TechCrunch Minute: Plaud’s NotePin is a wearable, AI-powered notetaker
Startups aren’t giving up on the idea of AI-powered pins, with the latest device from Plaud focused on just one task: taking notes. A few months ago, companies like Humane and Rabbit launched their own gadgets powered by generative AI. It’s probably too early to fully write off any of
Read moreFormer Riot Games employees leverage generative AI to power NPCs in new video game
Jam & Tea Studios is the latest gaming startup implementing generative AI to transform the way players interact with non-playable characters (NPCs) in video games. Traditionally, video game NPCs are directed by predetermined scripts, which can feel repetitive, unrealistic, and boring. It also may restrict the number of potential experiences
Read moreElle Family Office and Keebeck Wealth Management are coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
Traditionally seen as private financial entities, family offices are key players in the supply of venture capital, using startup investments as a way to diversify their portfolios and engage with groundbreaking technologies. Catch Eti Lazarian, principal of Elle Family Office, and Bruce Lee, CEO and founder of Keebeck Wealth Management,
Read moreBe a volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 in San Francisco is just two months away, and we’re still looking for enthusiastic and driven volunteers to assist our events team. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something big! If you aspire to be a startup founder, marketer or event coordinator, this experience is
Read moreLast Day: Exhibit your startup with big savings at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
Don’t miss out! Today is the last day to apply and scale your Series A to B startup at a significantly reduced exhibit cost with the ScaleUp Startup Exhibitor Package. Maximize your startup’s exposure without stretching the budget. Pay just a fraction of the regular exhibit price and showcase your
Read moreDrawing with a compass on a globe
Take a compass and draw a circle on a globe. Then take the same compass, opened to the same width, and draw a circle on a flat piece of paper. Which circle has more area? If the circle is small compared to the radius of the globe, then the two
Read moreUnlock the Future of IT: Join the SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability Roadshow 2024
Get ready for an exciting day of learning and networking at the SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability Roadshow on September 4, 2024, in Johannesburg. This event features exclusive briefings and panel Q&A sessions with SolarWinds executives, product evangelists, and other industry experts. You’ll have the opportunity to engage in attendee-led meetings,
Read moreHow can Businesses Build Tomorrow’s AI-Powered Data Centre?
Believe it or not, a silent transformation is currently underway within the confines of your data center. Amidst the humming servers and labyrinth of cables, this quiet but seismic shift is fueled by none other than artificial intelligence (AI). The new era of computing belongs to AI data centers designed
Read moreWhat Are the Two-Pot System’s Implications for SA Equities?
The introduction of the two-pot system, together with possible interest rate cuts, decent wage momentum, and lower inflation, could boost consumer confidence and increase spending in the months ahead. This is expected to be positive for domestic retailers, particularly discretionary names (clothing and furniture mainly). There could also be some
Read moreGoogle is working on AI that can hear signs of sickness
Given everything you’ve already heard about AI, you may not be surprised to learn that Google is among other outfits beginning to use sound signals to predict early signs of disease. How? According to Bloomberg, Google has trained its foundation AI model with 300 million pieces of audio that included
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