked to Epoch Times, a pro-Trump news organisation known for releasing misleading information. These accounts were said to be operated using Artificial Intelligence and linked to individuals in Vietnam, despite claiming to be US citizens. Epoch Times, a pro-Trump conspiracy organisation, was banned from […]
Shopify announces US $5 Million sustainability fund
This week, the CEO of the popular online commerce platform Shopify (TSE: SHOP) announced the creation of a US$5 million annual fund to invest in breakthrough sustainability technologies. In a passionate letter to the public, Tobi Lütke wrote: “I want Shopify to be a company that sees the next century.” The funds are earmarked for […]
Capital One: Arrest after details of 106m people stolen
A hacker, by the name of Paige Thompson, was able to hack into Capital One’s database by exploiting a ‘configuration vulnerability’ in the company’s infrastructure. However, the hacker, a former Amazon employee, also boasted about her feat online on social media. “I’ve basically strapped myself with a bomb vest, (expletive) dropping capitol ones dox and […]
8chan owner asked to testify before Congress
On Wednesday, last week, the owner of the controversial website 8chan was subpoenaed to appear before Congress by a bipartisan House Homeland Security committee. 8chan, an anonymous message board, has garnered notoriety in recent months due to the use of its platform by extremist hate groups. It has also been connected to at least 3 […]
Universities experiment with a no tuition, pay later model
Income Sharing Agreements are gaining the attention of higher education and Wall Street. One early success story is getting a boost from venture capital, Purdue University has begun experimenting with a program that charges no upfront tuition, but requires graduates to pay back a percentage of their income once they’re employed. The concept is deceptively […]
