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- Indiaâs Physics Wallah raises $210M at $2.8B valuation even as edtech funding remains scarce
An Indian edtech startup has secured $210 million in fresh financing amid a tough funding environment for edtech companies in the country.
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- John Mulaney skewers San Francisco tech crowd at Dreamforce
Attendees of the giant, annual Dreamforce conference in San Francisco love being the butt of the joke. Last year, Seth Myers entertained them during a 40-minute set that poked fun at the tech industryâs liberal use of self-affirmations. âYou
- Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma abandons human musicians for AI-generated music
Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is ditching human musicians for artificial intelligence, saying he’ll use only AI-generated tunes in future projects, a move that underscores AI’s growing reach in creative industries. The filmmaker an
- Here is whatâs illegal under Californiaâs 8 (and counting) new AI laws
California Governor Gavin Newsom is currently considering 38 AI-related bills, including the highly contentious SB 1047, which the state’s legislature sent to his desk for final approval. These bills try to address the most pressing issues
- Gaming Lyftâs Citi Bike algos was a lucrative side hustle for a while
A New York Times article Thursday highlighted a lucrative side hustle that is emblematic of the times we live in: gaming algorithms to earn money. In this case, folks figured out they could maximize the payout from Lyft’s Citi Bike “B
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- Microsoft releases a new Windows app called Windows App for running Windows appsWindows App replaces Microsoft Remote Desktop on macOS, iOS, and Android.
- Ever wonder how crooks get the credentials to unlock stolen phones?iServer provided a simple service for phishing credentials to unlock phones.
- Due to AI fakes, the âdeep doubtâ era is hereAs AI deepfakes sow doubt in legitimate media, anyone can claim something didn't happen.
- Real-time Linux is officially part of the kernel after decades of debateNow you can run your space laser or audio production without specialty patches.
- AIâs hungry maw drives massive $100B investment plan by Microsoft and BlackRockInvestment "goes beyond what any single company or government can finance."
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- Top Walmart Promo Codes for September 2024Find great savings daily at Walmart, like up to 65% off flash deals for tech, appliances, and plenty more.
- Nintendo Is Suing 'Palworld' Creator PocketpairNintendo and The PokĂ©mon Company are suing the company behind the game, which fans dubbed âPokĂ©mon with guns,â for patent infringement.
- The 22 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (September 2024)Wolfs, Fancy Dance, and The Worldâs a Little Blurry are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.
- Strange Visual Auras Could Hold the Key to Better Migraine TreatmentsResearch on the visual patterns that foreshadow migraines may reveal clues on how painful headaches arise from the brain even though it has no pain receptors.
- Laura Loomer: The âFree Spiritâ Whispering in Trumpâs EarIs Laura Loomer a mirror for Trumpâs worst tendencies, or is she fueling them?
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- Meta, TikTok and More Sites Engaged in âVast Surveillance,â a New FTC Study FindsMeta, YouTube and other sites collected more data than most users realized, a new report by the Federal Trade Commission finds.
- How Israel Built a Modern-Day Trojan Horse: Exploding PagersThe Israeli government did not tamper with the Hezbollah devices that exploded, defense and intelligence officials say. It manufactured them as part of an elaborate ruse.
- Elon Muskâs X Finds Way Around Brazil Ban and Goes Live Again for Many UsersElon Muskâs social network used a technical maneuver to restore service for many Brazilians after a court blocked it. Regulators expected to restore the block soon.
- Why Foldable Smartphones Are Worth ConsideringNew devices from Motorola and Google prove that phones with bendable screens keep getting better â and some are even becoming cheaper.
- Instagram Unveils Sweeping Changes for Users Under Age 18The app, which is popular with teenagers, introduced new settings and features aimed at addressing inappropriate online contact and content, and improving sleep for users under 18.