Startup Battlefield 200 applications close today

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close today

Today is the final day to apply or nominate a startup for Startup Battlefield 200. Once the clock strikes 11:59 p.m. PT, the window closes on your chance to compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding, gain global visibility, connect directly with investors, and launch on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage. If you’re building a breakout startup — or know a…

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6 kitchen gadgets that make adulting feel easier

6 kitchen gadgets that make adulting feel easier

Recently, the biggest trend in kitchen gadgets has been “hands-free” and AI-powered devices that act as automated countertop assistants. There are plenty of devices that exist now for people who want to cook more (or at least look like someone who has their life together) but don’t always have the energy for a full kitchen…

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Finnish phone-maker HMD bundles Indian AI chatbot onto new smartphone in push to reach local market

Finnish phone-maker HMD bundles Indian AI chatbot onto new smartphone in push to reach local market

Finnish phone maker HMD today launched its first smartphone, called the Vibe 2 5G, which comes preloaded with Indian AI company Sarvam’s chatbot Indus. Both companies had first announced the partnership during the India AI summit held in New Delhi in February. The Indus app is powered by Sarvam’s locally trained 105-billion-parameter model — a…

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The Instax Wide 400 builds on instant photography’s simplicity and stretches it, literally

The Instax Wide 400 builds on instant photography’s simplicity and stretches it, literally

In an increasingly AI-driven and digital world, analog instant film and retro-style cameras remain popular, fueled by a combination of both nostalgia and charm. Instant cameras, in particular, stand out for their simplicity and an experience that has remained largely unchanged over time. Fujifilm’s $175 Instax Wide 400 builds on the familiar instant photography experience…

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