Sora copycats flooded Apple’s App Store, and some still remain.
Due to the rapid popularity of Sora, many App Store scammers have tried to get in on the act. After OpenAI’s invitation-only video generation mobile app was released last week, Apple’s App Store was flooded with fake apps also claiming to be “Sora” or “Sora 2.” The latter is a reference to the underlying new […]
Stoke Space’s $510 million funding indicates the future of launch belongs to defense
Stoke Space announced a major funding round Wednesday, but at first glance it may seem like just another bet on the commercial launch market. The details are another story. The $510 million Series D round, led by billionaire Thomas Tull’s US Innovative Technology (USIT), a fund that invests explicitly in technologies related to national security, […]
SoundCloud becomes even more social by adding a way to see what songs your friends like
Music streaming app SoundCloud is evolving into a more social platform with the introduction of new community-oriented features. The company on Thursday announced features such as playlists based on the tastes of your friends and the artists you follow, an automatic list of all the tracks your friends enjoy, and follow suggestions. The feature is […]
China tightens export controls on rare earth minerals again
As the race to manufacture faster semiconductors intensifies, China is once again tightening export controls on rare earth minerals and related mining and refining technologies. The country’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday that it had added five rare earth elements to its export control list, bringing the total to 12 to “protect national security.” […]
Tesla’s ‘fully self-driving’ software under investigation for traffic safety violations
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Tesla’s fully self-driving technology after reports that the software caused vehicles to run red lights and cross into the wrong lanes. The investigation, which identified more than 50 reports of violations of this type, four of which resulted in injuries, is one of […]
Google boosts “AI in the workplace” ambitions with Gemini Enterprise
Google on Thursday launched a comprehensive AI platform for enterprises called Gemini Enterprise. This is the Alphabet-owned company’s latest effort to compete with Anthropic and OpenAI in the rapidly growing workplace AI tools market. As part of the launch, Google announced several new Gemini Enterprise customers, including software design company Figma. Klarna, the buy now, […]
DoorDash uses Serve Robotics sidewalk robots for deliveries in Los Angeles
DoorDash customers in Los Angeles may soon be able to have their food delivered to them by one of Serve Robotics’ curbside delivery bots. The companies announced Thursday a multi-year partnership to use autonomous robots to deliver across the United States. The partnership comes a week after DoorDash announced Dot, an autonomous food delivery bot […]
Battlefield startup DevAlly raises €2 million to help companies tackle Europe’s new accessibility law
Many businesses that provide goods and services to the EU’s 450 million consumers will have to comply with new accessibility standards that came into effect in June. Like its predecessor, GDPR, this new law is forcing businesses to adjust their websites, e-commerce platforms, and banking apps. However, although similar standards exist in the United States, […]
Battlefield startup DevAlly raises €2 million to help companies tackle Europe’s new accessibility law
Many businesses that provide goods and services to the EU’s 450 million consumers will have to comply with new accessibility standards that came into effect in June. Like its predecessor, GDPR, this new law is forcing businesses to adjust their websites, e-commerce platforms, and banking apps. However, although similar standards exist in the United States, […]
OpenAI’s affordable ChatGPT Go plan expands to 16 new countries in Asia
OpenAI is rapidly expanding its affordable ChatGPT Go plan, priced under $5, to 16 new countries in Asia. This subscription tier is currently available in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. In some countries, such as Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan, […]