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GPD Duo: A Revolutionary Dual-Screen Laptop, Avendus Raises $350M Fund

Introducing the GPD Duo, a dual-screen OLED laptop that flips and folds. Avendus, India's top venture advisor, confirms it's looking to raise a $350 million fund. Plus, new details on the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Ring leaked, and Verizon offers a $10 monthly YouTube Premium subscription.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/29/24166852/gpd-duo-dual-screen-oled-laptop-teaserhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/28/avendus-indias-top-venture-advisor-confirms-its-looking-to-raise-a-350-million-fund/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/28/24166632/galaxy-z-flip-6-smart-ring-size-battery-capacity-leakshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/28/24166612/verizon-streaming-deal-youtube-premium-subscriptionOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) GPD is making a dual-screen OLED laptop that flips and folds(00:03:06) Avendus, India's top venture advisor, confirms it's looking to raise a $350 million fund(00:05:52) New Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Ring details have leaked, courtesy of the FCC(00:08:41) Verizon’s latest streaming deal is a $10 monthly YouTube Premium subscription

Ledger Releases High-End Crypto Wallet, Windows Enables Text Extraction from Android Photos

Ledger starts shipping its highly anticipated Ledger Stax crypto wallet with innovative features. Microsoft introduces an update that allows users to grab text from Android photos. Plus, the EU's ChatGPT taskforce examines privacy compliance, and the legal challenges faced by AI companies in the EU.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/27/ledger-starts-shipping-its-high-end-hardware-crypto-wallet/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/27/24165825/windows-phone-link-select-text-photoshttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/27/eus-chatgpt-taskforce-offers-first-look-at-detangling-the-ai-chatbots-privacy-compliance/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/27/24165825/windows-phone-link-select-text-photosOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Ledger starts shipping its high-end hardware crypto wallet(00:04:08) Windows will soon let you grab text from your Android photos(00:06:38) EU's ChatGPT taskforce offers first look at detangling the AI chatbot's privacy compliance(00:09:45) Windows will soon let you grab text from your Android photos

Indian EV Startup Expands to Southeast Asia, Apple’s AI Advancements at WWDC

Indian EV startup Zypp Electric secures ENEOS backing to fund expansion to Southeast Asia. Apple's WWDC may include AI-generated emoji and an OpenAI partnership. Plus, AI tutors are quietly changing how kids in the US study, and Women in AI: Miriam Vogel stresses the need for responsible AI.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/26/indian-ev-startup-zypp-electric-secures-eneos-backing-to-fund-expansion-to-southeast-asia/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/26/24165040/apple-wwdc-2024-ai-openai-ios-18-macos-15-iphone-macbookhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/25/ai-tutors-are-quietly-changing-how-kids-in-the-us-study-and-the-leading-apps-are-from-china/https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/26/women-in-ai-miriam-vogel-stresses-the-need-for-responsible-ai/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Indian EV startup Zypp Electric secures ENEOS backing to fund expansion to Southeast Asia(00:04:11) Apple’s WWDC may include AI-generated emoji and an OpenAI partnership(00:06:59) AI tutors are quietly changing how kids in the US study, and the leading apps are from China(00:09:12) Women in AI: Miriam Vogel stresses the need for responsible AI

YouTube Music’s Humming Search, VW’s Charming ID Buzz Camper, WeatherXM’s Blockchain Weather Forecasts, and Bungie’s Landmark Victory

YouTube Music introduces a revolutionary feature that allows users to search by humming. Ventje turns VW's ID Buzz into a charming camper. WeatherXM uses blockchain to make weather forecasts more accurate. Bungie wins a landmark victory in a cheating lawsuit. Join us as we explore these exciting developments in music, camping, weather forecasting, and gaming.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/25/24164879/youtube-music-hum-to-search-available-androidhttps://www.theverge.com/24158082/id-buzz-ventje-camper-review-price-specshttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/25/deal-dive-can-blockchain-make-weather-forecasts-better-weatherxm-thinks-so/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/25/24164679/bungie-anti-cheating-lawsuit-jury-trial-aimjunkies-copyright-violation-victoryOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) YouTube Music will let you search by humming into your Android phone(00:02:28) Ventje turns VW’s ID Buzz into a very charming camper(00:05:08) Can blockchain make weather forecasts better? WeatherXM thinks so(00:08:20) A jury hands Bungie a landmark victory in a Destiny 2 cheating lawsuit

Google AI Generates Weird Search Answers, UK Law Allows Fines for Big Tech, Tesla’s Pollution Increase, Dell’s Arm-powered XPS 13 with Tandem OLED Display

Google scrambles to manually remove weird AI answers in search. UK law will let regulators fine Big Tech without court approval. Tesla's emissions grew last year despite net-zero goals. Dell unveils Arm-powered XPS 13 with tandem OLED display, pushing the boundaries of laptop design.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/24/24164119/google-ai-overview-mistakes-search-race-openaihttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/24/24164204/uk-dmcc-law-big-tech-regulationhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/24/24163590/tesla-greenhouse-gas-emissions-climate-change-risk-disclosurehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/24/24163829/dells-new-arm-powered-xps-13-has-a-tandem-oled-displayOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Google scrambles to manually remove weird AI answers in search(00:03:03) UK law will let regulators fine Big Tech without court approval(00:06:07) Tesla’s wants net-zero emissions, but its pollution grew last year(00:09:32) Dell’s new Arm-powered XPS 13 has a tandem OLED display.

