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Whether a startup is building AI-powered robots or a fresh social media app, founders need to know what audience they’re building for. Our panelists know firsthand how to find product-market fit since they’ve tackled these challenges themselves as founders, advisers and executives at some of the biggest tech companies in the world.

VCs and founders talk finding (and keeping) product-market fit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

The latter had previously been announced via an in-app message informing users that API posts would be shared to the fediverse starting on August 28. Following Meta’s launch of the Threads API in June, companies like Hootsuite, Sprinklr, Sprout Social, Grabyo and others have integrated access to Threads into their own platforms and services, making Threads more useful to brands, businesses and other social media marketers. It will also be important to expand the reach of high-profile accounts run by social media teams, like the @potus account, for instance.

Threads deepens its ties to the open social web, aka the ‘fediverse’

Business Insider

OpenAI may be about to hit a shiny new threshold: $100 billion. Investors are betting on the company despite a string of mishaps and lack of profit.

Sam Altman's tricky year hasn't stopped OpenAI rocketing into the $100 billion club

The usage caps come just a year after Inflection raised $1.3 billion to build out the “emotionally intelligent” AI chatbot. One of the lead investors in that deal, Microsoft, hired away Inflection’s founders and most of its staff five months ago, paying $650 million to license its AI model and repay investors. At that time, Inflection said Pi had millions of weekly users.

Five months after Microsoft hired its founders, Inflection adds usage caps to Pi

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	Jeff Bezos is perhaps the most well-known member of his family, but his parents occasionally make waves as well.Bernard Arnault's Fortune Plummeted by $20 Billion This Year




	Case in point: Mike and Jackie Bezos donated $185.7 million to the Aspen Institute this week, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The money will be used to create the Center for Rising Generations, which will work toward civic engagement and leadership development for young people. The donation is the largest ever given to the Aspen Institute and the biggest endowment from the Bezos Family Foundation yet.




	“My wife Jackie and I are continually inspired by the...

Jeff Bezos’s Parents Just Gave $186 Million to the Aspen Institute

OK Magazine

Husband of the year?Mark Zuckerberg sent fans into a frenzy when he revealed he commissioned a massive statue of his wife, Priscilla Chan, for their backyard.“Bringing back the Roman tradition of making sculptures of your wife. Thanks @danielarsham,” the billionaire penned alongside the upload, which featured Chan standing in front of the huge teal and silver art piece. In response, Chan cheekily wrote back, “The more of me the better? ❤️.”Several of Zuckerberg’s 14.5 million followers chimed in to rave about the unique gift. “Get yourself a man who makes sculptures of you 🥰🤣,” one person declared, while another said,...

'Husbands Everywhere Are Shaking': Mark Zuckerberg Praised for Erecting Massive Statue of His Wife in Their Yard

This story is part of CNBC Make It's The Moment series, where highly successful people reveal the critical moment that changed the trajectory of their lives and careers, discussing what drove them to make the leap into the unknown. Emery Wells put himself on the path to a dream career...

42-year-old sold his startup for $1.3 billion—he started by buying a $17,500 camera he couldn't afford

Snopes

Online posts have long alleged that the tech magnate's mother was the sister of Maxwell's father, owing to their shared last name, Maxwell.

Fact Check: Bill Gates and Ghislaine Maxwell Are Related?

Elon Musk complained of "dodging gangs of violent drug addicts" at X's San Francisco office. Now he's closing it — but not leaving California.

X will close its headquarters after Elon Musk trashed San Francisco — but he's not done with California yet

The List

Elon Musk has fathered at least 12 children, three of whom came from a non-romantic, seemingly business relationship with a colleague. But he had his reasons.

The Strange Reason Elon Musk Fathered Twins With One Of His Company Executives

SmartAsset

America's rich are wealthy at a historic level. Depending on how and when you measure it there are between 750 and 800 billionaires in the United States. Each commanding the wealth of a small nation, these 800 individuals are collectively worth about one-fifth of the entire American GDP (around $6 trillion). To break into the top […] The post 10 Richest People in America appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

10 Richest People in America

ComingSoon

Many are curious about Mark Zuckerberg’s wife, wondering who she is, her work, and how their relationship has evolved over the years. When it comes to tech moguls, few names are as prominent as Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook. However, beyond his digital empire, there’s a significant figure who has been by his side throughout his journey—his wife.

Who Is Mark Zuckerberg’s Wife? Priscilla Chan’s Age, Job & Relationship History

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NewsNinja

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

North Carolina State

Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

While third-party reports can be unreliable at times, the company itself is reporting a “degraded status” for Reddit.com as of 1:16 PM on its status page, and says it’s currently investigating the issue. As of 1:32 PM, Reddit’s status page was updated to show that an issue...

It’s not just you: Reddit is down

RR Auction held an Apple-themed auction last week focused on the legendary late Steve Jobs and Apple’s role in the computer revolution. The auction achieved a total of $983,096 in sales. Among the lots are some fascinating photographic pieces of Apple history, including three Apple-1 prototype Polaroid pictures that...

Rare Signed Polaroid of a Young Steve Jobs Sells for $12,500

The Motley Fool

Bitcoin could soar in price over the next decade. But that's not the only reason billionaires are buying Bitcoin.

Billionaires Are Buying This Cryptocurrency That Could Soar 20,000%, According to MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor

By tracking these layoffs, we’re able to understand the impact on innovation across companies large and small. We’re also able to see the potential impact of businesses embracing AI and automation for jobs that had previously been considered safe. It also serves as a reminder of the human impact of layoffs and what could be at stake in regards to increased innovation.

A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs

NewsBreak

OpenAI’s Converge 2 program has been shrouded in mystery

Converge 2, as that second accelerator program was called, has been an odd exception to what is normally a mundane bit of PR in the tech...

OpenAI’s Converge 2 program has been shrouded in mystery

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