2 hours ago Google folds more teams into DeepMind to ‘accelerate the research to developer pipeline’

As it looks to accelerate the pace of its AI development, Google is further streamlining the teams building its AI services, platforms, and tools. On Thursday, Logan Kilpatrick, who leads product for Google’s AI Studio developer platform, said in a post on X that Google’s AI Studio team and the team developing the API for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 hours ago Amazon is no longer a retail site for customers but a service platform for its sellers

Since its founding in 1994, Amazon has undergone exponential growth. Initially an online bookstore, the company has evolved into a global e-commerce powerhouse. Yet its reach extends far beyond retail. Amazon is also a dominant force in technology infrastructure (Amazon Web Services, or AWS), digital entertainment (Prime Video, Twitch, Kindle), logistics, and online advertising.

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12 hours ago Grand Games, the Turkish gaming startup behind pouring game Magic Sort, drinks up $30M

Gaming startups — specifically those building casual mobile games — are very hot in Turkey right now, and today another one is announcing a sizeable round just nine months into its existence. Grand Games, the publisher behind Magic Sort and Car Match, has picked up $30 million in funding — money that it will use […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 hours ago Facebook awards researcher $100,000 for finding bug that granted internal access

A security researcher found a bug in a Facebook ad platform, which gave him access to the company’s internal infrastructure. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago Google folds more AI teams into DeepMind to ‘accelerate the research to developer pipeline’

As it looks to accelerate the pace of its AI development, Google is further streamlining the teams building its AI services, platforms, and tools. On Thursday, Logan Kilpatrick, who leads product for Google’s AI Studio developer platform, said in a post on X that Google’s AI Studio team and the team developing the API for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 hours ago Jimmy Carter’s state funeral at Washington National Cathedral, in photos

Jimmy Carter’s state funeral at Washington National Cathedral, in photos  Yahoo! Voices

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27 hours ago A second oil and gas lease sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge draws no bids

A second oil and gas lease sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge draws no bids  Yahoo! Voices

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29 hours ago YouTuber David Dobrik SHOCKS Friends & Fans With Shredded Body Transformation! LOOK!

David Dobrik just surprised everyone with a massive body transformation! On Tuesday, the internet personality returned to YouTube after a two-year hiatus and revealed he got totally fit over the past 12 months. David posted a video on the platform explaining that he decided to get in shape just before New Year’s Day after learning [...] Read More... The post YouTuber David Dobrik SHOCKS Friends & Fans With Shredded Body Transformation! LOOK! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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4 hours ago California wildfires live updates: 5 killed, Palisades Fire grows as Sunset Fire spreads through Hollywood Hills

California wildfires live updates: 5 killed, Palisades Fire grows as Sunset Fire spreads through Hollywood Hills  Yahoo! Voices

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4 hours ago Businesses can't escape the AI revolution—so here's how to build a culture of safe and responsible use

In November 2023, the estates of two now-deceased policyholders sued the US health insurer, United Healthcare, for deploying what they allege is a flawed artificial intelligence (AI) system to systematically deny patient claims.

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39 hours ago Nomupay raises $37M on a $200M valuation to build payment rails in underserved markets across Asia

Wirecard, a German fintech that raised hundreds of millions of dollars only to collapse in 2020 in a sea of scandal and insolvency, still makes headlines today as lawsuits continue against different entities and people once connected to the business. Meanwhile, a Dublin-based startup called Nomupay that was formed in 2023 out of some of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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18 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires live updates: 5 killed, Palisades and Eaton fires spread, Sunset Fire erupts in Hollywood Hills

Los Angeles wildfires live updates: 5 killed, Palisades and Eaton fires spread, Sunset Fire erupts in Hollywood Hills  Yahoo! Voices

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8 hours ago MAGA Republicans defend TikTok as 'conservative platform' as fate hangs in balance with Supreme Court

MAGA Republicans and content creators defended TikTok as a "conservative" pro-free speech platform in comment to Fox Digital as a ban looms over the app.

