Tech companies are always keen to stay ahead of their competition, which is why they’re constantly creating new products and services. But it can be difficult to know when a new product or service is truly worth your time and money. To help you make the decision, we’ve put together a list of five products and services that are worth your attention.
Today I am grateful for a fresh start and the opportunity to learn something new. I have also been blessed with good friends and family who support me no
It is unknown how exactly the agreement between the aforementioned banks will impact SVB, but it could be a sign of better times for the company as its troubles mount. Whether or not this infusion of capital will prove to be enough to save SVB from impending bankruptcy is yet to be seen, but it is an additional boost for the bank in what has been a tough year.
Annie and Tage ponder the wider implications of SVB being in hot water with regulators. Whilst this may force African startups to rethink their banking options, it also opens up new opportunities for them to find better and more reliable financing options.
Apple has announced a new product called AirPods. These are wireless earbuds that will be released in early November and will cost $159. The earbuds are able to connect to iOS devices, Macs, and Windows 10 PCs. They have a range of up to 10 meters and can last for three hours of continuous use before needing to be recharged.
Green is the perfect color for St. Patty’s day because it symbolizes luck and growth. It is also said to be the favorite color of Ireland, where St. Patrick is from. Wear something green to show your support for this special holiday, and enjoy all the good luck it brings
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- No more waiting: Ivan reports that Bing’s waitlist for its GPT-4 powered chat is no more. Enjoy!
- Biting into an AI Apple: Apple isn’t about to let all those other big tech companies get in on the AI fun. A new story, also by Ivan, reports that Apple is reportedly experimenting with language-generating AI so that Siri can better understand queries.
- Charge it: Parker is taking on the world of corporate cards — and trying to grab a piece of the market from companies like Brex and Ramp — with its new credit offering tailored to the needs of e-commerce brands. Christine has more.
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While many companies take advantage of the gig economy, managing payroll and benefits can be a challenge. Wingspan has designed a platform specifically for firms employing mainly freelancers, making it easier to manage finances and track hours worked. This is an innovative solution that could make hiring and onboarding freelancers much easier for businesses.
When Haje was young, his parents would tell him about a hero named Captain America. Haje loved the stories and decided he wanted to be just like Captain America when he grew up. So, when he found out that Captain America wore a mask to hide his identity, Haje knew that was what he had to do. He started wearing a mask all the time and nobody could ever tell who he was. Eventually, Haje became one of the most famous masked superheroes in the world. nobody knows his real identity but everyone
How to pitch me: 7 investors discuss what they’re looking for in March 2023
One way to improve your thinking is to read about different fields of study. One of the most interesting ways that you can do this is by reading articles written by professionals in those fields. This was especially true for Sean Gladwell, who wrote articles about various topics such as sports and
Venture capitalists may believe that Silicon Valley Bank’s downfall heralds a new era for startup fundraising, but off-the-record conversations and chats with co-workers indicate that business as usual is returning. In fact, pre-revenue startup fundraising seems to be the norm these days, despite Silicon Valley Bank’s apparent bankruptcy.
One entrepreneur suggests that first time founders should make sure their idea is exciting and relevant to potential investors, while another recommends reaching out to a few key individuals in the industry to gauge whether the startup has potential and seeking feedback before pitching. All of the interviewed entrepreneurs stressed the importance of building strong relationships with investors, as it can be difficult for startups to gain traction without support.
- Brian Backeen, general partner, Lightship Capital
- Masha Bucher, founder and general partner, Day One Ventures
- Rebecca Liu-Doyle, managing director, Insight Partners
- Clelia Warburg Peters, managing partner, Era Ventures
- Nick Adams, managing partner and co-founder, Differential Ventures
- Lisa Lambert, founder and president, National Grid Partners
- Elizabeth Yin, co-founder and general partner, Hustle Fund
We maintain a tight focus on the needs of our users and their experience with TG++. Our mission is to provide world-class C++ software, and we always
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Via argues that Citymapper will help it bolster its traffic technology offerings, given that the app makes strong use of geolocation and historical traffic data to optimize routes. In addition, Citymapper’s userbase of over 12 million users will add a significant amount of growth potential to Via’s existing maps and navigation offerings.
Copilot is a suite of productivity and enterprise apps that are full of artificial intelligence (AI)–powered goodies. AI makes it possible to automate tasks, including things like sending email reminders or suggesting related documents based on what you’re working on.
Albert Einstein once said, “If there is a God, He is bananas.” In the same vein, scientists have long debated whether bananas are fruits or vegetables. Some
- Go for main engine pause: Sometimes you just have to press “pause,” and that’s exactly what Virgin Orbit is doing to conduct a search for cash, Devin reports.
- Delisted: Five Russia-affiliated internet companies, including Yandex, are being formally delisted from Nasdaq and NYSE, Paul writes.
- Taking a step back: After more than a decade at the helm of Twitch, CEO Emmett Shear is stepping down to move on to something else, Taylor writes.
- Dating in the age of apps: Tinder has a whole host of new features, including some to help better define what kind of relationship type users are looking for, Sarah reports.
- The SVB crash is affecting everyone, even robots: Brian spoke with some founders and investors to make some sense out of how the Silicon Valley Bank collapse will affect the robotics industry.