Deepgram acquires Pipecat-maker Daily to bolster its voice AI infrastructure

Deepgram said that it is committed to keep Pipecat open source.

Amazon updates Alexa to help you manage shopping lists, subscriptions, and update delivery instructions

The update allows you to use Alexa to create lists, register them, see what’s on them, and add or edit items. You can also manage subscriptions with the AI bot.

Who will you learn from in 6 days at TechCrunch Founder Summit? Meet the founders and investors taking the stages

Six days from now, TechCrunch Founder Summit brings experienced founders, investors, and operators to Boston on Nov. 4 to share the decisions, mistakes, pivots, and lessons that shaped their companies. Register before it starts for ticket savings and d…

SpaceX fires up Starship upper stage ahead of landmark Flight 15 test launch (video)
SpaceX fires up Starship upper stage ahead of landmark Flight 15 test launch (video)

SpaceX just fired up all six engines on the Starship upper stage that will conduct the vehicle’s 15th test flight, potentially keeping everything on track for a launch next month.

What Mattress Firmness Is Right for Back Pain?

A firmer mattress isn’t always better for your back. Here’s how sleep position, body type, and adjustable firmness can help you find the right support.

Phantom Blade Zero joins GeForce NOW, and your old PC can join the party

Nvidia is bringing Phantom Blade Zero to GeForce NOW at launch alongside eight other games, while adding new membership options in India and mod support for Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3.

Samsung’s new clip-on earbuds are coming to the US, and they’re not cheap

Earlier this month, Samsung unveiled its first clip-on earbuds called the Galaxy Buds On. Initially, it announced pricing and availability details only for Korea, but now the brand has revealed them for the US market as well. As per Samsung, the Galaxy…

Meta loses French appeal over orders to negotiate with news publishers
Meta loses French appeal over orders to negotiate with news publishers

Paris appeals court has rejected Meta’s challenge to emergency orders that require it to resume talks with French news publishers over payment for their content, Reuters reported on Thursday. France’s competition authority, the Autorité de la concurren…

Dept of Justice reportedly probes Nvidia over $13 billion Hugging Face AI platform acquisition
Dept of Justice reportedly probes Nvidia over $13 billion Hugging Face AI platform acquisition

Nvidia’s near $13 billion buyout of Hugging Face has come under scrutiny over concerns that it will impact competition in the AI space.