Google gets antitrust attention in Spain over news licensing

March 28, 2023

Google can add another antitrust investigation to its stack. This one has been opened by Spain’s competition authority, the CNMC, which said today it’s concerned about possible anti-competitive practices related to the licensing of news content by local publishers. In a press release it said it is investigating “a series of practices that could involve […]

Google gets antitrust attention in Spain over news licensing by Natasha Lomas originally published on TechCrunch

TechCrunch+ roundup: Deep due diligence, early Q1 2023 VC results, flight lessons for angels

March 28, 2023

Maybe some founders are under pressure to return money to investors, but what about the GPs who are sending funds back to their LPs?

TechCrunch+ roundup: Deep due diligence, early Q1 2023 VC results, flight lessons for angels by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch

Digital Storytelling: How Brands Can Use Authenticity and Emotional Connection to Stand Out Online

March 28, 2023

Effective storytelling can help construct strong bonds between brands and audiences.

Apple TV+ announces new series ‘The Savant’ based on true story of a woman who infiltrates online hate groups

March 28, 2023

Apple TV+ is getting a new limited series, the company announced yesterday, that is based on a deep-cover investigator who infiltrates online hate groups to monitor and prevent violent attacks and mass shootings. “The Savant” will have eight episodes and stars Jessica Chastain. The show is inspired by the true story published in 2019 by […]

Apple TV+ announces new series ‘The Savant’ based on true story of a woman who infiltrates online hate groups by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

Krisp expands from noise canceling to on-device transcription

March 28, 2023

Krisp got its start as an AI-powered noise cancellation service, but now the startup is moving beyond that with instant on-device transcription of all your calls and meetings — and of course it integrates ChatGPT now for quick summaries as well. The open beta goes live today. My transcribing experience is usually a matter of […]

Krisp expands from noise canceling to on-device transcription by Devin Coldewey originally published on TechCrunch

Locus Robotics CEO on the future of warehouse automation

March 28, 2023

Any doubts that ProMat has become a robotics event were laid to rest the moment you walked on the floor at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Locus Robotics planted its flag in a big, expensive way front and center in the convention center’s south hall. In less than a decade of existence, Locus has become one of […]

Locus Robotics CEO on the future of warehouse automation by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch

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