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Google's iMessage Gambit 📡, Disney+ Merges with Hulu 🖥️, Speechki's Voice Revolution 📱
11/9/2023
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Google has sent a letter to European regulators advocating for Apple's iMessage to become compatible with all messaging platforms, aligning with the EU Commission's view that Apple is gatekeeping iMessage. This comes as the EU investigates Apple's compliance with the Digital Markets Act, which could mandate such interoperability. Google, while pointing out Apple's anticompetitive practices, is also under scrutiny by the same regulators for its own services.
Disney is set to launch a beta version of a merged Disney+ and Hulu app next month for bundle subscribers, announced by CEO Bob Iger. This move, ahead of the official launch in spring 2024, aims to increase user engagement and ad revenue while reducing acquisition costs and churn. It also hints at the potential for Hulu to go global, aligning with Disney's strategy to fully acquire Hulu from Comcast.
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Speechki offers an AI Realistic Voice Generator that transforms text into lifelike audio in over 80 languages, featuring more than 1,100 voices. Aimed at educators, content creators, and businesses, Speechki enables users to make their content more engaging and accessible. With an easy-to-use interface, users can customize the speed, tone, and pitch of the audio. Speechki is also integrated with ChatGPT-4, allowing for seamless audio generation from text conversations.
Attio has launched a new feature called Automations, designed to enhance go-to-market (GTM) strategies by automating CRM processes. This tool allows users to create dynamic engines for revenue growth, with a visual canvas for building complex processes and AI to manage tasks involving unstructured data. Attio's Automations can be integrated with various tools like Slack, Outreach, and Mailchimp, aiming to streamline sales, product-led growth, and RevOps.
AI 🤖
OpenAI has unveiled a new service called GPTs, allowing ChatGPT Plus subscribers to create custom chatbots without coding knowledge. These chatbots can be tailored for various purposes, such as business operations or educational assistance. The GPT Builder tool guides users through the creation process, with options to add capabilities like internet browsing or integrating with the DALL-E image generator. OpenAI plans to launch a GPT Store for users to search and share chatbots, and eventually, creators can monetize their chatbots based on user engagement.
OpenAI experienced a major outage impacting ChatGPT and its API services. The incident report indicates that a fix has been implemented and the services are under monitoring for stability. This disruption affected various OpenAI platforms including API, ChatGPT, Labs, and Playground, with the team actively investigating the cause and working towards a full resolution.
Coding & Development 🖥️
Wanderlust is an open-source project on GitHub that demonstrates the integration of OpenAI's capabilities with Solara, a UI framework. The project, which is available for public contribution, showcases how to use OpenAI's technology within a Solara application, potentially serving as a starting point for developers looking to incorporate AI into their web applications. The repository includes a Dockerfile, workflow actions, and a Python script, indicating a focus on ease of deployment and collaboration.
The ESLint team has introduced a new rule called 'no-constant-binary-expression' that has proven effective in catching a wide range of subtle logic bugs in JavaScript code. This rule identifies binary expressions that are constant due to operator precedence or other JavaScript quirks, which can lead to bugs that are often overlooked. The blog post highlights real-world examples from popular projects where the rule has caught mistakes, emphasizing the rule's utility in maintaining code quality.
Miscellaneous 🌀️
In the Epic v. Google antitrust case, Google's attorney argued to seal details of its User Choice Billing agreement with Spotify, suggesting that disclosure could harm negotiations with other parties. The deal allows Spotify to use its own payment system on Android while still paying Google a fee, which is less than the standard rate. Epic's attorney claims the terms of the deal are still anticompetitive, despite Google's claims that it offers more choice to developers. The judge has yet to decide on revealing the deal's specifics.
Ahead of Black Friday, MacRumors has compiled a list of early deals for the Apple Watch. While the content of the deals was not accessible due to privacy settings, the anticipation for discounts on the latest Apple Watch models is high. Consumers are advised to keep an eye on the site for updates as Black Friday approaches, with the potential for significant savings on various Apple Watch models.
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