Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a field that’s growing at an astonishing pace. Companies and investors worldwide are realizing the potential and investing heavily in this domain. Canada’s own AI computing startup, Tenstorrent, is the latest to join the ranks, with a massive $100 million funding boost from big names like Hyundai, Samsung, and more.
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Europe’s Leading EdTech Unicorn GoStudent Raises $95M: A New Era for K12 Online Learning
In the rapidly growing world of educational technology, Europe’s most valuable EdTech startup, GoStudent, has announced a massive $95 million funding round. This move marks a new chapter in the online learning and tutoring sector, …
Continue readingNorway Successfully Challenges Meta’s Behavioral Advertising Practices
Meta, which has consistently resisted European requirements to gain user consent for using data in targeted advertising, faced a significant pushback from Norway’s regulators, resulting in a landmark victory for privacy rights.
Continue readingToyota Joins Forces with Pony.ai to Manufacture Robotaxis in China
Autonomous vehicle development company Pony.ai is set to partner with Toyota with the ambitious aim of producing a fleet of “fully driverless robotaxis” for the Chinese market. The collaboration is expected to commence this year, …
Continue readingTwitter Revives Long Form Content Feature, Confirms Elon Musk
In a move that signals a significant change for Twitter, owner Elon Musk confirmed on Tuesday that the platform will soon support long form content. This news comes in response to a user tweet hinting at the revival of the project, previously known as Twitter Notes, under the rebranded name “Articles.”
Continue readingElon Musk Plans to Replace the Twitter Bird with ‘X’ Logo
Elon Musk, known for his bold and unconventional decisions, has hinted at a significant change to one of the world’s most popular social media platforms. Following his acquisition of Twitter, Musk has indicated that he might replace the iconic blue bird logo with an ‘X’, aligning it with the name he has been using for the platform – X Corp.
Continue readingSam Altman’s Worldcoin Begins Its International Journey
Worldcoin, the crypto start-up helmed by Sam Altman, has announced the international launch of its services. Worldcoin’s goal, as put by Altman himself, is to “drastically increase economic opportunity.” The start-up has attracted significant financial backing, and its new global rollout aims to redefine how people interact with cryptocurrency.
Continue readingChatGPT App Coming to Android Next Week: Pre-Register Today
ChatGPT, a popular chatbot, will be available on Android phones starting next week. However, you can register for it right now. This app was launched on iPhones two months ago, and now Android users can also use it on the go. The iPhone version was a huge hit, with half a million downloads in just the first week.
Continue readingLogitech Acquires Stream Deck Competitor Loupedeck
Logitech, the global provider of personal peripherals for computers and other digital platforms, has made significant strides in the streaming market with its recent acquisition of Loupedeck. As announced in a press release published on Tuesday, Logitech has acquired the Finnish company, known for its editing consoles favored by streamers and creative professionals. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
Continue readingRevolutionizing the Energy Transition: A VSParticle’s Nanotech Breakthrough
Throughout history, every significant stride in civilization has been driven by a material revolution. Today, VSParticle, a Dutch startup specializing in nanoparticle technology, is poised to fast-track a century’s worth of materials innovation in the …
Continue readingFrench Riots to Divorce: 5 Problems Blamed on Video Games
In a recent twist to the ongoing riots in France (French Riots) triggered by a fatal police shooting, President Emmanuel Macron has singled out an unlikely instigator: video games. Addressing a crisis meeting on Friday, Macron suggested that some of the rioters were simply acting out their video game experiences on the streets.
Continue readingInstagram’s Twitter Rival, Threads, Set to Launch on July 6th
Instagram’s much-awaited Twitter competitor, ‘Threads’, is poised to go live on July 6th, as indicated by its App Store listing showing a version ready for Apple’s iPhone. This launch detail also aligns with the discovery of what seems to be an early listing of the app on the Google Play Store.
Continue readingNVIDIA Acquires OmniML: A Game-Changing Move for Edge AI?
There is a buzz in the tech industry as NVIDIA, a leading player in the AI market, recently made a discreet acquisition of OmniML, a startup renowned for its expertise in optimizing Machine Learning (ML) models for edge deployment. This move aligns perfectly with NVIDIA’s robust presence in fields like autonomous machines, industrial applications, and more. NVIDIA Acquires OmniML.
Continue readingGenerative AI Training for Indian Government Employees?
Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially generative AI, is reshaping the technological landscape across various industries globally, and government sectors are no exception. With India aiming for a digital transformation, a pertinent question arises – Should the Indian Government Train its Employees on Generative AI? Generative AI Training for Indian Government Employees.
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