Monday, June 26, 2023

SnapCalorie taps AI to estimate the caloric content of food from photos

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While working at Google, Wade Norris wanted to create a project that could positively impact people’s lives. He co-founded Google Lens, Google’s computer vision-powered app that brings up information related to the objects it identifies. But it didn’t quite scratch the itch. So several years ago, Norris teamed up with Scott Baron, a systems engineer […]

SnapCalorie taps AI to estimate the caloric content of food from photos by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch

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IBM acquires Apptio from Vista for $4.6B in cash to double down on hybrid cloud services

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As cloud architecture continues to more ubiquitous among organizations, increasingly what is more apparent is that many organizations are taking a hybrid approach, blending SaaS in private and public clouds with some products that remain on premises. Today, IBM made a big acquisition doubling down on the hybrid concept: it will pay $4.6 billion in […]

IBM acquires Apptio from Vista for $4.6B in cash to double down on hybrid cloud services by Ingrid Lunden originally published on TechCrunch

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Adobe indemnity clause designed to ease enterprise fears about AI-generated art

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When it comes to artworks created by generative AI, enterprise users have specific legal concerns around permissions – and Adobe has recognized those worries. That’s why the company has written an indemnity clause that states that Adobe will pay any copyright claims related to works generated in Adobe Firefly, the company’s generative AI art creation […]

Adobe indemnity clause designed to ease enterprise fears about AI-generated art by Ron Miller originally published on TechCrunch

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Aston Martin taps Lucid to help develop electric vehicles

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Lucid Group, the U.S. automaker that produces the luxury all-electric Air sedan, will supply Aston Martin with powertrain components for future electric vehicle models, the companies said Monday. The iconic British luxury automaker aims to launch an EV in 2025. The agreement marks a first for Lucid — a chance to act as supplier and […]

Aston Martin taps Lucid to help develop electric vehicles by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch

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Did this one feature entice Robinhood to acquire X1?

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Welcome back to The Interchange! If you want this in your inbox, sign up here. We’re back after a brief hiatus, with lots of fintech news, including Robinhood’s latest acquisition, Plaid’s newest product and a ChatGPT-powered AI tool that aims to help you save money on bills. Robinhood’s motives When Robinhood announced on June 22 that it was […] Did this one feature entice Robinhood to acquire X1? by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch
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Sunday, June 25, 2023

French VC firm Frst reaches $80 million first close for its new seed fund

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Frst, the Paris-based VC firm with no vowel in its name, is in the process of raising its second fund. The firm has already reached a first closing of €72 million (nearly $80 million at today’s exchange rate). And if there’s one thing to say about this new fund is that it’s business as usual […]

French VC firm Frst reaches $80 million first close for its new seed fund by Romain Dillet originally published on TechCrunch

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UTU raises $35M to help travelers get more from tax-free shopping

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Utu, a travel tech company that helps flyers get more out of their tax-free shopping, announced today it has raised a $35 million Series B led by SC Ventures. Part of the funding was used to acquire CardsPal, a Singapore-based fintech that offers deals and promotions nearby to users. During the pandemic-induced travel hiatus, utu […]

UTU raises $35M to help travelers get more from tax-free shopping by Catherine Shu originally published on TechCrunch

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TreasurySpring raises $29M to expand its investment platform aimed at businesses with excess cash

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Of the many issues highlighted by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, one big one was the liability of having too much cash sitting in too few bank accounts. Today a London startup called TreasurySpring — which has built a platform for businesses to put some of their cash reserves to work, in investments — […]

TreasurySpring raises $29M to expand its investment platform aimed at businesses with excess cash by Ingrid Lunden originally published on TechCrunch

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The 2023 Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED is a pint-sized powerhouse with a gorgeous display

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Asus is stretching the boundaries of what’s possible with thin and light portable PCs, and the 2023 Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED sets a high bar for what’s possible in an ultraportable. The computer weighs in at just 2.2 lbs, and it’s only 0.39 inches thick — small enough that it’s a negligible addition to […]

The 2023 Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED is a pint-sized powerhouse with a gorgeous display by Darrell Etherington originally published on TechCrunch

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Rivian adopts Tesla charging standard, Cruise adds Android and Ford lands a $9.2B loan

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Rivian adopts Tesla charging standard, Cruise adds Android and Ford lands a $9.2B loan by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch

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Designers hated Figma’s collaborative design tool at first, but grew to love it

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Back in 2012 when Dylan Field was a student at Brown University, he came up with the idea of building a browser-based design tool. At the time, design tools were all on the desktop, which meant that designers worked alone, sending files for review to the various stakeholders involved, then making changes based on feedback […]

Designers hated Figma’s collaborative design tool at first, but grew to love it by Ron Miller originally published on TechCrunch

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Did this one feature entice Robinhood to acquire X1?

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Welcome back to The Interchange! If you want this in your inbox, sign up here. We’re back after a brief hiatus, with lots of fintech news, including Robinhood’s latest acquisition, Plaid’s newest product and a ChatGPT-powered AI tool that aims to help you save money on bills. Robinhood’s motives When Robinhood announced on June 22 that it was […]

Did this one feature entice Robinhood to acquire X1? by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch

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Saturday, June 24, 2023