Monthly Archives: February 2023

Recycleye grabs $17M, calling plastic crisis a ‘tremendous business opportunity’

Highlighting the plastic industry’s infamous track record on recycling, London-based Recycleye says it raised $17 million in new funding led by “deep tech” investor DCVC. The startup claims its recycling-picking robots can identify materials “at an unrivaled 60 frames per … Continue reading

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Apple execs on M2 chips, winning gamers and when to buy a Mac

Apple’s M series chips were incredibly well telegraphed when they arrived in late 2021. Apple had been designing its own silicon since the A4 appeared in the iPhone 4 just over a decade earlier. The appearance of Apple’s in-house efforts … Continue reading

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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ becomes the most-watched Marvel premiere on Disney+

Five days after getting its streaming debut on Disney+, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is now the most-watched Marvel premiere on Disney+ based on hours streamed within the first five days, the company announced today. Disney didn’t provide specific viewing numbers, … Continue reading

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FRIDA’s robot arm attempts to bring DALL-E-style AI art to real-world canvases

One could make a very reasonable argument that FRIDA (Framework and Robotics Initiative for Developing Arts) is as much a thought experiment as it is a research project. Certainly it butts up against similar questions around art and creativity as … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Find Balance at a Startup

Startup founders and employees find that achieving work-life balance can be challenging. 43% of entrepreneurs agree that work-life balance is one of their biggest challenges. As the start-up grows, demands will also grow. Founders and employees need constant motivation and fresh … Continue reading

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Meet Bard, Google’s Answer to ChatGPT

The search giant’s new chatbot is in testing and will be launched “in the coming weeks.” An API will make it available for developers to build on.

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Google CEO issues rallying cry in internal memo: All hands on deck to test ChatGPT competitor Bard

The escalation in urgency comes as the company ups its rivalry with Microsoft-backed OpenAI, whose ChatGPT chatbot took the internet by storm.

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Crypto exchange Binance will suspend U.S. dollar transfers

Binance said it would suspend U.S. dollar withdrawals and deposits beginning Feb. 8.

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Digital pound likely this decade, Treasury says

The Treasury and Bank of England will formally start a consultation for the digital currency, on Tuesday.

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Exploring the metaverse: Here’s what companies need to know

Explore the metaverse with this Deloitte technology leader and learn its impact on business, cybersecurity and the world of work. The post Exploring the metaverse: Here’s what companies need to know appeared first on TechRepublic.

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