Monthly Archives: April 2023

AI assistants come to Alibaba and a16z-backed Cider

The generative AI world is evolving so rapidly that every few days we see startups rolling out new applications powered by large language models (LLMs). The latest attempt to monetize artificial intelligence comes from Mindverse AI, a Singaporean startup that … Continue reading

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Netflix earmarks $2.5B for original content in South Korea

After the stunning success of “Squid Game” in 2021, Netflix is doubling down on South Korea in hopes of another home run out of the country’s entertainment industry. The U.S. streaming giant said Tuesday that it plans to invest $2.5 … Continue reading

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Ari Squires, CEO of Profit Attraction Academy, Went from A Jail Cell to Managing Multi-Million Dollar Brands

It’s not where you start, but where you finish that matters, and nobody knows that better than Ari Squires, CEO of Profit Attraction Academy. The energetic business mogul, brand manager, author, and international speaker, has worked with many multi-million-dollar companies and influencers. However, … Continue reading

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Spotify passes 500M users, but its premium-to-free ratio is falling

Spotify now has 515 million monthly active users (MAUs), representing a 5% increase on the previous quarter and 22% increase on the corresponding period last year. This is the first time Spotify has claimed a user base in excess of … Continue reading

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Twitter will now show labels on tweets with reduced visiblity

Twitter said today that it will add labels to tweets that have been flagged by the company to reduce their visibility. Elon Musk & Co. touted this as a “freedom of speech, not reach” move. Censorship ShadowbanningFreedom of speech, not … Continue reading

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Ford Jump Starts Its Attempt to Revive Detroit

The first phase of the automaker’s redevelopment of the historic Michigan Central station is aimed at bringing more tech workers to the city—and to Ford.

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Grimes says anyone can use her voice for AI-generated songs

The pop singer invites creators to generate new music using software trained on her voice.

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Klarna’s latest update introduces a personal shopping assistant and new creator tools

Klarna, the payments and shopping platform, announced today new features and updates that aim to give users a more personalized shopping experience. This includes “Ask Klarna,” a personal shopping assistant where users can speak to real fashion experts; “Creator Shops,” … Continue reading

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Nifty (2023): Project management software review

How much does Nifty cost, and who is it best for? Read our Nifty project management review to discover pricing, features and more. The post Nifty (2023): Project management software review appeared first on TechRepublic.

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New rules ban subscription traps and fake reviews

The government’s Digital Markets Bill aims to help consumers and increase competition.

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