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Cash now, chaos later: VC-fueled startups play a dangerous game
So many startups are desperate for VC funding, but many young companies should have gone a different route. Here’s a list.
Leaders
How virtual reality has become a much needed tech revolution for museums
Cultural revolution or digital mirage? Technology and ancient artefacts are not natural buddies, but in the 21st century you have to adapt.
Companies
How has technology changed vampires? From bloodthirsty creatures of horror to paragons of sensuality
As our technology has evolved, so has the image of vampires in the media.
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Tumblr kills Post Plus, and with it all paywalled content, starting January 2024
Tumblr is ending its Post Plus subscription, effective from December 1st, with creators no longer able to activate it on the platform.
Companies
Abkhaz to Zulu: Amazon Transcribe can now recognize 100 languages
Amazon Transcribe has added 21 languages to its platform, taking the total to 100 while also improving accuracy and enhancing readability
Companies
Elon Musk’s X in crisis as major brands suspend all acitvity on the platform
Major brands are not only pausing ads on Elon Musk’s X, they’re stepping away from the platform altogether.
Companies
Mobile data in Europe to triple by 2028 and big tech should pay the bill
The upgrade will require more than $216 billion in investment, and it should be shouldered by those using it most – the tech giants.
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Is OpenAI’s rush for revenue a threat to humankind?
Altman’s return to OpenAI after an attempted coup means the chase for general AI can now fly unhindered. Watch our short video for a summary.
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Grok to launch for X Premium Plus users, but will they think it’s any good?
Grok will finally be available to X Premium subscribers, but only at the standard of ChatGPT3.5, leaving room for doubt and disappointment.
Companies
Google Bard can now answer questions about YouTube videos
The YouTube extension of Google Bard can now understand video content, providing users with a richer conversation experience.
Companies
Who is Patrick Collison? The Stripe CEO was a millionaire at 17
Patrick Collison was the world’s youngest self-made millionaire at 17, and later as co-founder of Stripe that figure grew incredibly.
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OpenAI releases ChatGPT voice capabilities, jokes about its CEO drama, as letter emerges voicing AGI concerns
OpenAI introduces free voice feature for ChatGPT just as a letter is revealed, sent by researchers, voicing concern about an AGI discovery.
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5 top tech stories this week: November 23, 2023
Sam Altman is returning as CEO of OpenAI just days after his ouster and YouTube test AI tools that mimics famous singers with select creators. We have a bunc…
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9 very different ways AI is changing the world
From peacekeeping and education, to combatting misinformation, AI tools can improve life for millions of people. Here are 9 to watch.
Companies
Who is Sam Altman? A tech and venture capital visionary whose rapid rise in AI signalled the start of a new era in computing
From co-founding OpenAI and leading Y Combinator to his shock firing, Sam Altman is one of the world’s most talked-about entrepreneurs.
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China electric vehicle marques Nio and Changan Auto make battery-swapping move in alternative to charging stations
Nio’s collaboration with Changan to drive battery-swapping standards, promote broader adoption, and enhance Nio’s profitability in a competitive market.
Companies
CZ quits as Binance CEO after $4.3 billion fine for money laundering
Changpeng Zhao has stepped down after allowing hundreds of millions of dollars-worth of criminal transactions to take place on his crypto exchange.
Global
Meta releases new text-prompt Emu AI image and video editing tools
Meta Platforms just launched two new impressive AI-based video editing tools, Emu Video and Emu Edit, to simplify the editing process.
Companies
Alibaba’s reversal cuts $20B from market value
Alibaba’s stunning reversal on its cloud unit spin-off caused a massive $20 billion market value drop, shaking the markets.
Companies
XR through the years: From the nausea-inducing Virtual Boy, to Apple’s era-defining Vision Pro
From Nintendo’s awkward Virtual Boy to Apple’s truly immersive Vision Pro, here’s a look at how XR technology has morphed over the years, bringing us closer …