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2024-10-02 03:08:50
Instagram is testing new profile cards designed for creators.
A new format for Instagram's profile QR codes is being introduced.
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2024-10-02 03:00:43
TikTok has revealed an expanded partnership with the NFL.
The partnership will allow the NFL to keep sharing exclusive content on the platform.
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2024-10-02 02:56:13
Meta has released its Llama AI models as open-source to encourage wider development.
Meta is setting the groundwork for the next phase of AI advancement.
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2024-10-01 21:51:17
Following X's ban in Brazil, Tumblr has reported approximately 350% growth in users.
Bluesky isn’t the only social networking platform benefiting from X’s ban in Brazil, which is now facing legal penalties.
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2024-10-01 21:47:08
eBay has eliminated seller fees in the UK to combat the rise of new marketplace startups.
E-commerce giant eBay has eliminated final-value sales fees for all domestic items in the UK, except for cars, as it responds to increasing competition from newer marketplaces.
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2024-10-01 21:44:09
Apple's AirPods Pro have received FDA approval to function as hearing aids.
At Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event, the spotlight was primarily on the iPhone 16, but an exciting announcement regarding the AirPods Pro 2 caught attention.
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2024-10-01 21:40:16
SpaceX has launched the portable Starlink Mini, priced at $599.
SpaceX has introduced the Starlink Mini, a portable version of its satellite internet product designed to fit inside a backpack.
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2024-10-01 21:37:16
Tesla's Cybertruck is now equipped with Supervised Full Self-Driving capabilities.
Tesla's deadline for implementing Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) in Cybertruck vehicles has arrived, and, true to form, superfans are getting the first access.
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2024-10-01 21:34:16
Series, a generative AI game development platform, has discreetly secured $28 million in funding from investors including Netflix, Dell, and a16z, among others.
It has been an eventful year for gaming industry executive Pany Haritatos.
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2024-10-01 21:30:08
YouTube is experimenting with a new feature that allows creators to utilize Google Gemini for brainstorming video ideas.
YouTube is currently testing an integration with Google Gemini aimed at assisting creators in brainstorming video ideas, titles, and thumbnails. The new feature, called Brainstorm with Gemini, was announced in a video on the Creator Insider channel.
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2024-10-01 21:15:12
U.S. consumers spent $7.2 billion on the opening day of Amazon's Prime Day sales event.
Consumer spending in the U.S. for the first day of Amazon Prime Day saw an impressive year-on-year growth of 11.7%, according to data from Adobe Analytics. Amazon is currently hosting its Prime Day event across multiple regions.
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2024-10-01 21:13:20
As Alexa celebrates its 10th anniversary, Amazon is exploring the potential of generative AI.
Amazon has been losing money on Echo smart speakers, a reality that has been an open secret throughout Alexa's existence.
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2024-10-01 21:07:58
BMW states that both battery electric vehicles (EVs) and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are essential for achieving a zero-emissions future.
Funding for green hydrogen startups, especially those in the growth stage, has seen a decline.
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2024-10-01 21:03:19
Tesla Superchargers will be available to GM, Ford, Rivian, and other electric vehicle (EV) brands.
Eighteen months ago, Ford initiated a transformation by securing a deal that allows its electric vehicle (EV) owners access to the Tesla Supercharger network.
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2024-10-01 20:59:40
Bing's API experienced downtime, which impacted Microsoft Copilot, DuckDuckGo, and ChatGPT's web search functionality as well.
Bing, Microsoft’s search engine, faced operational issues for several hours on Thursday in Europe. Initially, users were unable to perform any web searches, but it appears that search results have since resumed loading correctly.
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2024-10-01 20:56:52
Microsoft's Copilot has now been integrated into Telegram.
Microsoft's Copilot, a generative AI-powered tool that can generate text and answer specific questions, is now available as an in-app chatbot on Telegram, the popular instant messaging app.
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2024-10-01 20:54:25
As Microsoft steps away from its observer role, OpenAI announces that it will no longer allow any observers.
Months after Microsoft gained an observer seat on OpenAI's board, the company has decided to relinquish its non-voting position.
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2024-10-01 20:51:24
Google has just secured a $250 million agreement with California to support journalism—here's what it signifies.
Google has entered into a $250 million agreement with the state of California to support local newsrooms.
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2024-10-01 20:46:17
Google has announced that it has fixed issues with Gemini's people-generating feature.
In February, Google temporarily disabled Gemini’s ability to generate images of people after users reported historical inaccuracies.
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2024-10-01 20:39:47
Canva is raising prices for its AI features, pushing users to pay significantly more for access to these enhanced tools.
Canva is significantly raising prices for some customers, with Canva Teams subscribers on older pricing plans facing a staggering 300% increase for a five-person plan, which will rise from $119.99 per year to $500 per year.
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2024-10-01 20:06:40
Lapsi is reinventing the stethoscope by transforming it into a health tracking data platform.
The consumerization of medtech continues to advance as Amsterdam-based startup Lapsi Health has recently secured FDA approval for its first clinical support tool: a digital stethoscope.
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2024-10-01 19:57:24
Reddit communities will need to obtain permission when going private or changing to NSFW.
Last year, in response to Reddit's API changes, many subreddits switched from public to private or designated themselves as NSFW (Not Safe for Work) to affect advertising on the platform.
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2024-10-01 19:54:00
Snapchat has introduced a new feature called Footsteps, which tracks your location history.
Snapchat is gradually rolling out a new feature called "Footsteps" to all iOS users this week, as confirmed by the company to TechCrunch.
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2024-10-01 19:41:08
Air Doctor has secured $20 million in funding to address the challenge of finding doctors while traveling.
Traveling abroad presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to healthcare.
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2024-10-01 19:36:41
Invesco has increased its valuation of Swiggy to $13.3 billion.
U.S. asset manager Invesco has raised its valuation of Swiggy, assigning an implied valuation of approximately $13.3 billion to the Indian food delivery and quick-commerce startup, which is preparing to go public in about a month.
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2024-10-01 19:33:16
Y Combinator is facing criticism for supporting an AI startup that openly acknowledges it has essentially cloned another AI startup.
A Y Combinator startup named PearAI sparked immediate controversy after launching with a thread on X and a YouTube video on Saturday, bringing some criticism onto Y Combinator itself.
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2024-10-01 19:28:11
Meta has not confirmed whether it trains its AI using photos taken with smart glasses.
Meta’s AI-powered Ray-Bans feature a discreet camera on the front, capable of taking photos not only when requested but also when triggered by specific keywords like “look.”
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2024-10-01 19:17:42
Sequoia supports Pydantic in expanding beyond its open-source data validation framework.
A U.K.-based open-source startup is launching its first commercial product with the support of one of Silicon Valley's most prestigious venture capital firms.
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2024-10-01 19:09:38
Sources indicate that 11x.ai, a company specializing in AI-powered sales representatives, has secured $50 million in Series B funding, led by A16Z.
11x.ai, a startup specializing in AI-powered sales development bots, has secured approximately $50 million in Series B funding, according to TechCrunch
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2024-10-01 04:51:11
No, X Is Not Experiencing Significant Decreases in User Engagement.
There has been speculation that X is losing a significant number of users, but that doesn't appear to be the case.
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