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YouTube reportedly launching new ‘premium lite’ tier soon

​[[{“value”:” YouTube is close to announcing a new lower-priced “premium lite” version of its subscription service, Bloomberg reports. The new tier is expected to launch in the United States, Australia, Germany, and Thailand “soon.” The tier will give users access to YouTube’s library of podcasts and how-to clips without ads, Bloomberg notes. Premium lite will be […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Elon Musk’s DOGE comes for agency that regulates autonomous vehicles

​[[{“value”:” Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is firing nearly half of a small government team that regulates autonomous vehicles, the Washington Post reported. The firings are part of a broader 10% reduction at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a result of firings of probationary workers and buyout offers, the Post reported, citing […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Unlocking Knowledge: The Magic of “App(le)”. Integrating Digital Literacy and Interdisciplinary Learning

Unlocking Knowledge: The Magic of “App(le)”. Integrating Digital Literacy and Interdisciplinary Learning

​[[{“value”:” CC-BY, provided by author Within every primary classroom lies a narrative of discovery, a journey of enlightenment that unfolds with each passing school year. In the dynamic digital landscape of the 21st century, this narrative finds new expression in the digital realm. Amidst this evolution, the Magic “App(le)” project emerges as a beacon, offering primary school students not just…

OpenAI rolls out its AI agent, Operator, in several countries

​[[{“value”:” OpenAI said on Friday that it is rolling out Operator, its so-called AI agent that can perform tasks on behalf of users, for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the U.K., and more countries. OpenAI said Operator will be available in most places where ChatGPT is available, apart from […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Rivian will launch hands-off highway driver assist ‘in a few weeks’

​[[{“value”:” Rivian said Thursday it plans to launch a hands-off version of its driver assistance system for highway driving “in a few weeks,” and an “eyes-off” version in 2026. The hands-off system will let Rivian compete with companies like Ford and General Motors, which have both launched similar systems in the past few years. (Ford has […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

6 new tech unicorns were minted in January 2025 so far.

6 new tech unicorns were minted in January 2025 so far.

​[[{“value”:” Despite a still tight venture capital market, new unicorns are still being created every month. Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the newly VC-backed startup minted unicorns so far this year as of the end of January. Those include healthcare companies like Hippocratic AI and satellite space companies like Loft Orbital.  This […] © 2024 TechCrunch….