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Innovative iMac Concept and Apple’s Shift in Strategy

Imagine an all-glass iMac with dual screens. Apple's surprising decision to abandon its autonomous electric car project and focus on generative AI. Plus, incredible deals on Beats headphones and earbuds. And Waymo gets approval to expand robotaxi operations in California.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/2/24088807/what-if-all-glass-imac-but-with-a-screen-on-both-sideshttps://techcrunch.com/2024/03/02/apple-abandons-its-car-here-are-other-projects-the-company-has-killed/https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/2/24087574/beats-studio-pro-buds-plus-eufy-smarttrack-card-item-tracker-deal-salehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/3/2/24088454/waymo-california-highway-expansion-los-angeles-bay-areaOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) What if all-glass iMac, but with a screen on both sides?(00:02:12) Apple abandons its car: Here are other projects the company has killed(00:04:37) Apple is taking up to $150 off the Beats Studio Pro and Studio Buds Plus(00:07:18) California gives Waymo the green light to expand robotaxi operations

Microsoft’s Copilot Revolutionizes OneDrive, Ultraleap Enhances XR Interactions

Copilot for OneDrive fetches files and provides intelligent summaries. Ultraleap brings haptic touch to cars and VR headsets. Plus, Waymo gets approval for robotaxi rides in LA and San Francisco. Also, Roblox blocks Linux compatibility, raising questions about anti-cheat measures in gaming.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/1/24088026/copilot-for-onedrive-file-find-summary-prompts-natural-languagehttps://techcrunch.com/2024/03/01/ultraleap-is-bringing-haptic-touch-to-cars-and-vr-headsets/https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/01/waymo-can-now-charge-for-robotaxi-rides-in-la-and-on-san-francisco-freeways/https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/1/24088114/roblox-linux-steam-deck-workarounds-wine-not-supportedOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Copilot for OneDrive will fetch your files and summarize them(00:03:09) Ultraleap is bringing haptic touch to cars and VR headsets(00:05:36) Waymo can now charge for robotaxi rides in LA and on San Francisco freeways(00:08:08) Roblox says it hasn’t blocked Linux or Steam Deck, but it’s reportedly toast there

Facebook News Tab Removed, Google Cracks Down on Play Store Fees, Windows 11 Gets Smarter

Facebook plans to shut down its news tab in the U.S. and Australia. Google calls out 10 Indian companies for evading Play Store fees. Microsoft's Windows 11 Copilot gets smarter with new plugins and skills. Plus, Microsoft updates Windows 11 with improved Copilot, Widgets, and more. Stay informed about the latest developments in the tech world with these captivating stories.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/29/facebook-plans-to-shut-down-its-news-tab-in-the-u-s-and-australia/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/29/google-calls-out-10-indian-companies-for-evading-play-store-fees-warns-of-app-removal/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/29/microsofts-windows-11-copilot-gets-smarter-with-new-plugins-and-skills/https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/29/24085496/microsoft-windows-11-update-copilot-widgets-snap-layouts-featuresOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Facebook plans to shut down its news tab in the U.S. and Australia(00:03:12) Google calls out 10 Indian companies for evading Play Store fees, warns of app removal(00:05:54) Microsoft's Windows 11 Copilot gets smarter with new plugins and skills(00:07:55) Microsoft updates Windows 11 with improved Copilot, Widgets, and more

Startups Secure Funding, Substack Introduces Direct Messages, Cybersecurity Suite Raises Millions, and Indian Media Merger Reshapes Landscape

Silence Laboratories raises $4.1 million in funding for their cryptographic security startup. Substack adds direct messages to its platform. Filigran raises $16 million for its cybersecurity threat management suite. Reliance, Viacom18, and Disney's merger in India will control 85% of streaming and half of TV audience. Stay updated on the latest developments in the startup, tech, and media industries with 'Simply Tech'.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/29/silence-laboratories-a-cryptographic-security-startup-secures-funding/https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/28/24085931/substack-direct-message-creators-x-metahttps://techcrunch.com/2024/02/28/opencti-maker-filigran-raises-16-million-for-its-cybersecurity-threat-management-suite/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/28/reliance-disney-india-media-merger-to-control-85-of-streaming-half-of-tv-audience/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Silence Laboratories, a cryptographic security startup, secures funding(00:03:35) Substack’s platform now has direct messages(00:05:39) OpenCTI maker Filigran raises $16 million for its cybersecurity threat management suite(00:08:24) Reliance-Disney India media merger to control 85% of streaming, half of TV audience

StarCoder 2: The Next Generation of Open Source Code Generators

Introducing StarCoder 2, an open source code generator developed by AI startup Hugging Face in collaboration with ServiceNow and Nvidia. With improved performance and a less restrictive license, StarCoder 2 offers a more ethical and legally compliant alternative to other code generators. Join us as we explore its features and potential impact on the developer community.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/28/starcoder-2-is-a-code-generating-ai-that-runs-on-most-gpus/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/28/sambanova-now-offers-a-bundle-of-generative-ai-models/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/28/yolk-app/https://www.theverge.com/24046669/4k-blu-ray-streaming-physical-media-bitrate-picture-audio-quality-collectorOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) StarCoder 2 is a code-generating AI that runs on most GPUs(00:04:11) SambaNova now offers a bundle of generative AI models(00:07:19) Yolk is a social app where users swap custom live stickers -- no text allowed(00:10:10) The case for 4K Blu-ray in a world of streaming

Nvidia Introduces Ads to Free GeForce Now, Inkitt Raises $37M for AI-Generated Bestsellers

