Simply Tech

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Tuesday Sep 10, 2024

Google and the US Justice Department are locked in a high-stakes antitrust trial over control. CardiaTec, a Cambridge University spinout, is using AI to find new treatments for cardiovascular diseases. Also, Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth and online platforms overtake TV as the most popular source of news in the UK, according to Ofcom.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/9/24240386/google-doj-ad-tech-antitrust-trial-court-day-onehttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/heart-disease-is-the-worlds-biggest-killer-this-cambridge-uni-spinout-is-using-ai-to-find-new-treatments/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/techcrunch-space-boeings-starliner-returns-to-earth/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/online-led-by-social-media-overtakes-tv-as-the-most-popular-source-of-news-in-the-uk-ofcom-says/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Google and DOJ’s ad tech fight is all about control(00:02:56) Heart disease is the world's biggest killer — this Cambridge Uni spinout is using AI to find new treatments(00:05:33) TechCrunch Space: Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth(00:09:07) Online, led by social media, overtakes TV as the most popular source of news in the UK, Ofcom says

Monday Sep 09, 2024

Nanoleaf finally launches a smart switch after eight years of trying. Boeing Starliner completes its lonely return to Earth. Plus, Astro Bot becomes the must-have game for PlayStation 5, and payroll startup Warp disavows an 'affiliate' who posted about white superiority.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/7/24235620/nanoleaf-sense-plus-smart-switch-thread-matter-litewavehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/9/7/24238245/boeing-starliner-landing-nasa-astronauts-stranded-isshttps://www.theverge.com/24237778/astro-bot-review-ps5-game-of-the-yearhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/07/payroll-startup-warp-disavows-affiliate-who-posted-about-white-superiority/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Nanoleaf finally launches a smart switch after eight years of trying(00:02:54) Boeing Starliner has completed its lonely return to Earth(00:05:57) Astro Bot is the game you buy a PS5 for(00:09:09) Payroll startup Warp disavows ‘affiliate’ who posted about white superiority

Sunday Sep 08, 2024

Nanoleaf introduces the highly anticipated Sense Plus Smart Wireless "Anywhere" Switch, revolutionizing smart lighting control. Telegram faces a surge of illegal and extremist content on its platform. Plus, how to watch Apple's 'Glowtime' iPhone 16 event and the challenges faced by Coinbase in the cryptocurrency market.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/7/24235620/nanoleaf-sense-plus-smart-switch-thread-matter-litewavehttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/07/telegram-reportedly-inundated-with-illegal-and-extremist-activity/https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/7/24238537/apples-glowtime-iphone-16-event-how-to-watch-ios-18-apple-intelligence-aihttps://www.theverge.com/2024/9/6/24237697/coinbases-lawsuits-regulation-stockOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Nanoleaf finally launches a smart switch after eight years of trying(00:02:34) Telegram reportedly ‘inundated’ with illegal and extremist activity(00:05:19) How to watch Apple’s ‘Glowtime’ iPhone 16 event(00:08:15) Coinbase’s no-good, very bad summer

Saturday Sep 07, 2024

Experience Doom on a mesmerizing volumetric voxel display. Witness the historic return of the Boeing Starliner to Earth. Stay updated on Google's antitrust case and its potential impact on the internet. Explore the global sensation of OpenAI's ChatGPT and its revolutionary impact on AI chatbots. Join us for a captivating journey through the latest advancements in gaming, aerospace, technology, and AI.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/6/24238004/doom-volumetric-voxel-display-ancient-james-brownhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/9/6/24238125/boeing-starliner-is-about-to-return-to-earth-watch-herehttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/06/google-to-receive-punishment-for-search-monopoly-by-next-august-says-judge/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/06/chatgpt-everything-to-know-about-the-ai-chatbot/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) The man who put Doom in a Lego brick is now playing it on a volumetric voxel display(00:02:49) Boeing Starliner is about to return to Earth, watch here.(00:04:58) Google to receive punishment for search monopoly by next August, says judge(00:07:23) ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot

Friday Sep 06, 2024

Telegram enables users to report private chats to moderators after founder's arrest. Android may hide important buttons in future releases. The US and UK sign a legally enforceable AI treaty. Salesforce acquires data management firm Own for $1.9B in cash. Stay updated on these tech stories with 'Simply Tech'!Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/05/telegram-quietly-enables-users-to-report-private-chats-to-moderators-after-founders-arrest/https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/5/24237053/why-is-android-trying-to-hide-these-important-buttonshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/9/5/24236980/us-signs-legally-enforceable-ai-treatyhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/05/salesforce-acquires-data-management-firm-own-for-1-9b-in-cash/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Telegram quietly enables users to report private chats to moderators after founder's arrest(00:02:58) Why is Android trying to hide these important buttons?(00:06:15) US and UK sign legally enforceable AI treaty(00:09:23) Salesforce acquires data management firm Own for $1.9B in cash

