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OpenAI reportedly in talks to raise at $150B valuation

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Techme101

OpenAI is reportedly in talks with investors to raise $6.5 billion in new funding, valuing the startup at $150 billion, according to Bloomberg and the Financial Times. That’s significantly higher than OpenAI’s previously reported valuation from earlier this year, $86 … Continue reading →

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These sub-1mm robots morph and crawl with an electric zap

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Techme101

Along with biological organisms, the robots were inspired kirigami, a variation of origami wherein objects are cut in addition to folded. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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YouTube Shorts’ collaborative Add Yours sticker is now available to all users

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Techme101

YouTube confirmed on Wednesday that its collaborative “Add Yours” sticker for YouTube Shorts is now fully rolled out. The Google-owned company first announced the feature back in July. The sticker works just like Instagram’s feature of the same name, as … Continue reading →

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Bluesky catches up to X with native support for video

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Techme101

With native video support, Bluesky will be able to better compete with other X rivals, including Instagram Threads and the decentralized service Mastodon, among others. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Media talent app HUSSLUP shuts down as workers in Hollywood continue to face job slowdown

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Techme101

HUSSLUP, the job search and networking app for the entertainment industry, goes on an indefinite hiatus starting Friday. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Google’s AI note-taking app NotebookLM can now explain complex topics to you out loud

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Techme101

Google announced on Wednesday that its AI note-taking and research app, NotebookLM, is adding a new “Audio Overview” feature. Audio Overview will give users another way to digest and comprehend the information in the documents they have uploaded to the … Continue reading →

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Apple’s newly available ‘win-back’ offers let developers reach lapsed subscribers

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Techme101

Apple explains that these offers are designed to reach an app or game’s previous subscribers and encourage them to return. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Oura has acquired metabolic health startup Veri

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Techme101

Blood sugar levels are foundational to the Veri platform. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Fearless Fund is shutting down its contested Strivers Grant program

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Techme101

Fearless Fund has settled its case with the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), agreeing to shut down its Strivers Grant program. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Meet Verse, an AI-powered creative app that helps Gen Z design and publish expressive content

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Techme101

Verse, a new AI-powered creative app, is aiming to help Gen Z users create hyper-visual and expressive content. The iOS app allows users to design and publish multimedia content on an interactive canvas with the help of an AI assistant.  … Continue reading →

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