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Beeble AI raises $4.75M to launch a virtual production platform for indie filmmakers

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Techme101

Visual effects (VFX) have emerged as essential in filmmaking and have transformed storytelling and creativity in the film industry with its diverse digital techniques. However, the high cost of VFX tools often leaves independent filmmakers and content creators working with … Continue reading →

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More ex-military officials are becoming VCs as defense tech investment reached $35B

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Techme101

As venture capitalists continue to pour money into defense tech startups, they’re turning to a new hiring pool: ex-military officials.   © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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FTC study finds ‘dark patterns’ used by a majority of subscription apps and websites

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Techme101

Dark patterns refer to a range of design techniques that can subtly encourage users to take some sort of action or put their privacy at risk. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Elon Musk does not owe ex-Twitter staffers $500 million in severance, court rules

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Techme101

Elon Musk faces several lawsuits for firing more than 6,000 Twitter employees, including then-CEO Parag Agrawal, following his 2022 takeover of the social media platform. On Tuesday, Musk defeated one of them, as a federal judge ruled X Corp. doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Meta will soon let kids aged 10 to 12 interact with others in VR with their parents’ approval

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Techme101

Meta announced on Wednesday that users aged 10 to 12 will soon be able to interact with others in VR if they have their parents’ approval to do so. Up until now, children were not able to chat or interact … Continue reading →

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AWS App Studio promises to generate enterprise apps from a written prompt

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Techme101

GenAI is everywhere these days, but Amazon Web Services has been perceived in some circles as being late to the game. In reality it’s still early, and the market is still shaking out. On Wednesday, AWS might have raised its … Continue reading →

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TechCrunch Minute: The FTC bans anonymous social app NGL from serving minors

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Techme101

Not gonna lie, things aren’t looking great for NGL.  The FTC is banning NGL from serving minors or advertising to them, marking the first time that the government agency has taken this sort of action against an app. You might … Continue reading →

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Microsoft emails that warned customers of Russian hacks criticized for looking like spam and phishing

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Techme101

Cybersecurity experts are criticizing Microsoft for data breach notification emails that are confusing customers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Marc Andreessen, Sequoia again back Kearny Jackson, this time in $65M Fund III

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Techme101

After securing $14 million for its second fund in 2023, early-stage VC firm Kearny Jackson is back with a third fund. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Samsung unveils Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Buds 3, available for preorder now and shipping July 24

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Techme101

While Samsung has maintained its own familiar design with the standard Galaxy Buds 3, the Pro are experiencing a sort of Apple identity crisis. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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