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‘The bad news is, this was fake’: The tear-jerking story of author Barbara Miller was a marketing stunt, influencer says

Fast Company Tech

A viral TikTok video showing an empty book signing for an elderly author tugged at millions of heartsuntil it was exposed as an alleged marketing stunt. She wrote it as a way to deal with her grief, the video’s voiceover explained. She wrote it as a way to deal with her grief, the video’s voiceover explained.

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South Park creators’ deepfake video startup Deep Voodoo conjures $20M in new funding

TechCrunch

Parker and Stone had already begun assembling an AI artist team for a film they were developing, and when COVID intervened they focused on creating the tools for use later. South Park creators’ deepfake video startup Deep Voodoo conjures $20M in new funding by Devin Coldewey originally published on TechCrunch.

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Sony’s 360-degree audio is coming to streaming video

The Verge

360 Reality Audio uses object-based spatial audio technology to place instruments or vocals around the listener’s head in a virtual sound field. Now, Sony is expanding the audio tech into video. You’ll be able to watch through Sony’s Artist Connection mobile app at 5pm ET on January 11th.

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Bright raises $15M for its live video platform that lets you learn from top creators

TechCrunch

Bright , a live video platform that lets fans engage in live conversations with their favorite creators and celebs, has raised $15 million in new funding, the company announced today. The round was co-led by co-founder and talent manager Guy Oseary’s Sound Ventures, the fund he founded with Ashton Kutcher.

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Veed, an online video editing platform, picks up $35M from Sequoia

TechCrunch

Video is the beating heart of the most popular content online these days, and it’s not just because it’s entertaining. It’s also because of how accessible it is: it’s become incredibly easy for anyone, whether you’re technical or not, to make, post or watch video.

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Bright raises $15M for its live video platform that lets you Zoom with top creators

TechCrunch

Bright , a live video platform that lets fans Zoom with their favorite creators and celebs, has raised $15 million in new funding, the company announced today. The round was co-led by co-founder and talent manager Guy Oseary’s Sound Ventures, the fund he founded with Ashton Kutcher. RIT Capital and Regah Ventures also co-led.

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Apple launches limited-edition ‘Black Unity Collection’ Apple Watch

The Verge

Apple also plans to highlight Black artists, authors, and developers throughout its apps. It sounds as though the watchface will be available to anyone with an Apple Watch starting later today. The band will also be available separately for $49. The products will go on sale starting February 1st at Apple and Target.

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