Duolingo has cut 10 percent of its contractors and using AI tools to handle the tasks they used to do, Bloomberg reports. “We just no longer need as many people to do the type of work some of these contractors were doing,” a spokesperson told […]
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The Skyted mask makes you quiet enough to take calls even in a library
I don’t like talking on the phone in public. Often, I’m gossiping about something I have no business discussing around other people, or I’m talking about some tech product that has yet to be launched. That’s why a product like Skyted’s Silent Mask entices me. […]
Panasonic unveils consumer lifestyle tech with emphasis on sustainability
Panasonic unveiled a series of products that highlighted its themes of sustainability and evolving consumer needs.
Astrobotic lander on its way to the moon with ULA’s historic flight
It’s hard to understate just how much was at stake in Monday’s early morning launch of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket: multiple major reputations, billions of dollars, a new moon lander, the country’s dreams for lunar exploration, brand new rocket engines flying for the […]
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is just $709 right now
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 was recently banned from sale due to a patent dispute, but has now returned to the market pending an appeal by Apple. Now that you can buy one again, it’s available with a solid discount from Amazon, priced at just […]
ViXion01 glasses reduce eyestrain by doing the focusing for you
CES is the type of show where one is likely to come across all sorts of dorky, Geordi La Forge-esque smart glasses, but some do manage to include some practical features — like ViXion’s auto-focus eyewear. The company, which is a spin-off of Japanese optics […]
Gen AI could make KYC effectively useless
KYC, or “Know Your Customer,” is a process intended to help financial institutions, fintech startups and banks verify the identity of their customers. Not uncommonly, KYC authentication involves “ID images,” or cross-checked selfies used to confirm a person is who they say they are. Wise, […]
Despite free access to GPT-4, Microsoft’s Copilot app hasn’t impacted ChatGPT installs or revenue
Microsoft Copilot, the company’s recently launched AI chatbot built with OpenAI technologies, does not yet appear to be siphoning users away from OpenAI’s own ChatGPT, according to a new analysis of app store data. Copilot, which combines an AI chatbot with an Image Creator feature […]
RIP? Third-party podcast app Castro appears to be dead, company goes quiet
The once popular third-party podcast app Castro has seemingly shut down, after earlier saying that it was “actively seeking a new home” for its product. The announcement had followed rumors that the company would soon be closing down, spurred by a post from a former […]
CES 2024: Everything revealed so far, from NVIDIA and AI to Samsung to foldable screens
One of the year’s biggest tech events has kicked off in Las Vegas, and we’re here to bring all the reveals before the show floor opens. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.