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Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene

Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive at the end of the year after nearly a decade.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III faces criticism for rushed storyline

Activision Blizzard developed its latest offering in the Call of Duty series, Modern Warfare III, in significantly less time than its predecessors, a factor that may be contributing to its negative reception. Bloomberg reporting notes the game, released amid Microsoft’s … Continue reading

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CDC airport COVID screening to include flu, RSV detection

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expanding its Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance (TGS) program to provide early detection of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory viruses in addition to COVID-19. According to a Nov. 8 … Continue reading

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OpenAI seeks to improve AI with broader training data

Artificial intelligence research company OpenAI announced a new initiative this week aimed at diversifying and expanding the data used to train AI models called Data Partnerships. Through the program, OpenAI plans to collaborate with third-party organizations to build new public … Continue reading

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OpenAI hosts a dev day, TechCrunch reviews the M3 iMac and MacBook Pro, and Bumble gets a new CEO

Hey, folks, and welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s newsletter covering the past week (or so) in tech industry happenings. This week marked OpenAI’s first-ever dev conference, where the Microsoft-backed AI startup announced a host of new products. But … Continue reading

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Will Airbnb’s co-founder build your next home?

Samara raised $41 million “to bring high quality ADUs to every backyard in California and beyond.” ADUs refer to accessory dwelling units, or more plainly, backyard homes. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Deal Dive: BNPL expands beyond its roots — that’s a good thing

There is a growing group of startups looking to expand the BNPL model into other categories. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Veteran to visionary: What I learned in the marines about being a fintech founder

According to the SBA, veterans are roughly 45% more likely to form their own business compared to people who haven’t served in the military. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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How to leverage military experience to become a successful entrepreneur

Veterans already possess many of the skills and attributes needed to be a successful entrepreneur — including having courage. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Can a tiny AI pin replace our smartphones?

A new wearable device called the AI Pin aims to free people from smartphone addiction through artificial intelligence. Developed by tech startup Humane after five years and $240 million in funding. The large lapel-sized gadget can be controlled through voice, … Continue reading

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