Here’s What Bed Bath & Beyond’s Bankruptcy Really Means for the Future of Retail
New research from investment bank UBS reveals big changes on the horizon.
US AI Safety Institute could face big cuts
The National Institute of Standards and Technology could fire as many as 500 staffers, according to multiple reports — cuts that further threaten a fledgling AI safety organization. Axios reported this week that the US AI Safety Institute (AISI) and Chips for America, both part of NIST, would be “gutted” by layoffs targeting probationary employees […]
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April 2023
‘Head on Fire!’ Disneyland’s Fire-Breathing Dragon Bursts Into Flames
Mickey Mouse was nearly cooked during a stage show blaze.
5 Shocking Customer Service Mistakes You’re Making Every Day (And How to Fix Them Right Now)
Follow these steps so your organization is fondly remembered by customers long after they have experienced your iconic customer service.
Apigee rolls out new AI-powered API protection features
Timed to coincide with the annual RSA cybersecurity conference, Google Cloud announced updates to Apigee, its API management and predictive analytics service, designed to help prevent business logic attacks. Business logic attacks are flaws in the design and implementation of an app that allow malicious actors to elicit unintended behavior. They can be tricky to […]
Apigee rolls out new AI-powered API protection features by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in driver monitoring startup CorrActions
CorrActions, an Israeli startup that, among other things, built a driver monitoring system that can understand a driver’s cognitive state, today announced that it has raised a strategic investment from Volvo Cars Tech Fund. According to the company, the target for this round is $6 million. The idea behind CorrActions is to use sensors that […]
Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in driver monitoring startup CorrActions by Frederic Lardinois originally published on TechCrunch
Snapchat sees spike in 1-star reviews as users pan the ‘My AI’ feature, calling for its removal
The user reviews for Snapchat’s “My AI” feature are in — and they’re not good. Launched last week to global users after initially being a subscriber-only addition, Snapchat’s new AI chatbot powered by OpenAI’s GPT technology is now pinned to the top of the app’s Chat tab where users can ask it questions and get […]
Snapchat sees spike in 1-star reviews as users pan the ‘My AI’ feature, calling for its removal by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch
Apple captures nearly half of global refurbished smartphone market
About half of refurbished smartphones sold globally were iPhones, as Apple’s sales in the category grew 16% year-on-year in 2022. The new figures arrive by way of Counterpoint Research, marking a stark contrast to on-going declines in smartphone shipments. The market research firm said Monday that the global secondary smartphone market grew 5% YoY in […]
Apple captures nearly half of global refurbished smartphone market by Jagmeet Singh originally published on TechCrunch
YouTube TV says it’s experimenting with picture quality enhancements
YouTube TV users have long complained of poor picture quality, low bitrate and other issues that impact the streaming experience. The company finally addressed the issues, including an increased bitrate for some live content, a fix for the 5.1 surround sound syncing issue and a major upgrade for the YouTube TV app for Apple TV. […]
YouTube TV says it’s experimenting with picture quality enhancements by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch
Seizing “a watershed moment” for enterprise sustainability efforts
Commitments toward sustainability have become a greater priority in recent years as enterprises look to comply with environmental, social, and governance standards. However, many enterprises are finding that meeting sustainability goals not only aligns with compliance but also offers opportunities to drive new value, growth, and revenue streams. “Just as the digital revolution transformed how…
Honey, I shrunk the revenue multiple
It’s worth remembering that the difference between an actual software company and a company that offers a service via software is often massive and tough to overcome.
Honey, I shrunk the revenue multiple by Alex Wilhelm originally published on TechCrunch