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- TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 is being redesigned with new stages, content, and possibilities to cater to the evolving startup ecosystem. Verified accounts will have exclusive access to the “For You” area on Twitter starting April 15, and applicants who recently lost their jobs can attend TC Disrupt 2023 for free with an Expo+ pass.
- PitchBook data showed a reduction in venture capital activity since late 2022, but there was a boomlet in domestic venture capital activity in March 2023. Amazon has launched Sidewalk, a low-bandwidth long-haul network available to developers to connect IoT devices and test local signal strengths.
- Zoom added new features like email and calendar to retain users and compete with Slack, Calendly, Google, and Microsoft. Turntable LIVE raised $7 million after years of co-founder disputes and licensing issues, and a cultured meat company revived the woolly mammoth for a new sensory experience.
Zoom has recently unveiled its new AI-powered features that can take video conferencing to the next level. The new features include meeting summary and whiteboard generation, which are now available to Zoom’s paid subscribers.
The meeting summary feature is a great addition to help users organize their meetings and make them more productive. It provides a detailed overview of the meeting, including the number of participants, the length of the meeting, and what was discussed. This will enable participants to review the key points of the meeting quickly and easily, and help them stay on top of their tasks and follow-up action items.
The whiteboard generation feature is another one that can make video collaboration more seamless and productive. The AI-powered technology can automatically capture any brainstorming sessions that take place during the meeting and then turn them into shareable digital whiteboards. This means that any notes, comments, or sketches that are made during the meeting can be saved and shared with the entire team without any additional effort.
The new features are part of Zoom’s ongoing efforts to improve their platform and provide users with new ways to collaborate remotely. As more and more people continue to work from home due to the ongoing pandemic, these features can be a game-changer for those looking to optimize their online meetings.
Eric Yuan, the CEO of Zoom, stated that “we believe these new features will help users stay connected, improve collaboration, and enhance productivity. We are thrilled to offer these updates and look forward to continuing to innovate and improve the Zoom experience for our users.”
The new features are available now for all Zoom paid subscribers, and the company plans to roll them out to all users in the future.