Monthly Archives: February 2024

Stop Wearing Vision Pro Goggles While Driving Your Tesla, U.S. Says

Videos, many of them stunts or jokes, of people wearing Apple’s new virtual reality headset while driving Teslas in Autopilot mode prompted officials to issue warnings.

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Immersive gaming and fitness apps are the key to Vision Pro’s consumer appeal

The foundational vocabulary of any new medium is inherited from that of its predecessor. Take, for instance, the early days of television, when so many shows were effectively radio programs caught on film. The new medium’s success is dependent on … Continue reading

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The Impact of AI on Buying or Selling a House

The artificial intelligence market is growing at an unprecedented rate. The real estate industry has recently begun integrating AI to streamline its processes. This will impact the process of buying and selling a house and it will improve customer service. … Continue reading

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WhatsApp is working on secure cross-app messaging to connect users across platforms

WhatsApp is embarking on an initiative that will allow its vast user base of 2 billion to send messages across different messaging applications, according to a recent WIRED report. This effort, which has been in the works for around two … Continue reading

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YouTube unveils 2024 strategy with focus on AI, creators, and home entertainment

Neal Mohan, YouTube’s CEO, today unveiled the platform’s strategic direction for 2024, focusing on AI, elevating the role of content creators, enhancing user safety, and expanding into living room entertainment and subscription models. This vision aims to harness AI to … Continue reading

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Snap plunges 30% on revenue miss and light guidance, as company says Middle East war creates ‘headwind’

Snap reported weaker-than-expected sales for the fourth quarter and issued a forecast that came in a bit light of Wall Street’s expectations.

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Cake sought deals with Harley-Davidson, automakers before bankruptcy

Electric motorcycle company Cake held talks with Harley-Davidson and other automakers in 2023 as it fought to stay alive, founder and CEO Stefan Ytterborn told TechCrunch in an interview Tuesday. The talks, which have not been previously reported, ultimately did … Continue reading

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Confirmed: Entrust is buying AI-based ID verification startup Onfido, sources say for more than $400M

Onfido, an early mover in the world of identity verification using computer vision and other AI tools, is getting acquired, TechCrunch has learned and confirmed. Entrust — the privately-held company that provides a range of certification and verification services around … Continue reading

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Sonos shares rise 12% on earnings and revenue beat

Sonos shares rose after the speaker company reported fiscal 2024 first-quarter sales and earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations.

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Snap plunges 30% on revenue miss and light guidance, as Middle East conflict creates ‘headwind’

Snap reported weaker-than-expected sales for the fourth quarter and issued a forecast that came in a bit light of Wall Street’s expectations.

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