The company now has received $90.3 million in financing. Tiger Global is joined by returning investors Coatue Management and Index Ventures, as well as Alkeon. “A large chunk of it will goes to R&D and engineering and science,” explained Bindu Reddy, co-founder and CEO of the company, in an interview with ZDNet via Zoom. “We continue to want to be the best of breed in AI and ML platforms.” The other main use of the capital will be for go-to-market, including building out the sales team....

(A screenshot from an American Airlines ad) Dare I ask how it went? Dare I ask why you’re sitting there with gritted teeth, mouthing curses toward high-flying brand names? Another week of airline disruption is supposedly becalmed. Before another week of airline disruption staggers into the air. To recap: airlines say they have staff shortages, the weather has been terrible and air traffic control is an understaffed mess. Yet listen to their employees and they might murmur a different dirge....

Google notes that Android 13 will make its way to phones made by its hardware partners. Partners include Samsung, Asus, HMD, iQOO, Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sharp, Sony, Tecno, Vivo and Xiaomi. Android 13 offers several key improvements and changes to Android. The most noticeable change you’ll find after installing the update is that Material You and the custom theming that it allows for has been expanded, allowing third-party apps to take advantage of the feature....

TF International Securities’ Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in tweets that Apple will begin mass shipping the new $99 AirPods in the second half of 2024 or the first half of 2025. The new AirPods would be cheaper than the second generation AirPods, which at $129, are the cheapest option currently available. The third generation cost $179 with the MagSafe charging case, while the new AirPods Pro cost $279....

Also: How to use iPhone 14’s emergency SOS satellite text feature The iPhone maker launched the feature last month in the US and Canada after unveiling it during its Far Out event in September. The feature is available on any iPhone 14 device running iOS 16.1 or later. It’s free for two years starting at the time of activation of a new phone. Also: Apple just released updates for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and more The feature uses custom-designed components and software to connect to a satellite’s unique frequencies without a bulky antenna....

A little peace, a little joy, and a little jolt for our inner romantic associations with fragrant trees, gift-giving, and strained family harmony. Naturally, big brands want to lurk over your positive feelings, wrapping their tentacles around your every impulse. How do they do it? By releasing a holiday ad that makes you feel good all over. Or, perhaps, doesn’t. I can’t help involuntarily groaning and yawning, you see, at Apple’s latest effort to get you into the holiday spirit....

So when I read this one, all the hairs of my beard swayed in perfect unison. It read: “Apple partners with Best Buy for expanded repair service.” Yes, this was written by Apple and it offered deeply exciting news: “Apple today announced the completion of a major expansion of its Apple authorized service network. With nearly 1,000 Best Buy stores across the US now providing expert service and repairs for Apple products, customers have even easier and more convenient access to safe and reliable repairs....

The child sexual abuse material (CSAM) detection system will have devices running iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and macOS Monterey matching images on the device against a list of known CSAM image hashes provided by the US National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and other child safety organisations before an image is stored in iCloud. If a hashing match is made, metadata that Apple is calling “safety vouchers” will be uploaded along with the image, and once an unnamed threshold is reached, Apple will manually inspect the metadata and if it regards it as CSAM, the account will be disabled and a report sent to NCMEC....

According to Flexera’s recently released 2022 State of the Cloud Report, organizations continue to waste significant cloud spending, based on survey responses from 753 global cloud decision-makers and users. 66% of executives said cloud usage is “higher than initially planned this year,” They estimated that their organizations waste 32% of cloud spend, up from 30% in last year’s survey. In addition, “spend is likely less efficient and likely even higher on average, as many organizations tend to underestimate their amount of waste,” the survey’s authors report....

The ACCC said it is concerned that the AirTag’s battery compartment could be accessible to young children, and the lithium coin cell button battery removed with ease. In addition, the watchdog said the AirTag battery compartment lid does not always secure fully on closing, and that the distinctive sound that plays when the lid is being closed suggests the lid is secure when it may not be. The ACCC said it has raised safety concerns with Apple about the accessibility and security of the button battery inside the product and that “discussions continue”....

