ElevenLabs, an AI audio startup, has recently announced the global availability of their text-to-speech Reader app, catering to a wider audience by adding support for 32 different languages. This move represents a significant step towards inclusivity, enabling users from various linguistic backgrounds to utilize the app for their needs. By offering languages such as Spanish,
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In a recent development, former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli has been ordered by federal Judge Pamela Chen to turn over his copies of The Wu-Tang Clan’s Once Upon a Time in Shaolin album. This decision comes as a result of a preliminary injunction issued in an ongoing lawsuit filed by PleasrDAO, an NFT collective that
The Justice Department and eight states have filed a lawsuit against RealPage, the company responsible for a widely-used software that assists landlords in setting rental prices. The lawsuit alleges that RealPage’s rent recommendation algorithm not only drives up prices but also eliminates competition in the apartment leasing market. According to the complaint, RealPage obtains nonpublic
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has recently decided to halt the development of its high-end mixed reality headset, codenamed La Jolla, despite initial plans to release it in 2027. This decision comes as a surprise considering the company’s efforts to compete with Apple’s Vision Pro headset. The reason behind this strategic shift is primarily attributed
Recently, it was revealed that the quotes in the Megalopolis trailer, which were supposedly from contemporary reviews of director Francis Ford Coppola’s past films, were actually generated by AI. This deceptive tactic led to the removal of Eddie Egan, the individual responsible for the materials in the trailer, from the movie’s marketing team. The confirmation
Stephen Wolfram, a renowned mathematician and scientist, was raised in a household where his mother taught philosophy at Oxford University. Despite his initial disinterest in the subject during his youth, Wolfram now sees the value in deep philosophical thinking for AI research. His impressive career spans across science, math, and computing, with notable accomplishments such
NASA administrator Bill Nelson made a significant announcement today, revealing that US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will be returning next February with the SpaceX Crew-9 mission. This comes after spending over 80 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The decision to bring them back was not taken lightly, as various factors played
Jonathan Padilla, also known as the “crypto guy,” made quite the impression at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Dressed in a pineapple-print shirt and baseball cap, Padilla engaged in discussions about crypto policy with fellow delegates and even managed to get a selfie with Senator Chris Coons. This newfound attention to cryptocurrency in political
The ongoing debate about the discrepancies in iPhone features between Europe and the rest of the world has brought to light some glaring inequalities. While European users enjoy perks like third-party app stores, customizable browsers, and the ability to replace default apps, those outside of Europe are left feeling like they are missing out on
Valve has officially revealed Deadlock to the public in a rather understated manner. The game now has its own Steam page, where Valve is listed as both the developer and publisher. The announcement simply states that Deadlock is currently in the early stages of development, featuring temporary art and experimental gameplay. Access to the game
The $80 million round for Story aims to revolutionize content and IP with the application of web3 magic. While this concept sounds promising, the comparison to what Bitcoin did for money and finance may be a stretch. The true impact of Story remains to be seen and whether it will truly revolutionize the industry as
The world of Pokémon is expanding once again with the introduction of a new all-Pokémon FAST channel. This channel will bring the first 22 seasons of the original Pokémon anime to audiences around the globe, starting with its availability in the US. The Canadian distributor WildBrain is behind this exciting new venture, with plans to
Sonos is currently offering discounts on their Era 100 and Move 2 smart speakers and soundbars as part of their Labor Day sale. The Era 100 is available at a 20 percent discount, bringing its price down to $199, while the portable Move 2 is also 20 percent off, priced at $359. Both of these
Venture capitalists (VCs) are increasingly turning to the secondary market to purchase shares of late-stage startups, particularly in the booming field of artificial intelligence (AI). However, this trend is accompanied by the use of special purpose vehicles (SPVs), which introduce a new level of risk for investors. While buying into SPVs may seem like a
The concept of disappearing posts on social networks has gained popularity among users who prefer to share content that is short-lived or to maintain a sense of privacy. Threads, a social networking platform, recently announced that it is testing ephemeral posts that automatically disappear within 24 hours for a select group of users. This new
As a seasoned tech journalist with over a decade of experience, I have always been on the lookout for the best running earbuds. Having tried various options in the past, I recently came across the Shokz OpenFit Air, which piqued my interest due to its unique design and features. One of the key factors that