The UK has signalled it will press ahead with an ex ante competition reform aimed at addressing the market muscle of Big Tech. The legislation will also aim to strengthen consumer rights by targeting fake reviews and subscription traps, with the aim of making it less of a minefield for web users to shop online […]
UK to press ahead with long anticipated reform to tackle Big Tech’s market power by Natasha Lomas originally published on TechCrunch
If the startup OpenAI is feeling protective about its brand lately, it’s understandable. ThreatGPT, MedicalGPT, DateGPT and DirtyGPT are a mere sampling of the many outfits to apply for trademarks with the United State Patent and Trademark Office in recent months. All are piggybacking off the stunning popularity of ChatGPT, the chatbot rolled out in […]
“GPT” may be trademarked soon if OpenAI has its way by Connie Loizos originally published on TechCrunch
ZEBOX, an international accelerator network founded by shipping conglomerate CMA CGM to introduce more tech innovation into the supply chain industry, announced today the launch of its APAC headquarters. Based in Singapore, ZEBOX Asia will also look at markets like Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan and Korea. The APAC hub is backed by Enterprise Singapore, a […]
ZEBOX, an incubator for supply chain startups, launches its Asia hub in Singapore by Catherine Shu originally published on TechCrunch
Every time a member of their crew changes, maritime crew managers need to handle immigration regulations, COVID requirements and travel plans for each person. This is usually done through emails with port agents, and can quickly lead to an overwhelming number of messages, sent across multiple time zones, especially if multiple people are leaving or […]
Greywing’s new SeaGPT solves email overwhelm for maritime crew managers by Catherine Shu originally published on TechCrunch
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Max Q: A successful failure by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch
Adopting Internet of Things (IoT) tech for the office isn’t easy — especially at enterprise scale. Companies have IoT device administration to worry about, and also building out the infrastructure necessary to keep those devices connected and operational. To make it easier, five former co-workers — Pasi Leipälä, Teemu Vaattovaara, Jyrki Okkonen, Ville Ylläsjarvi and […]
Haltian nabs funds to equip office buildings with smart sensors by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
Amid economic uncertainty, tight capital markets, wary investors and consolidation in the nascent autonomous vehicle industry, Aurora Innovation is still motoring on towards its target of commercializing self-driving trucks by 2024, ticking off waypoints and milestones along the way. It’s even managed to rack up a few wins in the past year, including launching or […]
How Aurora is navigating the bumpy road to commercial self-driving trucks by Tim Stevens originally published on TechCrunch