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Generative AI startup Runway inks deal with a major Hollywood studio

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Techme101

Runway, a startup developing AI video tools, including video-generating models, has partnered with Lionsgate — the studio behind the “John Wick” and “Twilight” franchises — to train a custom video model on Lionsgate’s movie catalog. Lionsgate vice chair Michael Burns … Continue reading →

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The 22-year-old building Roblox developer tools to make gaming more efficient

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Techme101

Gamebeast is a live operations tooling platform that lets developers modify games without needing to release a new version or interrupt an ongoing game. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Here’s how Apple is making iPhone 16 more repairable

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Techme101

The most interesting of the bunch is a new adhesive design that can be loosened by applying low voltage from a 9-volt battery. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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iPhone 16 Pro Max review: A $1,200 glimpse at a more intelligent future

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Techme101

The iPhone 16’s headliner features are Apple Intelligence, which will be rolled out next month, and its camera system. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Nurture wants to teach kids important life skills through interactive gameplay and entertainment

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Techme101

Parents understand the challenge of keeping young kids engaged in online learning. Nurture is a new app designed for children aged 4 to 7 that features interactive content and games to capture their interest. The company’s mission is to equip … Continue reading →

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Google nets court win against EU’s $1.7B AdSense antitrust decision

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Techme101

Google has succeeded in overturning a $1.7 billion antitrust penalty handed down by the European Union back in March 2019. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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23andMe sees independent board directors quit en masse

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Techme101

23andMe, the personal genomics company, went public in early 2021 via a merger with a blank check company that valued it at $3.5 billion. Then its fortunes began to sink. Fading interest in DNA kits – 23andMe’s main product –  … Continue reading →

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Governor Newsom on California AI bill SB 1047: ‘I can’t solve for everything’

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Techme101

California Governor Gavin Newsom said there are 38 bills on his desk that would create laws around artificial intelligence on Tuesday, but one looms larger than all of them: SB 1047, California’s bill that tries to prevent AI systems from … Continue reading →

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Amazon taps veteran to lead India business as competition intensifies

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Techme101

Amazon has named long-time executive Samir Kumar as the new head of its India consumer business, following an abrupt leadership change in one of its key markets last month. Kumar, who has been with the e-commerce giant for 25 years, … Continue reading →

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Al Gore roasts corporations and politicians, comparing their climate crisis promises to ‘New Year’s resolutions’

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Techme101

Al Gore has enjoyed a very successful career, including as a U.S. senator, U.S. Vice President, U.S. presidential nominee, and even Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2007 for “informing the world of the dangers posed by climate change.” This past … Continue reading →

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