June 2023

Google introduces a new shop tab for rentals and purchases on Android TV

June 28, 2023

Google today announced a new “Shop” tab on Android TV to let users browse titles that are available to purchase and rent. The company is rolling out this feature on all Android TV devices in the U.S. starting today. While the new tab will let you explore new titles, a section called “Library” with a […]

Google introduces a new shop tab for rentals and purchases on Android TV by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch

3 Consumer Stocks to Buy Before July

June 28, 2023
Despite the uncertainties surrounding the economy and the possibility of a mild recession, the industry dealing in consumer essentials will likely perform steadily due to inelastic demand. Therefore, it may…

Quandri raises $8.5M Series A to bring process automation to insurance brokers and agencies

June 28, 2023

Robotic process automation (RPA) has been a buzzword for a while now, but most of these tools that try to help businesses automate their workflows tend to be generalists. Quandri, a Vancouver, Canada-based startup, is taking a very different approach with its digital workers for the insurance industry. The company today announced that it has […]

Quandri raises $8.5M Series A to bring process automation to insurance brokers and agencies by Frederic Lardinois originally published on TechCrunch

Shadow revamps its cloud computing offerings in Europe

June 28, 2023

Shadow, a French company that offers a gaming PC in the cloud (among other things), has announced in a press conference that it is updating its offerings for Shadow PC in Europe. Essentially, the company is raising the prices of its two flagship subscription plans and slightly improving what you get for that price. The […]

Shadow revamps its cloud computing offerings in Europe by Romain Dillet originally published on TechCrunch

US Patent and Trademark Office notifies filers of years-long data leak

June 28, 2023

The federal government agency responsible for granting patents and trademarks has confirmed it inadvertently exposed about 61,000 filers’ private addresses in a years-long data spill. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) said in a notice sent to affected trademark applicants that their private domicile address — often their home address — inadvertently appeared in […]

US Patent and Trademark Office notifies filers of years-long data leak by Zack Whittaker originally published on TechCrunch

TikTok could soon bring its new e-commerce store to the U.S.

June 28, 2023

TikTok could be launching an online retail store in the U.S. as early as next month. The in-app shopping section would feature TikTok’s own line of products – supplied by manufacturers in China – allowing the company to compete directly with Amazon, Shein, Temu and other major e-commerce platforms. As reported by Semafor, TikTok’s new […]

TikTok could soon bring its new e-commerce store to the U.S. by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

Empowering Asia’s citizens: The generative AI opportunity for government

June 28, 2023
In a recent speech, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella evoked the lofty power of artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate progress, prosperity, and standards of living. “This technology reaches everyone in the world,” he said. Generative AI takes an idea born in tech communities such as Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv—the ability of algorithmic engines to synthesize…