TikTok now lets users send voice notes and images in DMs
The new capabilities bring TikTok’s messaging experience more in line with that of other popular social apps and services.
Mastodon says it doesn’t ‘have the means’ to comply with age verification laws
Decentralized social network Mastodon says it cannot comply with age verification laws, like in Mississippi and elsewhere, and says it’s up to individual server owners to decide.
How a 16-year-old company is easing small businesses into AI
Whether AI is a bubble or not, it’s helping some small businesses save real money. Here’s how one has cautiously approached adoption.
Terraton wants to be the McDonald’s of biochar
Terraton sees promise in biochar, but the technology has struggled to scale. The startup thinks a franchise model could be what unlocks biochar’s potential.
Hyundai is working with a startup on plant-based leather that smells like the real thing
Uncaged Innovations is working with Hyundai to develop alternatives to leather with a fraction of the environmental impact.
Assort Health nabs $50M to automate patient phone calls, sources say
The startup, now valued at $750 million, is one of three that recently raised funding to use AI agents for helping healthcare practices answer patient calls.
How one AI startup is helping rice farmers battle climate change
Mitti Labs is working with The Nature Conservancy to expand the use of climate friendly rice farming practices in India. The startup uses its AI to verify reductions in methane emissions.
A new security flaw in TheTruthSpy phone spyware is putting victims at risk
Exclusive: Hackers can take over the accounts of TheTruthSpy spyware customers, putting their victims’ private phone data at risk thanks to a new security flaw.
Yottar wants to help energy users find capacity on the electrical grid
The startup maps utility assets and collects data on electricity demand, which helps customers find locations ripe for upgrades or new equipment.
TikTok denies India comeback after reports of website going live
TikTok isn’t making a comeback in India.