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Dry-cleaning robotics startup Presso pulls in another $8M

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Around that time, the film industry was looking for a quick, safe and efficient way to clean wardrobes at the height of the pandemic, and as it happens, Presso’s hometown of Atlanta is among the top two or three filming locations in the U.S. Presso is using a hardware-as-a-service model to effectively lease its offering to clients.

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AI-powered VFX startup Wonder Dynamics raises $10M A round

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The company was founded by Nikola Todorovic and actor Tye Sheridan; they joined forces some years back after working on a film together and finding they shared a belief in democratizing cinema tools. “Our platform can be used for film and TV, but also video games, social media content, and even the Metaverse.”

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Artificial Intelligence 101: What It Is, Its Evolution and Potential Jobs

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As we move forward, it is crucial that we continue to explore and expand the boundaries of AI with a balanced approach that considers both its potential benefits and associated risks, ensuring that its development benefits all of society. The most recent and disruptive development in the field of AI is the emergence of generative AI.

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Daily Crunch: Amazon CEO says laying off 9,000 more workers ‘is best for the company long-term’

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Lights, camera, AI-ction : Filmustage leverages AI to break down film scripts, create shooting schedules and more, Lauren reports. De-risking hardware : Haje talks with a market research expert to collect 10 tips for de-risking hardware products. Can’t (re-)touch this : Natasha L reports that Glaze protects art from prying AIs.

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Glass rethinks the smartphone camera through an old-school cinema lens

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Films weren’t always widescreen. Originally they were more likely to be approximately the shape of a 35mm film frame, for obvious reasons. If you matted out the top and bottom, you could project a widescreen image, which people liked — but you were basically just zooming in on a part of the film, which you paid for in detail.

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This startup is bringing precision control for gamers to the humble keyboard

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The keyboards use a thin-film layer that sits within the mechanical key structure. The company’s tech can be described as software-enabled hardware, or hardware-enabled software, depending on the level of integration it has with a keyboard manufacturer. “So we offer a better keyboard experience.”

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Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests $2M in optics and imaging startup Spectralics

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The venture arm of Volvo Cars, an automaker long synonymous with safety, has invested in an optics and imaging startup developing technology that can be integrated into a car’s windshield or windows to deliver images to drivers and passengers. Image Credits: Tal Givoni for Spectralis (opens in a new window).