Yext co-founder unveils Dynascore, which dynamically synchronizes music and video
Howard Lerman, the co-founder and CEO of Yext, has a new startup called Wonder Inventions, which is officially launching its first product today — Dynascore. Let’s focus on Dynascore first. Lerman said he and his team created the product to s.....»»
Farming Startup Unveils Self-Driving Robot That Uses AI To Zap Weeds
Carbon Robotics, a Seattle company led by Isilon Systems co-founder Paul Mikesell, is unveiling its self-driving robot that uses artificial intelligence to identify weeds growing in fields of vegetables, then zaps them with precision thermal bursts f.....»»
2022 iPhones said to include 48-megapixel camera, 8K video capture, and no "mini" model
A new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicates that Apple may drop the 5.4-inch iPhone from its 2022 lineup, and instead will only offer two mainstream and two high-end "Pro" models in 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch sizes. The company will still offer the 5.....»»
Business Travellers Planning To Cut Future Flights, Poll Finds
Most business travellers in the UK will take fewer flights than they used to, according to a poll, thanks to increased use of video conferencing. Only a third expected to return to the same level of flying as before the coronavirus pandemic, once tra.....»»
MIT scientists translated spider webs into music. It could help us talk to them
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have turned spider webs into music -- creating an eerie soundtrack that could help them better understand how the arachnids spin their complex creations and even how they communicate......»»
Epic Games" photorealistic character creator Metahuman released in early access
Back in February, Epic Games unveiled a cloud-based Unreal Engine tool called "Metahuman Creator" that allows graphic designers to quickly create CG 3D human models for use in video games or movies. Words alone can barely do justice to the realism of.....»»
How to pivot your startup, save cash and maintain trust with investors and customers
"We would go all in on a product and we'd build it and put blood, sweat and tears into it, and then I would kill it, and we'd move on to the next thing." A few years ago, founder Sean Lane thought he’d achieved product-market fit. Spe.....»»
How Pilot charted a course of not raising too much money
A few weeks ago, we wrote about fintech Pilot raising a $100 million Series C that doubled the company’s valuation to $1.2 billion. Bezos Expeditions — Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ personal investment fund — and Whale Rock Capital joined the ro.....»»
Triller owner gets a new CEO with acquisition of Amplify.AI; also acquires livestreaming service FITE TV
Would be TikTok competitor Triller, operated by parent company TrillerNet, is gaining a new CEO, the company announced today. The short-form video app said it’s acquiring an A.I.-based customer engagement platform, Amplify.AI, whose co-founder.....»»
Deepfake video app Avatarify, which process on-phone, plans digital watermark for videos
Making deepfake videos used to be hard. Now all you need is a smartphone. Avatarify, a startup that allows people to make deepfake videos directly on their phone rather than in the cloud, is soaring up the app charts after being used by celebrities s.....»»
I can’t believe it’s not meat! Mycelium meat replacement company aims for summer launch of first products
Meati, a company turning mycelium (the structural fibers of fungi) into healthier meat replacements for consumers, is prepping for a big summer rollout. Co-founder Tyler Huggins expects to have the first samples of its whole-cut steak and chicken pro.....»»
Creatively raises $5M to help creative professionals showcase and find work
Creatively — a startup that helps designers, photographers, illustrators and other creative professionals showcase their work and find their next job — is announcing that it has raised in $5 million. Founded by Stacey Bendet (founder and CEO of f.....»»
Video: Drone test of Hera mission"s asteroid radar
This drone hauled a model of the Juventas CubeSat high into the air, as a practical test of the antennas designed to perform the first radar sounding of the interior of an asteroid......»»
This 360-degree pan-and-tilt camera captures 2K video, and it’s only $90
Looking for an indoor security camera? The EZVIZ C6W offers 2K video capture, 360-degree panning, and an intuitive app for additional home monitoring functions......»»
Omegle: "I"m being used as sex-baiting bot" on video chat site
A user of video chat site Omegle says he was paired with a video bot of himself performing sexual acts......»»
Daily Crunch: Spotify unveils an in-car entertainment system
Spotify wants to have a bigger presence in your car, Apple hints at iPad-centric announcements and Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop goes on sale. This is your Daily Crunch for April 13, 2021. The big story: Spotify unveils an in-car entertainment.....»»
Google is killing “Google Play Movies & TV” on smart TVs
Smart TV users get pushed to YouTube, other OSes get Google TV or Play Movies. Enlarge (credit: Google) It sure seems like "Google Play Movies & TV," Google's video content store, is on the way out. Late last year, the Android version of the.....»»
Facebook tests video speed dating events with ‘Sparked’
Facebook confirmed it’s testing a video speed-dating app called Sparked, after the app’s website was spotted by The Verge. Unlike dating app giants such as Tinder, Sparked users don’t swipe on people they like or direct message othe.....»»
Video: How to clear Earth"s orbit of space debris
On 20 April 2021, ESA will host the 8th European Conference on Space Debris from Darmstadt, in Germany. Scientists, engineers, industry experts and policy makers will spend the virtual four-day conference discussing the latest issues surrounding spac.....»»
Binance Labs leads $1.6M seed round in DeFi startup MOUND, the developer of Pancake Bunny
Decentralized finance startup MOUND, known for its yield farming aggregator Pancake Bunny, has raised $1.6 million in seed funding led by Binance Labs. Other participants included IDEO CoLab, SparkLabs Korea and Handshake co-founder Andrew Lee. Built.....»»
The FSF Doubles Down On Restoring RMS After His Non-Apology Apology
In late March, the Free Software Foundation (FSF) readmitted its founder Richard M. Stallman (RMS) to its board, catching everyone by surprise. Now, weeks later, RMS "offers a defensive non-apology apology for the words and actions that led to his re.....»»