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CRED Introduces Game-Changing Money Management Feature, Exciting Leaks of New Nest Thermostat

CRED revolutionizes personal finance with the introduction of CRED Money. Exciting leaks reveal new features of the upcoming Nest Learning Thermostat. Plus, Amazon's Prime Video secures a major deal to stream NBA games, and Star Catcher Industries aims to build a space power grid for the orbital industry.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/24/cred-launches-personal-finance-manager-for-indias-affluent/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/24/24205541/google-nest-learning-thermostat-4th-gen-leakshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/7/24/24205603/amazon-prime-video-11-year-nba-streaming-dealhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/24/star-catcher-wants-to-build-a-space-power-grid-to-supercharge-orbital-industry/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) You can now track and manage bank transactions with CRED(00:03:04) A new Nest Learning Thermostat might be on the way(00:05:56) The NBA’s new TV deals put a lot of games on Amazon’s Prime Video starting in 2025(00:08:26) Star Catcher wants to build a space power grid to supercharge orbital industry

Mark Zuckerberg Envisions AI Clones, Harvey Raises $100M in Funding

Mark Zuckerberg discusses content creators making AI clones of themselves. OpenAI-backed legaltech startup Harvey raises $100 million in a funding round. Plus, Netflix hires former Epic exec to lead its gaming division. Alphabet to invest another $5 billion into Waymo, solidifying its position in autonomous driving technology.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/23/mark-zuckerberg-imagines-content-creators-making-ai-clones-of-themselves/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/23/openai-backed-legaltech-startup-harvey-raises-100m/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/23/24204447/netflix-president-of-games-alain-tascanhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/23/alphabet-to-invest-another-5b-into-waymo/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Mark Zuckerberg imagines content creators making AI clones of themselves(00:02:57) OpenAI-backed legaltech startup Harvey raises $100M(00:05:25) Netflix has a new gaming boss after hiring former Epic exec(00:08:17) Alphabet to invest another $5B into Waymo

Telegram’s Userbase Soars, Tech Billionaires’ City Plan on Hold

Telegram's userbase climbs to 950M as it plans to launch an app store. A tech billionaire-backed plan to build a new city in California faces a major roadblock. Plus, Monarch Tractor raises $133M to escape a challenging time. Also, India scraps 'angel tax' in a boost to startups.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/23/telegrams-userbase-climbs-to-950m-plans-to-launch-app-store/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/22/24203960/california-forever-billionaire-city-environmental-impact-studyhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/22/monarch-tractor-ceo-says-133m-raise-will-help-it-escape-quite-a-challenging-time/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/23/india-scraps-angel-tax-in-boost-to-startups/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Telegram's userbase climbs to 950M, plans to launch app store(00:03:30) Tech billionaires can’t build their ‘California Forever’ city yet(00:06:06) Monarch Tractor CEO says $133M raise will help it escape 'quite a challenging time'(00:08:45) India scraps 'angel tax' in boost to startups

CIA AI Director on Responsible Deployment, Kamala Harris on Tech Regulation, Asus ROG Ally X Portable Gaming Device, and Samsung’s Messaging App Update

CIA AI director Lakshmi Raman discusses the agency's thoughtful approach to AI. Kamala Harris's stance on tech regulation and her potential impact on the industry. The Asus ROG Ally X, a portable gaming device that combines PC power with console convenience. Samsung's decision to remove the Messages app from their upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 phones in the US. Stay informed on the latest developments in AI, tech regulation, gaming, and smartphone messaging.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/21/cia-ai-director-lakshmi-raman-claims-the-agency-is-taking-a-thoughtful-approach-to-ai/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/21/what-kamala-harris-has-said-about-ai-tech-regulation-and-more/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/21/the-asus-rog-ally-x-turns-pc-gaming-into-a-portable-console/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/21/24203137/samsung-messages-no-pre-install-galaxy-z-fold-flip-6-google-messages-android-rcsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) CIA AI director Lakshmi Raman claims the agency is taking a 'thoughtful approach' to AI(00:03:12) What Kamala Harris has said about AI, tech regulation, and more(00:06:00) The Asus ROG Ally X turns PC gaming into a portable console(00:07:59) Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 phones won’t come with Samsung Messages in the US

Sulfur Crystals Found on Mars, Bethesda Game Studios Forms Union

NASA makes a groundbreaking discovery of sulfur crystals on Mars. Employees at Bethesda Game Studios form a wall-to-wall union. Plus, the Gamma PS1 emulator for iOS now supports 4-player games. Also, Microsoft reveals the impact of the CrowdStrike outage on Windows devices.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/20/24202695/nasa-discovered-sulfur-crystals-on-mars-for-the-first-timehttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/20/bethesda-game-studios-employees-form-a-wall-to-wall-union/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/20/24202627/iphone-gamma-ps1-emulator-updates-graphics-multitap-multidisc-video-gameshttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/20/microsoft-says-8-5m-windows-devices-were-affected-by-crowdstrike-outage/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) NASA discovered sulfur crystals on Mars for the first time.(00:03:28) Bethesda Game Studios employees form a ‘wall-to-wall’ union(00:05:59) The Gamma PS1 emulator for iOS now supports 4-player games(00:08:17) Microsoft says 8.5M Windows devices were affected by CrowdStrike outage

