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Google Search Introduces AI-Powered Grammar Checker
Google has recently incorporated a new feature into its Search platform, aiming to rival popular grammar-checking tools like Grammarly. This newly added…
Newlight Completes US$125M In New Equity Round Led by GenZero
Huntington Beach-based startup, Newlight Technologies, Inc., a pioneering company in decarbonization technology, has successfully completed an equity investment round amounting to US$125…
OpenAI Introduces a Series of Significant ChatGPT Updates
OpenAI, the organization behind the renowned generative AI chatbot, ChatGPT, has announced a series of substantial updates to its product. Despite ongoing…
TikTok’s “Gimme The Mic”: A New Platform for Aspiring Artists
TikTok, the globally renowned social media platform, has recently unveiled its plans for a virtual talent show titled “Gimme The Mic”. This…
CVS Health To Lay Off Thousands by 2023: Here’s Why
CVS Health, a leading American healthcare company, has recently announced plans to lay off thousands of its corporate and retail employees by…
YouTube Star MrBeast Sues Over ‘Inedible’ Burgers
Popular YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has filed a lawsuit against Virtual Dining Concepts, the Florida-based company he partnered with…
Reed Jobs Launches $200 Million Venture Fund for Cancer Treatments
Reed Jobs, the son of the late Steve Jobs and philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs, has unveiled a new venture capital firm, Yosemite,…
Arrive Recommerce, Inc. Secures $16M in Series A Funding to Broaden Its Reach
Santa Monica-based startup, Arrive Recommerce, Inc., a technology company that facilitates Returns to Recommerce™ for brands and retailers, has successfully raised $16M…
Stack Overflow Leaps into Generative AI with OverflowAI
Stack Overflow, the renowned platform for developers, is disrupting its traditional community approach to technical problem-solving with the introduction of OverflowAI, a…
Futureverse Secures $54 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Metaverse Infrastructure and Incorporate AI
The LA-based startup, Futureverse, a leading AI and metaverse technology and content company, has successfully closed its Series A funding round, raising…
KOMI Raises $12 Million in Funding Round, Backed by Sony Music and Live Nation
LA-based startup, KOMI, a creator commerce tool that has been utilized by celebrities such as Lizzo and Elton John, has successfully raised…
Shopify Unveils Sidekick: A ChatGPT-like Tool for Ecommerce Merchants
Shopify, a leading e-commerce platform, has announced the launch of a new AI tool named Sidekick at its bi-annual Editions conference. This…
Spotify’s Financial Struggles: More Layoffs on the Horizon Amid Price Increases
In a recent earnings call, Spotify’s co-founder and CEO, Daniel Ek, and CFO, Paul Vogel, hinted at the possibility of further layoffs…
TikTok Diversifies: Introduces Text-Only Posts Amidst Intensifying Social Media Rivalry
In a bid to stay competitive in the escalating battle among social media giants, TikTok, the Chinese-owned video streaming app, has announced…
Twitter’s Identity Crisis: The Unexpected Rebranding to ‘X’
Twitter, the globally recognized social media platform, has significantly rebranded. The platform, known for its iconic blue bird logo and the term…
Apple Dips into Conversational AI Waters with Chatbot Inspired by OpenAI’s GPT Technology
Apple Inc., the global titan in technology, has now turned its innovative gaze toward the burgeoning field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The…
Meta Releases Llama 2 Open-Source AI Model
Today, Facebook’s parent company Meta has announced the launch of Llama 2, an open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model designed for commercial use…
C-Quester: The Pioneering Startup Transforming Carbon Capture
The startup C-Quester, founded by Caltech Ph.D. student Alan Gu and his colleagues Léopold Dobelle and Clément Cid, is making strides in…
Anthropic Unleashes Claude 2.0: A New Challenger in the AI Arena
In a watershed moment for artificial intelligence (AI), Anthropic, a leading-edge AI research organization and competitor to OpenAI, has released its advanced…
Santa Monica Explores AI Technology for Instant Parking Tickets: A Step Towards Smarter Cities
In a bid to address the persistent issue of cars parked in bus lanes, Santa Monica has recently tested a new AI…
Twitter Unveils Ad Revenue Sharing Program for Verified Creators
In a significant move to support its content creators, Twitter has announced a new initiative to share a portion of its ad…
EU Mandates Replaceable Batteries in Smartphones by 2027: A Global Game Changer
The European Union (EU) officially mandated that all smartphones, including iPhones, feature replaceable batteries by 2027. This regulation, adopted by the European…
Fanhouse Acquisition by Passes Stirs Unease Among Creators
The LA-based creator monetization platform Fanhouse was acquired by Passes, a similar startup still in its beta phase. The deal was closed…
Tesla’s Leap Towards Full Autonomy: Musk Promises Level 5 Self-Driving by Year End
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has once again made a bold prediction about the future of autonomous driving. Speaking at the…
Food Delivery Giants DoorDash, UberEats, and Grubhub Challenge New York City’s $18 Minimum Wage Law
Food delivery companies DoorDash, UberEats, and Grubhub have filed lawsuits against New York City, opposing a new law that mandates a minimum…
Amazon’s Green Revolution: Over 5,000 Electric Delivery Vehicles Now Operating Across the U.S.
