The Download: AI and coding, and Waymo’s aggressive driverless cars
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Rex’s new app makes it easy to discover and share recommended places with friends
A team of Twitter alumni is today launching a new consumer social app, Rex, aimed at helping people share their personal recommendations of places to visit — like restaurants, bars, museums, and other businesses, even trails and parks. Using a combination of AI and computer vision technologies, the app aims to make it easier to […]
Rex’s new app makes it easy to discover and share recommended places with friends by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch
ABB buys smart home device maker, Eve Systems
ABB this week announced that it has acquired Eve Systems, a German firm best known for a broad range of smart home accessories, including smart lights, plugs, air monitors and security cameras. I’ll admit the deal initially struck me as strange, given that Zurich-based ABB is well known – in my world, at least – […]
ABB buys smart home device maker, Eve Systems by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch
Apple 15-inch M2 MacBook Air review
The thin and light notebook is a creature of sacrifice. It’s a reminder that freedom of movement means leaving things behind. It’s packing a single knapsack for a week-long trip, leaving your home unencumbered, but entirely aware that some of the things you might want – or even occasionally need – won’t be coming with […]
Apple 15-inch M2 MacBook Air review by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch
The Download: carbon credits for EV chargers, and the real risks of AI
OpenAI, DeepMind and Anthropic to give UK early access to foundational models for AI safety research
Following the UK government’s announcement last week that it plans to host a “global” AI safety summit this fall, prime minister Rishi Sunak has kicked off London Tech Week with another tidbit of news — telling conference goers that OpenAI, Google DeepMind and Anthropic have committed to provide “early or priority access” to their AI […]
OpenAI, DeepMind and Anthropic to give UK early access to foundational models for AI safety research by Natasha Lomas originally published on TechCrunch
Oova grabs another $10.3M, unveils membership model for at-home fertility testing
Oova’s new membership offering is priced at $99 and includes The Oova Kit, personalized support from healthcare professionals and access to a community of peers.
Oova grabs another $10.3M, unveils membership model for at-home fertility testing by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch
Salesforce launches AI Cloud to bring models to the enterprise
Salesforce is launching a new suite of products aimed at bolstering its position in the ultra-competitive AI space. Called AI Cloud, the suite, which includes tools designed to deliver “enterprise ready” AI, is Salesforce’s latest cross-disciplinary attempt to augment its product portfolio with AI capabilities. In many ways, it’s a continuation of the generative AI […]
Salesforce launches AI Cloud to bring models to the enterprise by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
Navan takes a swipe at expense management startups with new Mastercard and Visa partnerships
Want more fintech news in your inbox? Sign up here. In recent years, a number of startups have made a business out of providing corporate credit cards to companies. These players compete not only with each other but with legacy providers such as Concur and Expensify by offering automated expense management. Many of these startups […]
Navan takes a swipe at expense management startups with new Mastercard and Visa partnerships by Mary Ann Azevedo originally published on TechCrunch