Month: September 2024

TechCrunch Minute: Canva faces backlash over price hikes

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Some Canva customers are experiencing serious sticker shock, while the company is pointing to new AI features to justify the price hike. The company has established itself as a simpler, more affordable alternative to legacy design software, but the “more affordable” part of the equation is becoming a little less true, with some Canva Teams … Read more

Summer 2024 is already the hottest on record

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Spectators and cyclists during a heatwave coinciding with the Paris Olympics on August 4th, 2024. | Photo by Magali Cohen / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images The Northern Hemisphere just experienced the hottest summer on record since at least 1940, even topping last year’s record-breaking season, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate … Read more

What’s in store for the iPhone 16

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Image: The Verge Imagine an iPhone. But slightly bigger. And slightly faster. Okay, now add another button to the side. Make it gold. You in? Apple’s next event is on Monday, and the rumors and reports have been swirling for months about what we will and won’t see. New iPhones are a safe bet. New … Read more

The New Data Pipeline: Fivetran, DataStax and NEA are coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

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In the world of modern AI, data is more than just a resource — it’s the fundamental core that aligns decision-makers, supports processes and enables innovation. As AI applications become more robust and pervasive, the pace of such advancement is only as good as the evolution of the data infrastructure behind it.  We are delighted … Read more

Get Out of That Post-Summer Slump With a Template!

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Howdy Hackers! With summer over and vacation season ending, it’s common to hit a writing slump. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. The HackerNoon team has prepared a range of writing templates to kickstart your creativity. We’ll guide you through using them in this writer’s note. Let’s dive in! Where Do You Find Templates, and What … Read more

Instagram DMs get upgraded with new features

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Instagram is jazzing up the inbox by adding new features for photo editing, sticker creation and themes. The company is trying to make Instagram more appealing as a messaging app with features to make conversations more engaging. While some of these features might not sound new, it’s all about removing friction for users that might … Read more

Instagram is adding new features for DMs

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Image: Instagram Instagram is adding a handful of new features to direct messages, including photo editing capabilities and stickers. Users will be able to edit photos by drawing on them or adding stickers before sending them via DM, similar to editing features that already exist for Instagram Stories. The company also said users will be … Read more

Say Goodbye to AI Hallucinations: A Simple Method to Improving the Accuracy of Your RAG System

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Preface: Applications and Challenges of RAG Technology Hey, developers and AI enthusiasts! Today, I want to talk about RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) technology. I believe this term is not unfamiliar to everyone, right? RAG has become an indispensable part of AI applications, especially in scenarios that require a large amount of precise information. Before diving deeper, … Read more

Midea’s new kitchen appliances are the first to use Ki wireless power

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Midea is delivering some of the first cordless kitchen appliances with its new Celestial Flex Series collection. | Image: Midea Days after the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) announced it had finalized its Ki wireless power transfer standard, Midea has debuted its first line of cordless kitchen appliances that wirelessly draw all the power they need … Read more