VCs are warning startups against taking high valuations, as it can lead to difficulties in raising funds and may disincentivize employees. Startups should focus on creating a tight process, setting reasonable valuation expectations, and being prepared to negotiate on dollar amount, valuation, and stake size. In the next 6 months, we can expect to see…
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Apple has confirmed the general availability of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, which include the first batch of Apple Intelligence features. These features, such as integrated writing tools, image cleanup, and article summaries, are available on select Apple devices and will be expanded in future updates. In the next 6 months, we…
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has hinted at an improved, “agentic” version of the company’s Alexa assistant, which could take actions on a user’s behalf. The new Alexa, code-named “Remarkable Alexa,” is expected to be released in 2025 and will reportedly cost $5 to $10 per month. The assistant will be powered by Anthropic’s generative AI…
