Monthly Archives: August 2022

Populus to combat curbside parking chaos with millions in new funding

Populus, the San Francisco-based transportation data startup, got its start as shared scooter mania took hold and cities tried to make sense of how infrastructure was being used by fleets of tiny vehicles. Now, Populus co-founder and CEO Regina Clewlow is positioning the company, which collects data on transportation fleets and shares it with cities,…

New Windows malware uses a cunning technique to avoid detection

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a dangerous strain of crypto-mining malware, which has made its way onto Windows devices across the globe. As detailed in a report from security firm Check Point, the malware is smuggled inside various legitimate-looking applications distributed via online marketplaces, including one disguised as an official Google Translate client. Once downloaded, the…

Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, dead at 91: Russian media

Mikhail Gorbachev in Edinburgh, Scotland, on December 21, 1984. Bryn Colton/Getty Images Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, died on Tuesday at 92.  Gorbachev instituted major reforms that contributed to the collapse of the USSR in 1991.  He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990 for his role in bringing a…

The Banking CMO Report Preview

Our Banking CMO Report synthesizes interviews with 10 CMOs at some of the largest and most innovative banks, credit unions, and neobanks in the US and Canada. Through our exclusive interviews, we provide insights into how CMOs define their roles and responsibilities; how trends are shaping their strategic priorities; and how a changing consumer and…

The 19 best books about celebrities, including memoirs and biographies

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. From memoirs to detailed biographies, these are the best books by or about celebrities including actors, comedians, musicians, and more. Amazon Books written by or about celebrities uncover deep personal truths and histories. Our recommendations include books from actors, musicians, comedians,…

Arturia’s Dist Coldfire might be the only distortion plugin you need

Arturia has been building out its collection of effects plugins over the last few years. One notable blind spot was distortion. It wasn’t until FX Collection 3 launched in June that the company would introduce its first dedicated distortion plugins. Dist OpAmp-21 and Dist Tube-Culture are solid, if unspectacular entries in the world of dirt…