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UK startup Surf Security has launched a beta version of what it claims is the world’s first browser with a built-in feature designed to spot AI-generated deepfakes. The tool, available through Surf’s browser or as an extension, can detect with up to 98% accuracy whether the person you’re interacting with online is a real human […]
Robot dogs, startup lawsuits and bouncing back from snubs: Philly tech’s biggest stories of the year
The Philadelphia tech scene saw its fair share of controversies in 2024, but there were also several wins. Many companies faced layoffs, including delivery service Gopuff and email platform Fastmail, and major institutions shuttered, such as University of the Arts and Benefits Data Trust. The struggles, however, don’t overshadow the strong foundation of the ecosystem […]
Egyptian insurtech startup Amenli has raised a US$2.3 million funding round aimed at accelerating its growth and enhancing its service offerings. Founded in 2020 by Adham Nauman, Omar Ezz El Din and Shady El Tohfa, Amenli offers its clients all types of insurance, with a focus on medical, car, home and business offerings. It also […]
Two years ago, the minds behind Testing for All — a Covid-era at-home testing service — launched a new startup. But instead of those dreaded antigen tests that make you feel like you’re trying to tickle your brain with a cotton swab, the company delivers something much more comforting: a trained nurse or doctor. The […]
ABL Space Systems is dropping plans to compete in the launch market and is switching its focus to missile programs for U.S. national defense. ABL, founded in 2017, had attempted to reach orbit with its RS1 rocket, but suffered setbacks when the first attempt saw the rocket fall back to the launch pad and explode […]
The product grew out of a marketing analytics company’s efforts to help small businesses fill their social feeds without spending too much time. A new, AI-powered platform called Aggie wants to manage your brand’s social media. Source link
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “You are Jean-Claude Van Damme. You’re straddling two 18-wheelers careening through space while doing the splits. It’s very difficult, your groin hurts, and you could really use a strawberry Pop-tart… Here’s the question that has brought on all the pain and Pop-tart cravings: “Do I continue […]
“It feels great – I don’t know I’m meant to be this happy,” Anear told this masthead. “It’s been 20 years of trying to figure out how to do a job I didn’t know how to do. “It’s actually a big weight off my shoulders to be able to hand over the day-to-day CEO role […]
Aliens, car crashes, and a deep dive into my fitness stats. 10 min read · 22 hours ago The majority of new features fall flat. It’s a fact. 70% to 95% of new product launches show no measurable impact 80% of features are never used — not even once As a result of ‘feature bloat’ […]
London-based startup Gendo has secured €5.1mn amid booming demand for its generative AI software built for architects. British architectural designer George Proud and software engineer Will Jones founded Gendo in 2022. The platform transforms simple inputs like sketches, 2D drawings, or text descriptions into hypereal building designs. It works a bit like Midjourney or DALL-E, […]