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Starbucks abandons AI stock-counting tool after nine months
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (392+ words) Starbucks will discontinue its AI inventory management program after nine months of operation. The "Automated Counting" software, launched in September Starbucks abandons AI stock-counting tool after nine months The program, developed in collaboration with Nomad Go, allowed employees to use…...
Oura moves toward IPO with $11 billion valuation
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (26+ words) Smart ring maker Oura has filed for an IPO valued at about $11 billion, partnering with major banks and aiming to go public later this year....
Spotify and UMG partner on AI-generated music remixes
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (348+ words) Dataconomy The licensing agreement aligns with Spotify's previous collaborations with music groups, including Sony Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin, and Believe, aimed at developing artist-first AI products. Spotify stated that the AI tools would be created through "upfront agreements,…...
Space X delays first Starship V3 launch after countdown issue
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (394+ words) Space X has scrubbed the first launch of its third-generation Starship rocket system from its headquarters in Starbase, Texas, and will attempt another launch on Friday. This launch is significant as it is the first test of the upgraded Starship…...
Anker launches AI-powered Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (230+ words) Anker has launched the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds, equipped with its new Thus AI chip, at its recent Anker Day event. The chip enables what Anker describes as Whisper Clear voice performance, enhancing traditional features such…...
Open AI brings Chat GPT directly into Microsoft Power Point
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (251+ words) Open AI has integrated Chat GPT into Microsoft Power Point, allowing users to generate new slides and edit existing ones through AI-driven prompts. Open AI brings Chat GPT directly into Microsoft Power Point This move follows a similar offering from…...
Meta tests Reddit-style Forum app built around Facebook Groups
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (242+ words) Meta quietly launched Forum, a new Reddit-like app for Facebook Groups that encourages real conversations and shared interests across communities. Meta has launched a new app called Forum, designed specifically for Facebook Groups, without an official announcement. The app, discovered…...
Google wants partners building Gemini-powered smart home devices
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (330+ words) Google expands Gemini for Home, partnering with hardware makers to create AI-powered devices and premium smart home experiences worldwide. Google is working to increase adoption of its Gemini for Home platform among hardware partners, positioning it as a "full-stack AI…...
Home Wi-Fi needs have changed: Wi-Fi 7 mesh could be the answer
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (283+ words) A Wi-Fi 7 mesh network can help large or busy homes support faster speeds, broader coverage, and smoother performance across many devices...
Git Hub confirms breach after hackers steal 3, 800 code repositories
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (183+ words) Git Hub confirmed it was hacked, resulting in the theft of data from approximately 3, 800 internal code repositories. The platform stated there is "no evidence of impact to customer information stored outside of Git Hub's internal repositories," while noting that its…...