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Nuro’s Comeback and OpenAI’s SearchGPT Challenge Google

Autonomous delivery startup Nuro gears up for a comeback with approval to test its third-generation R3 autonomous delivery vehicle. OpenAI challenges Google with its new AI search experience, SearchGPT. Plus, Max Space reinvents expandable habitats with a 17th-century twist, and Silo season 2 hits Apple TV Plus this November.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/27/autonomous-delivery-startup-nuro-is-gearing-up-for-a-comeback/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/27/openai-comes-for-google-with-searchgpt/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/27/max-space-reinvents-expandable-habitats-with-a-17th-century-twist-launching-in-2026/https://www.theverge.com/24177603/silo-season-2-apple-tv-plus-premiere-date-sdcc-2024Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Autonomous delivery startup Nuro is gearing up for a comeback(00:03:37) OpenAI comes for Google with SearchGPT(00:06:04) Max Space reinvents expandable habitats with a 17th-century twist, launching in 2026(00:08:57) Silo season 2 hits Apple TV Plus this November

Stripe Acquires Lemon Squeezy, Windows 11 Adds Android Phone Integration

Stripe acquires payment processing startup Lemon Squeezy, expanding its suite of services. Windows 11 introduces a new feature allowing users to access their Android phones through File Explorer. Plus, ESR's budget-friendly Qi2 car charger offers fast wireless charging for iPhone 12 series and Android devices. Also, Apple's iCloud Private Relay experiences outages, raising concerns about cloud-based services and user privacy.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/26/stripe-acquires-payment-processing-startup-lemon-squeezy/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/26/24206712/microsoft-windows-11-file-explorer-android-phone-featurehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/7/26/24206412/esr-qi2-magnetic-car-charger-nes-controllers-deal-salehttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/26/apples-icloud-private-relay-hit-by-outages-for-some-users/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Stripe acquires payment processing startup Lemon Squeezy(00:02:58) Windows 11 will soon add your Android phone to File Explorer(00:05:31) ESR’s inexpensive Qi2 car charger is more than 40 off for a limited time(00:08:17) Apple's iCloud Private Relay hit by outages for some users

Greenely Secures €8M Funding for Energy Transition, Gig Worker Battle Ends in Favor of Uber and Lyft

Energy tech startup Greenely grabs €8M to reach more households and support Europe's energy transition. Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash have finally won the Prop 22 gig worker battle. Plus, Google makes its Gemini chatbot faster and more widely available. Also, video game performers to go on strike over AI protections.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/26/energy-tech-startup-greenely-grabs-e8m-to-reach-more-households-and-support-europes-energy-transition/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/25/24206354/california-prop-22-uber-lyft-doordash-winhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/25/google-speeds-up-its-gemini-chatbot-and-brings-it-to-more-places/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/25/24206357/video-game-performer-strike-sag-aftraOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Energy tech startup Greenely grabs €8M to reach more households and support Europe's energy transition(00:03:23) Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash have finally won the Prop 22 gig worker battle(00:06:19) Google makes its Gemini chatbot faster and more widely available(00:09:02) Video game performers to go on strike

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