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Enterprise AI development platform DataRobot raises $300M, acquires Algorithmia

All the sessions from Transform 2021 are available on-demand now. Watch now. DataRobot, a startup creating an enterprise AI development platform, today closed a $300 million series G funding round led by Altimeter Capital and Tiger Global, with participation from Morgan Stanley’s Counterpoint Global, Franklin Templeton, ServiceNow Ventures, and Sutter Hill Ventures. The round brings…
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Android 12 Beta 3.1 subtly tweaks the auto-rotate animation

Android 12 Beta 3.1 arrived just yesterday as a small bug fix update, but it also included a little bonus tweak for the auto-rotate animation. This change is so subtle that you might not even notice it at first, but the auto-rotate animation has a smoother, easier…
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Nokia launches XR20 rugged phone w/ Snapdragon 480, $549.99 price

Nokia has launched the XR20, a 5G-capable rugged phone that runs Android One. At 6.67 inches, the XR20 packs in an FHD+ display, which is coated in Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, while the chassis is MIL-STD-810H rated as well as being completely water-resistant. The internals might frustrate somewhat, with the XR20 utilizing the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G-enabled chipset, 4,630mAh battery, 4/6GB…
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Carl Pei’s Nothing launches $99 ear (1) earbuds with ANC, Google Fast Pair support

After teasers and tidbits, Carl Pei’s Nothing has finally launched the ear (1) Bluetooth earbuds with some competitive features given the $99 entry price. The most notable addition to the sub-$100 true wireless earbuds is that of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), which has become more commonplace on mid-range Bluetooth earbuds over the previous 18 months. A master of online marketing, Pei’s…
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OnePlus is reportedly skipping the OnePlus 9T this year

OnePlus generally has at least two release cycles each year, its flagship and then the tweaked “T” version. This year, though, it seems like the “OnePlus 9T” isn’t in the cards. Reliable tipster Max Jambor claims on Twitter that there will be “No 9T” this year, referring to the OnePlus 9T that would otherwise be expected. The reason isn’t directly mentioned, but it’s probably a…
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