Monthly Archives: February 2024

Microsoft brings new design-focused features to Copilot

Copilot, Microsoft’s family of AI-powered chatbots and assistants, is getting a few new upgrades timed with a flashy Superbowl LVIII ad campaign. In a post on the official Microsoft blog, Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s chief marketing officer, outlined what users can … Continue reading

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X, formerly Twitter, becomes No. 1 app on U.S. App Store on news of Tucker Carlson-Putin interview

After former Fox News TV host Tucker Carlson announced on X he would be interviewing Russian President Vladimir Putin, downloads of the app formerly known as Twitter jumped, sending X to the top of the U.S. App Store overnight. Multiple … Continue reading

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Todoist adds team workspaces to its task manager

Given that Todoist now has more than 30 million users, chances are there are quite a few people in your friends, family and colleagues using Todoist to track their personal and professional tasks. And yet, Todoist has never really taken … Continue reading

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Fintech, edtech and SaaS are not dead yet

We’re taking a deep look at a number of startup fundraisings, and the latest from the world of venture capital itself. Startups and capital, it’s our jam! © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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PlayStation 5 Beta update brings big changes to DualSense controllers and audio

If you are in the PS5 beta program a system update is rolling out to bring some changes just for you. Well, a select few at any rate. This update is only being rolled out at this stage to a … Continue reading

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Crusader Kings III Chapter 3 is bringing the Black Death to gaming

When a grand strategy game gets it right the potential to pour in hundreds and hundreds of hours in it is endless. Paradox Interactive has three on the go at the moment with Hearts of Iron IV, Europa Universalis IV, … Continue reading

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Microsoft announce new partnership with journalism organizations

Microsoft announced several new collaborations on Monday (Feb. 5) aimed at helping news organizations adopt artificial intelligence (AI) tools and techniques. The initiatives are part of Microsoft’s broader efforts to ensure journalism can innovate to serve the public interest during … Continue reading

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Amperesand raises $12.5M seed round to remake the humble 140-year-old transformer

Transformers are everywhere on the electrical grid, and they’ll need new tech to realize the “internet of power.” © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Simplify looks to AI to help with job searches and applications

Job searching is a drag by any measure. Entering the same information into applications over and over even more so. It feels like a process that is ripe for a digital update, and Simplify, an early stage startup is trying … Continue reading

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Snap drops 30% after revenue miss, weak guidance, show advertising struggles

Snap shares tanked more than 30% in Wednesday morning trading, a day after missing revenue estimates and issuing light guidance in its Q4 earnings report.

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