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May 21, 2024 • 8min
Google is launching a new Android feature to drive users back into their apps
Google is launching a new Android feature to drive users back into their installed apps, NYC-Dublin real-time video portal reopens with improvements, ChatGPT's mobile app revenue spikes after GPT-40 launch
May 18, 2024 • 6min
OpenAI created a team to control 'superintelligent' AI — then let it wither
OpenAI's Super Alignment Team faced challenges and key personnel leaving, impacting AI safety. Slack faces privacy concerns. Microsoft avoids UK antitrust scrutiny over its Mistral AI stake. Kudos, an AI-powered smart wallet company, receives significant funding.
May 17, 2024 • 8min
TikTok tests 60-minute video uploads
TikTok tests longer video uploads, Meta Threads trials pinned columns like TweetDeck, OpenAI partners with Reddit for AI training. Startup news includes investment highlights and advancements in wind farm and financial network AI.
May 16, 2024 • 8min
Netflix is building its own ad server
Uber introduces event shuttles in the US; Google TV to use AI for movie descriptions; Netflix challenging Google and Amazon with its own ad server
May 15, 2024 • 8min
Meta is shutting down Workplace
Discussion on Meta shutting down Workplace to focus on AI and Metaverse technologies, Google's AI emphasis at I/O 2024, Reddit's new AMA tools. Also, updates on SONA and Harness funding, introduction of GLUE chat app, and NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast ad.
May 14, 2024 • 8min
OpenAI debuts GPT-4o
Google is launching a 3D video conferencing platform in 2025. OpenAI introduces GPT-40 'omni' model for ChatGPT. Instagram expands its creator marketplace to 10 new countries.
May 11, 2024 • 7min
Microsoft is launching its mobile game store in July
Learn about the data breach at Dell affecting 49M customer addresses, discover Bluesky's personalized feed feature, and get ready for Microsoft's mobile game store launch in July. Also, explore healthcare risks, SUV investigations, and a financial podcast promotion.
May 10, 2024 • 7min
Reddit locks down its public data in new content policy
Google introduces new 'Circle to Search' feature on iPhone, WhatsApp update includes streamlined navigation and 'darker dark mode', Reddit implements new content policy restricting public data access
May 9, 2024 • 8min
Apple’s ‘Crush’ ad is disgusting
Discussing the shift from Tinder to Hinge for meaningful connections, Uber's subscriber perks to increase revenue, and critiquing Apple's controversial 'Crush' ad. Exploring Apple's product vision, startup social networking, and innovative drone management platforms.
May 8, 2024 • 7min
Rivian loses $1.45 billion
NYT Games launches Wordle archive with 1,000+ puzzles, Threads testing Instagram cross-posting. Rivian's financial losses, manufacturing upgrades, male contraceptive gel, tech funding news.
