Narrative Podcasts Are Disappearing The narrative podcast industry that exploded after Serial's 2014 debut has largely collapsed. Pineapple Street Studios shut down in June after producing hits like Missing Richard Simmons. Amazon dismantled Wondery in August, laying off 110 employees less than five years after acquiring the studio for $300 million. Spotify terminated Gimlet in 2023 despite paying $230 million for the company in 2019. Major outlets including Pushkin Industries and This American Life have conducted layoffs. Talk s… Apple Adds Hypertension and Sleep-Quality Monitoring To Watch Ultra 3, Series 11 Apple's new Watch lineup introduces blood pressure monitoring, sleep scoring, and upgraded hardware across the Series 11 ($399), Ultra 3 ($799), and SE 3 ($249). Ars Technica reports: The Apple Watch 11 is supposed to be able to alert users about "possible hypertension" by using data from an optical heart rate sensor "to analyze how a user's blood vessels respond to the beats of the heart," per its announcement. According to Apple's presentation, the smartwatch will look for chronic hypertensio… Apple announces Final Cut Camera 2.0 Apple announces Final Cut Camera 2.0, introducing game-changing support for ProRes RAW and genlock on the all-new iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Microsoft’s AI Chief Says Machine Consciousness Is an 'Illusion' Mustafa Suleyman says that designing AI systems to exceed human intelligence—and to mimic behavior that suggests consciousness—would be “dangerous and misguided.” YouTube’s multi-language audio feature for dubbing videos rolls out to all creators YouTube's multi-language audio feature is rolling out to millions of creators, helping them reach a wider global audience. Bluesky will comply with age-verification laws in South Dakota and Wyoming after exiting Mississippi Perfect your pitch: Investors share what really makes founders stand out at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 What makes a startup pitch stand out? At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27–29 in San Francisco, hear candid insights from Defy.vc’s Medha Agarwal, Harness CEO Jyoti Bansal, and January Ventures’ Jennifer Neundorfer. Larry Ellison dislodges Elon Musk as world’s richest person Ellison’s shares in the technology giant Oracle are currently valued at $393bn, just ahead of Musk’s $384bn fortune US tech billionaire Larry Ellison has overtaken Elon Musk as the world’s richest person after shares in Oracle, the business he co-founded, rocketed in early trading on Wednesday. Ellison’s wealth has surged after the company, in which he owns a stake of 41%, reported better than ex… Hollow Knight: Silksong has caused bedlam in the gaming world – and the hype is justified In this week’s newsletter: the long-awaited release from the three-person Team Cherry studio has crashed gaming storefronts and put indie developers back in the spotlight Just one game has been dominating the gaming conversation over the past week: Hollow Knight Silksong, an eerie, atmospheric action game from a small developer in Australia called Team Cherry. It was finally released last Thursda… Musk loses crown as world's richest to software giant Larry Ellison Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison wrested the title of the world’s richest man from longtime holder Elon Musk early Wednesday as stock in his software giant rocketed more than a third in a stunning few minutes of trading New NASA Mars rover findings provide strong hints of potential signs of ancient life NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life Forecast for Today's CIOs Is Simple: Turbulence The CIO role faces another bout with change, this time in implementing and managing AI. The latest change looms as massive and more dynamic than any IT challenge in 40 years. The AI-Driven Data Center Revolution From predictive operations to edge deployments, generative AI’s innovations require a rethinking of the modern data center. PlayStation launches new app for parental controls PlayStation is launching a new PlayStation Family app for iOS and Android to help parents manage their child’s playtime on PS5 and PS4. Parents can already set parental control features directly on a console, but this app gives parents another way to set limits and keep track of what their kid is playing. “The app […] |
.NET 10 moves to release candidate stage Microsoft’s planned .NET 10 software development platform has reached the release candidate (RC) stage, with highlights including post-quantum cryptography API completion and ASP.NET Core Identity metrics. Announced September 9 and downloadable from dotnet.microsoft.com , .NET 10 Release Candidate 1 is the first of two planned release candidates. The initial RC follows seven previews, with the fi… Tiny11’s free update strips down Windows 11 for Windows 10 fans As the official end of support draws nearer for Windows 10, there’s another option that can help ease the pain for Windows 10 users transitioning to Windows 11: Tiny11 Builder. Tiny11 has been out for a few years now; in fact, we last wrote about Tiny11 in 2023 . It’s now received a substantial update, and the focus has slightly changed: Now, it’s an option for those who don’t want to deal with t… YouTube Music locks song lyrics behind a paywall Music streaming service YouTube Music appears to have a new trick to nudge free users toward a YouTube Premium subscription. Android Authority reports that the music service now locks song lyrics behind a paywall. Free users report on Reddit that they can now see only a limited number of lyrics. To view more, they’re prompted to upgrade to a Premium subscription. This isn’t the first time a music… Australia debuts first multi-story 3D printed home – built in just 5 months A two-story 3D concrete printed home in Western Australia demonstrates faster construction methods that could reshape American housing amid rising costs. Royal Ballet and Opera Confronts A.I. With ‘RBO/Shift’ Festival The London institution is creating “RBO/Shift,” a technology festival whose first year will ask how far A.I. can push the boundaries of opera. Nvidia Accuses Rivals of Being A.I. Doomers as US Debates Sale of Chips to China Rankling national security experts, the chipmaker has stepped up attacks on lawmakers who are pushing restrictions. V12 Vs V8 Engine: What's The Difference & Is One Better For Daily Driving? V12 and V8 engines each deliver power in unique ways, but when it comes to comfort, performance, and maintenance, one may have the edge for daily driving. Microsoft finds possible solution to Azure capacity issues Azure customers who have been struggling with capacity problems in Microsoft’s US East region are set to receive a timely boost. To meet the growing demand from its customers, Microsoft has entered into a deal with Dutch provider Nebius which will enable Nebius to deliver dedicated capacity to Microsoft from its new data center in Vineland, New Jersey for the next five years. Microsoft said that … Rivian lays off hundreds of employees ahead of the end of EV tax credits The electric vehicle tax credit is ending this month. Rivian is cutting costs by laying off about 200 employees last week and is still planning to release its new, afforable SUV next year. Everyone needs an AI phone. No, don't hang up, it's true Analyst bets smart money on 'proactive digital companion' upgrade cycle Generative AI will supposedly spark a smartphone renaissance, driving both unit shipments and the value of devices sold this calendar year – or so claims a rather optimistic forecast from Gartner's consultants.… |
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