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Amazon Alexa turns 10 and one man takes on Google Maps 🗺️

Amazon Alexa turns 10 and one man takes on Google Maps 🗺️

Product Scoop
August 12, 2024

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As Alexa turns 10, Amazon looks to generative AI | TechCrunch

While Amazon has continued releasing Echo devices, including an upgraded Spot announced last month, the company has taken its foot off the gas.

techcrunch.com/2024/08/10/as-alexa-turns-10-amazon-looks-to-generative-ai

One man decided to take on Google Maps, 20 years later OpenStreetMap is still going strong | TechCrunch

OpenStreetMap formally launched on August 9, 2004, meaning the crowdsourced mapping platform is now 20 years of age.

techcrunch.com/2024/08/10/one-man-decided-to-take-on-google-maps-20-years-later-openstreetmap-is-still-going-strong

The tech world mourns Susan Wojcicki | TechCrunch

Susan Wojcicki, a longtime Googler who spent nearly a decade as the CEO of YouTube, passed away Friday after a two-year battle with non-small cell lung

techcrunch.com/2024/08/10/the-tech-world-mourns-susan-wojcicki

Redfin CEO promises to ‘drink our own urine’ if mortgage rates don’t fall | TechCrunch

He really said that: When asked about the company’s “Plan B” if mortgage rates don’t fall, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman responded, “Plan B is to drink our own

techcrunch.com/2024/08/10/redfin-ceo-promises-to-drink-our-own-urine-if-mortgage-rates-dont-fall

The rise of OpenAI and Microsoft's $13 billion bet on the AI startup

Since its was founded in 2015, OpenAI has emerged as one of the most influential AI companies, with major enterprise customers and billions in revenue.

www.cnbc.com/2024/08/10/rise-of-openai-microsofts-13-billion-artificial-intelligence-bet.html

Bitcoin plunged 28%. Institutional investors bought the dip

Spot crypto exchange-traded funds show that many investors bought the dip this week.

www.cnbc.com/2024/08/09/bitcoin-plunged-28percent-institutional-investors-bought-the-dip.html