Sesame, the conversational AI startup from Oculus founders, raises $250M and launches beta
Former Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe’s new startup, Sesame, is building AI-powered smartglasses with natural, humanlike voice interaction. Backed by Sequoia and Spark, the company also launched an invite-only iOS beta to preview its conversational AI. Source link
Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Reacts to Warner Bros.’ “For Sale” Sign, Mostly Deflects the Topic
The co-CEO adds on an earnings call with analysts, “Nothing is a must for us to meet our goals that we have for this business.” Source link
Netflix shares drop after streamer misses earnings estimates, citing Brazilian tax dispute
Shares of Netflix fell after the company posted a third-quarter earnings miss, citing a tax dispute with Brazilian authorities. Source link
No suitcases needed. Toads have poisonous sacs that help them travel the globe
There’s a toad invasion underfoot. No, really. According to a new study that analyzed the DNA of 124 species of toads, you can now find them on six of seven continents with a colony most-recently spreading fast in East Africa. Source link
Child fell off Disney cruise ship after mom told her to pose for photo on railing, police say
A five-year-old girl who fell overboard from a Disney Dream cruise ship in June had been posing for a photo at the request of her mother, according to Florida authorities in reports obtained by CBC News. The girl and her father, who jumped in after her, were both rescued. Source link
NSW braces for extreme heat while cyclone-strength winds threaten Vic, SA
Temperatures are set to soar in NSW today, while Victorian and South Australian residents are bracing for powerful wind gusts on a day of wild weather. Source link
Opinion | Democrats Should Divorce the Media
Press lying hasn’t been a help but a hindrance to the opposition party. Source link
OpenAI’s new browser is a broadside shot at Google
OpenAI’s new browser announcement made it clear exactly how much Google has to lose in the AI era. Source link
British officers sent to Israel to help monitor Gaza ceasefire
A small number of British planning officers has been sent to Israel to join a US-led multinational taskforce. Source link
No Diwali gift, staff make toll free for 5,000 cars in UP
No Diwali gift, staff make toll free for 5,000 cars in UP Source link