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WhatsApp Trials AI Chatbot, OpenAI Upgrades ChatGPT, Space Force’s ’Responsive Space’ Mission, Hinge Health’s Workforce Reduction

WhatsApp is testing an AI chatbot in India and other markets, while OpenAI upgrades its popular chatbot, ChatGPT. The Space Force launches a 'responsive space' mission with Rocket Lab and True Anomaly. Hinge Health lays off 10% of its workforce. Stay informed about the latest advancements in AI technology, space capabilities, and the digital healthcare industry.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/11/whatsapp-trials-meta-ai-chatbot-in-india-more-markets/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/11/openai-makes-chatgpt-more-direct-less-verbose/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/11/space-force-tees-up-new-responsive-space-mission-from-rocket-lab-and-true-anomaly/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/11/virtual-physical-therapist-hinge-health-lays-off-10-of-its-workforce/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) WhatsApp trials Meta AI chatbot in India, more markets(00:02:49) OpenAI makes ChatGPT 'more direct, less verbose'(00:05:17) Space Force tees up new 'responsive space' mission from Rocket Lab and True Anomaly(00:07:56) Exclusive: Hinge Health, a virtual physical therapist, lays off 10% of its workforce

Apple Warns Users of Mercenary Attacks, EU’s DMA Boosts Alternative Browsers

Apple alerts users in 92 nations to potential mercenary spyware attacks. The EU's DMA choice screen mandate shakes up the mobile browser market. Plus, Meta announces HD photo sharing in Facebook Messenger. Also, Astranis unveils Omega 'MicroGEO' satellites for dedicated broadband from high orbit.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/10/apple-warning-mercenary-spyware-attacks/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/10/eu-dma-browser-choice-screen-early-impact/https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/10/24126692/facebook-messenger-hd-photo-sharing-toggle-file-qr-codeshttps://techcrunch.com/2024/04/10/astranis-unveils-omega-microgeo-satellites-for-beaming-dedicated-broadband-down-from-high-orbit/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Apple alerts users in 92 nations to mercenary attacks in new warning(00:03:41) Alternative browsers report uplift after EU's DMA choice screen mandate(00:06:47) Meta says it’s fixing “HD” photo sharing in Facebook Messenger(00:09:12) Astranis unveils Omega 'MicroGEO' satellites for beaming dedicated broadband down from high orbit

eBay Expands Trading Card Market, Startup Deals and Robotics Revolution

eBay enters trading card commercial agreement with Collectors, acquires Goldin. A $60M venture fund with a twist, and more startup-on-startup acquisitions. Collaborative Robotics prioritizing 'human problem solving' over humanoid forms. Opera GX now has an official Cyberpunk 2077 browser mod.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/10/ebay-enters-trading-card-commercial-agreement-with-collectors-acquires-goldin/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/10/a-60m-venture-fund-with-a-twist-and-more-startup-on-startup-acquisitions/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/10/collaborative-robotics-is-prioritizing-human-problem-solving-over-humanoid-forms/https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/10/24126041/opera-gx-now-has-an-official-cyberpunk-2077-browser-modOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) eBay enters trading card commercial agreement with Collectors, acquires Goldin(00:02:43) A $60M venture fund with a twist, and more startup-on-startup acquisitions(00:05:56) Collaborative Robotics is prioritizing ‘human problem solving’ over humanoid forms(00:08:27) Opera GX now has an official Cyberpunk 2077 browser mod.

Logitech’s Portable Gaming Keyboard, Multiverse Acquires AI Startup

Logitech releases the Pro X 60 Lightspeed, a compact wireless gaming keyboard. Multiverse acquires Searchlight to enhance its training services with AI. Plus, Microsoft's breakthrough in quantum computing and Tesla's potential settlement in an Autopilot crash case.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/9/24125017/logitech-g-pro-x-60-wireless-gaming-keyboard-price-release-datehttps://techcrunch.com/2024/04/08/multiverse-the-apprenticeship-unicorn-acquires-searchlight-to-put-a-focus-on-ai/https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/8/24120103/microsoft-says-its-cracked-the-code-on-an-important-quantum-computing-problemhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/8/24124744/tesla-autopilot-lawsuit-settlement-huang-deathOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Logitech’s new wireless keyboard targets pro gamers needing portability(00:03:10) Multiverse, the apprenticeship unicorn, acquires Searchlight to put a focus on AI(00:06:30) Microsoft says it’s cracked the code on an important quantum computing problem(00:09:33) Tesla is settling with the family of the Apple engineer who died in an Autopilot crash

Spotify’s AI Playlists and Apple’s App Store Change

Spotify launches personalized AI playlists that you can build using prompts. Apple opens the App Store to retro game emulators. Plus, the latest insights on EV pricing and Gemini coming to the Android Google app.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/07/spotify-launches-personalized-ai-playlists-you-can-build-using-prompts/https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/5/24122341/apple-app-store-game-emulators-super-appshttps://techcrunch.com/2024/04/07/techcrunch-mobility-an-ev-price-reckoning-av-startup-ghost-autonomy-ghosts-and/https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/7/24123477/gemini-is-coming-to-the-android-google-appOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Spotify launches personalized AI playlists that you can build using prompts(00:03:50) Apple opens the App Store to retro game emulators(00:06:17) TechCrunch Mobility: Apple layoffs, an EV price reckoning and another Tesla robotaxi promise(00:08:52) Gemini is coming to the Android Google app.