The new initiative was launched following a year-long pilot program that focused on capturing phishing texts appearing to originate from government agencies such as Centrelink, myGov, and the Australian Taxation Office. “The success of this initiative is timely, given the use of MyGov has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. I have written to NBN Co, Australia Post, and the banks strongly encouraging them to apply the same process to text messages they send,” Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Paul Fletcher said....

In request for tender documents, the government agency outlined the fully automated system would help determine the weight of SBT catch taken, which would then be used to help cut back fishers’ quota holdings. “Fully automated means that fish weight is estimated (either directly through stereo video cameras or by first determining length and then applying a length-weight relationship) with minimal human operation and does not rely upon a human operator to locate and identify the snout and tail of a fish for measurement purposes,” the department clarified in the tender....

Nearly half of owners and operators in the Uptime survey report difficulty finding skilled candidates, up from 38% in 2018. As such, 75% of respondents believe that most data center professionals have long-term job security. Three out of four owners and operators believe artificial intelligence will reduce their data center staffing needs at some point, but half project this shift is more than five years away. In the meantime, industry leaders agree that these are challenging times for managing data centers – and challenging for IT professionals as well....

According to advocacy group Fight For the Future, companies like Apple, Macy’s, Albertsons, Lowes and Ace Hardware use facial recognition software in their stores to identify shoplifters. The group created a scorecard of retailers that they update based on whether the company is currently using facial recognition, will in the future or never will. Stores like Walmart, Kroger, Home Depot, Target, Costco, CVS, Dollar Tree and Verizon have all committed to never using facial recognition in their stores in statements to Fight For the Future....

With work and family obligations, it’s difficult for a lot of us to carve out time for some of our favorite activities. Fortunately, one of the biggest advantages of today’s technology is that we save time and money by not having to get a gym membership for effective daily workouts or budget for high tuition and go back to school for career skills training. And if you happen to be a chess enthusiast, you can now boost your intermediate game skills with lifetime access to 56 hours of Grandmaster chess instruction with The Chess Masterclass Bundle with Grandmaster Damian Lemos....

Start with the basics. The best chef’s knife will be made with carbon steel or stainless steel. Carbon-steel knives are the best for cutting, but they’re high maintenance. The edge is extremely sharp but can rust, especially if you don’t maintain the knife with care. Stainless steel knives are easier to keep in working order, but a serious cooking enthusiast may notice the difference in sharpness between carbon and stainless steel....

We’ve evaluated these six home security systems in Phoenix based on cost, the quality of devices, DIY versus professional monitoring, and the reputation behind each security provider so that you may begin fortifying your home without delay. Comparing the best Phoenix home security systems Information accurate as of March 2021 Home security in Phoenix: What you need to know Phoenix, Arizona, crime statistics Luckily for Phoenix residents, the city is 8% safer than all other cities of the U....

Jacksonville has access to well-known internet providers such as AT&T and Xfinity and some smaller-scale broadband companies like Earthlink. In Jacksonville, monthly internet service costs range between $35 to $50, which is slightly lower than the national average of $60. If you’re looking for a new or different broadband services in the Jacksonville area, we’ve reviewed the top 3 companies to make your decision easier and more efficient. How we found the best internet provider in Jacksonville We selected the top three internet providers in Jacksonville by taking a comprehensive look at the features most customers would be looking for: Features:...

The three best internet providers in Los Angeles AT&T — Best for fast downloadsStarry Internet — Best for affordable internetSpectrum — Best for internet and TV packages The best Los Angeles internet providers: summed up How we found the best internet providers in Los Angeles Here are the primary factors we considered when recommending internet providers in Los Angeles. Even users who are on the company’s DSL internet enjoy fast download speeds....

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the median household income in South Carolina was $54,864 from 2016-2020. The state also offers lower-than-average cost of living should you choose to relocate for a career in manufacturing, agriculture, and engineering, the state’s dominant career paths. Explore our rankings of the top online colleges in South Carolina and how they can help you. Top 5 online schools in South Carolina: Quick facts The 10 best online colleges in South Carolina Before browsing our rankings of the top online colleges in South Carolina, take a moment to review ZDnet’s ranking methodology....