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Category Archives: Tech
AWS enters into ‘strategic partnership’ with Saudi Arabia-backed Humain
Amazon says it will work with Humain, the AI company recently launched by Saudi Arabia’s ruler, Mohammed bin Salman, to invest “$5 billion-plus” in a strategic partnership to build an “AI Zone” in Saudi Arabia. The AI Zone will include … Continue reading
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Y Combinator says Google is a ‘monopolist’ that has ‘stunted’ the startup ecosystem
Fabled startup investor and accelerator Y Combinator has some choice words for Google in an amicus brief it just submitted in the U.S.’s monopoly case against the search giant. In the brief, YC charged that Google is a “monopolist” that … Continue reading
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Airbnb launches redesigned app, new services business
Airbnb launched a redesigned app to showcase the company’s push to let travelers book services, like catering and personal training, at their home rentals.
Airbnb expands into services and experiences, plans more social and AI features
As part of a broader app update, Airbnb on Tuesday introduced a new feature that allows travelers to book services and experiences, like getting a massage, haircut, or chef-prepared meal, or taking part in some activity. These new offerings can … Continue reading
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Coinbase jumps 22%, heads for biggest gain since post-election pop on S&P 500 inclusion
Coinbase had its best day since just after last year’s presidential election, as investors bought shares ahead of the company’s inclusion in the S&P 500.
Tencent hires WizardLM team, a Microsoft AI group with an odd history
WizardLM, a Beijing-based Microsoft AI research group, appears to have joined Tencent, the Chinese company that owns WeChat and blockbuster games like PUBG Mobile. In a post on X on Tuesday, Can Xu, a senior AI researcher who led a … Continue reading
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TikTok launches TikTok AI Alive, a new image-to-video tool
TikTok is launching its first image-to-video AI feature, the company announced on Tuesday. The new feature is called “TikTok AI Alive” and allows users to turn static photos into videos within TikTok Stories. The feature is only accessible via TikTok’s … Continue reading
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Photos: Tech CEOs mingle with Trump and Saudi Crown Prince at investment forum in Riyadh
President Donald Trump met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as several deals were announced between the two countries.
M&S says customer data stolen in cyber attack
The retail giant is still not taking online orders following a cyber attack three weeks ago.
Microsoft is reportedly about to layoff 3% of its workforce
Microsoft is about to trim its worldwide workforce by 3%, CNBC reports. The company had around 228,000 employees worldwide as of June, it says, meaning more than 6,500 could be affected by the cuts. It would be one of the … Continue reading
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