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4chan is down: Hack suspicions grow as commenters turn Downdetector website into an alternate forum

Fast Company Tech

Outages were registered across the country in a heat map on Downdetector. Louis Detroit Atlanta Tampa Boston New York Washington Users also submitted problem reports in Canada in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. Another 24% of users reported problems with the server connection, and another 5% said they could not post.

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Looking to decarbonize the metal industry, Bill Gates-backed Boston Metal raises $50 million

TechCrunch

One startup that’s developing a new technology to address the issue is Boston Metal. Boston Metal, which previously raised $20 million back in 2019, uses a process called molten oxide electrolysis (“MOE”) to make steel alloys — and eventually emissions-free steel.

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Apple Maps now shows COVID-19 vaccination locations

The Verge

Apple announced today that Apple Maps has been updated with vaccine locations from VaccineFinder, a site run by Boston Children’s Hospital that provides information on vaccine eligibility and availability. People can search for nearby vaccination sites in Apple Maps or ask Siri, “Where can I get a COVID vaccination?”

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Apple Maps’ Look Around feature gets first international expansion

The Verge

Look Around, the Apple Maps feature that provides 360-degree views of locations at ground level, is starting to expand outside the US. Look Around first came to the US as part of iOS 13 last year, but it’s still only available in eight major locations including Boston, San Francisco, and New York City.

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Code analysis tool AppMap wants to become Google Maps for developers

TechCrunch

Boston-based AppMap , going through TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield this week, wants to stop this bad code from ever making it into production. Google Maps has elegantly shown us how maps can be personalized and localized, so we used that as a jumping off point for how we wanted to approach the big data problem.”

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CyberDog is a new ominous-looking robot from Xiaomi

The Verge

The most notable example of the trend is Spot, a machine built by US firm Boston Dynamics. CyberDog can analyze its surroundings in real-time, create navigational maps, plot its destination, and avoid obstacles. Xiaomi’s CyberDog has a very similar design to Boston Dynamic’s Spot robot. Image: Xiaomi.

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Will quantum computing remain the domain of the specialist VC?

TechCrunch

In the next three to five years, quantum computers manufacturers are expected to generate revenue of $5 billion to $10 billion , according to Boston Consulting Group. Quantum startups map, as of October 2021. This is a path the quantum industry may follow, collecting pieces of the stack via acquisitions. Image Credits: Runa Capital.

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