Politics

39 hours ago Nomupay raises $37M at a $200M valuation to build payment rails in underserved markets across Asia

Wirecard, a German fintech that raised hundreds of millions of dollars only to collapse in 2020 in a sea of scandal and insolvency, still makes headlines today as lawsuits continue against different entities and people once connected to the business. Meanwhile, a Dublin-based startup called Nomupay that was formed in 2023 out of some of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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20 hours ago Daniel Lurie sworn in as San Francisco mayor, says fentanyl crisis a priority

Daniel Lurie sworn in as San Francisco mayor, says fentanyl crisis a priority  Yahoo! Voices

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21 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires live updates: 5 killed, Palisades and Eaton fires spread across 26,000 acres with 0% containment

Los Angeles wildfires live updates: 5 killed, Palisades and Eaton fires spread across 26,000 acres with 0% containment  Yahoo! Voices

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20 hours ago 'He is the blame for this': Trump points finger at Newsom for wildfires

"He is the blame for this," Trump wrote about Newsom on his social media platform Truth Social on Wednesday, but Newsom's office called that "fiction."

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23 hours ago All the Celebrity Homes That Have Been Affected by the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfire

All the Celebrity Homes That Have Been Affected by the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfire  Yahoo! Voices

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21 hours ago Trump blames Newsom, Biden for California wildfires with disputed evidence

"He is the blame for this," Trump wrote about Newsom on his social media platform Truth Social on Wednesday, but Newsom's office called that "fiction."

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24 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires live updates: 2 killed, Palisades and Eaton fires spread across 26,000 acres with 0% containment

Los Angeles wildfires live updates: 2 killed, Palisades and Eaton fires spread across 26,000 acres with 0% containment  Yahoo! Voices

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21 hours ago We talked to the guy who was stuck in a Waymo robotaxi on a dizzying loop

A month ago, a video circulated around social media of a Waymo robotaxi stuck in a roundabout loop – an isolated incident with no passengers in the vehicle, according to Waymo. Apparently, it wasn’t a one-time thing. Around the same time, in another Waymo robotaxi headed for the Phoenix airport, Mike Johns, founder and CEO […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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24 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Multiple blazes rage across the city, leaving a path of destruction

Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Multiple blazes rage across the city, leaving a path of destruction  Yahoo! Voices

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23 hours ago San Francisco Giants Predicted to Sign Best Free Agent Starter to Pair with Verlander

San Francisco Giants Predicted to Sign Best Free Agent Starter to Pair with Verlander  Sports Illustrated

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25 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires live updates: 2 killed, Palisades and Eaton fires spread across 22,000 acres with 0% containment

Los Angeles wildfires live updates: 2 killed, Palisades and Eaton fires spread across 22,000 acres with 0% containment  Yahoo! Voices

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25 hours ago In D.C.'s bitter cold, a homeless shelter offers hot food and some hope

NPR visited a homeless shelter in Washington, D.C., to see how residents and staff are faring during a cold emergency. The shelter is busy year-round, though the frigid weather brings in more people.

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25 hours ago As winter storms surge across the country, here's how one homeless shelter is coping

NPR visited a homeless shelter in Washington, D.C., to see how residents and staff are faring during a cold emergency. The shelter is busy year-round, though the frigid weather brings in more people.

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25 hours ago Justin Baldoni Claims He Was 'Sent To The Basement' For 'Over An Hour' By Blake Lively At It Ends With Us Premiere! Hear The Shocking Leaked Audio!

In a leaked audio message, Justin Baldoni recalled being banished by Blake Lively during the It Ends With Us premiere. On Tuesday’s episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, the actor’s lawyer Bryan Freedman played the leaked voice memo from his client, in which the Jane the Virgin alum complained about not being included properly in [...] Read More... The post Justin Baldoni Claims He Was 'Sent To The Basement' For 'Over An Hour' By Blake Lively At <i>It Ends With Us</i> Premiere! Hear The Shocking Leaked Audio! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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25 hours ago NFL monitoring Los Angeles wildfires with Rams set to host Vikings for Wild Card Round

The Los Angeles wildfires have the NFL closely monitoring the situation ahead of the Los Angeles Rams hosting the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.

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28 hours ago Donald Trump Shared Two Maps Of Canada As Part Of The United States That Are Going Viral

Donald Trump Shared Two Maps Of Canada As Part Of The United States That Are Going Viral  Yahoo! Voices

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26 hours ago Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr speaks at inauguration of San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie

Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr speaks at inauguration of San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie  Yahoo! Voices

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29 hours ago Cunard's Alaska 2026 Voyages feature Queen Elizabeth sailing roundtrip itineraries from Seattle

Cunard's Alaska 2026 Voyages feature Queen Elizabeth sailing roundtrip itineraries from Seattle  PR Newswire

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27 hours ago Moving Washington state forward: Liias voices support for new Transportation secretary

Moving Washington state forward: Liias voices support for new Transportation secretary - Sen. Marko Liias  Washington Senate Democrats

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30 hours ago 2 Mass. towns are among the ′52 places to go in 2025,′ according to The New York Times

The 20th annual list pays tribute to the "shot heard round the world." The post 2 Mass. towns are among the ′52 places to go in 2025,′ according to The New York Times appeared first on Boston.com.

