TechCrunch Minute: Spotify rolls out an AI-powered playlist feature
Starting in just a few countries, the new AI playlist feature will roll out to more markets over time.
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The Download: offshore rocket launches, and how DOGE plans to use AI
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. The dream of offshore rocket launches is finally blasting off Want to send something to space? Get in line. The demand for rides off Earth is skyrocketing, with launches more than doubling over…
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YouTube launches new Shopping features to help creators market products and grow their earnings
The launch of the new features come as TikTok Shop is seeking to take on YouTube Shopping and other competitors in the space.
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As AI accelerates, Europe’s flagship privacy principles are under attack, warns EDPS
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has warned key planks of the bloc’s data protection and privacy regime are under attack from industry lobbyists and could face a critical reception from lawmakers in the next parliamentary mandate. “We have quite strong attacks on the principles themselves,” warned Wojciech Wiewiórowski, who heads the regulatory body that […]
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Meta confirms that its Llama 3 open-source LLM is coming in the next month
Meta’s Llama families, built as open-source products, represent a different philosophical approach to how AI should develop as a wider technology.
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WordPress.com owner Automattic acquires multi-service messaging app Beeper for $125M
The deal, which was for $125 million according to sources close to the matter, is Automattic’s second acquisition of a cross-platform messaging solution.
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X adds support for passkeys globally on iOS
X, formerly Twitter, is rolling out support for passkeys, a new and more secure login method compared with traditional passwords, to all iOS users globally. The option had first debuted in January, but only for iOS users in the U.S. In an update to the X @Safety account on Monday, the company shared that passkeys […]
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Looking for a Spotless Investment Opportunity? Discover the Best Cleaning Franchises to Own in 2024.
From sparkling floors to polished windows, clean your way to success with the best cleaning franchises, according to the 2024 Franchise 500 Ranking.
‘Big Four’ Salaries: How Much Accountants and Consultants Make at Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, and EY
An entry-level consultant who just graduated from business school can make over $200,000 a year at the four firms when you include base salary, bonuses, and relocation expenses.
3 Lucrative Pharma Stocks to Diversify Your Investments
The pharma industry’s resilience and long-term prospects are driven by rising healthcare demand, an enhanced focus on precision medicines, and technological advancements. Hence, let’s take a look at pharma stocks…
Pan-African VC Verod-Kepple closes its first fund at $60M
Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) plans to back up to 21 growth-stage companies across the continent after closing its first fund at $60 million. The pan-African VC hit the milestone following fresh backing from Nigeria’s SCM Capital formerly Sterling Capital Markets Limited, and the only non-Japanese investor. Other recent investors (limited partners) include Taiyo Holdings and […]
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