A 71-Year-Old DJ Who Played a Wedding Using His CD Collection Has Become a Sought-After Viral Hit
He’s been playing parties for 40 years.
ALS stole this musician’s voice. AI let him sing again.
There are tears in the audience as Patrick Darling’s song begins to play. It’s a heartfelt song written for his great-grandfather, whom he never got the chance to meet. But this performance is emotional for another reason: It’s Darling’s first time on stage with his bandmates since he lost the ability to sing two years…
Xpanceo, a deep tech startup, raises $40M to focus on smart contact lenses
Smartphone sales have had their worst quarterly performance in over a decade, and fact that raises two big questions. Have the latest models finally bored the market with mere incremental improvements? And if they have, what will the next form factor (and function) be? Today a deep tech startup called Xpanceo is announcing $40 million […]
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Mac users are embracing AI apps, study finds, with 42% using AI apps daily
AI adoption among Mac app users is booming, according to a new report from app subscription service Setapp that found that 42% of Mac users today report using AI-based apps on a daily basis, and 63% claim to believe that AI apps are more beneficial than those without AI. In addition, Mac app developers are […]
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How to Stay Ahead of Deadlines
You must remain on top of your deadlines to succeed in any field. After all, keeping deadlines demonstrates your reliability and trustworthiness to others. In addition, you avoid the anxiety…
I Toured Hidden-in-Plain-Sight Places Where the Wealthiest People in New York Spend Their Time. Here Are 3 Ways They’re Living Differently.
Life can be a lot easier when you have money — but not always.
A Popular Drug Store Chain Is Filing for Bankruptcy Amid Opioid Lawsuits and Financial Woes
The pharmacy chain Rite Aid first opened in Pennsylvania in 1962.
Exploring the Upside Potential of 3 Biotech Stocks
Given the breakthrough developments, government support, and rising need to treat chronic diseases, the biotech industry is well-positioned to grow steadily. So, it could be wise to invest in quality…
Investors have not given up on web3 gaming
Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week. Here’s what we got into today: Earnings season is here, and we’ll hear […]
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Spotify is launching a personalized in-app Merch Hub
Spotify is launching a dedicated in-app Merch Hub that provides personalized merch recommendations based on your listening habits, the company announced on Monday. Previously, you could purchase artist merch from individual artist profiles, the Now Playing view, and release pages. Now, you can access all artist merch in one dedicated place. Once you’re in the […]
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YouTube gets new AI-powered ads that let brands target special cultural moments
YouTube is putting Google AI to use for advertisers, the company announced this morning with the introduction of a new advertising package called “Spotlight Moments.” The idea here is to leverage AI to automatically identify the most popular YouTube videos related to a specific cultural moment — like Halloween, a major awards show, such as […]
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