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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

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