Google is upgrading its Gemini chatbot with a new AI image model that gives users finer control over editing photos. This step is meant to catch up with OpenAI’s popular image tools and draw users from ChatGPT. The update, called…
Instagram is introducing a new feature designed to help college students connect with others on their campus. The company announced the launch on Tuesday. This release comes just one week after TikTok rolled out a nearly identical feature. The new…
Eyebot, a startup offering a 90-second vision test kiosk that delivers doctor-verified glasses prescriptions, has secured $20 million in Series A funding. The Boston-based startup, founded in 2021, streamlines how people access vision care by eliminating traditional obstacles such as…
Frontier, a carbon removal clearinghouse founded by companies including Google, Stripe, and Shopify, announced today that it is purchasing 115,208 metric tons of carbon removal credits from geoengineering startup Planetary. The deal is valued at $31.2 million. While most of…
Spotify is introducing a new way for you to chat with your friends directly within the app. This move aims to make Spotify a more social platform for content consumption. For years, users have shared music and podcast links with…
The startup ecosystem in Central Eurasia is having its moment. What began as 485 applications from 27 countries has culminated in the largest startup pitch competition in the region’s history. The “Road to Battlefield” is putting the region’s most promising…
Andreessen Horowitz’s plan to advance its agenda in Washington shows no sign of slowing down. The firm has reported $1.49 million in federal lobbying so far this year, according to records filed with Congress. This spending even narrowly exceeds that…
The startup ecosystem in Central Eurasia is having its moment. What began as 485 applications from 27 countries has culminated in the largest startup pitch competition in the region’s history. The “Road to the Battlefield” event is providing the area’s…
A user named Jane created a chatbot using Meta’s AI Studio on August 8. Seeking therapeutic help for mental health issues, she eventually guided the bot to become an expert on a wide range of topics, from wilderness survival and…
Google announced on Monday that it updated NotebookLM’s Video Overviews feature to support 80 languages, including French, German, Spanish, and Japanese. The company also upgraded Audio Overviews, enhancing non-English audio summaries to be more detailed. Last month, NotebookLM launched Video…
