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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Jacks Up XP Rewards In First Update
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's first update increases XP rewards for certain modes.
- Four modes - Team Deathmatch, Control, Search & Destroy, and Gunfight - will now have boosted XP and Weapon XP rates.
- The development team is monitoring XP rates for all modes to ensure players are progressing as expected.
- The update also fixes map exploits, player replacement issues, and glitches in the game's Zombies mode.
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Swiggy Files RHP, Increases Fresh Issue Size To INR 4,499 Cr
- Foodtech giant Swiggy has filed its red herring prospectus (RHP) for its IPO.
- The size of the fresh issue has been increased to INR 4,499 Cr.
- The offer for sale (OFS) component has been reduced to up to 17.5 Cr equity shares.
- The IPO is expected to have a price band of INR 371 to INR 390.
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TechCrunch
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Former Disney star Bridgit Mendler talks scaling connectivity and resilience for space
- Former Disney star Bridgit Mendler is investing in ground infrastructure for the space industry through her startup, Northwood Space.
- Northwood aims to mass-produce ground stations to address the bottleneck in satellite communication with Earth.
- The goal is to create a data highway between space and improve connectivity for space companies.
- Mendler's startup has received $6 million in funding from investors such as Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz.
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Why Energy Efficiency Is an Important Consideration for Any Business
- Energy efficiency is crucial for businesses due to several reasons.
- 1. Reducing operational costs: Energy-efficient practices significantly lower operating costs through strategies like upgrading HVAC systems, energy-efficient lighting, and insulation improvements.
- 2. Creating a healthier workplace: Well-maintained HVAC systems and proper air filtration lead to cleaner air circulation, reducing illnesses, increasing productivity, and fostering a positive work atmosphere.
- 3. Meeting sustainability goals: Energy efficiency aligns businesses with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions, minimize environmental footprint, and meet customer preferences for environmentally responsible companies.
- 4. Enhancing brand reputation: Energy-efficient practices position businesses as responsible, forward-thinking, and environmentally conscious, attracting customers, enhancing credibility, and standing out in the marketplace.
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How Omnichannel Contact Center Solutions Drive Higher Customer Retention
- Omnichannel contact center software solutions provide seamless, personalized, and fast support across various platforms, driving higher customer retention.
- With an omnichannel call center, customers experience a unified journey, enabling them to seamlessly switch between channels without repeating information.
- Omnichannel call centers use centralized customer data to offer personalized responses based on customer preferences and past behaviors.
- The integrated approach of omnichannel customer service ensures first contact resolution, reducing delays and customer frustration.
- Predictive analytics allow omnichannel contact centers to anticipate customer needs and avoid problems before they occur, strengthening customer relationships.
- An omnichannel call center platform provides flexibility for customers to communicate through the channel of their choice, with self-service options for quick and efficient resolutions.
- Providing a seamless and personalized customer experience through omnichannel contact center platforms fosters trust and loyalty, resulting in higher customer retention rates.
- Companies can improve customer retention by preventing issues before they arise, reducing the risk of customer churn.
- Omnichannel customer service is crucial in delivering a fast, personalized, and convenient experience, expected by customers in today’s customer-centric world.
- Empowering proactive engagement through omnichannel platform can gather valuable insights and enhance the customer satisfaction.
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The Robot Report
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Podcast discusses FIRA, practical applications of embodied AI and humanoid robots
- The Robot Report Podcast Episode 169 recaps the 2024 FIRA event and interviews various vendors attending the show.
- Key discussion points include the collaboration between Toyota Research Institute and Boston Dynamics on humanoid robotics and AI integration.
- Challenges and opportunities in developing general-purpose robots, human involvement in learning processes, and the role of data in enhancing robot capabilities were also explored.
- The FIRA event showcased practical applications, deployment strategies, and the importance of rigorous research in advancing robotics technology.
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Medium
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Python 3.13 — Updates You already know — Part 1 : GIL - the untold story.
- Python was created by Guido van Rossum in 1989 as a simple, readable, and enjoyable-to-use language.
- Guido chose C as the backbone of Python, giving it powerful under-the-hood capabilities such as handling data structures and memory allocation.
- Guido created the Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) as a mechanism to keep Python single-threaded for memory safety and stability.
- The GIL became a bottleneck as Python grew in popularity and developers wanted to use it for tasks that could benefit from true parallelism like machine learning and data analysis.
- Python 3.13t has introduced advanced synchronization techniques that allow threads to operate independently while still maintaining safety.
- Python 3.13t makes it possible for developers to push their applications further without needing to switch languages or rely on complex workarounds, paving the way for future enhancements.
- Python 3.13t can provide performance improvements across the board for computationally intensive tasks, multi-threading, or high-performance applications.
- Developers should check their current projects, update their libraries, and implement benchmarking to compare performance before and after the switch to Python 3.13t.
- Python 3.13t is paving the way for parallelism and exciting future enhancements.
- Python 3.13t opens the door to performance improvements across the board, making it possible for developers to push their applications further without needing to switch languages or rely on complex workarounds.
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TechCrunch
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Solideon wants to decentralize rocket manufacturing through 3D printing
- Solideon, a rocket-printing service, aims to decentralize rocket manufacturing through 3D printing.