Thursday Sep 05, 2024

Belkin launches new budget-friendly noise-canceling headphones and Philips Hue partners with Nobilia to bring smart lighting solutions to kitchens. Plus, Bill Gates discusses the future of AI in his new Netflix series and Ki introduces wireless power for kitchen appliances.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/5/24236098/belkin-soundform-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-noise-canceling-anc-over-ear-earbudshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/9/5/24236276/philips-hue-nobilia-smart-kitchen-lightinghttps://www.theverge.com/24235730/bill-gates-ai-climate-change-energy-tech-microsoft-netflixhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/9/5/24234822/wireless-charging-ki-kitchen-power-applianceOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Belkin’s new noise-canceling headphones are just $60(00:03:08) Philips Hue launches a new smart lighting solution for the kitchen(00:05:56) Bill Gates has a good feeling about AI(00:07:50) Ki is bringing wireless power to kitchen appliances

Wednesday Sep 04, 2024

Impact investors FMO and BlueOrchard back Ghana's digital lender Fido in a $30M Series B round. From their experiences at Uber and PayPal, Palm founders want to make moving cash easier for big companies. Plus, Canva increases prices for its Teams product, and Snapchat introduces ads next to messages from friends.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/03/ghanas-digital-lender-fido-30m-series-b-round/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/03/from-their-experiences-at-uber-and-paypal-palm-founders-want-to-make-moving-cash-easier-for-big-companies/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/03/canva-has-increased-prices-for-its-teams-product/https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/3/24235341/snapchat-sponsored-ads-messages-chat-tab-with-friendsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Impact investors FMO and BlueOrchard back Ghana’s digital lender Fido in $30M Series B round(00:03:23) From their experiences at Uber and PayPal, Palm founders want to make moving cash easier for big companies(00:06:13) Canva has increased prices for its Teams product(00:08:57) Snapchat is going to put ads next to messages from your friends

Tuesday Sep 03, 2024

Hospital at home startup Doccla secures $46 million for its European expansion. Bengaluru-based startup BigEndian Semiconductors hopes to establish India in the semiconductor market. Plus, Microsoft clarifies Recall uninstall option in Windows 11 is a bug, and Lenovo leak reveals cheaper Copilot Plus PCs coming this month.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/02/hospital-at-home-startup-doccla-raises-46-million-for-its-european-expansion/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/02/bigendian-embarks-on-surveillance-chip-development-from-india/https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/2/24233992/microsoft-recall-windows-11-uninstall-feature-bughttps://www.theverge.com/2024/9/2/24234003/lenovo-leak-copilot-plus-pcs-ifa-2024Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) 'Hospital at home' startup Doccla raises $46 million for its European expansion(00:03:39) BigEndian founders hope to use their deep chip experience to help establish India in semiconductors(00:05:59) Microsoft says its Recall uninstall option in Windows 11 is just a bug(00:08:57) Lenovo leak reveals cheaper Copilot Plus PCs are coming this month

Monday Sep 02, 2024

Apple may ditch old USB-A ports in the new Mac mini. Validus secures $50M debt financing to help enterprises in Indonesia. Boeing's Starliner craft makes a repeating 'pulsing' sound. Palantir's CTO fosters defense tech startups. Stay updated on the latest developments in technology, finance, space exploration, and defense technology.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/01/apple-may-ditch-those-old-familiar-usb-a-ports-in-the-new-mac-mini/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/01/validus-a-singapore-based-digital-sme-lending-platform-secures-50m-debt-financing-to-help-enterprises-in-indonesia/https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/1/24233669/boeing-starliner-strange-noise-nasa-iss-sonar-pinghttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/01/tktk/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Apple may ditch those old familiar USB-A ports in the new Mac mini(00:02:33) Validus, a Singapore-based digital SME lending platform, secures $50M debt financing to help enterprises in Indonesia(00:05:35) Boeing’s Starliner started making a repeating ‘pulsing’ sound yesterday(00:08:04) Palantir’s CTO, and 13th employee, has become a secret weapon for Valley defense tech startups

Sunday Sep 01, 2024

A former Essential Phone exec used company funds for Lamborghinis, claims lawsuit. OpenAI might change its corporate structure. Bolt threatens legal action against Silverbear Capital. Bluesky has gained a million new users in the last three days. Stay updated on the latest tech scandals, industry shifts, legal battles, and social media trends with 'Simply' podcast.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/31/24233005/essential-phone-osom-products-ceo-lawsuit-personal-spending-lamborghinis-racing-mortgagehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/8/30/24232644/openai-might-change-its-corporate-structurehttps://techcrunch.com/2024/08/31/bolt-reportedly-threatens-legal-action-against-silverbear-capital/https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/31/24233174/bluesky-has-gained-a-million-new-users-in-the-last-three-daysOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) A former Essential Phone exec used company funds for Lamborghinis, claims lawsuit(00:02:51) OpenAI might change its corporate structure.(00:04:45) Bolt reportedly threatens legal action against Silverbear Capital(00:07:17) Bluesky has gained a million new users in the last three days.

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