2 posts tagged ‘startup news’
Watch Duty: the free wildfire alert app saving lives in California
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When John Mills got caught in the path of California's Wallbridge Fire in 2020, the off-the-grid tech entrepreneur realized the chaos of trying to gather critical wildfire information could be deadly. His solution? Watch Duty — a free app to stay ahead of advancing flames. — Read the rest The post Watch Duty: the free wildfire alert app saving lives in California appeared first on Boing Boing.
Bluesky CEO taunts Musk with "billionaire proof" design claim
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! The fast-rising Xitter alternative Bluesky is designed to be "billionaire-proof," says CEO Jay Graber. Speaking to CNBC's Money Movers, Graber explained that unlike Musk's walled garden, Bluesky's open-source architecture means users can pack up their digital bags — followers and all — and move if the network becomes a cesspool of sociopathic manbabies. — Read the rest The post Bluesky CEO taunts Musk with "billionaire proof" design claim appeared first on Boing Boing.