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28 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires live updates: 2 reported dead as Palisades, Eaton and Hurst blazes force tens of thousands to evacuate

Los Angeles wildfires live updates: 2 reported dead as Palisades, Eaton and Hurst blazes force tens of thousands to evacuate  Yahoo! Voices

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30 hours ago How to buy Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Commanders Wild Card round tickets

How to buy Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Commanders Wild Card round tickets  USA TODAY

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30 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires live updates: Palisades, Eaton and Hurst blazes force tens of thousands to evacuate

Los Angeles wildfires live updates: Palisades, Eaton and Hurst blazes force tens of thousands to evacuate  Yahoo! Voices

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31 hours ago Facebook Marketplace to display eBay listings to appease EU regulators

Meta is set to start displaying eBay listings in its own Facebook Marketplace classifieds platform, in an effort to appease European regulators. Back in November, Meta was hit with a €798 million fine by the European Commission (EC) in Europe for breaching antitrust rules. The EC contended that Meta created “unfair trading conditions” by connecting […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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30 hours ago Justin Baldoni's Lawyer Says There's 'No Question' Those Mocking Lines In Deadpool & Wolverine Are About His Client!

Justin Baldoni‘s lawyer absolutely thinks Ryan Reynolds took a jab at his client in Deadpool & Wolverine — and he’s pissed! We all know Justin has been in a legal battle against his It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively for several weeks after she accused him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign. [...] Read More... The post Justin Baldoni's Lawyer Says There's 'No Question' Those Mocking Lines In <i>Deadpool & Wolverine</i> Are About His Client! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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31 hours ago Healthcare analytics platform H1 has acquired Ribbon, backed by a16Z and General Catalyst

H1, a healthcare data analytics platform serving the pharmaceutical industry with data on over 10 million healthcare professionals, has acquired Ribbon, a startup that helps patients find doctors that are supported by their insurance. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The last time that Ribbon — founded in 2016 and a Y […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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42 hours ago Lakers coach JJ Redick says his family evacuated and people are 'freaking out' due to LA wildfires

Lakers coach JJ Redick says his family evacuated and people are 'freaking out' due to LA wildfires  Yahoo! Voices

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31 hours ago Healthcare analytics platform H1 has acquired Ribbon, backed by a16z and General Catalyst

H1, a healthcare data analytics platform serving the pharmaceutical industry with data on over 10 million healthcare professionals, has acquired Ribbon, a startup that helps patients find doctors that are supported by their insurance. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The last time that Ribbon — founded in 2016 and a Y […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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42 hours ago Another blaze, the Eaton fire, hits Los Angeles area, sparks more evacuations: See fire map

Another blaze, the Eaton fire, hits Los Angeles area, sparks more evacuations: See fire map  Yahoo! Voices

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33 hours ago Speaker Mike Johnson 2.0 Can Succeed, But He Must Stick to the Trump Blueprint

Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-LA) blueprint to build his odds-defying reelection bid could ensure he remains Speaker for years to come – if he can stick to it. The post Speaker Mike Johnson 2.0 Can Succeed, But He Must Stick to the Trump Blueprint appeared first on Breitbart.

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42 hours ago Seattle police officer who struck and killed a graduate student from India is fired

Seattle police officer who struck and killed a graduate student from India is fired  Yahoo! Voices

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34 hours ago Livestream shopping app Whatnot raises $265M, pinning valuation at nearly $5B

Whatnot, the platform that allows users to sell items such as trading cards, comics, and sneakers through live videos, announced on Wednesday that it has secured $265 million in a Series E funding round, a significant investment for a livestream shopping platform. This round puts Whatnot’s valuation at $4.97 billion. The investment marks an important […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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43 hours ago San Francisco Giants Face Shocking Price for Potential Free Agent Acquisition

San Francisco Giants Face Shocking Price for Potential Free Agent Acquisition  Sports Illustrated

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