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Logitech Introduces AI Prompt Builder, India Takes Action on Mobile Payments Dominance, Intel Commits to Open Generative AI Tools, Flatpay Raises $47M for Simple Payment Solutions

Logitech revolutionizes AI chatbot interactions with the Logi AI Prompt Builder. India addresses the dominance of PhonePe and Google Pay in mobile payments. Intel and industry leaders commit to building open generative AI tools. Flatpay secures $47M funding for simple payment solutions for smaller merchants.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/17/24132468/logitech-ai-prompt-builder-buttonhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/04/16/india-scrambles-to-curb-phonepe-and-google-dominance-in-mobile-payments/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/16/intel-and-others-commit-to-building-open-generative-ai-tools-for-the-enterprise/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/16/flatpay-rings-up-47m-to-target-smaller-merchants-with-simple-payment-solutions/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Logitech wants you to press its new AI button(00:02:37) India scrambles to curb PhonePe and Google's dominance in mobile payments(00:05:25) Intel and others commit to building open generative AI tools for the enterprise(00:08:58) Flatpay rings up $47M to target smaller merchants with simple payment solutions

Threads Tests New Search Filter, UK Considers AI Regulation, Adobe Premiere Pro Gets AI Video Tools, Meta’s VR Push in Education

Threads is testing a new 'Recent' filter for search results, while the UK government mulls potential AI regulation. Adobe Premiere Pro is getting generative AI video tools, and Meta is pushing VR headsets in education. Stay updated on the latest developments in social media, AI regulation, video editing, and VR in education.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/15/threads-is-finally-testing-a-recent-filter-for-search-results/https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/15/24131392/uk-ai-regulation-draft-safetyhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/15/24130804/adobe-premiere-pro-firefly-video-generative-ai-openai-sorahttps://techcrunch.com/2024/04/15/meta-quest-educational-product-for-schools-students/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Threads is finally testing a recent filter for search results(00:02:32) UK mulling potential AI regulation(00:05:25) Adobe Premiere Pro is getting generative AI video tools — and hopefully OpenAI’s Sora(00:09:11) Meta thinks it's a good idea for students to wear Quest headsets in class

Google’s Pixel 9 to Feature Apple-like SOS, Blackmagic’s iPad Editing Panel Released

Google's upcoming Pixel 9 rumored to have an emergency SOS feature similar to Apple's. Blackmagic Design releases DaVinci Resolve editing panel for iPads. Plus, ShareChat's valuation drops below $2 billion in new funding, and the controversy surrounding Apple-approved emulators for the iPhone.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/14/24130379/google-pixel-9-emergency-satellite-sos-modem-apple-iphonehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/14/24130227/blackmagic-design-davinci-resolve-micro-color-panel-ipad-prohttps://techcrunch.com/2024/04/14/sharechats-valuation-drops-below-2-billion-in-new-funding/https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/14/24129981/game-boy-emulator-igba-iphone-ios-app-store-gba4ios-testut-knock-offOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Google’s Pixel 9 may get an Apple-like satellite SOS feature(00:02:57) Blackmagic Design releases a DaVinci Resolve editing panel for iPads(00:05:36) ShareChat's valuation drops below $2 billion in new funding(00:08:57) The first Apple-approved emulators for the iPhone have arrived

Google Cloud’s Generative AI Push, Microsoft Tests Ads in Windows 11, Spotify’s Lossless Audio Update, Smart String Light Showdown

Google goes all in on generative AI at Google Cloud Next. Microsoft starts testing ads in the Windows 11 Start menu. Spotify's lossless audio could finally arrive as part of 'Music Pro' add-on. Smart string light showdown: Nanoleaf versus Lifx. Stay updated on the latest tech news with 'Simply Tech'!Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/13/google-goes-all-in-on-generative-ai-at-google-cloud-next/https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/12/24128640/microsoft-windows-11-start-menu-ads-app-recommendationshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/12/24128584/spotify-music-pro-lossless-audiohttps://www.theverge.com/24128446/lifx-outdoor-string-lights-versus-nanoleaf-matter-multicolor-outdoor-string-lights-reviewOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Google goes all in on generative AI at Google Cloud Next(00:02:53) Microsoft starts testing ads in the Windows 11 Start menu(00:05:03) Spotify’s lossless audio could finally arrive as part of “Music Pro” add-on(00:07:47) Smart string light showdown: Nanoleaf versus Lifx

Noname Security Nears $500M Deal, DocPro.com Unveils DocLegal.ai

API startup Noname Security is close to selling itself to Akamai for $500 million. DocPro.com introduces DocLegal.ai, revolutionizing legal document generation. Plus, Samsung brings Galaxy AI features to older devices, and Microsoft tests ads in the Windows 11 Start menu.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/12/akamai-acquisition-talks-noname-security/https://techcrunch.com/sponsor/docpro/revolutionizing-legal-document-generation-docpro-com-unveils-doclegal-ai/https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/12/24128914/samsung-galaxy-ai-features-s21-s22-series-phones-updatehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/12/24128640/microsoft-windows-11-start-menu-ads-app-recommendationsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) API startup Noname Security nears $500M deal to sell itself to Akamai(00:03:08) Revolutionizing legal document generation: DocPro.com unveils DocLegal.ai(00:06:47) Galaxy AI features are coming to last-gen Samsung phones — including the S21 series(00:10:04) Microsoft starts testing ads in the Windows 11 Start menu

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.