Author: Krystle and Sean
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Ultrahuman’s former hardware VP raises $5.5M for devices that control AI agents, not just record you | TechCrunch
Ultrahuman’s Former VP Raises $5.5M for Devices That Control AI Agents (Not Just Record You) TL;DR: Ultrahuman’s former VP of Hardware, Apoorv Shankar, raised $5.5M for Aina, a startup building devices that control AI agents. Their first product, the Dune AI macro keyboard, lets you control your AI agents with a physical button. It’s not…
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Amid hardware legal battle, OpenAI releases a $230 keyboard for Codex | TechCrunch
AI Automation for Malaysian SMEs: Beyond OpenAI’s $230 Codex Keyboard Hype AI automation for Malaysian SMEs is a powerful lever for growth, but it is easy to get distracted by flashy hardware headlines. This week, OpenAI released a $230 keyboard for Codex. While the tech world buzzes about agentic hardware, the real opportunity lies in…
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Why Greylock capped its new fund at $1.5B when it says it could have raised more | TechCrunch
Why Greylock Capped Its New Fund at $1.5B: Essential Lessons for Malaysian SME Owners Greylock capped its new fund at $1.5B when it could have raised a multiple of that, illustrating a strategic restraint that offers valuable lessons for Malaysian SME owners. The 61‑year‑old Silicon Valley firm’s decision to cap its 18th fund at $1.5B…
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Lululemon backs nylon-recycling startup Syntetica in $30M Series A | TechCrunch
Lululemon Backs Nylon-Recycling Startup Syntetica in $30M Series A: What It Means for Malaysian SMEs TL;DR: The Syntetica nylon recycling investment led by Lululemon validates a technology that can reduce dependency on volatile virgin petroleum-based synthetics, a clear signal for the textile supply chain in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. If you run a fashion, apparel,…
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SpaceX falls to $135 IPO price ahead of Starship launch | TechCrunch
SpaceX Falls to $135 IPO Price: 3 Key Lessons for Malaysian SMEs SpaceX’s stock has fallen to its $135 IPO price, offering key SpaceX IPO lessons for Malaysian SMEs about volatility and long-term resilience. TL;DR: The market volatility surrounding SpaceX’s public listing offers a powerful, real-time business case for Malaysian SMEs. Instead of focusing on…
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Apple bans home services from its upcoming Maps ads | TechCrunch
Apple Bans Home Services from Its Upcoming Maps Ads: What Malaysian SMEs Must Know Apple bans home services from its upcoming Maps ads, locking out plumbers, electricians, locksmiths, HVAC companies, pest control, roofing, and general contractors from advertising on the platform. If you run one of these businesses in Malaysia, your local search strategy just…
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Microsoft patches bug in video game Age of Empires II | TechCrunch
Microsoft Patches Bug in Video Game Age of Empires II: A Cyber Risk Lesson for Malaysian SMEs Microsoft’s recent patch for a bug in the video game Age of Empires II shows how even a game invite can lead to full system compromise. Imagine one of your employees casually accepting a multiplayer invite in the…
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Microsoft is reportedly training salespeople to talk down OpenAI and Anthropic | TechCrunch
Microsoft AI Sales Strategy: Why the Tech Giant Is Training Its Team to Compete Against OpenAI and Anthropic TL;DR: Microsoft is training its sales team to talk down AI products from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google — a major shift in the Microsoft AI sales strategy. For Malaysian SMEs relying on Microsoft 365, this means better…