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The Download: India’s AI independence, and predicting future epidemics
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inside India’s scramble for AI independence Despite its status as a global tech hub, India lags far behind the likes of the US and China when it comes to homegrown AI. That gap…
September 2023
Exostellar raises $15M to help companies optimize their cloud spend
Public cloud services spending is projected to reach $1.1 trillion by 2026, up from $531.7 billion this year, according to IDC. But as the use of cloud services expands, organizations are having a tougher time keeping track of exactly how much they’re spending on compute. Statista reports that around 82% of companies find managing cloud […]
Slingshot’s playful new app lets you ‘sling’ quick photos to friends
A clever new app called Slingshot is combining the serendipity of BeReal snaps with the friends-only photo sharing popularized by apps like Snapchat. But while the app’s inspirations are familiar, the way you interact with Slingshot offers something unique. As the name suggests, you pull down on the screen — as if pulling back on […]
For a Limited Time, Amp Up Your Security with Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, Just $29.97
This software makes security a priority and includes features that can keep up with even the busiest workday.
Apple, Walmart Will Have to Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under Proposed New Law
The bill requires companies in California with annual revenues exceeding $1 billion to report greenhouse gas emissions data starting in 2026, with phased rollouts for different emission categories.
Ankle-Monitored Anna Delvey Brings Fashion Week to Her Apartment Rooftop While on House Arrest
Delvey and PR pro Kelly Cutrone hosted a fashion show atop Delvey’s East Village apartment building.
150,000 UAW Unions Strike – What It Means For Stock Market in Coming Weeks
As tensions rise between the United Auto Workers (UAW) union and the big three automakers – Ford, GM, and Stellantis – the possibility of a strike looms. With 150,000 auto…
iPhone 15 proves the key battleground in smartphone photography is character
Apple’s iPhone 15 and 15 Pro lineup debuted on Tuesday, and both feature big improvements to the camera systems they boast. Apple has been putting a lot of focus on photography for the past few iterations of its main moneymakers, likely because changes in other aspects of the devices are relatively modest year-over-year. The cameras […]
Treefera raises $2.2M to solve the carbon credits credibility problem with AI
The company is building an AI-enabled data platform for companies that want to know more about the carbon credits they buy.
Wicked Saints is making Pokémon GO for young activists
Jess Murrey isn’t your typical founder. After ten years working in nonprofits to train young activists, Murrey and behavioral change researcher Alicia Clifton decided that mobile gaming could be an unexpected way to broaden their reach. And so, Wicked Saints was born. “American teens care very deeply about the planet, equality and mental health, but […]