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Apr 9, 2024 • 6min
TikTok’s Instagram competitor likely to be named TikTok Notes
Exploring TikTok's Instagram competitor, TikTok Notes, and Meta's X competitor Threads opening up API access. Uber Eats launching a TikTok-like video feed for discovery. AI tech for childhood autism diagnosis and importance of early detection.
Apr 6, 2024 • 6min
Tesla reportedly drops plan to build $25,000 EV
Tesla reportedly drops plan to build $25,000 EV, Apple lays off 600 employees post electric car project cancellation, Amazon launches Bazaar in India for fast-fashion and lifestyle products
Apr 5, 2024 • 7min
X is giving blue checks to influential users
Legacy automakers like Ford are facing delays in their EV production, while TikTok reveals its impact on small businesses. X is causing controversy by offering blue checks to influential users, sparking discussions on follower counts and the evolution of verification systems.
Apr 4, 2024 • 7min
Facebook takes on TikTok with a vertical-first video player
Facebook challenges TikTok with new vertical video player; WhatsApp outage; OnePlus develops Google Magic Eraser competitor; Homebase HR software discussed; Homebase secures $60M funding; Full Glass Wine acquires wine marketplaces; Ghost Autonomy shuts down
Apr 3, 2024 • 8min
Musicians sign letter against irresponsible AI
Musicians sign letter against irresponsible AI, Meta denies Netflix read private messages, Indeed unveils AI work experience writer. Netflix-Facebook allegations, Musk's response. Rubric's IPO, Quadratic launch, Yahoo acquires Artifact.
Apr 2, 2024 • 6min
Sam Altman gives up control of OpenAI Startup Fund
Sam Altman, former president of Y Combinator and co-chairman of OpenAI, discusses OpenAI Startup Fund's expansion and investments. They also cover Slack's partnership with Salesforce, Microsoft unbundling Teams, and ChatGPT no longer requiring an account.
Mar 30, 2024 • 7min
OpenAI built a voice cloning tool, but you can't use it... yet
OpenAI created a voice cloning tool not available to the public yet. Google teases Apple supporting RCS. Instagram is working on 'Blend', a feature for personalized Reels with friends.
Mar 29, 2024 • 7min
X is testing NSFW adult communities, according to screenshots
Crypto exchange co-founder sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud, testing NSFW adult communities on social media platform, US offers reward to catch cybercrime hackers, Google.org funds generative AI projects, SkyFlow raises $30M for AI software and data privacy
Mar 28, 2024 • 7min
Amazon doubles down on Anthropic
LinkedIn testing TikTok-like video feed; Google updates fashion recommendations; Amazon invests $4B in Anthropic AI; Tech giants compete in user experience; Startup innovations in retirement planning, music production, and eco-friendly water treatment
Mar 27, 2024 • 7min
Elon Musk says all Premium subscribers on X will gain access to AI chatbot Grok this week
Elon Musk announces AI chatbot Grok access for X subscribers; Instagram's political content filter, Robinhood's new credit card compared
