Category: Gaming
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Meta is testing a feature to let you post Instagram Reels directly on Threads
Since its inception, Meta’s Threads has tried to leverage the network effects of its other social networks Facebook and Instagram by experimenting with cross-posting and highlighting Threads posts on a carousel. Now, the company is testing a new feature that will let you share Instagram Reels directly to Threads. App researcher Alessandro Paluzzi found that…
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US government considers historic break-up of Google in antitrust case
The U.S. Justice Department has put forth a sweeping proposal to force Google to sell off parts of its business, potentially leading to the first major corporate breakup in four decades and reshaping one of the world’s most valuable tech companies. The Department of Justice and a coalition of state attorneys general on Tuesday submitted…
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Basecamp Research draws $60M to build a ‘GPT for biology’
While companies like OpenAI and Anthropic continue to popularize the idea of using ordinary language to ask artificial intelligence agents for answers to their questions, write their proposals or draw pictures, a London startup called Basecamp Research has raised $60 million to tackle a new frontier. It’s building an AI agent that not only answers…
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DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis and John Jumper scoop Nobel Prize in Chemistry for AlphaFold
It has been a big week for Nobel Prizes in the world of artificial intelligence. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences today announced the Nobel Prize in Chemistry winners for 2024, with DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and Director John Jumper sharing one-half of the prize, with David Baker — who is head of the Institute for Protein Design at…
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Unhappy with their exit, these ex-Planetly employees are using AI to refine carbon accounting
Startup employees often go on to found interesting ventures, basing their new work on the experience gained from their time building a company from scratch. But not all of those experiences are positive, and sometimes, a less-than-satisfactory exit can do more to fuel a founder’s fervor than anything else. In the case of Forward Earth’s…
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Glassdoor takes a leaf out of LinkedIn’s book, launches short videos, polls and images
Workplace and salary review platform Glassdoor is drawing inspiration from LinkedIn’s roadmap as it is launching short videos, polls, and images to foster engagement with the community. Professional platforms are launching experiments around short video formats after seeing the success of consumer apps like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Earlier this year, LinkedIn started testing a…
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Billionaire Robinhood co-founder launches Aetherflux, a space-based solar power startup
It’s been the stuff of science fiction for decades: to provide gigawatts of cheap, clean power anywhere on Earth, day or night, using satellites that collect and transmit solar energy directly on orbit. Aetherflux, a new startup emerging from stealth Wednesday, says it is developing a novel design for space-based solar to unlock this energy…
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Zap Energy shows off its new fusion power prototype, Century
After keeping Century under wraps for several months, the startup gave TechCrunch a peek under the hood. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. For fusion power aficionados, hitting “breakeven” is something of a Holy Grail: the point at which a fusion reaction produces more power than was required to ignite…
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Amazon revamps Ring subscriptions with AI video search
Amazon is introducing new Ring subscription plans, including a tier that’ll bring 24/7 recording and AI-powered video search. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Amazon is revamping its subscription offerings for its Ring video doorbells and cameras. A new service, called Ring Home Premium, will include features like 24/7 recording…
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Bluehost vs Hostinger: Which Is the Best Host for Your Needs
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in AI, Apps, Climate, Cloud Computing, Crypto, Cybersecurity, Enterprise, EV, FinTech, Gadgets, Gaming, SaaS, Software, StartupsStruggling to choose between Bluehost and Hostinger? If you stick around I promise you that by the end of this article you’ll have clarity on which company is better for your needs. What you’re about to read is a thorough analysis, written by a real human – me! – with actual opinions and insights into…