YouTube is making changes to how mid-roll ads are displayed, aiming to enhance the viewing experience while helping creators maintain or even increase their revenue. Starting May 12, the platform will reduce the number of ads that interrupt videos at awkward moments, such as mid-sentence or during intense scenes....
Spotify has taken another step forward in the audiobook space by partnering with ElevenLabs, a leading AI voice technology company. This collaboration is expected to significantly increase the number of AI-narrated audiobooks available on the platform, making it easier for authors to convert their written works into spoken content.
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South Korea has taken a firm stance on data privacy temporarily restricting downloads of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek from local app stores The Personal Information Protection Commission PIPC announced that the restriction would remain in place until the app complies with the country's data protection laws
Despite the ban...
As customer support moves beyond traditional email and ticketing systems to platforms like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Discord, businesses are struggling to manage conversations across multiple channels. UK-based startup Plain believes it has the solution.
Plain’s API-first platform consolidates customer support interactions from various communication tools, allowing businesses to manage...
Security researchers have found that Salt Typhoon, a Chinese government-linked hacking group, continues to infiltrate global telecommunications companies despite recent US-imposed sanctions. Threat intelligence firm Recorded Future has observed Salt Typhoon, also known as RedMike, compromising at least five telecom firms between December 2024 and January 2025. The group...
The demand for consumer credit varies widely across different regions, shaping how fintech companies position their services. In developed markets where credit cards are widely available, buy now pay later solutions have gained traction due to their flexible installment options. However, in emerging markets like the Middle East, where...
Nvidia has unveiled its latest innovation, Cosmos, a family of foundational AI models designed to teach humanoid robots, industrial machines, and autonomous vehicles to navigate and interact with the physical world. Unlike language models that generate text, Cosmos focuses on creating images and 3D simulations, enabling AI to understand...
Telegram has kicked off the year with an exciting update, introducing third-party account verification, enhanced message search filters, and the ability to transform digital gifts into NFTs. These new features reflect Telegram’s ongoing effort to innovate and enhance user experience, while maintaining a strong focus on security and personalization.
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KPay, a financial management platform designed to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has raised $55 million in a Series A funding round led by London-based investment firm Apis Partners. This fresh capital marks a significant milestone for the Hong Kong-headquartered startup, which is on a mission to simplify...
Bling Capital, the renowned seed-stage venture capital firm, has successfully raised $270 million for its new fourth fund, solidifying its position as one of the most well-connected firms in the industry. This latest round of funding includes a strategic opportunity fund, which will be used to make follow-on investments...
When Apple introduced its Apple Intelligence feature at the WWDC event in June, many analysts were optimistic that it would push the iPhone 16 into a new "supercycle." Much like the addition of 5G a few years ago, Apple Intelligence was seen as the feature that could persuade hesitant...
Kinsome, a new communication platform, was born out of a personal challenge faced by Eben Pingree, former executive at Session M. After receiving news that both his mother and father-in-law were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Pingree sought a way to help his three children bond with their grandparents and create...
In a groundbreaking development for the tech world, Magic, an innovative AI startup focusing on code generation and software development automation, has just announced a staggering $320 million investment round. This impressive funding comes from a star-studded lineup of investors, including former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, financial powerhouse Jane...
In a stunning turn of events, the telecommunications company behind the enablement of the AI-powered fake audio scam targeting President Biden has been slapped with a hefty $1 million civil penalty by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This latest development sheds light on the complex web of shady operations...
Blue Skies Space, a pioneering UK-based startup, is set to launch its first satellite as part of SpaceX's Transporter 15 rideshare program. This venture marks the beginning of a new era in space research, where astronomy data is collected, packaged, and sold as a service.
Blue Skies Space plans to...
Meta's social media platform Threads has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 200 million active users. This achievement comes just a day after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hinted at the platform's rapid growth during the company's Q2 2024 earnings call.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri confirmed the news on Threads, expressing his...
Last week, Google had mixed news. The good news was its cloud division, including Google Workspace and Google Cloud services, reached a significant milestone by generating $10 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time. The bad news? Google missed out on another potential acquisition worth over $20 billion...
Apple has released a detailed technical paper outlining the development of its Apple Intelligence models, which power a variety of new AI features coming soon to iOS, macOS, and iPadOS. In this paper, Apple addresses concerns about the ethical implications of its training methods, emphasizing its commitment to user...
OpenAI is stepping into the search engine arena with the introduction of SearchGPT, a new feature designed to deliver timely and accurate answers to user queries by pulling information from web sources. This move positions OpenAI as a potential competitor not just to up-and-comers like Perplexity, but also to...
