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Cadillac Unveils $300,000 Celestiq EV to Reclaim Luxury Crown

Cadillac reveals the hand-built Celestiq electric vehicle, a $300,000 bespoke fastback sedan designed to restore the brand to the top of the luxury market.

Meta Unveils VR Legs, Hulu Hikes Prices, and Microsoft Adopts DALL-E 2

This week in tech, Meta reveals leg avatars and a pricey new headset, while Hulu increases subscription costs. Microsoft also integrates AI image generator DALL-E 2 into its consumer apps.

Epic and Match Expand Google Antitrust Battle Over App Store Monopoly

Epic Games and Match Group are adding new allegations to their antitrust lawsuits against Google, claiming the tech giant paid rivals to avoid competing with the Google Play Store. The updates emerge as global app spending growth slows following a pandemic-fueled surge.

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Venture Capitalists Unlikely to Rush Into Q4 Deals Despite Summer Slump

After a noticeable summer slowdown in venture capital activity, founders hope for a Q4 rebound but analysts warn against expecting a sudden surge in deals. Investors show little urgency to ramp up deal counts simply to appease their limited partners.

TechCrunch Reporter Experiences Meta Connect Keynote Inside Horizon Worlds VR

A TechCrunch journalist details the clunky but entertaining experience of watching Zuckerberg's Meta Connect keynote from inside a virtual reality amphitheater. The VR viewing proves more immersive but far less practical for taking notes than a traditional screen.

Meta Unveils $1,499 Quest Pro Headset and Workplace VR Partnerships

Meta reveals its high-end Quest Pro headset at Connect 2022, partnering with Microsoft to bring productivity apps to virtual reality. The company also announces new business-focused subscriptions and shares that its app store has generated over $1.5 billion.

Four Key Predictions Ahead of Tesla's Annual AI Day Event

Tesla prepares to host its second annual AI Day, an event focused on showcasing artificial intelligence capabilities to recruit top engineering talent. Speculations center heavily on the debut of a working Optimus humanoid robot prototype and updates to the Dojo supercomputer.

Google Unveils PaLI, a Multilingual AI for Images and Text

Google demonstrates PaLI, a new AI model that understands 109 languages to perform complex tasks involving both text and images. Meanwhile, other advancements showcase highly emotional text-to-speech generation and new tools protecting artists from unauthorized AI training.

Figma-Adobe Mega Deal Sparks Hunt for Next Design Acquisition Targets

Adobe's massive $20 billion acquisition of Figma shakes up the design software market and leaves investors searching for the next independent startup to buy. A rich cluster of well-funded Figma competitors now faces potential acquisition interest from major tech platforms.

Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Transforms the Notch Into a Useful Tool

Apple leverages its chip advantage to deliver major camera improvements and an innovative Dynamic Island in the iPhone 14 Pro. The new flagship offers better performance and battery life while maintaining last year's price point.

Canva Expands Into Visual WorkSuite to Rival Traditional Office Tools

Canva launches a comprehensive visual worksuite featuring docs, websites, and whiteboards to complement traditional text-based office software. The company relies on its established Fortune 500 user base to drive adoption of these interconnected, visual-first products.