DevZero speeds up programmer tasks by shifting developer tools to cloud
Developers tend to build and test software on their local laptops, but these machines often lack the necessary resources to run a full scale development environment efficiently. Large companies have built custom systems to move development tools and testing to the cloud, but this kind of approach has often been out of reach for smaller […]
Hear how Cambly found profits after failing to raise a Series A on TechCrunch Live
TCL’s mission is still to help founders build better venture-backed businesses. But going into 2023, there’s new urgency behind this mission. TechCrunch Live started in the heady days of 2021, and now in early 2023, the startup world is experiencing new challenges. It’s harder to fundraise, sales cycles are much longer, and investors (and their […]
AI allows man to ‘time travel’ around the world including a trip to Ancient Egypt and running with din… – The US Sun
AN anonymous generative image artist has made waves on the internet for using AI to visit prehistoric periods. Known as Stelfie the Time Traveller, the social media presence even has defied time and space with the help of robot.A process called Stable Diffusion allowed Stelfie to generate images from time periods like Ancient Egypt, and […]
Lyft adds wait-time fees, nearly seven years after Uber
Lyft has introduced wait-time fees — in other words, charges incurred if a Lyft driver has to wait for you upon pickup. The rideshare platform hasn’t had these previously, despite its main competitor Uber having them since 2016. Lyft’s wait-time fees kick in two minutes after on-time arrival for standard rides and five minutes after […]
Opportunistic investors are giving up on aging pre-IPO companies, shows a new report
It’s a tough time to be a richly priced company that didn’t go public when the getting was good. Not only are there fewer later-stage players with the resources and appetite to support such companies — SoftBank and Tiger Global have pulled back dramatically, for example — but even secondary investors have lost interest. Forge […]
You.com's AI-infused Google rival provides a tantalizing glimpse of … – PCWorld
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This doesn’t affect our editorial independence.Reports say that Microsoft could integrate AI within Bing as early as this year, and Google is also working on AI endeavors. But it you want to see what the future of AI-powered search engines are, […]
Instagram’s new dynamic profile photo flips between your picture and avatar
Instagram announced today that it’s introducing a new dynamic profile photo feature that lets users showcase both their profile photo and their avatar. Prior to this update, you had to choose between displaying a profile picture or your avatar on your profile. Now, you can flip between the two. New profile pic, who this? To […]
Sunfish’s technology wants to bring affordability to assisted reproduction
The round, led by Walkabout Ventures with participation from Hannah Grey VC and Fiat Ventures, comes a little less than a year since the Santa Monica-based startup was first founded. The backing is set to help Sunfish scale its product, which helps families find affordable options within the assisted reproduction journey, whether that is egg […]
Consumer advocacy groups want Walmart’s Roblox game audited for ‘stealth marketing’ to kids
Walmart, however, disputes these allegations and says it’s in compliance with U.S. children’s privacy laws. Simply put, being flagged as being potentially non-compliant with CARU’s program is not something a participant would want to happen as it could put them on the FTC’s radar. In the letter, the advocacy groups write to CARU’s Senior Vice […]
Struggling To Keep Subscribers? 6 Ways Your Data Can Stop Cancellations
In recent years, many new media companies have shifted from advertising-based revenue models to subscription-based or blended models, following the success of brands like Spotify and Netflix. But as more companies use this method, the battle for subscribers has become more fierce. Businesses need to use the data they own to grow subscriber relationships for […]