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I don’t know about you, but we’re getting a little excited about our TC Early Stage event in Boston on April 20th. Darrell He announced the first group of speakers for the event. It will be good!
Our Black History Month feature of the day is this one-hour documentary on YouTube – KQED’s Mobile Films segment author and activist James Baldwin travels around San Francisco in the spring of 1963, meeting with members of the local African American community. As a Bay Area resident, I find Hajj interesting on several levels: local history is rad, and seeing 1960s SF is a special treat.
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- Quick question: We thought Google might be sad today, with all that Microsoft news, but Google came out of its Paris event, Google Live, with its own announcements. One of the most popular announcements today is that the new AI-powered “MultiSearch” has gone global. Sarah It writes that it combines text and images in one question. There is also a difference for local business searches.
- Now, where did I put the map…If you’re planning a trip to London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco or Tokyo, Google has something you’ll love. Aisha It also reported another big announcement on Google Maps, which launched immersive visualization in those five cities. This gives you a better way to immerse yourself in the city (more Google news in the Big Tech section).
- What is Elon doing now?: March 1. That’s the day Tesla CEO Elon Musk finally revealed his Master Plan 3. Kirsten It has more of what it can be and why we waited.
Startups and VCs
Kyle Using standard document applications such as Acrobat and Microsoft Office to print and markup documents, the founder reported frustration. He wondered why there wasn’t a way to read and write on a PC that felt like liquid paper, which led him to experiment with PDF processing software. In 2020, those experiments have grown into a full-fledged, custom PDF editor. Using AI, the editor – called a macro – extracts keywords, elements and equations to make documents interactive and hyperlinked. Macro raised $9.3 million to continue his journey.
Just over a year ago, startup dbt Labs drew attention to the world of developer tools for data analytics opportunities when it closed a $222 million Series D at a $4.2 billion valuation. Today, DBT Labs announced the acquisition of Transform, adding interpretive tools to its data analytics platform; Ingrid Reports.
More? Do you want more? Lucky me, m’dries.
Dear Sophie: Will published articles improve my chances of getting an O-1A or H-1B visa?
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Dear Sophie,
I’m a startup and CEO in Istanbul, and I’ve heard articles about an entrepreneur or startup can be a huge plus when applying for an O-1A or H-1B visa.
is true? Which publications are valid? Should they be level-1 or in English? Thanks for your help!
– Strong in Turkey
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Big Tech Inc.
Psst, some Russian hackers are believed to be behind the “WhisperGate” data-stealing malware used to target Ukraine. Carly Reports. “The data-stealing malware uses filenames designed to look like legitimate Microsoft Office files and is similar to other TA471 tools, such as GraphSteel and GrimPlant, which were previously part of an espionage phishing campaign targeting the Ukrainian state,” she wrote. Components” However, this new malware is even more painful. Read her story to find out why.
As promised, today is Google Mania. The company has some new features to show. Rebecca Reports on electric vehicles in maps, while Ivan He writes about the characteristics of better contextual translation. The company is also sunsetting a feature that puts playable podcasts directly in search results. Sarah Reports. Oh, and if you’re a little skinny at the big game on Sunday (also Christine’s birthday). Brian He writes that Giannis, Doja Cat and Amy Schumer will be selling Google’s Pixel during the Super Bowl.
Here are four more that Google isn’t talking about right now:
