Source: Alibaba’s cloud spin-off may serve as a good yardstick to value other major players
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Alibaba’s corporate restructuring is allowing its business units to raise capital and go public. The move comes after the conglomerate’s Q1 2023 profit margin declined by 9%, and it had just a middling 2% revenue increase.
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💰 Alibaba’s cloud business reported $2.71 billion in Q1 revenue, accounting for 9% of Alibaba’s total revenue.
Source: How Uber is trying to create ‘stickiness’ for its app
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Uber announced new additions to its platform including a private, chartered boat service in Greece, group ordering for Uber Eats, and an app for teens. The new features aim to attract and retain a more diverse audience, such as families, and expand its platform for all mobility needs.
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Source: Mackie finally takes on the Rodecaster with its own podcasting board
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Seattle-based Mackie has launched DLZ Creator, a podcasting board designed with the aim of out-competing their rival, Rodecaster Pro. Mackie is considered to be a leader in the sound and mixing board industry and has over 30 years of expertise in this segment. DLZ Creator, priced at $799, is $100 more expensive than Rodecaster Pro 2, which arrived in H2 2020, with upgrade features that include audio assistant, 3-band parametric EQ, and nearly double the screen size.
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Source: Apple TV officially launches its multiview feature for sports fans
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Apple TV 4K users can now access multiview, which allows up to four simultaneous live streams of select sports content, including specific Major League Soccer (MLS) matches and certain MLB shows. Customizable, users can choose which games are displayed, adjust screen sizes, and switch audio using the remote.
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Source: OpenAI launches an official ChatGPT app for iOS
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OpenAI has launched an official iOS app for ChatGPT, allowing users to interact with the AI chatbot on the go. ChatGPT app will allow voice input, sync history across devices, and Plus subscribers will access GPT-4’s capabilities and receive early access to new features. The app will also compete with Apple’s Siri and Google’s search engine on mobile devices.
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