French biotech company WhiteLab Genomics has raised $10 million in funding for an AI platform. The company provides gene and cell therapy companies with predictive software simulations. It uses machine learning and deep learning to process multiple scientific hypotheses at once. The platform is designed to aid the discovery and development of genomic therapies.
Twitter has announced that the Blue subscribers of the platform can now have access to revamping the Spaces featuring podcasts. The platform said the new feature is currently rolling out to iOS users and will be coming soon to Android users. Meanwhile, the platform recently announced it had rolled out a small test for its much-awaited Edit Tweet feature.
Zero Motorcycle has unveiled its new MY23 electric motorcycles. The DSR/X adventure bike is designed for off-road or highway use. It has 100 horsepower and 166 foot-pounds of torque. The bike is available in either sage green or white pearl.
Google is accused of anti-competitive conduct and abusing its dominant position in the ad tech market. Two separate legal cases are being filed in the UK and the Netherlands on behalf of publishers. The tech giant could be forced to pay out damages of up to €25bn (£19.5bn) if successful.
Honda has announced plans to roll out 10 or more electric motorcycle models by 2025. The company also wants to achieve carbon neutrality for all of its motorcycles by the 2040s. Honda wants to hit annual sales of its 1 million electric models within the next five years.
Electronic Arts is launching a new kernel-level anti-cheat system for its PC games. The EA AntiCheat (EAAC) will debut first in FIFA 23 later this fall. It's designed to protect EA games from tampering and cheaters. EA says it won’t add anti- cheat to every game and treat its implementation on a case-by-case basis.
Twitter's shareholders voted to approve a deal with Elon Musk to buy the company. Decision was made in a short conference call with investors from the company's San Francisco headquarters. It means Twitter will now try to force Mr Musk to purchase the company in the courts. Meeting followed explosive testimony from Twitter's former head of security Peiter Zatko.
Images and a video of a "Meta Quest Pro" virtual reality headset surfaced online. The device was left in a hotel room by a person who stayed in the room. The headset resembles the one Meta has been teasing since late last year. The company is expected to unveil its next-generation headset at an event on October 11.
The company is closing offices in Dublin and Berlin. The layoffs are hitting go-to-market, operations, finance, and people teams. Workers in the US will receive three months’ severance pay as well as two extra weeks per half year of tenure they have beyond their first year.
Amazon announced a new $99 entry-level Kindle on Tuesday, which includes a better screen, newer USB-C charging and more. Text will look sharper when you’re reading, instead of slightly blurry. Amazon also introduced a new Kindle Kids model with similar upgrades. Both devices are available for preorder beginning Tuesday.
Apple is planning to release new ad “placements” as soon as the holiday season. The new ad units represent a significant expansion in Apple’s advertising inventory, which is focused on its App Store. The expansion comes as the tech giant’s advertising business is under increasing scrutiny.