Creation CONTEUDO: Storyblok, the Linz-based startup behind a popular “headless” content management system (CMS), has successfully closed an $80 million Series C funding round. The fresh capital, led by Brighton…
Spotify is officially offering refunds to customers affected by the sudden discontinuation of its “Car Thing” streaming device. The company’s decision to sunset the hardware, scheduled for December 9, 2024,…
Kenneth Stanley, a former OpenAI researcher, has launched Maven, a social media platform designed to replace addictive, engagement-focused algorithms with a system built on “serendipity.” Launched publicly in May 2024,…
Spotify is expanding its AI-driven listening experience by testing a new, Spanish-speaking version of its popular AI DJ. Reverse engineer Chris Messina discovered code references within the app indicating the…
CONDO: OpenAI is officially pulling “Sky,” one of its primary ChatGPT voices, following intense public backlash and a formal confrontation from actress Scarlett Johansson. The controversy erupted after users noted…
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is launching a sophisticated digital asset management system, theCAAvault, to combat the unauthorized use of celebrity likenesses. As deepfake technology becomes increasingly prevalent, the entertainment giant…
Netflix is set to disrupt the digital advertising landscape by launching its own proprietary ad technology platform. Announced during Wednesday’s Upfronts presentation, the move marks a pivotal shift for the…
Google has officially integrated its Gemini generative AI models into the Google TV operating system to automate movie and television show descriptions. Announced at the Google I/O 2024 conference, this…
At Runway’s second annual AI Film Festival, held recently in New York and Los Angeles, the core tension of modern cinema was on full display: does generative AI threaten to…
Washington Wizards forward and 2020 NBA champion Kyle Kuzma is expanding his professional footprint beyond the basketball court, joining early-stage firm Scrum Ventures as an advisor. The 28-year-old athlete will…
CONTEUDO: Tubi, the Fox-owned ad-supported streaming service, has officially unveiled Stubios, a new beta program designed to crowdsource original content from independent filmmakers. The initiative, launched this Tuesday, offers creators…
Kajabi, the leading online education platform, has officially launched a new feature allowing creators to build and launch their own branded mobile applications. This move enables content creators to bypass…
