GamesBeat spins off as independent media brand, appoints new leadership
Source: Venture Beat GamesBeat today announces it will become an independent media brand. Read Full Article
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Instagram launches its CapCut clone, Edits
Source: The Verge Instagram has launched Edits, a video editing app that’s intended to rival the TikTok-linked equivalent CapCut. First announced in January, Edits is available for free from today on iOS and Android. Edits is described as a “video creation app designed for creators,” and includes tools for project management, tracking notes and ideas,…
The Washington Post will now let ChatGPT summarize its articles
Source: The Verge With the Washington Post partnership, ChatGPT will display summaries, quotes, and links to original reporting from The Post in response to relevant questions,” per the press release. The Washington Post adds that “ChatGPT will highlight The Post’s journalism across politics, global affairs, business, technology, and more, always with clear attribution and direct…
Apple drops ‘available now’ from Apple Intelligence page
Source: The Verge The NAD, which is part of the nonprofit BBB National Programs, reviews national advertising campaigns for truthfulness. It recommended that Apple “discontinue or modify” its “available now” claim, saying it “reasonably conveyed the message” that AI-powered features like Priority Notifications, Genmoji, Image Playground, and a ChatGPT integration were available with the launch…
Blue Ocean Games announces $30M fund to invest in indie games via game challenge
Source: Venture Beat Blue Ocean Games has launched a $30 million fund to invest in the next generation of indie game developers. Read Full Article
Bethesda officially unveils Oblivion Remastered, launching today
Source: The Verge Bethesda is making The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered official just days after the game leaked. Oblivion Remastered is a remaster of the nearly 20-year-old game, developed by Virtuous. Oblivion Remastered is shadow dropping today, and it’s already available on Steam and Xbox Series X / S right now. “Oblivion was a…
eSelf will bring private AI tutors to students worldwide
Source: Venture Beat eSelf, a startup that focuses on face-to-face, natural-feeling conversational AI agents, said it is partnering with the Center for Educational Technology to bring private AI tutors to students worldwide. CET is Israel’s largest K-12 textbook publisher, with a leading position across all subjects and grade levels. As part of the pilot program, Harvard University…
How AI is reshaping wildlife conservation — for better or worse
Source: The Verge Over the wetlands of Senegal, researcher Alexandre Delplanque pilots a drone to count waterbirds: pelicans, flamingos, and terns. He flies the drone, but AI analyzes the images to count individuals in a flock, speeding up analysis by thousands of hours per survey, he estimates. And time is of the essence. Since 1970,…
Sesh raises $7M for new fan communities and launches member card
Source: Venture Beat Sesh, a fan engagement ecosystem that connects people with their favorite music artists, announced it has raised $7 million. Read Full Article
Why I love my ridiculous 77-inch LG C3 OLED TV
Source: The Verge Antonio Di Benedetto started out working on The Verge’s deals beat, where he searched out the best prices for the best tech purchases. However, since then, he’s become our resident laptop reviewer. “So, as you’ll see,” he says, “I like staring at nice screens (preferably large ones) and I love getting a…