Google’s ’Lookup’ Button and Gmail Updates, Xbox Executive Leaves Microsoft

Google is working on a 'lookup' button for unknown callers on Android, along with Gemini email summaries for Gmail. Microsoft loses a key Xbox executive amid continued gaming shake-up. Plus, Elon Musk announces the unveiling of a Tesla robotaxi, and Apple changes App Store rules to allow retro game emulators globally.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/6/24123044/pixel-lookup-button-unknown-callers-gemini-ai-summarieshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/5/24122208/microsoft-xbox-kareem-choudhry-leaving-xbox-cloud-gaminghttps://techcrunch.com/2024/04/05/elon-musk-says-hell-unveil-a-tesla-robotaxi-on-august-8/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/05/apple-changes-app-store-rules-to-allow-retro-game-emulators-globally/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Google is working on a ‘lookup’ button for unknown callers on Android(00:02:49) Microsoft loses key Xbox executive amid continued gaming shake-up(00:05:17) Elon Musk says he'll unveil a Tesla robotaxi on August 8(00:07:59) Apple changes App Store rules to allow retro game emulators globally

Apple Embraces Retro Gaming, Instagram Dominates Ad Revenue, Xbox Executive Departs, and Elon Musk’s Robotaxi Promises

Apple changes App Store rules to allow retro game emulators globally. Instagram makes more money from ads than YouTube does. Microsoft loses key Xbox executive amid continued gaming shake-up. More on Elon Musk's robotaxi promises from over the years. Stay updated on the latest developments in the tech and gaming industry with 'Simply' podcast.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/05/apple-changes-app-store-rules-to-allow-retro-game-emulators-globally/https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/5/24122541/instagram-ad-revenue-youtube-meta-ftc-monopolyhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/5/24122208/microsoft-xbox-kareem-choudhry-leaving-xbox-cloud-gaminghttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/5/24122592/more-on-elon-musks-robotaxi-promises-from-over-the-yearsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Apple changes App Store rules to allow retro game emulators globally(00:03:19) Instagram makes more money from ads than YouTube does, and it has for years(00:05:23) Microsoft loses key Xbox executive amid continued gaming shake-up(00:07:42) More on Elon Musk’s robotaxi promises from over the years.

Morgan Stanley and UBS Compete for Bitcoin ETF, Facebook’s Oculus Acquisition Turns 10

Morgan Stanley and UBS are on the verge of approving Bitcoin ETF exposure. Facebook's Oculus acquisition reaches its 10th anniversary. Plus, the ethical boundaries of AI training on YouTube and Google's upcoming Find My Device network launch.Sources:https://cryptoslate.com/major-global-banks-on-the-verge-of-approving-bitcoin-etf-exposure/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/04/facebooks-oculus-acquisition-turns-10/https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/4/24121463/openai-training-sora-on-youtube-videos-would-violate-the-platforms-ruleshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/4/24120984/google-find-my-device-network-launch-dateOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Morgan Stanley, UBS on the verge of approving Bitcoin ETF exposure(00:03:36) Facebook's Oculus acquisition turns 10(00:06:23) OpenAI training Sora on YouTube videos would violate the platform’s rules.(00:07:46) Google’s expanded Find My Device network might arrive in a few days

Navi Seeks $2B Valuation, SingleInterface Raises $30M, X Expands Community Notes, Amazon’s Plastic Waste Problem

Sachin Bansal's fintech Navi seeks a $2 billion valuation in its first major external fundraise. SaaS startup SingleInterface raises $30 million to help more businesses get online. X rolls out support for posting Community Notes in India ahead of elections. Amazon still has a serious plastic waste problem in the US. Stay informed about the latest developments in the Indian fintech scene, the expansion of online marketing solutions, the fight against misinformation in Indian elections, and the environmental impact of Amazon's plastic waste.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/03/sachin-bansal-fintech-navi-seeks-2b-valuation-in-its-first-major-external-fundraise/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/03/singleinterface-funding-digital-presence/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/03/x-rolls-out-support-for-posting-community-notes-in-india-ahead-of-elections/https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/4/24118295/amazon-plastic-waste-oceana-report-growth-usOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Sachin Bansal's fintech Navi seeks $2B valuation in its first major external fundraise(00:03:04) SaaS startup SingleInterface raises $30M to help more businesses get online(00:06:05) X rolls out support for posting Community Notes in India ahead of elections(00:08:23) Amazon still has a serious plastic waste problem in the US

Windows 10 Support Ending, Facebook’s New Video Player, Higgsfield AI Takes on OpenAI, Zip Revolutionizes Enterprise Procurement

Microsoft reveals the cost of continuing to use Windows 10 securely. Facebook introduces a full-screen video player similar to TikTok. Former Snap AI chief launches Higgsfield AI to compete with OpenAI's Sora video generator. Zip Premier aims to modernize enterprise procurement. Stay informed about these tech updates and their implications on security, video consumption, AI content creation, and procurement processes.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/3/24120093/microsoft-windows-10-extended-security-updates-pricehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/3/24119721/facebook-updated-full-screen-video-player-vertical-viewhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/04/03/former-snap-ai-chief-launches-higgsfield-to-take-on-openais-sora-video-generator/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/03/zip-wants-to-modernize-enterprise-procurement/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Facebook’s new full-screen video player looks a lot like TikTok(00:02:41) Former Snap AI chief launches Higgsfield to take on OpenAI's Sora video generator(00:05:07) Zip wants to modernize enterprise procurement