Month: April 2021
Chatbots and GPT-3: Using human knowledge and relevant context for better chatbot experiences chatbots
GPT, or Generative Pre-trained Transformer, is an autoregressive language model that uses deep learning to produce human-like texts. GPT-3 is the third generation of the GPT series launched by OpenAI, an innovative company co-founded by the famous tech-prodigy Elon Musk. OpenAI started giving selective access to the technology starting July…
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Oculus now allows developers to sell subscriptions to their Quest apps and games
Developers who have apps or games on the Oculus Store can now sell recurring subscriptions to their titles, as opposed to offering them for a one-time fee or choosing to handle the subscription process independently. This should give developers an easier, more sustainable way to offer new content, features, and…
Read MoreAutonomous aviation startup Xwing hits $400M valuation after latest funding round
The safety pilot has his hands off the controls during an Xwing demonstration flight. Image Credits: Xwing Xwing has scored another win two months after it completed its first gate-to-gate autonomous demonstration flight of a commercial cargo aircraft. The company said Thursday it has raised $40 million at a post-money…
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The Peloton Bike Plus’ GymKit support no longer works with Bike Bootcamp classes
Peloton debuted its Bike Plus with a much-desired feature: GymKit support. But now, the company’s pulling back some of that functionality. A Peloton spokesperson confirmed to The Verge today that GymKit no longer works with Bike Bootcamp classes and instead will “only be available in cycling classes for now.” The…
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite leaked render shows upcoming iPad rival in full Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
We’re expecting the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite to be announced soon – leaks suggest it’s a mid-range version of the Galaxy Tab S7, and a successor to the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. Mention of the S6 device is especially pertinent, because we’ve just seen some leaked renders of the…
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Goldman Sachs leads $23M in funding for Brazilian e-commerce startup Olist
Olist, a Brazilian e-commerce marketplace integrator, has raised $23 million in a Series D round extension led by new investor Goldman Sachs Asset Management that brings its total Series D financing to $80 million. Existing backer Redpoint Ventures, which first put money in Olist in 2015, also participated in the…
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