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According to regulatory filings, San Francisco-based company RedPoint Ventures, a company based in San Francisco, is about a quarter-century-old company, and has garnered its 10th early stage fund of $650 million. Redpoint's new fund matches the size of the previous fund, which was raised three years ago. In a market where many venture companies are reducing capital transport, this consistency indicates that the company's limited partners are relatively satisfied with their performance. The company's early stage strategy is managed by four managing partners. AlexBard (pictured above), Satish Dharmaraj, Annie Kadavy and Erica Brescia joined the company in 2021 after nearly…

Tiktok is launching an in-app guided meditation exercise, social networks announced Thursday. The company began testing meditation exercises with selected teens earlier this year, and is now making the feature available to all users of the app. The idea behind this feature is to encourage users to improve their sleep quality and lower the app during late-night endless scrolling sessions. For teens under the age of 18, meditation is turned on by default. If your teens use the app after 10pm, their For Feed will be interrupted by a guided meditation exercise that encourages them to get caught up in…

On Thursday, Google announced that it is rolling out new AI and accessibility features for Android and Chrome. Most notably, Talkback's Android screen reader allows Gemini to ask what the image is and what it contains on the screen. Last year, Google brought Gemini's capabilities to those who are blind or provide low visual access to AI-generated descriptions of images, even when Alt text is unavailable. Now people can ask questions and get answers about their images. Image credit: Google For example, if a friend texts you a new guitar, you can get a description of it and ask questions…

For years, large companies such as Amazon and Google have tried to make virtual trial-on appealing to encourage consumers to shop more online. The startup also tried to solve inspiration and use AI to fit into fashion. A new startup called Doji is in this space with apps designed to make apparel both fun and social. Do this by creating an avatar and offering a variety of looks that may encourage you to buy new clothes. So far, early adopters have been impressed with that. Just a few days after it was released on the App Store, the company is…

For years, large companies such as Amazon and Google have tried to make virtual trial-on appealing to encourage consumers to shop more online. The startup also tried to solve inspiration and use AI to fit into fashion. A new startup called Doji is in this space with apps designed to make apparel both fun and social. Do this by creating an avatar and offering a variety of looks that may encourage you to buy new clothes. So far, early adopters have been impressed with that. Just a few days after it was released on the App Store, the company is…

Savings and investment startup Acorns has acquired Earlybird, a family-friendly investment gifting platform. The financial conditions for the transaction have not been disclosed. As part of the acquisition, Earlybird will be closed, with all customer accounts officially closing on June 23rd. Customer funds will be returned to a bank account connected to the account. Founded in 2019, Earlybird has launched a product that combines financial investment with the community. The app allowed family and friends to give their children investments while preserving memories through digital time capsules. Investments were children at age 18 and were able to use funds for…

Roblox announced on Thursday that the launch of a new Commerce API will allow creators to directly sell their platform experience and physical products within the game. The service provides creators with new ways to generate revenue beyond the purchase of virtual products or one-time fees to access a specific experience. The company began testing its ability to purchase physical products in several brand experiences in mid-2024. Last September, Roblox announced that its creators could quickly sell physical items in the experience thanks to their partnership with Shopify. Now, Roblox is making its integration available to all eligible creators and…

Crypto Giant Coinbase confirmed that its system was compromised and customer data, including government-issued identity documents, was stolen. In a legally necessary submission to US regulators, Coinbase said this week that the hackers had obtained information about their customer accounts from the company and demanded money from the company in exchange for not releasing stolen data. Coinbase said that hackers “get this information by gathering information from an internal Coinbase system that has access to multiple contractors or employees supporting roles outside the US to fulfill their work responsibilities.” Support staff are no longer employed, the company said. The filing…

Apple Maps announced collaborations with Michelin Guide, The Intatuation and Golf Digest to help users find recommended restaurants and golf courses in their area. Starting in the US, users can filter map searches to see restaurants with Michelin ratings. This illustrates an exceptional dining experience. But while you're probably not making your last Michelin reservation if you're on the go, the restaurant's recommended website, Intatuation, can help fill the gap. The Michelin Guide is best known for its dietary expertise, but it also offers hotel recommendations and booking services. This is also available on Apple Maps. The integration of golf…

A senior Trump administration official has abolished plans for data brokers to block the sale of personal and financial information for Americans, including Social Security numbers. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said it planned to close federal laws in December 2024 that it protected federal laws protecting the federal laws that protect American personal data collected by consumer reporting agencies such as the Credit Bureau and tenant screening companies. The rules would have required data brokers to comply with the law's privacy rules rather than in a way that is different from other companies subject to federal law. The…