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With Spotify’s AI DJ, the company trained an AI on a real person’s voice — that of its head of Cultural Partnerships and podcast host, Xavier “X” Jernigan. Now, the streamer may turn that same technology to advertising, it seems. According to statements made by The Ringer founder Bill Simmons, the streaming service is developing […]

Spotify may use AI to make host-read podcast ads that sound like real people by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

Neo, a six-year-old, Bay Area-based outfit founded by renowned serial entrepreneur and investor Ali Partovi, is announcing that it has garnered $235 million in capital commitments across two new funds. According to Partovi, $180 million will be invested in seed deals and via accelerator programs spun up by Neo; the rest, $55 million, will be […]

VC firm Neo looks to up the ante with $235M across two new funds by Connie Loizos originally published on TechCrunch

This deep into the crypto winter big venture fund debuts are few and far between, a far cry compared to previous years. But the freeze is not stopping some venture capitalists from launching new funds targeting the decentralized technology market. Dispersion Capital has compiled a $40 million first fund to invest in decentralized infrastructure, the […]

Dispersion Capital launches $40M fund focused on decentralized infrastructure by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch

Two things have always felt true about Brooklyn-based 3D display startup Looking Glass. First, their technology is really cool. I’ve seen it in person several times over the years, and it always impresses. Second, is that I can’t quite figure out who it’s for. A major pitfall for commercial innovation is that both of these […]

Looking Glass taps ChatGPT for holographic cartoon animals by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch

Anthropic, the prominent generative AI startup co-founded by OpenAI veterans, has raised $450 million in a Series C funding round led by Spark Capital. Anthropic wouldn’t disclose what the round valued its business at. But The Information reported in early March that the company was seeking to raise capital at an over-$4.1 billion valuation. It […]

Anthropic raises $450M to build next-gen AI assistants by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch

Apple today announced a multi-billion dollar deal with Broadcom to build some wireless components in the United States. Under the terms of the agreement, Broadcom will design and build 5G components, including FBAR filters, in its America-based facilities. In a statement, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated “[Apple] is thrilled to make commitments that harness the […]

Apple partners with Broadcom to build 5G components in the United States by Matt Burns originally published on TechCrunch

Here in the States, we’re about to kick off the unofficial start of summer, and nothing puts us in a festive mood faster than a three-day weekend filled with family, friends and food. Unless it’s an outstanding deal. Like this one. TechCrunch two-for-one sale on passes to Disrupt 2023 Welcome to our weeklong Memorial Day […]

Nab two-for-one Disrupt passes at our weeklong Memorial Day sale by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch

Privacy-centric software maker Proton has launched a new family plan starting at $19.99 (€19.99) per month, giving up to six family members access to its entire application suite. The move comes as the Swiss company looks to bolster its paying subscriber base and lock more people into its growing ecosystem of products. Founded in 2014, […]

Proton launches family subscription plan for privacy app suite starting at $20 per month by Paul Sawers originally published on TechCrunch