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Ontario Teachers Invests in Indian Fintech, Kolet Simplifies Travel eSIM Cards

Ontario Teachers mints a new unicorn in Indian fintech Perfios. Kolet makes travel eSIM cards easier to navigate. Plus, Verve Motion's robot backpack helps workers lighten their load. Also, Deepgram's Aura gives AI agents a voice.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/12/ontario-teachers-mints-new-unicorn-in-indian-fintech-perfios/https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/12/kolet-makes-travel-esim-cards-easier-to-navigate/https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/12/verve-motions-robot-backpack-helps-workers-lighten-their-load/https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/12/deepgrams-aura-gives-ai-agents-a-voice/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Ontario Teachers mints new unicorn in Indian fintech Perfios(00:03:03) Kolet makes travel eSIM cards easier to navigate(00:05:29) Verve Motion's robot backpack helps workers lighten their load(00:07:33) Deepgram’s Aura gives AI agents a voice

Apple’s Web Distribution Move and Roku Breach: Tech News Roundup

Apple announces web distribution for iOS apps in response to the Digital Markets Act. Roku discloses a breach of 15,000 accounts. Plus, Motorola's budget phones impress, and Tierra Biosciences secures $11 million for AI-guided proteins.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/12/apple-to-allow-web-distribution-for-ios-apps-in-latest-dma-tweaks/https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/12/24098398/roku-hackers-breach-credit-card-infohttps://www.theverge.com/2024/3/12/24097606/motorola-moto-g-5g-power-price-screen-batteryhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/03/12/protein-tierra-biosciences-11-4m/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Apple to allow web distribution for iOS apps in latest DMA tweaks(00:03:44) Roku hackers breach 15,000 accounts and are selling them online(00:05:53) Motorola’s newest budget phones look surprisingly good(00:08:27) Tierra Biosciences nabs $11 million to create new AI-guided proteins

WhatsApp Tests Encrypted Chats, Warner Bros. Removes Adult Swim Games, Google’s Wi-Fi Woes, Logitech’s Gaming Mouse Upgrade

WhatsApp is testing a new feature to identify end-to-end encrypted chats. Warner Bros. faces backlash for removing Adult Swim Games from digital storefronts. Google's Bay View campus experiences major Wi-Fi problems. Logitech releases a firmware update for its gaming mouse. Stay updated on the latest tech news with Simply Tech!Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/10/24096393/whatsapp-is-testing-identifying-when-chats-are-end-to-end-encrypted-on-androidhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/3/8/24094536/adult-swim-games-delisted-warner-bros-discoveryhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/3/8/24094940/googles-new-bay-view-campus-has-a-big-wi-fi-problemhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/3/8/24094746/logitech-g-pro-x-superlight-2-4khz-polling-rate-update-firmwareOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) WhatsApp is testing identifying when chats are end-to-end encrypted on Android.(00:02:17) Warner Bros. is removing Adult Swim Games from console stores and Steam(00:04:45) Google’s new Bay View campus has a big Wi-Fi problem.(00:06:26) Logitech’s best gaming mouse just got better

Logitech’s G Pro X Superlight 2 Gets Firmware Update, Rare Discounts on Apple HomePods

Logitech releases a firmware update for the G Pro X Superlight 2 gaming mouse, introducing a 4kHz response rate. Best Buy offers limited-time discounts on Apple's HomePod Mini and second-gen HomePod. Warner Bros. removes Adult Swim Games from console stores and Steam, sparking outrage among developers. GM resumes sales of the Chevy Blazer EV with new software and lower prices.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/8/24094746/logitech-g-pro-x-superlight-2-4khz-polling-rate-update-firmwarehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/3/8/24093863/apple-homepod-mini-asus-zenscreen-mb166c-portable-monitor-bayonetta-3-deal-salehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/3/8/24094536/adult-swim-games-delisted-warner-bros-discoveryhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/03/08/gm-chevy-blazer-ev-sales-fixed/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Logitech’s best gaming mouse just got better(00:02:44) The HomePod and HomePod Mini are both receiving a rare discount(00:05:14) Warner Bros. is removing Adult Swim Games from console stores and Steam(00:07:10) GM resumes Chevy Blazer EV sales with new software and lower prices

OpenAI Board Changes, Activision QA Union, Techstars’ Partnership Uncertainty, Google’s Wi-Fi Woes

OpenAI announces new board members and reinstates CEO Sam Altman. Activision QA workers form the largest US video game union. Techstars' $80 million partnership with J.P. Morgan is on the rocks. Google's new Bay View campus faces a big Wi-Fi problem. Stay updated on the latest developments in the tech industry with 'Simply Tech'.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/08/openai-announces-new-board-members-reinstates-sam-altman/https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/8/24094602/activision-blizzard-qa-workers-unionizing-microsofthttps://techcrunch.com/2024/03/08/techstars-80-million-partnership-with-j-p-morgan-is-on-the-rocks-employees-say/https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/8/24094940/googles-new-bay-view-campus-has-a-big-wi-fi-problemOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) OpenAI announces new board members, reinstates CEO Sam Altman(00:03:27) Activision QA workers form the largest US video game union yet(00:06:26) Exclusive: Techstars' $80 million partnership with J.P. Morgan is on the rocks, employees say(00:09:28) Google’s new Bay View campus has a big Wi-Fi problem.

