True Fit Uses Generative AI to Help Shoppers Find Perfect Fit Online
For nearly two decades, True Fit has been a leader in AI-powered size-and-fit personalization, assisting thousands of retailers with its size recommendation solutions. Now, the company is taking a significant…
Max Raises Subscription Prices Again
Max, previously known as HBO Max, HBO Go, HBO, and other names, has raised its subscription prices. Famous for shows like The Sopranos and Game of Thrones, Max has increased…
Twitch Increases U.S. Subscription Prices for the First Time
Twitch is the latest to join the trend of raising subscription prices, following the footsteps of services like Spotify, Max, Peacock, Crunchyroll, and EA. The Amazon-owned platform announced on Tuesday,…
Meta Confirms Testing of Unskippable Ads on Instagram
Instagram is currently testing a new feature called “ad breaks,” which introduces unskippable ads within the app, a format familiar to users of the free version of YouTube. This feature,…
GM’s Cruise Resumes Robotaxi Testing in Dallas
GM’s Cruise is sending out a few self-driving taxis in Dallas this week to check and prove that their technology works well and to regain people’s confidence in it. Dallas…
New Rules at X: Adult Content Allowed with Conditions
X, formerly known as Twitter, has officially revised its platform rules to allow the posting of adult content, a decision that aligns with the informal practices previously observed within its…
Microsoft Announces Layoffs Affecting HoloLens and Azure Teams
Microsoft has announced a new series of layoffs, impacting approximately 1,000 employees across several innovative teams, including those involved in the HoloLens 2 and Azure cloud projects. This decision follows…
Snowflake Denies Vulnerabilities After Ticketmaster and Santander Data Exposed
Ticketmaster has been severely impacted by a cyber-attack, which has led to potential exposure of personal data belonging to 560 million customers. This alarming security breach was initially detected on…
OpenAI Rolls Out ChatGPT Edu Tailored for University Campuses
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Edu, a specialized version of ChatGPT tailored for the academic sector, aiming to facilitate the broader deployment of AI technology in universities. Announced on Thursday, May…
World-First Tooth-Regrowing Drug Set for Human Trials in September
Kyoto University Hospital is scheduled to begin the world’s first human trial of a tooth-regrowing drug this September. This trial follows promising results in animal studies and could lead to…
SpaceX Prepares for Fourth Starship Flight, Targets Heat Shield Durability
SpaceX is gearing up for the fourth flight of its colossal Starship rocket on June 5, aiming to pioneer a reusable heat shield for orbital return—a milestone not yet achieved…
Twitch Ends Partnership with Safety Advisory Council
Twitch, the Amazon-owned game-streaming platform, announced it will be terminating all members of its Safety Advisory Council, effective May 31, 2024. This decision concludes a four-year collaboration where the council…
ifeel’s Mental Health Insurance Platform Raises $20 Million in Series B Round
ifeel, a European startup dedicated to improving mental health support in corporate settings, has successfully secured a $20 million Series B funding round co-led by FinTLV Ventures and Korelya Capital.…
Amazon Receives FAA Approval for Expanding US Drone Deliveries
Amazon has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to extend its drone delivery service, Prime Air, across more locations in the United States. This development marks a significant…
Steam Accounts Cannot Be Inherited, Confirms Valve
Valve has clarified that Steam accounts are non-transferable upon the owner’s death, which means users cannot bequeath their game libraries through a will. This policy was confirmed in a recent…
Pinterest Launches New Inclusion Fund Initiative to Support Diverse Creators
Pinterest is broadening the scope of its creator support initiatives by transforming its Creator Inclusion Fund into the Pinterest Inclusion Fund, a move designed to incorporate small business owners from…
Mistral Debuts Codestral, Its First Code-Focused AI Model
Mistral, the Paris-based AI startup, has launched Codestral, its first code-centric large language model (LLM). Codestral, a 22B parameter model now available under a non-commercial license, caters to a variety…
UK Researchers Use VR Games to Improve Deaf Children’s Speech Comprehension
Innovative research from the UK suggests virtual reality (VR) games could significantly improve the speech comprehension abilities of deaf children. A recent initiative called Bears (Both Ears) utilizes VR gaming…
Microsoft Expands Copilot to Telegram
Microsoft has launched its AI-powered Copilot as an interactive chatbot on Telegram. This new feature, named Copilot for Telegram, is currently available in beta and operates seamlessly within the Telegram…
Tumblr Communities Feature Now Available in Open Beta
Tumblr, the blogging site with a history of multiple acquisitions, has now launched its “Communities” feature in open beta, as announced by the Tumblr Labs division. This new feature represents…