Monthly Archives: February 2024

4 Ways to Boost Digital Transformation Across the UK

The U.K. needs to improve its tech skills pipeline and support local efforts to drive digital transformation if the benefits of technology are to be shared across all regions of the country, according to a new report.

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Foundry Group is shutting down and won’t raise another fund

Foundry Group, an 18-year-old venture firm with nearly $3.5 billion in assets under management, has quietly decided to shut down and not raise any more funds. The move was unexpected considering that the firm announced a $500 million fund last … Continue reading

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Intuitive Machines to take its shot at reaching the moon with first private lunar lander

Intuitive Machines is looking to succeed where past ventures have failed with its inaugural lunar lander mission, which would mark the first time a private company has landed a spacecraft on the moon — ever. The mission is poised to … Continue reading

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Jeff Bezos sells more than $2 billion in Amazon stock

The sales come a few days after he disclosed a separate sale of Amazon stock worth more than $2 billion.

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Airbnb plans to use AI, including its GamePlanner acquisition, to create the ‘ultimate concierge’

In November, Airbnb acquired a stealth AI firm launched by Siri’s co-founder, called GamePlanner.AI. The deal valued the secretive startup at around $200 million, according to reports. Though the hosting company didn’t telegraph its plans for GamePlanner at the time, … Continue reading

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Waymo recalls and updates robotaxi software after two cars crashed into the same towed truck

Waymo is voluntarily recalling the software that powers its robotaxi fleet after two vehicles crashed into the same towed pickup truck in Phoenix, Arizona, in December. It’s the company’s first recall. Waymo chief safety officer Mauricio Peña described the crashes … Continue reading

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AI stocks: 5 of the most popular AI companies to buy shares in

This week, Nvidia became the fourth most valuable U.S. corporation, sparking a frenzy as AI stocks surged by 41% in 2024. Artificial intelligence is indeed experiencing its heyday, as seen by the Nasdaq 100, which reported a surge of 54% … Continue reading

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Pokemon Go players get set for divisive Valentine’s themed event

Some Pokémon GO stalwarts aren’t interested in the upcoming release of “Enamorus Incarnate” due to the event’s release hours. As numerous players have pointed out, the event is totally lacking in respect for the players because it is being held … Continue reading

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OpenAI introduces memory to ChatGPT for personalized conversations

OpenAI is introducing a significant update to ChatGPT, integrating a “memory” feature that enables the AI to retain information about users over time, according to a recent report by The Verge. This enhancement aims to personalize interactions, allowing ChatGPT to … Continue reading

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Apple, Microsoft granted exemptions from incoming EU digital legislation

Apple won a victory for iMessage and Microsoft for its Bing search engine after the European Union (EU) found the respective services should not be designated as gatekeepers under its incoming Digital Markets Act (DMA). The executive body of the … Continue reading

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