Apple Enhances VisionOS 1.1, India’s Smartwatch Market Disrupted

Apple launches VisionOS 1.1 with improved personas for their innovative headset. India's smartwatch market experiences a shift as unknown brands challenge heavyweights like Apple and Samsung. Plus, Leica's $6,995 camera impresses photography enthusiasts, and Satechi's new USB-C hub offers 8K video output but lacks USB-A ports.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/07/apple-launches-visionos-1-1-with-improved-personas/https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/07/india-worlds-biggest-smartwatch-market-change/https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/7/24093923/leicas-6995-camera-is-doing-the-mosthttps://www.theverge.com/2024/3/7/24093767/satechis-new-usb-c-hub-has-8k-video-output-but-no-usb-a-portsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) Apple launches VisionOS 1.1. with improved personas(00:02:51) India's smartwatch market in flux as unknown brands challenge heavyweights(00:06:05) Leica’s $6,995 camera is doing the most.(00:07:36) Satechi’s new USB-C hub has 8K video output but no USB-A ports.

SwitchBot Launches Upgraded Lock Pro, Telegram Introduces Business Accounts, Google Engineer Indicted for AI Trade Secrets Theft

SwitchBot unveils the SwitchBot Lock Pro, a retrofit smart lock with enhanced features. Telegram now offers business accounts for small businesses. A Google engineer is indicted for allegedly stealing AI trade secrets. Plus, Ukrainian startup Kurs Orbital secures funding for satellite servicing technology.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/7/24092325/switchbot-lock-pro-features-release-date-price-specshttps://techcrunch.com/2024/03/06/telegram-now-lets-users-to-convert-personal-accounts-to-business-accounts/https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/6/24092750/google-engineer-indictment-ai-trade-secrets-china-dojhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/03/06/kurs-orbital-led-by-former-head-of-ukraines-space-agency-closes-new-funds-for-satellite-servicing-tech/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) SwitchBot’s robot hand to unlock your door gets a big upgrade(00:03:49) Telegram now lets users to convert personal accounts to business accounts(00:05:46) Google engineer indicted over allegedly stealing AI trade secrets for China(00:08:16) Satellite servicing tech startup, led by former head of Ukraine's space agency, lands $4M

Tech Giants Respond to EU’s New Competition Rules, Logitech Releases Game-Changing 4K Webcam

The EU's new competition rules are going live, and tech giants are responding. Logitech introduces the MX Brio, a $200 4K webcam with AI-enhanced image quality. Plus, Google takes aim at SEO-optimized junk pages and spam with a new search update. Also, Spotify submits an update to show pricing information to iOS users in the EU, challenging Apple's anti-steering practices.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/6/24091592/eu-dma-competition-compliance-deadline-big-tech-policy-changeshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/3/6/24091040/logitech-mx-brio-price-release-date-specs-featureshttps://techcrunch.com/2024/03/05/google-takes-aim-at-seo-optimized-junk-pages-and-spam-with-new-search-update/https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/05/spotify-submits-an-update-to-show-pricing-information-to-ios-users-in-eu/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) The EU’s new competition rules are going live — here’s how tech giants are responding(00:03:41) Logitech’s new MX Brio is a $200 4K webcam with “AI-enhanced image quality”(00:06:08) Google takes aim at SEO-optimized junk pages and spam with new search update(00:09:48) Spotify submits an update to show pricing information to iOS users in EU

Quantum Computing Startup Raises Funding, B2B Commerce Platform for Small Companies, Oregon’s Groundbreaking Right-to-Repair Law, Whistleblower Software Expands into Compliance

Multiverse Computing secures funding for quantum-inspired software solutions. Catalog offers a B2B commerce platform for small companies. Oregon is on the verge of passing a groundbreaking right-to-repair law. Whistleblower Software rebrands and expands into compliance. Stay informed about the latest developments in technology and business with these captivating stories.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/04/multiverse-computing/https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/04/catalog-is-building-the-b2b-commerce-platform-for-small-companies/https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/4/24090828/oregon-right-to-repair-sb-1596-parts-pairinghttps://techcrunch.com/2024/03/04/with-16m-in-fresh-funds-whistleblower-software-rebrands-and-expands-into-compliance/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:36) Multiverse helped bank quants speed up their work; now it's targeting LLM leviathans(00:03:23) Catalog is building the B2B commerce platform for small companies(00:06:29) Oregon is about to sign — or veto — the most important right-to-repair law yet(00:09:18) With $16M in fresh funds, Whistleblower Software rebrands and expands into compliance

Google Drive Enhances Search on iOS, Indonesia Fintech Raises $23M, India Requires Approval for AI Models, Waymo’s Robotaxi Permit

Google Drive introduces better filtering options for iOS users. Wagely, an Indonesian fintech, secures $23 million in funding. India implements new regulations for AI model launches. Waymo obtains a critical robotaxi permit. Join us for these tech updates and more in this week's edition of Simply Tech!Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/3/24089633/google-drive-ios-search-filters-updatehttps://techcrunch.com/2024/03/03/wagely-funding-indonesia-earned-wage-access/https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/03/india-reverses-ai-stance-requires-government-approval-for-model-launches/https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/03/waymo-scores-a-critical-robotaxi-permit-fisker-cuts-more-workers-and-apple-car-fades-away/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Google Drive search on iOS gets better filtering options(00:02:16) Indonesia fintech Wagely makes bank while helping the unbanked(00:05:05) India reverses AI stance, requires government approval for model launches(00:07:30) Waymo scores a critical robotaxi permit, Fisker cuts more workers and Apple car fades away