Foursquare Layoffs, Fortnite’s Post-Apocalyptic Season, Google’s Password Sharing, and ESA’s Post-ISS Era

Foursquare lays off 105 employees as part of its efforts to streamline operations. Fortnite launches a post-apocalyptic season with Fallout, Magneto, and vehicular mayhem. Google introduces password sharing within family groups for added convenience and security. ESA selects The Exploration Company and Thales Alenia to develop cargo spacecraft, advancing Europe's quest for sovereign access to space.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/23/foursquare-just-laid-off-105-employees/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/24/24163374/fortnite-chapter-5-season-3-wrecked-battle-pass-fallout-magnetohttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/23/24163560/google-password-manager-share-passwords-family-grouphttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/23/esa-prepares-for-the-post-iss-era-selects-the-exploration-company-thales-alenia-to-develop-cargo-spacecraft/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Foursquare just laid off 105 employees(00:03:07) Fortnite’s new post-apocalyptic season has Fallout, Magneto, and vehicular mayhem(00:06:23) You can now share passwords within your Google family group(00:09:09) ESA prepares for the post-ISS era, selects The Exploration Company, Thales Alenia to develop cargo spacecraft

Reviving a Lost Protein and Meta’s Lack of Diversity in AI

Meet the Finnish biotech startup bringing a long lost mycoprotein to your plate. Meta's new AI council is comprised entirely of white men. Plus, Google Pay introduces card perks and BNPL options, and the Biden campaign seeks a seasoned meme lord.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/22/meet-the-finnish-biotech-startup-bringing-a-long-lost-mycoprotein-to-your-plate/https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/22/metas-new-ai-council-is-comprised-entirely-of-white-men/https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/22/google-pay-will-now-display-card-perks-bnpl-options-and-more/https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/22/the-biden-campaign-is-looking-to-hire-a-seasoned-meme-lord/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Meet the Finnish biotech startup bringing a long lost mycoprotein to your plate(00:03:22) Meta’s new AI council is comprised entirely of white men(00:05:42) Google Pay will now display card perks, BNPL options and more(00:08:34) The Biden campaign is looking to hire a seasoned meme lord

OneXPlayer X1 Mini: The Ultimate Handheld Gaming PC, Garmin Lily 2: A Stylish Solution for Notification Fatigue

Introducing the feature-packed OneXPlayer X1 Mini handheld gaming PC. Plus, discover Garmin's fashion-forward Lily 2 tracker for a distraction-free fitness tracking experience. Also, explore the shiny reboot of the Apple Education Store and the convenience of Google's new "Add to Chromebook" badge for finding and installing web apps.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/21/24161887/onexplayer-x1-mini-handheld-gaming-pc-ssdhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/21/24161293/garmin-lily-2-fitness-tracker-amazon-fire-tv-cube-deal-salehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/21/24162095/the-apple-education-store-got-a-shiny-reboothttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/21/24161956/google-add-to-chromebook-badge-button-install-progressive-web-apps-pwaOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) The OneXPlayer X1 Mini is the most feature-packed handheld gaming PC yet(00:03:29) Garmin’s fashion-forward Lily 2 tracker is still on sale for $50 off(00:06:13) The Apple Education Store got a shiny reboot.(00:09:00) Google’s new “Add to Chromebook” badge makes web apps easier to find and install

Volvo and Aurora Unveil Self-Driving Truck, Zen Educate Addresses Teacher Shortage

Aurora and Volvo unveil a self-driving truck designed for a driverless future. Zen Educate raises $37M to address the teacher shortage crisis. Plus, Microsoft announces AI and hardware products at Build 2024. Also, OpenAI engages in discussions with Scarlett Johansson over AI voice concerns.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/20/aurora-volvo-unveil-self-driving-truck-driverless-future/https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/20/zen-educate-raises-37m-for-marketplace-that-matches-schools-with-teachers/https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/20/microsoft-build-2024-here-are-all-the-ai-and-hardware-products-microsoft-announced/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/20/24161108/openai-scarlett-johanson-chatgpt-her-skyOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Aurora and Volvo unveil self-driving truck designed for a driverless future(00:03:41) Zen Educate raises $37M and acquires Aquinas Education as it tries to address the teacher shortage(00:06:38) Microsoft Build 2024: Here are all the AI and hardware products Microsoft announced(00:10:04) OpenAI is talking to Scarlett Johansson over AI voice concerns

Revolutionizing Hardware Engineering, Blue Origin’s Successful Capsule Return

Rollup is revolutionizing the way complex hardware is built, making hard tech development faster and more efficient. Blue Origin successfully brings its capsule back to Earth, marking another milestone in commercial space travel. Plus, OpenAI removes ChatGPT's Scarlett Johansson-like voice, sparking a conversation about AI ethics. And Apple TV Plus' Time Bandits starts streaming in July, promising an exciting adventure through time and space.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/20/rollup-wants-to-be-the-hardware-engineers-workhorse/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/19/24160168/blue-origins-capsule-is-back-on-earthhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/20/openai-to-remove-chatgpts-scarlett-johansson-like-voice/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/20/24160764/time-bandits-streaming-release-date-apple-tv-plusOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) Rollup wants to be the hardware engineer's workhorse(00:02:34) Blue Origin’s capsule is back on Earth.(00:04:54) OpenAI to remove ChatGPT's Scarlett Johansson-like voice(00:08:00) Apple’s time travel comedy Time Bandits starts streaming in July