Snapchat+ tops 25M subscribers, driving company’s direct revenue ARR to $1B Snap’s direct revenue business has reached a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate, the company announced on Wednesday. Annualized revenue refers to a business’s current revenue rate projected over a full year. The social media giant says the milestone is driven by its Snapchat+ offering, which has now surpassed 25...

This startup wants to make enterprise software look more like a prompt Every new technology creates a new environment in which we work, but it’s not clear how AI will do that. One possibility is that the interface disappears entirely. That’s the vision of Josh Sirota, who founded the startup Eragon back in August and has just raised $12 million at a $100 million post-money valuation to build...

Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps There is a whole shady industry for people who want to monitor and spy on their families. Multiple app makers promote and advertise their software — often referred to as stalkerware — to jealous partners who can use these apps to access their victims’ phones remotely.   Yet, despite how sensitive this personal data...

Rescuers blame weather and 'underprepared skiers’ for rise in avalanche deathsJames WaterhouseEurope correspondent, Val Thorens in the French AlpsBBCA helicopter is the quickest way to reach those stranded by an avalanche in the French AlpsFrom the vantage point of our helicopter above the Alps, you can make out scars and dimples from recent avalanches.More than 100 people have died across the...

During a challenging period, the tech community in Minneapolis is stepping up to help those in need. Many founders and investors in the local tech industry have decided to pause their usual business activities to focus on supporting their community. This collective effort shows how important it is for them to lend a hand during tough times. By putting their projects on hold, these tech leaders...