ELIMINATING MEMORY SAFETY VULNERABILITIES AT THE SOURCE (6 MINUTE READ)
9 days ago
This blog post explores how focusing on writing new code in memory safe languages led to a decrease in vulnerabilities in an Android project. It posits that the next stage in security is to focus on safe coding and secure code practices. Vulnerabilities decay exponentially so older code will become
LEEDS EQUITY PARTNERS ACQUIRES OFFSEC (1 MINUTE READ)
9 days ago
Leeds Equity has acquired the OffSec certification company.
AMAZON SAYS 175 MILLION CUSTOMER NOW USE PASSKEYS TO LOG IN (2 MINUTE READ)
9 days ago
Amazon says that over 175 million customers are using passkeys for faster and more secure logins.
AUTHORITIES SEIZE DARK WEB MARKETPLACES SIPULITIE AND TSÄTTI (2 MINUTE READ)
9 days ago
Finnish and Swedish authorities, with Bitdefender's help, closed down dark web marketplaces Sipulitie and Tsätti, stopping illegal drug sales in the millions.
Dean Kamen Says Inventing Is Easy, but Innovating Is Hard
9 days ago
Over the past 20 years, technological advances have enabled inventors to go from strength to strength. And yet, according to the legendary inventor
Dean Kamen
,
innovation has stalled.
Kamen
made a name for himself with inventions including the first portable insulin pump for diabetics, an
adv
Dean Kamen Says Inventing Is Easy, but Innovating Is Hard
9 days ago
Over the past 20 years, technological advances have enabled inventors to go from strength to strength. And yet, according to the legendary inventor
Dean Kamen
,
innovation has stalled.
Kamen
made a name for himself with inventions including the first portable insulin pump for diabetics, an
adv
Dean Kamen Says Inventing Is Easy, but Innovating Is Hard
9 days ago
Over the past 20 years, technological advances have enabled inventors to go from strength to strength. And yet, according to the legendary inventor
Dean Kamen
,
innovation has stalled.
Kamen
made a name for himself with inventions including the first portable insulin pump for diabetics, an
adv
Build and deploy your own ChatGPT alternative with plugins using this opensource framework
9 days ago
Create entire Flask apps with this opensource self-building agent. This AI feature predicts your intent, not just the next line of code. ChatGPT responds differently based on your name. Opensource ChatGPT Canvas for collaborative writing with AI agents.
Build a web-scraping AI agent that runs entirely on your local machine using Llama 3.2
9 days ago
Build a web-scraping AI agent that runs entirely on your local machine using Llama 3.2. The AI agent uses Ollama to run the model locally and ScrapeGraphAI, a web scraping Python library that uses LLM and direct graph logic to create scraping pipelines for websites and local documents. Hands-on tuto
Opensource framework to Deploy Multimodal AI Chat Apps in Minutes
9 days ago
Lobe Chat is an open-source AI chat framework giving you everything you need to build and deploy multi-modal chat apps. It supports a wide range of AI providers and has a built-in knowledge base, vision, and text-to-speech features. Key highlights include supporting various AI providers, running you
Try the internet’s easiest File API
9 days ago
Pinata’s File API makes adding file uploads and retrieval to your app effortless. It provides fast, secure, and scalable file management without the hassle of maintaining infrastructure.
Opensource Flask App Builder with a Simple LLM Loop
9 days ago
Build multi-file Flask apps with Ditto, a new self-building coding agent. Ditto uses a straightforward LLM loop and five key tools to automate coding from natural language descriptions. Key highlights include a simple toolset, LLM loop-driven operation, modular codebase, and real-time progress track
MAKING THE LEAP FROM SERIES A TO SERIES B IS HARDER NOW THAN EVER (1 MINUTE READ)
9 days ago
The transition from Series A to Series B funding has become significantly more challenging, with only 9% of startups that raised Series A in Q3 2022 reaching Series B within two years compared to 38-40% during the low-interest rate period.
