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Is open source AI possible, let alone the future? Find out at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

Some believe open source AI is a way to break out of the familiar proprietary software quagmire that the technology has predictably fallen into. Hugging Face’s Irene Solaiman and AI2’s…
Devin Coldewey
Aug. 27, 2024, 3:34 p.m.
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13 years later, Snapchat finally rolls out native support for iPads

Snapchat is officially rolling out native support for iPad, the company announced in the app’s latest release notes. Since Snapchat’s launch in 2011, the social networking app has only been…
Aisha Malik
Aug. 27, 2024, 3:04 p.m.
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Students and recent grads: Save on TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 tickets

It’s back-to-school season, and that often means a surge in expenses. Or perhaps you’ve recently graduated and are navigating the job hunt. Either way, your wallet might be feeling the…
TechCrunch Events
Aug. 27, 2024, 3:04 p.m.
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Apple and Airtel partner for streaming deals in India; Wynk Music shuts down

Airtel, India’s second-biggest telecom operator, said it has struck a “strategic” partnership with Apple to bundle Apple TV+ and Apple Music services for its high-tier customers in India. As part…
Manish Singh
Aug. 27, 2024, 2:34 p.m.
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Data infrastructure startup Cribl raises $319M at a $3.5B valuation

San Francisco-based data infrastructure startup Cribl has raised $319 million in a Series E funding tranche led by new investor GV (Google’s corporate venture arm) with participation from GIC, CapitalG,…
Kyle Wiggers
Aug. 27, 2024, 2:34 p.m.
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Whisper Aero is working with NASA to bring its ultra-quiet tech to outer space

At the end of the six-month effort, the startup is aiming to have prototype parts to show to NASA
Aria Alamalhodaei
Aug. 27, 2024, 2:34 p.m.
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Chinese government hackers targeted U.S. internet providers with zero-day exploit, researchers say

A group of hackers linked to the Chinese government used a previously unknown vulnerability in software to target U.S. internet service providers, security researchers have found.  The group known as…
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
Aug. 27, 2024, 2:34 p.m.
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Airtel teams with Apple for streaming deals in India, closes Wynk Music app

Airtel, India’s second-biggest telecom operator, said it has struck a “strategic” partnership with Apple to provide special Apple TV+ and Apple Music offers to its high-tier customers. As part of…
Manish Singh
Aug. 27, 2024, 2:04 p.m.
5 min read
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X is testing a video conferencing tool

Elon Musk’s X has already declared it aims to compete with LinkedIn for job listings and PayPal for payments. Now, it wants to take on the likes of Zoom, Google…
Ivan Mehta
Aug. 27, 2024, 2:04 p.m.
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Mavely’s platform for everyday influencers is taking off

Coined as the “Everyday Influencer” platform, Mavely is a social commerce app that enables users to earn commission by sharing and recommending products from more than 1,250 brands, including Adidas,…
Lauren Forristal
Aug. 27, 2024, 1:34 p.m.
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