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Google releases new open LLMs, Rivian lays off staff and Signal rolls out usernames

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Google releases new open LLMs, Rivian lays off staff and Signal rolls out usernames

Google has released two new open large language models (LLMs), Gemma 2B and Gemma 7B, as part of its push for generative AI dominance. MariaDB, the database company, could potentially go private in a $37 million deal. Change Healthcare, a major US healthcare tech company, suffered a cyberattack on its systems. Rivian is laying off 10% of its salaried workforce to cut costs in a challenging electric vehicle market. Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart is considering acquiring Dunzo, a hyperlocal delivery startup. Signal users can now keep their phone numbers private with the introduction of usernames. YouTube dominates TV streaming in the US, according to a report by Nielsen. French-based Planity has raised $48 million to expand its hair salon software service. Dutch startup Monumental has secured $25 million to develop its robotic carts and arms for bricklaying.

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Signal usernames rolling out, to keep your phone number private - StartupNews.fyi

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 1y ago

Signal usernames rolling out, to keep your phone number private - StartupNews.fyi

Signal, the secure messaging app recommended by Edward Snowden, has finally added support for usernames. Previously, users had to share their phone numbers to connect with others on Signal. With the new update, users can now create usernames and share them instead of giving out their phone numbers. This feature allows for greater privacy and control over who can contact you on the app. Users can also choose whether or not to make their phone numbers visible in chats. Additionally, a new privacy setting prevents people from finding you on Signal by searching your phone number.

Open source Arm competitor SiFive lays off 20% of staff

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Open source Arm competitor SiFive lays off 20% of staff

Open-source Arm competitor SiFive lays off 20% of staff. SiFive, a startup that designs and manufactures chips based on the open-source RISC-V architecture, has laid off 20% of its employees amid uncertain market conditions. The company, which has raised more than $190 million in funding, cited macroeconomic factors and market volatility as reasons for the layoffs. SiFive's RISC-V processors are used in a variety of applications, including artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles.

Business Insider lays off 21 percent of staff to “endure extreme traffic drops.”

The Verge

The Verge · 4m ago

Business Insider lays off 21 percent of staff to “endure extreme traffic drops.”

Business Insider has laid off 21% of its staff due to significant traffic declines. CEO Barbara Peng announced the company is scaling back on categories that once thrived and mostly exiting its search-reliant Commerce business. The move comes amid acknowledgment of "Google Zero" impacts. Despite setbacks, Business Insider is focusing on artificial intelligence innovations, including Enterprise ChatGPT, AI site search, and an AI paywall to adapt and grow its business model.

What are EV startups doing to ride out weak demand?

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

What are EV startups doing to ride out weak demand?

US electric vehicle startups are facing a slump in demand due to high borrowing costs and repair expenses. In response to the weak demand, startups like Rivian, Lucid Group, Fisker, and Nikola are adjusting their production plans and strategies. Rivian is introducing smaller and cheaper electric SUVs and cutting costs, while Lucid has reduced the price of its vehicles and aims to produce a cheaper midsize vehicle. Fisker is laying off staff and seeking a partnership with a manufacturer, and Nikola is shifting its focus to hydrogen-powered big rigs after issues with its battery-electric trucks.

Zopper lays off 100 employees amid cost-cutting measures

Inshorts · 6m ago

Zopper lays off 100 employees amid cost-cutting measures

An insurance-focused SaaS startup, Zopper, has laid off approximately 100 employees in 2025. The latest round occurred in April, affecting around 50 members of the tech and product teams. Earlier this year, the company also dismissed 20 employees from these teams and its entire 40-person insurance staff. The layoffs are reportedly part of ongoing cost-cutting measures.

Google makes Android development private, will continue open source releases

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 6m ago

Google makes Android development private, will continue open source releases

Google is transitioning Android development to a private internal branch instead of the public-facing channel, aiming to streamline the process. This change is intended to simplify releases and enhance efficiency by eliminating the need for frequent branch merging. While this strategy preserves the open-source nature of Android, it may reduce advance insights into upcoming features. Google will continue to publish source code in AOSP after releases, ensuring app developers can focus on compatibility without tracking pending changes.

