TechCrunch·3yGoogle launches a GitHub Copilot competitor
Google launches a GitHub Copilot competitor to GitHub’s Copilot, a chat tool for asking questions about coding and Google Cloud services. At the core of virtually all of these new code completion and code generation tools is Codey. Google Cloud will use Codey to help developers manage all of their services on Google Cloud.
TechCrunch·3yStashpad is a notepad for devs with a “DM to yourself” interface
Stashpad is a notepad for devs with a ‘DM to yourself’ interface. The app lets you sync 50 notes on the free tier and unlimited notes. The company is also working on providing a commercial license for teams at $50 per year.
TechCrunch·3yProton announces Proton Pass, a password manager
Proton announces Proton Pass, a password manager. Proton is the company behind Proton Mail, Proton VPN and Proton Drive. Proton has recently reached an important milestone as there are 100 million registered users across all of the company's products.
TechCrunch·3ya16z-backed Rooms.xyz lets you build interactive, 3D rooms and simple games in your browser
A team of ex-Googlers is today launching a new digital creativity platform, Rooms.xyz, into beta testing. The startup, backed by $10 million in seed funding led by a16z, offers a browser-based tool for designing 3D spaces — or ‘rooms’ - using drag-and-drop.
TechCrunch·3yOpenAI connects ChatGPT to the internet
OpenAI today launched plugins for ChatGPT, which extend the bot’s functionality by granting it access to third-party knowledge sources and databases, including the worldwide web. The live web is less curated than a static training data set and — by implication — less filtered.
TechCrunch·3yResearchers populated a tiny virtual town with AI
Stanford and Google researchers populated a virtual town with AIs and set them loose. The experiment has not been peer reviewed or accepted for publication, but it makes for interesting reading. The graphics are just a visual representation of what is essentially a bunch of conversations between multiple instances of ChatGPT.
TechCrunch·3yGoogle is losing control
Google's AI strategy is facing challenges as competitors like OpenAI gain momentum in the field of conversational AI. The company's focus on existing major products and lack of innovation has led to the emergence of existential threats. Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI and integration of large language models in Bing and Edge search engines have further shaken Google's position. Despite its profitability, Google's failure to innovate and adapt may have implications for the entire tech industry.
TechCrunch·3yApple (re)invents the iPod
Apple has filed a patent application for an iPod case-meets-pocket-computer with a touchscreen display. Apple could be exploring such a device, given its well-established interest in smarter earbuds. The iPod is dead, but our great yearning for devices that do less?
TechCrunch·3yMark Zuckerberg says engineers who joined Meta in-person perform better than those who joined remotely
Mark Zuckerberg says engineers who joined Meta in-person perform better than those who joined remotely. Zuckerberg also suggests younger engineers perform better when they work with colleagues in- person for at least three days a week. The insights stem from a memo sent to employees earlier today, in which Zuckerberg revealed the company was cutting 10,000 jobs.
TechCrunch·3yThe official ChatGPT app is now available in 11 more countries
The official ChatGPT app is now available in 11 more countries, including Albania, Croatia, France, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Nigeria, Nigeria and the U.S. The app is a free app without any ads. When you open the app, you can start typing text in a text box at the bottom.
TechCrunch·3yWith Project Tailwind, Google aims to make note-taking smarter
The goal, Google says, is to take a user’s freeform notes and automatically organize and summarize them. To use Tailwind, users pick files from Google Drive. Tailwind then creates a private AI model with expertise in that information, along with a personalized interface designed to help sift through the notes and docs.
TechCrunch·3yGoogle takes on ChatGPT with Bard and shows off AI in search
Google introduces Bard, a conversational AI experiment that combines knowledge with large language models. Bard uses Google's LaMDA to power conversational AI and provide information on various topics, from space discoveries to sports. Google plans to integrate AI-powered features into its search engine for synthesizing insights and distilling complex information into easy-to-understand formats.
TechCrunch·3yHacker finds bug that allowed anyone to bypass Facebook and Instagram 2FA
Hacker finds bug that allowed anyone to bypass Facebook and Instagram 2FA A bug in a new centralized system that Meta created could have allowed malicious hackers to switch off an account’s two-factor protections just by knowing their email address or phone number. A successful attack would still result in Meta sending a message to the victim.
TechCrunch·3yAnyplace, a startup aimed at giving ‘digital nomads’ a comfortable place to work, nearly doubles valuation
Anyplace, a startup that provides work-friendly accommodations for digital nomads and remote workers, has nearly doubled its valuation. The company transitioned from a marketplace to an operator model and has seen significant revenue growth. It recently raised $8.27 million in Series B funding to expand its services and reach.
TechCrunch·3y@Jack (Dorsey) quits Instagram, putting the first name handle up for grabs
@Jack (Dorsey) quits Instagram, putting the first name handle up for grabs. Twitter co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey, now Block CEO, announced he has deleted his Instagram account. Dorsey shared that when Instagram was sold to Facebook (now Meta), he stopped using the app.
TechCrunch·3yImproving developer experience is now a priority
Internal developer portals are a welcome tool to alleviate the cognitive load of developers. They also enable companies to build self-serve actions that developers can perform. The wider adoption of internal developer portals is correlated to the rise of platform engineering teams, whose role is to empower other developers.
TechCrunch·3yGitHub takes down repository containing Twitter’s source code
GitHub takes down repository containing Twitter's source code. Twitter filed a petition in the District Court of Northern California asking GitHub to take down the code and also help it find the perpetrator. The code-hosting site didn’t say if any users were able to access the repository before the company took it down.
TechCrunch·3yTwitter to end free access to its API
Twitter will discontinue offering free access to the Twitter API starting February 9. Twitter Developer account said the firm will be ending support for both v1.1 and v2 of its API. The move follows Twitter suspending an API in recent weeks that was used by many popular clients such as Tweetbot and Twitterrific.