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Jan 31, 2024 • 4min
Yelp launches revamped feed with AI-powered business summaries
Yelp is releasing new features as part of its winter release, which includes a more visual feed, AI-powered summaries of businesses, and number masking while contacting businesses for better privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 31, 2024 • 5min
Streaming media company Plex raises new funds as it nears profitability
Media streamer Plex has raised new capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 30, 2024 • 3min
Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal leaves board
Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal has resigned from the e-commerce group’s board, the two said Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 30, 2024 • 6min
Spotify calls Apple’s DMA compliance plan ‘extortion’ and a ‘complete and total farce’
Count Spotify among those not thrilled with how Apple has chosen to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which sets the stage for sideloading apps, alternative app stores, browser choice, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 29, 2024 • 4min
General purpose humanoid robots? Bill Gates is a believer
The robotics industry loves a good, healthy debate. Of late, one of the most intense ones centers around humanoid robots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 29, 2024 • 4min
OpenAI responds to Congressional Black Caucus about lack of diversity on its board
OpenAI has been criticized for the lack of diversity on its board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 26, 2024 • 3min
Pokemon Company says it intends to investigate Palworld
The Pokemon Company said Thursday it has not granted any permission to “another company,” referring to Palworld-developer Pocketpair, to use Pokemon intellectual property or assets and “intends to investigate and take appropriate measures” against the fast-growing survival game operator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 26, 2024 • 4min
Meta is rolling out tighter teen messaging limitations and parental controls
Meta announced today that it is rolling out new DM restrictions on both Facebook and Instagram for teens that prevent anyone from messaging teens. Until now, Instagram restricts adults over the age of 18 from messaging teens who don’t follow them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 25, 2024 • 4min
BeReal, which now has 23M DAUs, is onboarding brands and celebs
BeReal, a rising social media app that emphasizes authenticity, is making its first outreach to brands and celebrities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 25, 2024 • 5min
Etsy launches ‘Gift Mode,’ a new AI-powered feature that generates 200+ gift guides
E-commerce site Etsy today launched “Gift Mode,” a new AI-powered feature to match you with tailored gift ideas based on specific preferences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
