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YouTube said Wednesday it will begin redesigning its TV app this summer. On the book, it is easy to navigate, play and fine-tuning quality, and has better access to comments, channel info and subscriptions. The company did not provide details about the redesign, but asked for a peek into the design assets. We'll update whether YouTube will return on that aspect. The company has also announced several other new features in the app. The company is also soft launching an AI-powered feature called “Ask Music,” which allows you to generate personalized radio stations based on the description of the music…

Linktree is launching a set of new features aimed at helping creators make more money from the platform. New tools include the ability to sell courses, get them from brand sponsor links, and build shop-ready storefronts. The launch of the new monetization feature will help Linktree stand out among similar platforms such as Beacons and Shorby, as it expands Linktree's simple link-in bioservice. This new feature also allows Linktree to compete with creator monetization platforms like Patreon. The company is partnering with Kajabi to enable users to build and sell courses directly on Linktree. New features allow creators to monetize…

The code generated by AI will undoubtedly change the way the software is built, but it also introduces new security challenges. A survey from developer security platform Synk in late 2023 shows that over 50% of organizations may encounter security issues with AI-enacted code. For Endor Labs, the opportunity proved attractive enough to have chosen to change courses a bit. Endor started by helping businesses secure dependencies on open source packages. In fact, they raised a $70 million Series A round just two years ago to grow their developer pipeline governance services. But startup co-founders Varun Badhwar and Dimitri Stiliadis…

Small businesses are the latest target for cybersecurity attacks, with one in every person violating last year. SMB is becoming more aggressive in detecting and halting these threats, and today a startup called Cynomi is unveiling $37 million in funding to meet its demand. Insight Partners and Antrée Capital are also participating in former backers Canaan, Flint Capital and S16VC. Cynomi had previously raised about $23 million (including this seed round it covered in 2022). From sources close to the contract, we understand that money valuations are over $140 million. Based in London and Tel Aviv, Cynomi was founded by…

StrictlyVC is keeping the heat down in 2025. And we'll be international! First stop: Athens, May 8th. Be prepared for a sharp and unfiltered conversation on stage. Another chance to jump into dialogue. This is more than just an event. This is a forum where all attendees have the voices of working at the helm of some of Europe's most influential technology and VC leaders. Join the conversation – sign up now and become part of this Cain-Miss event. Within the agenda: strictlyvc Greek lineup + big name in technology We are excited to launch a global edition of this…

StrictlyVC heads to London on May 13th to unite top investors and entrepreneurs to stimulate meaningful connections and drive innovation. We are thrilled to welcome industry leaders like Nazo Moosa, general partner of Paladin Capital Group. Sonali de Rycker, partner of Accel. Monzo Bank CEO Ts Anil took the stage. Paladin is proud to partner with TechCrunch to bring this exclusive StrictlyVC event to London. This is a room that directly engages in some of the most influential voices that ask your burning questions, share your perspective and shape the future of technology and venture capital. Secure spots for insider…

Meta, an independent group created to help with content moderation decisions, announced on Tuesday its response to social media companies' new hate speech policy, which was announced in January. The board said Meta's new policy was “urgently announced away from regular procedures,” and called on the company to provide more information about the rules. Additionally, the board asked Meta to assess the impact of the new policies on vulnerable user groups, publicly report their findings, and update the board every six months. The board says it is in discussion with Meta to shape fact-checking policies outside the US. Just weeks…

StrictlyVC is keeping the heat down in 2025. And we'll be international! First stop: Athens, May 8th. Be prepared for a sharp and unfiltered conversation on stage. Another chance to jump into dialogue. This is more than just an event. This is a forum where all attendees have the voices of working at the helm of some of Europe's most influential technology and VC leaders. Join the conversation – sign up now and become part of this Cain-Miss event. Within the agenda: strictlyvc Greek lineup + big name in technology We are excited to launch a global edition of this…

Xai's Grok Chatbot can answer questions about what's available, taking into account your smartphone's camera, as well as the real-time vision features available on Google's Gemini and ChatGpt. On Tuesday, Xai announced the launch of Grok Vision. This allows users to point their phones at objects such as products, indicators, documents, and other questions about them. Grok Vision is accessible from the Grok app for iOS, but it is not a Grok Android app yet. Grok lets you see what you see – literally Grok's audio mode comes with camera access, so you'll point your phone at something and ask…

Anysphere, the maker of AI coding assistant cursors, is growing so fast that it's not the market that's being sold, but a source close to Openai told TechCrunch. It was a hot target. Cursor is one of the most popular AI-powered coding tools, and its revenues are growing astronomically. Another source shows that it doubles every two months on average. According to two sources, Anysphere's current average annual recurring revenue is around $300 million. The company previously had moved away from discussions about an early acquisition with Openai after the ChatGpt maker approached the cursor. According to one of these…