How This Company is Trying to Help Mainstream Users Navigate the Web3 Economy
The co-founder and CEO of AAG Ventures shares how his Web3 company is simplifying interactions with blockchain applications, and the metaverse, for mainstream users.
The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…
Profitability over growth: 5 investors explain their mantra for South Korean startups
Five investors talk about the uniqueness of South Korean startups, how they’ve fared in a post-pandemic world and their investment thesis.
Profitability over growth: 5 investors explain their mantra for South Korean startups by Kate Park originally published on TechCrunch
‘Worst Day of My Life’: Fans Are Furious as Dairy Queen Removes Iconic Item From Menu Just Ahead of Summer
The popular flavor has been on (and sometimes off) menus for the last five years.
ChatGPT’s new app comes out of the gate hot, tops half a million installs in first 6 days
Despite being U.S.- and iOS-only ahead of today’s expansion to 11 more global markets, OpenAI’s ChatGPT app has been off to a stellar start. The app has already surpassed half a million downloads in its first six days since launch, according to a new analysis by app intelligence provider data.ai. That ranks it as one […]
ChatGPT’s new app comes out of the gate hot, tops half a million installs in first 6 days by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch
With Company Layoffs Increasing, Here’s Why Franchising Is the Next Best Move
Here’s why franchise ownership is a great option for recently laid-off employees who want to pursue entrepreneurship as their next step.
YouTube Stories are shutting down June 26 as company focuses on Shorts
Stories are over — at least on YouTube, that is. The Google-owned video site announced today that YouTube Stories will be shutting down on June 26, 2023, as the company aims to focus on other key areas, like Shorts, Community posts, and live videos, in addition to its traditional long-form content. Creators will be alerted […]
YouTube Stories are shutting down June 26 as company focuses on Shorts by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch
Google starts opening up access to its new generative AI capabilities in Search
Google announced today that it’s starting to open up access to new generative AI capabilities in Search after teasing them at its I/O event two weeks ago. The tech giant is opening up access to Search Labs, a new program that allows people to sign up for experiments, including the Search Generative Experience, and test […]
Google starts opening up access to its new generative AI capabilities in Search by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch
Vinfast recalls EVs sent to U.S. over a software glitch
Vietnamese automaker Vinfast has issued its first recall for some of its 2023 VF8 vehicles over a software glitch that causes the dashboard screen to go blank. The recall was issued after federal regulators warned that drivers were at an increased risk of crashing because a blank display doesn’t show critical information such as the […]
Vinfast recalls EVs sent to U.S. over a software glitch by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch
A brain implant changed her life. Then it was removed against her will.
Sticking an electrode inside a person’s brain can do more than treat a disease. Take the case of Rita Leggett, an Australian woman whose experimental brain implant changed her sense of agency and self. She told researchers that she “became one” with her device. She was devastated when, two years later, she was told she…
Hiring This Type of Employee Can Protect Your Business From a Volatile Market
Everyone talks about diversifying your portfolio in terms of investments, but what about diversifying your portfolio of employees? Deploying different types of permanent and flexible workers can reduce the number of idle employees, cut down on unnecessary costs and help your business succeed.