Gameskraft lays off 120 employees

Entrackr

Entrackr · 1m ago

Gameskraft lays off 120 employees

Gameskraft, one of India’s largest real-money gaming companies, has laid off about 120 employees across teams as part of a restructuring exercise triggered by the government’s blanket ban on online money games. The layoffs come at a turbulent time for the firm, which is also reeling from a fraud scandal involving former CFO Ramesh Prabhu, who allegedly siphoned off Rs 270 crore over nearly five years. An FIR has been filed against him following the company’s complaint at Bengaluru’s Marathahalli police station. Affected employees will receive severance pay, leave encashment, and extended group health insurance until March 2026, with an option to convert policies to individual plans. Founder Prithvi Singh said the decision was forced by “external realities” and not employee performance, adding that Gameskraft would support outgoing staff during their transition. Founded in 2017, Gameskraft had been one of the fastest-growing real-money gaming firms, operating platforms like Rummyculture and Pocket52, both of which have now been shut following the new law. According to TheKredible, the company’s FY25 net profit dropped 25% to Rs 706 crore because of the 28% GST, increased taxes, and one-time accounting changes. However, the company’s revenue rose 12% to Rs 3,896 crore from Rs 3,475 crore in FY24. Gameskraft joins other gaming firms downsizing after the ban. A23 Rummy (Head Digital Works) cut 500 jobs, Zupee axed 170, MPL is shrinking up to 60% of staff, and Baazi Games has reduced headcount by 200. Games24x7 is reportedly laying off 70% of its workforce.

Tech layoffs in January 2024: CEO fires the whole company over 2-minute call; Google, Microsoft, Amazon continue layoffs; job cuts at TikTok, Flipkart, Swiggy, and others

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 1y ago

Tech layoffs in January 2024: CEO fires the whole company over 2-minute call; Google, Microsoft, Amazon continue layoffs; job cuts at TikTok, Flipkart, Swiggy, and others

In January 2024, several tech companies implemented job cuts. Frontdesk fired all 200 employees during a two-minute call, Google laid off hundreds of staff across various divisions, Microsoft cut 1,900 jobs, Amazon announced layoffs in Audiobooks, Prime Video, and Twitch divisions, Xerox reduced its workforce by 15%, Unity Software cut 1,800 jobs, Discord laid off 17% of its employees, eBay cut 1,000 jobs, Flipkart laid off 1,000 employees, Swiggy laid off 400 employees, Riot Games cut 11% of its staff, TikTok laid off 60 workers, and Salesforce announced 700 job cuts.

Dukaan lays off 90% staff for AI bot, attributes decision to focus on profitability

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2y ago

Dukaan lays off 90% staff for AI bot, attributes decision to focus on profitability

Dukaan, a startup, has laid off 90% of its support staff following the implementation of an AI chatbot for customer inquiries. The decision is driven by the company's focus on profitability, as stated by CEO Suumit Shah. While the introduction of the AI bot has improved resolution times, it has also led to staff reductions, a move aimed at optimizing operations. Attributing the decision to prioritising profitability, he said customer support costs reduced by 85 per cent while resolution time went down from over two hours to three minutes.

Google rolls out full-screen tasks to Calendar app on Android: Details

Livemint

Livemint · 10m ago

Google rolls out full-screen tasks to Calendar app on Android: Details

Google is rolling out a new feature for its Google Calendar app on Android devices, allowing users to view a full-screen list of their tasks. This feature, already available on the web version of Google Calendar, will now be accessible on Android devices, making it easier for users to organize and manage their tasks within the app. The feature is currently rolling out to Google Workspace customers and personal Google account users, with availability varying across domains. The iOS version of the app does not yet have this functionality.

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