AGENT TASK LOGS FOR AI IMPROVEMENT (2 MINUTE READ)
9 days ago
The challenge of trusting AI agents to perform tasks effectively is compounded by the lack of robust logging and feedback tools, making it difficult to guide agents in understanding user preferences.
WHY LIFETIME VALUE IS RELEVANT AGAIN IN SOFTWARE (2 MINUTE READ)
9 days ago
The financial landscape for software companies has become increasingly challenging, with many experiencing declining net dollar retention and longer payback periods.
CEREBRAS S-1 BREAKDOWN (5 MINUTE READ)
9 days ago
Cerebras, a chip maker competing with NVIDIA in AI workloads, has filed for an IPO. Its innovative Wafer-Scale Engine is significantly larger than traditional GPUs and the company has shown rapid revenue growth, primarily driven by its major customer, G42, which accounts for over 80% of its revenue.
THE RISE OF SOFTWARE-DELIVERED SERVICES (6 MINUTE READ)
9 days ago
The software industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the emergence of Software-Delivered Services (SDS), which leverage AI to deliver outcomes rather than tools, differentiating themselves from traditional SaaS companies. These SDS companies focus on accountability and quality, adop
CAN AI SCALING CONTINUE THROUGH 2030? (18 MINUTE READ)
9 days ago
By 2030, it may be technically feasible for AI training runs to reach scales up to 10,000 times larger than current models, potentially continuing the historical trend of 4x annual growth in compute. The main constraints to this scaling are likely to be power availability and chip manufacturing capa
BREX'S STRATEGY FOR WINNING IN CROWDED MARKETS (8 MINUTE READ)
9 days ago
As software development costs decrease, companies must establish a strong competitive advantage or "moat" to ensure sustainable revenue growth. Brex exemplifies this by integrating financial services with software, creating a unique position in the crowded fintech market. Its strategic partnerships,
WHEN DATA AND ANECDOTES DISAGREE, TRUST ANECDOTES (7 MINUTE READ)
9 days ago
Parker Conrad and Jeff Bezos have shared stories on the importance of prioritizing anecdotes and ground-level insights over aggregate data when making decisions. They argue that while data is valuable, it can sometimes misrepresent reality. Examining specific instances or hunches can reveal truths t
DITCH THE HOMEPAGE (5 MINUTE READ)
9 days ago
Some startups are transforming their homepages into fully interactive product experiences, allowing users to engage with the product immediately without requiring sign-ups or demos. Rows.com exemplifies this approach by presenting users with a blank spreadsheet upon arrival, leveraging the universal
NETWORK EFFECTS: THE HIDDEN FORCE (5 MINUTE READ)
9 days ago
Companies need more than just a great product to succeed in today's competitive tech landscape - they need a force multiplier that drives exponential growth. This can be achieved through network effects, where a product or service becomes more valuable as more people use it, creating a self-reinforc
INVESTING IN UNICORNS: LUCK OR SKILL? (6 MINUTE READ)
9 days ago
Venture investing involves making decisions based on limited data to predict future outcomes, but the reasons for an investment's success may differ from the initial assumptions. Reflecting on and recording the original decision-making process is crucial for improving future investment choices, as i
WHY IMMIGRANT FOUNDERS ARE OFTEN BETTER THAN THOSE BORN HERE (4 MINUTE READ)
9 days ago
Growing up in a restrictive environment can foster a desire to take risks and challenge the status quo, leading to unexpected advantages in achieving ambitious goals. Immigrants, in particular, have demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability in building new lives and businesses from scratch
Tesla's Bitcoin Holdings Moved to Unknown Wallets
9 days ago
After two years of inactivity, Tesla's Bitcoin holdings are on the move. Approximately $765 million BTC was moved to new unknown wallets. Tesla first bought $1.5 billion BTC in 2020 before selling 85% of its holdings by July 2022. There is no indication that Tesla plans to sell its remaining holding