Instant Brands Files for Bankruptcy, Points to ‘Tighter Credit Terms’ and ‘Higher Interest Rates’
The company behind Instant Pot and Pyrex glassware has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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OpenAI intros new generative text features while reducing pricing
As the competition in the generative AI space grows fiercer, OpenAI is upgrading its text-generating models while reducing pricing. Today, OpenAI announced the release of new versions of GPT-3.5-turbo and GPT-4, the latter being its latest text-generating AI, with a capability called function calling. As OpenAI explains in a blog post, function calling allows developers […]
OpenAI intros new generative text features while reducing pricing by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
How to Build a Thriving Organizational Culture in a Remote Workplace
Remote work allows hiring top talent from anywhere in the world without geographical restrictions.
Former Dippin’ Dots CEO Arrested While Naked After Allegedly Assaulting Girlfriend
Scott Fischer served as CEO of Dippin’ Dots from 2012 until 2022.
Westfield to Give Up San Francisco Mall Due to ‘Challenging Operating Conditions’
The news comes a month after the mall’s biggest retailer, Nordstrom, announced it would not be renewing its lease at the San Francisco shopping center, closing up shop by August.
‘Literally Everything Is Possible’: Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino Pens First-Ever Letter To Employees About ‘Transformation’
Yaccarino was announced as the new Twitter CEO on May 12.
TechCrunch+ roundup: Paid acquisition basics, most-valued startups, 10 investors open to pitches
Tech is not a meritocracy: There’s a direct correlation between the size and strength of your network and your chances of success.
TechCrunch+ roundup: Paid acquisition basics, most-valued startups, 10 investors open to pitches by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch
Google’s June Pixel drop brings new safety and health features
Google announced the June Pixel Drop today with features like the ability to schedule a safety check with Google Assistant, instant location sharing with emergency contacts in case of a car crash, a new hands-free photos gesture, and oxygen saturation monitoring for the Pixel Watch. Pixel Features Google Pixel’s safety check feature sends an alert […]
Google’s June Pixel drop brings new safety and health features by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch
Nobody is happy with NYC’s $18 delivery worker minimum wage
New York City has established a new minimum wage for food delivery workers who deliver for platforms like Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub and Relay. It should be a historic win for gig workers, but both delivery workers and companies are unhappy with it. Many workers, labor rights activists and even the city’s comptroller say the […]
Nobody is happy with NYC’s $18 delivery worker minimum wage by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch
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