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Monthly Archives: August 2023
Google now blurs explicit imagery in Search results by default
Google is finished rolling out its new SafeSearch feature that blurs explicit imagery, such as violent or sexual photos, by default. The company announced back in February that it would be rolling out the change later this year, and has … Continue reading
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Malwarebytes lays off 100 employees ahead of business split
Cybersecurity giant Malwarebytes this week laid off 100 employees as it prepares for a major restructuring that will see the business split into two, TechCrunch has learned. The layoffs come almost exactly a year after Malwarebytes eliminated 14% of its global … Continue reading
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TikTok’s ‘Effect House’ AR development platform exits beta
TikTok’s AR development platform called “Effect House,” which allows creators to build AR effects for use in the video app, is officially out of beta. Creators can now download Effect House 3.0 and join TikTok’s official Effect House community on Discord, … Continue reading
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Qualcomm banks on AI to get a bigger share of the automotive chip market
Qualcomm is hoping to capitalize on the hype around generative AI to convince automakers to buy more of its chips.
In a surprise tie-up, Shopify merchants will be able to offer Amazon’s ‘Buy with Prime’ option
Amazon and Shopify this morning announced a significant integration that will now allow Shopify merchants to offer “Buy with Prime” on their Shopify stores. The Buy with Prime feature allows online consumers the option to purchase their items using the … Continue reading
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Veterinary software company TeleVet rebrands as Otto amid $43M in fresh funding
In the past year, the company grew its customer base by 600%, adding over 1,000 new veterinary clinics and hospitals.
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The Inventor Behind a Rush of AI Copyright Suits Is Trying to Show His Bot Is Sentient
Stephen Thaler’s series of high-profile copyright cases has made headlines worldwide. He’s done it to demonstrate his AI is capable of independent thought.
Apple reportedly tests 3D printing to manufacture the new Apple Watch
Apple is reportedly testing 3D printing for the new Apple Watch Series 9 and will possibly roll the manufacturing process out to more products down the road.
Threads starts testing search feature in Australia and New Zealand
Threads launched one of the most anticipated features, a web version of the platform, last week. Now, Meta is testing another highly demanded feature for the social network — searching for posts. At the moment, users can only search for … Continue reading
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Satgana appoints Anil Maguru as partner to back climate-tech startups in Europe, Africa
Europe-based climate-tech VC Satgana has appointed Anil Maguru, formerly an investment director at the firm, as its newest partner. Satgana, which emerged out of stealth last year, invests in climate startups in Europe and Africa. Maguru joined the VC firm … Continue reading
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