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Nothing says it has just taken “the first step towards an AI-native operating system.” Not exactly. Playground, Nothing’s new app store filled with user-designed, AI-generated apps, is neither Nothing’s first step, nor is it an operating system — it’s built on Android. But the idea lands, and beneath the hype, it is genuinely exciting —…
Flutterwave buys Nigerias Mono in rare African fintech exit | TechCrunch
Africa’s largest fintech company, Flutterwave, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal valued between $25 million and $40 million, according to people familiar with the transaction. The acquisition brings together two of Africa’s leading fintech infrastructure companies. Flutterwave operates one of the continent’s widest payments networks, while Mono, often described as…
Tesla Powerwall 2 recall expands to US after reports of fires | TechCrunch
Tesla is recalling more than 10,000 Powerwall 2 home batteries sold in the U.S. after nearly two dozen confirmed incidents of the units overheating, emitting smoke, or catching fire. The U.S. recall comes just months after Tesla recalled Powerwall 2 batteries in Australia following reports of fires. In the Australian recall, the battery cells inside…
OpenAI completes shift to becoming for-profit entity
Lily JamaliNorth America Technology Correspondent, San Francisco Reuters OpenAI has completed its conversion to a for-profit entity, a move that could allow it to raise billions of dollars in investment and potentially clear the way for a stock market debut. As part of the arrangement, OpenAI and Microsoft announced changes to their partnership that leave…
The new Metroid Prime art book offers rare insight into Nintendo’s design process
Metroid Prime 1–3: A Visual Retrospective is a fabulous resource for learning more than I ever thought I’d be privy to about Nintendo and Retro Studios’ ambitious first-person adventure series. The 210-page hardcover book launches on October 28th, weeks before the series makes its long-awaited return with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on the Switch and…
Spotify’s founder and CEO Daniel Ek is stepping down | TechCrunch
Music streaming giant Spotify said on Tuesday that its founder, Daniel Ek, is stepping down as CEO and will become the company’s executive chairman by the year’s end. The company is replacing Ek with two co-CEOs chosen in house: Gustav Söderström, co-president and chief product and technology officer, andAlex Norström, co-president and chief business officer….