Nvidia's free-tier GeForce Now will soon show ads while you're waiting to play. Inkitt, a self-publishing platform using AI to develop bestsellers, books $37M led by Khosla. Plus, Netflix confirms it's cutting off Apple billing for grandfathered subscribers. Also, FAA completes investigation into SpaceX's second fiery Starship test.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/26/24084338/nvidia-geforce-now-ads-free-tierhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/02/26/inkitt-ai-publishing-37-million/https://www.theverge.com/24084173/netflix-refusing-apple-itunes-subscriptionshttps://techcrunch.com/2024/02/26/faa-completes-investigation-into-spacexs-second-fiery-starship-test/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Nvidia’s free-tier GeForce Now will soon show ads while you’re waiting to play(00:02:24) Inkitt, a self-publishing platform using AI to develop bestsellers, books $37M led by Khosla(00:05:12) Netflix confirms it’s cutting off Apple billing for grandfathered subscribers(00:07:11) FAA completes investigation into SpaceX's second fiery Starship test

ConnectWise Software Under Attack, Microsoft Partners with Mistral in AI Deal

Easy-to-exploit security bugs in ConnectWise remote access software are now under mass-attack. Microsoft announces a partnership with Mistral in their second AI deal beyond OpenAI. Plus, Qualcomm unveils its latest Wi-Fi 7 chip with exciting possibilities for smartphones. Also, AMD releases the Radeon RX 7900 GRE, a $549 competitor for Nvidia.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/26/researchers-say-easy-to-exploit-security-bugs-in-connectwise-remote-access-software-now-under-mass-attack/https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/26/24083510/microsoft-mistral-partnership-deal-azure-aihttps://www.theverge.com/2024/2/26/24083461/qualcomms-latest-wi-fi-7-chip-could-make-your-phone-a-better-keyhttps://www.theverge.com/24083386/amd-radeon-rx-7900-gre-review-benchmarks-priceOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Researchers say easy-to-exploit security bugs in ConnectWise remote access software now under mass-attack(00:02:57) Microsoft partners with Mistral in second AI deal beyond OpenAI(00:05:35) Qualcomm’s latest Wi-Fi 7 chip could make your phone a better key.(00:08:12) AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE review: $549 competition for Nvidia

The Future of Apps and Smartphones, MWC 2024 Announcements

The future of phones depends on the future of apps. Get insights into the challenges and possibilities of reinventing smartphones beyond the conventional norms. Plus, stay updated on all the phones, wearables, and gadgets announced at MWC 2024. Also, breaking news on Ring halting the sale of its Ring Car Cam and the successful Moon landing by Intuitive Machines.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/24/24078970/mwc-2024-smartphones-apps-ai-what-to-expecthttps://www.theverge.com/24078219/mwc-barcelona-2024-news-rumors-products-announcementshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/2/23/24081686/ring-stops-selling-ring-car-cam-dash-camhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/02/23/quick-thinking-and-a-stroke-of-luck-averted-a-moon-lander-disaster-for-intuitive-machines/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) The future of phones depends on the future of apps(00:03:24) MWC 2024: all the phones, wearables, and gadgets announced in Barcelona(00:05:50) Ring stops selling its Ring Car Cam dash cam(00:08:01) Quick thinking and a stroke of luck averted a Moon lander disaster for Intuitive Machines

Healthcare Cybersecurity Breach, Apple’s Success in India, AI Website-Building, and ConnectWise Flaws Exploited by Hackers

UnitedHealth's subsidiary, Change Healthcare, faces a major cybersecurity breach. Apple's iPhone business in India outpaces individual EU countries. Armenian startup, 10web, revolutionizes website building with AI for WordPress. Hackers exploit ConnectWise flaws to deploy LockBit ransomware. Stay informed about the latest developments in healthcare cybersecurity, Apple's growth in India, AI-driven website design, and the risks associated with remote access tools.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/22/unitedhealth-change-healthcare-hacked-nation-state-outage/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/23/india-iphone-business-outpaces-individual-eu-countries-for-apple-morgan-stanley-says/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/22/10web-armenia/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/23/hackers-are-exploiting-connectwise-flaws-to-deploy-lockbit-ransomware-security-experts-warn/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) UnitedHealth says Change Healthcare hacked by nation state, as pharmacy outages drag on(00:02:40) India iPhone business outpaces individual EU countries for Apple, Morgan Stanley says(00:05:13) Armenia's 10web brings AI website-building to Wordpress(00:08:00) Hackers are exploiting ConnectWise flaws to deploy LockBit ransomware, security experts warn

Haomo Raises $14M for Autonomous Driving Tech, Instagram Expands Marketplace to 8 Countries

Chinese autonomous driving startup Haomo.ai secures $14 million in funding. Instagram launches its marketplace in 8 new countries. Plus, Samsung brings AI features to more devices, and Microsoft and Intel strike a custom chip deal worth billions.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/21/greatwall-haomo-autonomous-driving/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/21/instagram-launches-its-marketplace-to-connect-brands-and-creators-in-8-new-countries/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/21/samsung-is-bringing-galaxy-ai-features-to-more-devices/https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/21/24079336/microsoft-intel-chip-partnership-foundry-tsmcOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Backed by Chinese carmaker Great Wall, Haomo raises $14M for autonomous driving tech(00:03:52) Instagram launches its marketplace to connect brands and creators in 8 new countries(00:06:27) Samsung is bringing Galaxy AI features to more devices(00:08:56) Microsoft and Intel strike a custom chip deal that could be worth billions