Spotify launches an ElevenLabs-powered audiobook creation tool | TechCrunch
Alongside tools for AI-generated podcasts, Spotify on Thursday introduced a new, ElevenLabs-powered AI tool for self-publishing audiobooks within the Spotify
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‘United’ Spain first as Barcelona top absent Real Madrid in World Cup squad
Real’s absence from Spain’s World Cup squad, while Barca dominate picks, explained by coach as ‘united nation’ first. Published On
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Saudi Arabia turns to drones to shield pilgrims from extreme heat
With temperatures hitting 45C in Mecca this week, Saudi health workers have increasingly relied on drones to supply a vast
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Amazon fulfillment competitor Stord raises $250M at $3B valuation | TechCrunch
E-commerce logistics company Stord has raised a $250 million round at a $3 billion valuation, it announced Tuesday. This doubles
Spotify will reserve tickets for top fans of an artists in a bid to drum up engagement | TechCrunch
If you are a top fan of an artist, Spotify will give you a chance to book a ticket to
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Fire Destroys Sacred Buddhist Hall in Japan that Housed ‘Eternal Flame’
Reikado Hall, close to the summit of Mount Misen in southwestern Japan, has long stood as a sacred monument to
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Turkish court ousts CHP leadership amid opposition crackdown
ANKARA — A Turkish court on Thursday annulled the 2023 leadership vote that brought Ozgur Ozel to the helm of
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Waymo pauses Atlanta service as its robotaxis keep driving into floods | TechCrunch
Waymo has now paused service in two cities because its robotaxis are struggling to deal with heavy rain and flooded
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Walmart said shoppers could see higher prices in stores if fuel costs stay elevated
Walmart says it managed to keep prices steady in the face of rising fuel costs last quarter by taking a
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The Path, founded by Tony Robbins and Calm alums, hopes to offer safer AI therapy | TechCrunch
When the founders of a mental health app for men called Mental saw that one feature — AI interactive audio
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Hark raises $700M Series A for its secretive 'universal' AI interface | TechCrunch
What will it take to launch the first must-have AI consumer product? Maybe $700 million. At least according to Hark,
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Maka Kids is redefining kids’ screen time with a streaming app optimized for well-being, not engagement | TechCrunch
In a media landscape dominated by Baby Shark and Skibidi Toilet, one startup is reimagining children’s media by focusing on
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EU countries urge sanctions on Israeli minister for activists' treatment
Italy, Ireland and Spain have called on the EU to sanction Israel’s far-right national security minister, who posted a video
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