TechCrunch Summary (2023-05-18 10AM)

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Source: Alibaba’s cloud spin-off may serve as a good yardstick to value other major players

Summary
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.

Fact
💰 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

Summary
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.

Fact

  • 🚤 Uber launched a private chartered boat service in Mykonos, Greece, for post-pandemic vacationers, partnering with local boat operators.
  • 🛍️ Uber rolled out group ordering for Uber Eats, allowing ease of use for individuals and families who want delivery but do not want to split payments.
  • 👦 Uber opened its app to teenagers in an attempt to retain the younger generation as users.

    • Source: Mackie finally takes on the Rodecaster with its own podcasting board

    Summary
    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.

    Fact

  • 🎛️DLZ Creator arrives with the aim to out-compete the well-known Rodecaster Pro podcasting board.
  • 🌟Seattle-based Mackie is considered an expert in the sound and mixing board market after more than three decades in the industry.
  • 🎚️At $799, DLZ Creator is $100 more expensive than Rodecaster Pro 2 that arrived halfway through last year.
  • 🎧DLZ Creator has upgrade features such as audio assistant, 3-band parametric EQ, and nearly double the screen size.

    • Source: Apple TV officially launches its multiview feature for sports fans

    Summary
    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.

    Fact

  • 📺 Multiview gives viewers the ability to watch up to four simultaneous streams at once.
  • 🏟️ The feature is limited to select sports content, including Major League Soccer and Friday Night Baseball games.
  • 🔊 Viewers can switch between audio using the remote, allowing them to control which game they want to hear.
  • 💰 To access MLS Season Pass, fans have to pay either $12.99 or $14.99 per month, depending on whether they’re Apple TV+ subscribers.
  • 🆓 A one-month free trial of MLS Season Pass will be rolled out by Apple alongside the launch of multiview.
  • 🔜 An MLS special announcement will stream live on the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV at 1:45 pm ET today.

    • Source: OpenAI launches an official ChatGPT app for iOS

    Summary
    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.

    Fact

  • 📱 ChatGPT app is now available on iOS, free to use, and initially limited to U.S. users at launch.
  • 💬 The app allows users to interact with AI chatbot, ask questions, get advice, find inspiration, learn, and research.
  • 🌐 The app will sync search history across devices and is integrated with OpenAI’s open source speech recognition system, Whisper, to allow for voice input.
  • 💡 Subscribers to ChatGPT Plus can access GPT-4’s capabilities and receive early access to new features and faster response times.
  • 🤖 The app’s launch could potentially shake up how people use their phones to search and connect with information and challenge Apple’s Siri and Google’s search engine on mobile devices.

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