Amazon has made significant strides in its commitment to sustainable delivery solutions, with over 5,000 Rivian electric delivery vehicles now operating across…
OpenAI Assembles Elite Team to Tame Superintelligent AI
OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research lab, has announced forming a new team dedicated to controlling and aligning “superintelligent” AI systems. The…
Google’s New Privacy Policy: A Gateway to AI Advancements Using Public Data
Google has recently updated its privacy policy, allowing the tech giant to use publicly accessible information to train and create AI products…
Bird’s Founder Travis VanderZanden Out
Travis VanderZanden, the founder of Bird, the popular scooter rental company in Los Angeles, has officially left his position as the chairperson…
YouTube’s New Strategy: Disabling Videos for Ad Blocker Users
YouTube has recently initiated a global experiment aimed at viewers who use ad blockers, a move that has stirred up the online…
Revolutionizing Retail: BOND Raises $2M to Pioneer Inspirational Livestream Shopping in the US
Livestream shopping, a trend that has gained popularity globally, is set to make its mark in the United States, thanks to BOND…
Maza Secures $8M Seed Funding to Boost Financial Inclusion for Immigrants
Los Angeles-based fintech startup, Maza, has successfully raised $8 million in seed funding to further its mission of helping immigrants access financial…
Los Angeles Times Announces Major Newsroom Layoffs Amid Economic Struggles
The Los Angeles Times, a renowned news organization, has announced a significant reduction in its newsroom staff due to economic pressures resulting…
Joyful Ventures Spearheads Sustainable Future with $23M Fund for Alternative Protein Startups
Joyful Ventures, a new venture capital fund, is making waves in the alternative protein sector with a $23 million fund aimed at…
Massive Data Leak at USPTO Exposes Private Addresses of 61,000 Trademark Filers
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the federal agency responsible for granting patents and trademarks, has confirmed a significant data leak…
Congress Puts the Brakes on Staff Use of ChatGPT: A Step Towards Effective AI Regulation or a Stifling of Innovation?
The United States Congress has imposed stringent restrictions on the use of the AI tool, ChatGPT, by its staff. The new guidelines…
Costco Tightens Membership Verification Amid Rising Card-Sharing Incidents
Costco, the membership-only retail chain, has recently ramped up its enforcement of membership policy. The company has noticed an increase in the…
The Hidden Cost of Pickleball Popularity: A $400 Million Healthcare Bill
Pickleball, the racket sport that has seen a significant surge in popularity, is not just a fun pastime but also a potential…
AI Dominates Y Combinator’s Latest Cohort with a Record 35% Inclusion
Y Combinator, the renowned startup accelerator, has disclosed that artificial intelligence (AI) startups constitute more than one-third of its latest batch. This…
Hypar Secures $5.5M in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Building Design and Construction
Hypar, a cloud-based design automation platform for buildings, has announced a $5.5 million Series A funding round. The round was led by…
Revolutionizing Real Estate: Zillow Harnesses AI for Immersive Home Tours
Zillow, is making waves in the industry by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its new product, “Listing Showcase”. This innovative tool aims…
Breaking the Limits: Twitter Extends Tweet Length to 25,000 Characters
Twitter has announced a groundbreaking update that allows subscribers to post tweets with an astounding 25,000 characters. This significant expansion of the…
MongoDB and Google Cloud Unveil AI Initiative to Empower Developers
MongoDB in collaboration with Google Cloud, has announced a new initiative aimed at helping developers expedite the use of generative AI and…