Twenty years ago, AIM chatbot SmarterChild out-snarked ChatGPT

July 25, 2023

In the early aughts, millions of preteens raced home from school and hopped onto their parents computers, opened a chat window, and typed… probably something like “fuck,” or “(.)(.)”. “Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?” SmarterChild would reply in an instant. It would make you apologize, and then move past your indiscretions to […]

Apple launches dev kit program for the Vision Pro

July 25, 2023

Ahead of the launch of its Vision Pro AR headset in early 2024, Apple’s beginning to seed developer kits to select eligible applicants. The company announced this week that it’ll loan Vision Pro developer kits to approved account holders in the Apple Developer Program. Developers must submit an application for a kit, provide details about […]

Where data meets DEI with Mandy Price from Kanarys

July 25, 2023

Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and Dom are joined by Mandy Price, the co-founder and CEO at Kanarys, a SaaS startup that helps companies tackle their diversity and inclusion problems with data. Mandy talked about why she started the company after a decade-long career as […]

When’s the Best Time to Use AI in Your Franchise? The Choice Is Clear.

July 25, 2023

It’s no longer a question of if or when to implement artificial intelligence in training, recruiting and marketing programs, but rather what it has already cost you if you haven’t.

Exploring Expansion Strategies for Franchise Success, From Goals to Growth

July 25, 2023

When you make a decision to franchise, what you’re really doing is deciding how you want to grow.

Have You Updated Your Vision Statement With Sustainability Goals? You Should, But Choose Your Words Carefully.

July 25, 2023

Words can mean different things to different people, in different situations.

What Do These 3 China Stocks Have in Common? Quality and Smart Money Interest

July 25, 2023

The Chinese economy demonstrated immense resilience despite facing many challenges. This solidity is strengthened further by an array of initiatives deployed by the nation, which have the potential to fortify…

Owner of @x Twitter handle says no one reached out ahead of Twitter’s rebranding to ‘X’

July 25, 2023

Twitter’s rebranding to X has not been faring well. In addition to the haphazard rollout, which saw parts of the site referencing “X” while other parts still implored you to “search Twitter” or push a blue button to “Tweet,” the company also didn’t secure the intellectual property rights to the X brand, Reuters reported. Plus, […]

Glowforge launches the Aura, a more accessible laser cutter

July 25, 2023

Laser cutters are nothing new, but Glowforge has a long history of adding something that the category has sorely been lacking: Ease of use. Today, the company announces the Aura. Smaller, cheaper and even easier to use than its bigger brother, the device is perfect for education, craft and light prototyping work. Carrying a $1,199 […]

Avalanche Foundation to invest $50M in asset tokenization on its blockchain

July 25, 2023

The Avalanche Foundation is allocating up to $50 million to purchase tokenized assets created on its layer-1 blockchain, the company exclusively told TechCrunch. The initiative, Avalanche Vista, aims to highlight the value of tokenization in different sectors like equity, credit, real estate and commodities. Tokenization is the process of creating a digital representation of a […]

Modernizing the $10T Global Housing Market