Netflix raises prices again after reporting strong subscriber growth

October 19, 2023

Netflix reported its third quarter earnings and things are going great right now for the streaming giant. The company added nearly 9 million subscribers globally, which means that revenue is up. And yet, it also means that Netflix is using this opportunity to raise the prices of some of its plans in the U.S., the […]

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Inside the quest for unbreakable encryption

October 19, 2023
When we check email, log in to our bank accounts, or exchange messages on Signal, our passwords and credentials are protected through encryption, a locking scheme that uses secrets to disguise our data. It works like a cyber padlock: with the right key someone can unlock the data. Without it, they’ll have to resort to…

How Meta and AI companies recruited striking actors to train AI

October 19, 2023
One evening in early September, T, a 28-year-old actor who asked to be identified by his first initial, took his seat in a rented Hollywood studio space in front of three cameras, a director, and a producer for a somewhat unusual gig. The two-hour shoot produced footage that was not meant to be viewed by…

Google Maps partners with India’s ONDC to add metro ticket booking

October 19, 2023

Google Maps will soon allow users in India to book metro tickets directly through the mapping app, the search giant announced as it deepens collaboration with the country’s open e-commerce network.  At the Google for India event on Thursday, Google said its users will be able to book metro tickets through the Maps app, as […]

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WhatsApp will now let log into two accounts simultaneously

October 19, 2023

WhatsApp announced today that it is rolling out the ability for users to use two accounts simultaneously. That means you can switch between two accounts in the same WhatsApp instance. Historically, people had to carry two phones to use two WhatsApp accounts. Now, the company is making it possible to use just one phone for […]

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Google to manufacture Pixel smartphones in India

October 19, 2023

Google will start assembling the Pixel smartphone lineup in India, a company executive said, becoming the latest tech giant to bet on the South Asian market for devices manufacturing. The company intends to start the local manufacturing with the current Pixel 8 smartphone in India and expects to ship them starting next year, Rick Osterloh, […]

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Google Pay deepens consumer and merchant lending offerings in India

October 19, 2023

Google has partnered with banks and other lenders in India to enable credit lines for individuals and merchants on the Google Pay app as the tech giant broadens its Indian payments app, processing about 4 billion transactions monthly, and makes its strongest push for financial inclusion in the South Asian market. The company has partnered with […]

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Google taps gen-AI to help users in India search through government welfare schemes

October 19, 2023

Google announced a bunch of generative AI-focused tools in India at its Google for India event. The features include visual results like images and videos and information on government schemes. Google said today that in the coming weeks, users will be able to get summaries of more than 100 government-led schemes in India. The feature […]

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French VC firm Founders Future just acquired an equity crowdfunding platform, Sowefund

October 19, 2023

Here’s an interesting move. Founders Future, a well-known VC firm in the French tech ecosystem, acquired an equity crowdfunding marketplace called Sowefund. While terms of the deal remain undisclosed, Sowefund has been profitable since 2022 with around 20 employees. Following this move, Founders Future now has two separate yet complementary businesses. With its VC funds, […]

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GM, Cruise and Honda to launch robotaxi service in Japan

October 19, 2023

General Motors, self-driving car subsidiary Cruise and Honda plan to launch a robotaxi service in Japan under a new joint venture, the three companies announced today. The companies intend to launch the service with the custom-built Cruise Origin vehicles in central Tokyo in early 2026. The service will start with dozens of Cruise Origins. The […]

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