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How technology unlocks business models: The story of Netflix

TechCrunch

The CD, sent by USPS in a greeting card envelope, arrived safely the next day. They were much smaller and thinner than their VHS counterparts, and this technology innovation unlocked a new form of video rentals. How technology unlocks business models: The story of Netflix by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch

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CommonGround raises $25M for immersive video avatar technology that doesn’t rely on VR gear

TechCrunch

Like “TrueSelf Scan,” the name of the initial application that’s used to scan a person’s image, the meeting software also will not require a VR headset to use and engage with — users will be “seated” in a room that will be shown on a video screen. .

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How to integrate with eCommerce delivery and shipment carriers: DHL, FedEx, UK Royal Mail, UPS, USPS, Canada Post, Amazon

Altexsoft

Global delivery and logistics providers like DHL, FedEx, UPS, USPS, and more have free integrated solutions (except for Amazon, which we’ll cover later) to help online stores automate the shipping process domestically and internationally. Application Programming Interface or API is your access point to a provider’s functionality.

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V7 snaps up $33M to automate training data for computer vision AI models

TechCrunch

V7 is also starting to see activity with tech and tech-savvy companies looking at how to apply its tech in a wide variety of other applications, including companies building engines to create images out of natural language commands and industrial applications. V7’s specific USP is automation.

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How InsurTechs Can Navigate the Technology Landscape to Accelerate Growth

Trigent

It attributed organizational performance to excellence in software delivery and operational performance as technology transformations remained at the helm of initiatives. CTOs and technology leaders are now required to rapidly build new-age solutions and scale the digital platforms to fast-track processes and business transactions.

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Nigerian one-click checkout platform OurPass raises $1M pre-seed, wants to build ‘Fast for Africa’

TechCrunch

Attempting to tackle this challenge, OurPass provides a mobile application that enables consumers to shop with one click. But for OurPass, users need to download an application and shop with merchants using the platform. The first time consumers sign up on the OurPass platform, they enter their names, email and shipping addresses.

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Pitch Deck Teardown: WayRay’s $80M Series C deck

TechCrunch

. “What makes us stand out” — USP slide. ” Technology layers — Tech stack. Technology layers — Tech implementation. AR Marketplace — Example use case 3. WayRay Team — Swiss Technology Center team slide. Our Mission — Mission slide. Graphic slide. Past investor slide. WayRay Labs — Laser Lab slide.