DJI’s Power Stations and Pixel’s Satellite Communication: Tech Innovations Unveiled

DJI enters the portable power station market with the Power 1000 and Power 500. Meanwhile, Android Authority uncovers details about Pixel's potential satellite communication feature. Plus, Microsoft disputes FTC claims about Game Pass, and Magic Leap makes a strategic shift in the AR industry.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/24200296/dji-power-station-review-140w-usb-specs-pricehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/7/19/24202302/pixel-satellite-sos-might-include-two-years-of-free-servicehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/7/19/24202290/microsoft-insists-game-pass-isnt-degraded-as-the-ftc-claimshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/7/19/24202256/magic-leap-laid-off-its-whole-sales-team-and-is-pivoting-way-from-making-its-own-headsetsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) A drone powerhouse.(00:03:33) ‘Pixel Satellite SOS’ might include two years of free service.(00:05:35) Microsoft insists Game Pass isn’t ‘degraded,’ as the FTC claims.(00:08:46) Magic Leap laid off its whole sales team and is pivoting way from making its own headsets.

Global Outages Cause Chaos, Paytm Faces Regulatory Challenges

Banks, airlines, and brokerage houses report widespread outages across the globe. Paytm's loss widens and revenue shrinks following a regulatory clampdown. Plus, the FTC blasts Microsoft's new 'degraded' Xbox Game Pass Standard tier and price increases. Also, breaking news of Xbox Live being down and its impact on the gaming community.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/19/banks-airlines-brokerage-houses-report-widespread-outages-across-the-globe/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/18/paytm-loss-widens-and-revenue-shrinks-following-regulatory-clampdown/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/18/24201576/ftc-microsoft-xbox-game-pass-price-increases-standard-tierhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/7/18/24201568/xbox-live-down-outage-account-sign-in-errorOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Banks, airlines, brokerage houses report widespread outages across the globe(00:03:09) Paytm loss widens and revenue shrinks following regulatory clampdown(00:05:50) FTC blasts Microsoft’s new “degraded” Xbox Game Pass Standard tier and price increases(00:08:21) Xbox Live is down

Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough, Nintendo’s Joy-Con Charger, Voicemod Key for Consoles, AI NPCs in Video Games

A nuclear fusion experiment achieves a record-breaking magnet strength. Nintendo releases a standalone charger for Joy-Con controllers. Voicemod brings voice changing and soundboards to game consoles. Artificial Agency raises $16M to make NPCs more realistic in video games. Stay tuned for the latest advancements in science, gaming accessories, and AI technology.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/18/wham-nuclear-fusion-experiment-hits-new-record-for-magnet-strength/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/18/24201071/nintendo-switch-joy-con-charging-accessory-gaminghttps://www.theverge.com/2024/7/18/24200304/voicemod-key-xbox-playstation-voice-changer-soundboardhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/18/artificial-agency-raises-video-game-npcs-ai/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) WHAM! Nuclear fusion experiment hits new record for magnet strength(00:03:34) Nintendo finally made its own Joy-Con controller charging station(00:05:42) Voicemod Key brings voice changing and soundboards to Xbox and PlayStation(00:08:02) Artificial Agency raises $16M to use AI to make NPCs feel more realistic in video games

Revolutionizing Furniture Photography, Apple’s Messages Update, Google’s Investment in Indian Ride-Sharing, and TikTok’s Glitch

Presti uses generative AI to improve product photography in the furniture industry. Apple's Messages app will support RCS and scheduling texts. Google backs Indian open-source Uber rival. Exclusive: TikTok glitch allows Shop to appear to users under 18, despite adults-only policy. Join us as we explore these tech stories and their impact on various industries.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/15/presti-uses-generative-ai-to-improve-product-photography-in-the-furniture-industry/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/15/at-last-apples-messages-app-will-support-rcs-and-scheduling-texts/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/15/google-backs-indian-open-source-uber-rival-namma-yatri/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/15/tiktok-glitch-allows-shop-to-appear-to-users-under-18-despite-adults-only-policy/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Presti uses generative AI to improve product photography in the furniture industry(00:02:38) At last, Apple's Messages app will support RCS and scheduling texts(00:06:21) Google backs Indian open-source Uber rival(00:09:16) Exclusive: TikTok glitch allows Shop to appear to users under 18, despite adults-only policy

Google’s $23B Startup Acquisition, AT&T Pays Hacker to Delete Stolen Data

Google plans its biggest startup acquisition ever with a potential $23 billion deal. AT&T shocks with a $370,000 payment to a hacker to delete stolen customer data. Also, Lightspeed backs Mitti Labs to make rice farming sustainable. Plus, a full list of 28 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2024.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/14/24198613/google-wiz-acquisition-talks-23-billion-cloud-cybersecurityhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/7/14/24198294/att-paid-370000-ransom-hacked-customer-data-deleted-mayhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/14/mitti-labs-aims-to-make-rice-farming-less-harmful-to-the-climate-starting-in-india/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/13/heres-the-full-list-of-28-us-ai-startups-that-have-raised-100m-or-more-in-2024/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Google is reportedly planning its biggest startup acquisition ever(00:04:00) AT&T reportedly gave $370,000 to a hacker to delete its stolen customer data(00:07:16) Exclusive: Lightspeed backs Mitti Labs to make rice farming sustainable(00:09:39) Here’s the full list of 28 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2024