- The global supply chain disruptions caused by events like the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for localized manufacturing.
- Solideon builds robots for deployable microfactories to 3D-print and assemble aerospace structures and products.
- Their long-term goal is to enable manufacturing anywhere in the solar system, while currently focusing on defense contracts.
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TechCrunch
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Level Zero Health is working on a potentially life-changing device for hormone health
- Level Zero Health is building a continuous hormone monitoring medical device that could help millions of people. The company is attempting to invent a never-achieved technology by adapting FDA-approved needles used in continuous glucose monitoring devices. Level Zero’s approach is to build a sensor that detects and measures different hormones by scanning what’s known as aptamers. The first sensors they are working on detect progesterone, estrogen, cortisol and testosterone. Level Zero is hoping that the device will be used by healthcare providers for IVF treatments and low testosterone.
- The sensors used in hormone monitoring devices take tiny, sporadic samples of interstitial fluid, which makes hormone monitoring a much harder task to accomplish. Level Zero is building a sensor that can detect the molecule density of a particular hormone by determining how much of it is binding to strands of aptamer DNA. Level Zero aims to create the device quickly and expects it to be prescribed by healthcare providers. The founders of Level Zero were inspired by hormone-testing home kits, which have wobbly results.
- There are indications that Level Zero’s scientific approach is sound; scientists from the Department of Nanoscience at the University of North Carolina published a paper in 2016 documenting how they successfully used aptamers to measure progesterone. Level Zero has previously secured clinical partnerships with IVF clinics, and they are readying their device for two clinical studies in 2025.
- There’s still a long way to go before Level Zero Health has a device on the market. However, the company roadmap is fast, with manufacturing engineering set to begin next year and clinical trials to be conducted in 2026.
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TechCrunch
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SpiralWave’s pulsing plasma towers transform carbon dioxide into liquid fuel
- SpiralWave has developed pulsing plasma towers that can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or smokestacks and convert it into useful fuel.
- The plasma waves, ignited by different pulses of microwaves, break down CO2 into CO, H2O into H and OH, and then join them to form methanol.
- SpiralWave's process transforms 75-90% of electrical energy into methanol, making it more efficient than other methods.
- The company plans to scale up its devices to remove gigatons of CO2 annually and is focused on replicating smaller devices to be installed at customer sites.
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Medium
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Why I Created FUTRGRAM: A Future-Dated Messaging App for My Kids
- Futrgram is a future-dated messaging app created by a parent for their children.
- The app allows parents to create, date, and send special messages to be discovered by their children in the future.
- The messages can be filled with memories, pictures, and recorded videos, aiming to strengthen relationships and create a meaningful connection.
- Futrgram enables parents to play an active role in shaping their family's history by sending intentional and direct messages at the right time.
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Medium
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From Idea to Execution: Building a Successful Start-Up
- Before starting a startup, it is important to research existing companies offering similar products or services and analyze their strengths, weaknesses, and customer reviews.
- Engage with your potential customers through surveys and interviews to get feedback on your idea, their needs, preferences, and existing solutions they currently use.
- Creating a business plan is your roadmap for building, launching, and scaling your startup.
- Estimating revenue, expenses and profit margins helps you understand the financial viability of your startup.
- Funding is one of the biggest challenges for early-stage startups and depending on your business model, you may need to explore multiple funding options.
- Assembling the right mix of skills and personalities is critical to driving innovation and maintaining momentum.
- Developing a minimum viable product (MVP) allows you to test your idea with minimal resources and gather real user feedback.
- Attracting your first customers is crucial for building momentum and developing an effective marketing strategy helps create awareness, attract early adopters, and build brand credibility.
- Scaling involves expanding your operations, increasing market share, and achieving long-term sustainability.
- Tracking metrics like customer acquisition cost (CAC), customer lifetime value (CLV), and retention rate provides insight into your startup's performance.
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TechCrunch
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ForestGuard is building the ‘Internet of Trees’ to detect fires even earlier
- ForestGuard, a Turkey-based startup, is developing a space-based system for early wildfire detection.
- The company created wearable devices for trees that analyze the air to detect fires.
- They developed sensors inside solar-powered boxes that generate a fingerprint of the air's composition.
- ForestGuard's sensors use satellite connectivity and can send alerts to authorities in case of emergency.
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NitroFix wants to use electricity to make ammonia without the pollution
- NitroFix is a startup aiming to reduce the pollution caused by ammonia production, which heavily relies on fossil fuels.
- The company uses an electrolyzer that transforms water and air into ammonia, eliminating the need for hydrogen production.
- NitroFix's proprietary catalyst, submerged in water, allows the production of ammonia without additional steps.
- The startup plans to target regions with high natural gas costs and industries such as pharmaceutical and food production.
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First Cheque to invest in 15-20 startups over next 18 months
- First Cheque, an early-stage venture capital firm, plans to invest in 15 to 20 startups over the next 18 months.
- The firm focuses on pre-seed investments and will provide an average initial investment of up to $500,000 per startup.
- First Cheque is adjusting its approach to collaborate with other investors, such as angel investors and micro-VCs, to participate in larger funding rounds.
- The firm shows a strong interest in backing direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, particularly in categories that are empty or lack differentiated offerings.
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