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March 15 2023

Google-backed Anthropic launches Claude, an AI chatbot that’s easier to talk to

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Google-backed Anthropic launches Claude, an AI chatbot that’s easier to talk to

Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company founded by ex-OpenAI employees, has launched its AI chatbot, Claude. While the tool does much of what OpenAI’s ChatGPT can, Anthropic says its early clients report the tool’s “less likely to produce harmful outputs” and is “easier to converse with.”

Like OpenAI, Anthropic also has big tech backing: Google invested $300 million into Anthropic in February. The company’s chatbot — similar to ChatGPT — can provide summaries, answer questions, provide assistance with writing, and generate code. You can also tweak the chatbot’s tone, personality, and behavior, which sounds a bit more comprehensive than the “creative, balanced, and precise” settings Bing’s chatbot offers.

Overall, the goal of Anthropic is to develop an AI assistant that’s “helpful, honest, and harmless.” It also has no ability to access the internet, as Anthropic says it’s designed to be “self-contained.”

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March 9 2023

Houseware launches out of stealth to help SaaS companies optimize revenue using data

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Using data to make better decisions faster helps startups in the crowded SaaS space improve product development, identify hidden market opportunities and complete work with fewer false steps, important priorities as these startups seek out a piece of the booming SaaS market, projected to increase by 19.7% over the next six years.

A Singapore- and California-based startup called Houseware has built a platform that ingests data to help startups in those efforts. Today Houseware is emerging from stealth with $2.2 million led by Tanglin Ventures Partners with participation from GTMfund and Better Capital, as well as angel investors from among some of the most iconic, scaled-up SaaS companies around, including execs from Snowflake, Superhuman, Stripe, Zendesk and others.

When Divyansh Saini, co-founder and CEO of Houseware, was at data analytics company Atlan, he had a chance to work directly with companies like WeWork, Postman and Plaid. Saini noticed a disconnect between how data teams talked about, say, metrics and what revenue teams demanded out of those numbers.

“[Traditionally,] the data team sits farther away from the problems and is treated as a service function,” spending weeks modeling data for particular use cases, Saini said.

Houseware was founded in 2021 by Shubhankar Srivastava and Saini with a simple question: “What would it take to flip the value of the data warehouse from data and engineering teams to the revenue function inside organizations?”

Houseware, which offers an easy-to-use, no-code interface for operations and revenue teams, wants to bring SaaS companies closer to using data more efficiently in their day-to-day use cases across businesses.

Houseware allows users, for example, in the customer success team, to model insights on the go on product pricing, which in turn can then be used by finance teams as they consider how to alter those prices, Saini explained.

This is significant because while products like Snowflake have made it easy to work with large volumes of data at scale in the last half a decade, most companies’ revenue teams are still untouched by that paradigm shift, according to Saini.

Houseware’s target customers are SaaS enterprises with more than 1,000 employees. The company says its end users are revenue, marketing and sales groups, as well as marketing and finance analysts. Houseware tracks the percentage of employees activated as a key metric across companies using its platform.

“We have seen up to 30% of an organization’s employees being regular users of Houseware,” Saini, who likes to speak about “democratizing access,” said. It has onboarded users from public SaaS companies, and the fastest growing edtech and SaaS companies, among others over the last couple of quarters.

Houseware considers Clari and People.ai its closest competition, alongside some horizontal platforms like Thoughtspot, Saini told TechCrunch. He also pointed out that companies like Retool, which raised $45 million at a valuation of $3.2 billion last year, and Streamlit, which acquired Snowfake for $800 million, have made the space popular for developers and data scientists, respectively; Houseware aims to do the same for non-technical users.

Saini told TechCrunch it is “currently building out a layer of intelligence on top of customer data using machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to solve for use cases like identifying the risk of churn” and “building intelligent account health scores on top of customer data.” The startup is looking to roll these out for its customers in Q2 and Q3 of 2023, Saini added.

The company also plans to grow its team, hire for go-to-market roles in the U.S. and double down on its partnerships with Snowflake and dbt Labs.

“Executives across the revenue function are under tremendous pressure to find avenues for growth,” Saini said in a statement. “Investors are focused on solid unit economics and the path to profitability, so a lot will depend on hard-core, disciplined, top decile business execution.”

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“Data and metrics have come into sharp focus over the past six months across SaaS businesses with board meetings now seeking answers to the cost of customer acquisition, which lead channels are working the best or how product usage links to churn,” Saini said in its statement.

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March 2 2023

Link-in-bio platform Koji launches new tool to let creators sell e-books

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Koji, the link-in-bio platform that gives creators a digital storefront on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, launched a new e-book tool that lets users sell e-books and audiobooks, the company announced yesterday.

The new tool is essentially a template that creators can use to sell any e-book or audiobook from within social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitch, among others) and anywhere else on the web. Koji also allows creators to make custom add-ons and shareable previews.

Note that every time a customer buys an e-book or audiobook, Koji takes a 10% fee.

Customers can download their purchase and view it via Koji’s native reader and audio player. They can also choose to download and open files in their preferred e-reader like the Kindle app or as an EPUB, PDF or chapterized audio file.

Koji previously launched a separate e-book template last year, which was among the most popular Koji templates, claims Paul Bakaus, head of creators at Koji. However, that template will be replaced with this new e-book template, which gives users access to completely new features like the ability to add reviews as well as give purchasers a free preview of chapters before they are prompted to pay and unlock the full version. Bakaus also told us that there’s an option to sell bundled e-books and audio.

The new e-book tool will likely be a hit with many users and their followers, especially “BookTok” creators, a subculture within TikTok where people recommend books to their viewers. As of this writing, the BookTok hashtag on TikTok has more than 113 billion views.

In general, e-book reading has risen in popularity since the beginning of the pandemic, with 30% of Americans in 2021 opting for e-books versus physical books, according to a Pew Research Center survey.

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Koji was founded by Dmitry Shapiro, who formerly worked at Google and Myspace Music, and Sean Thielen, a self-taught coder. The link-in-bio platform launched in March 2021 and now serves over 500,000 creators, the company told TechCrunch. Notable creators and celebs include Emily Dobson and Alice Cooper, as well as slightly “smaller” influencers like Brown Girls Who Write, Lauren Giesting and Tasting Thyme.

Koji is free for everyone to use and is accessible to anyone regardless of follower count.

Koji is just like many other link-in-bio tools in which creators can link their social media accounts, merch shops and other projects with one custom URL. However, the company also develops a variety of products it previously called “mini-apps.” Now dubbed “templates,” Koji has optional add-on tools that each hold a separate function yet are all designed for extra monetization. The company takes a commission on most products, ranging between 5% and 15%.

For instance, the company recently launched an “Exclusive Article” app, which lets creators lock written content like articles, blog posts and recipes behind a paywall. Linktree, a major player in the link-in-bio world, recently tested a paywall feature, “Payment Lock,” so users could build payment links around their content.

In just 2022 alone, Koji launched more than 100 templates, such as a “Shopify Storefront” app, “Video Shopping,” “Watch Party,” “Listening Party” and “Tip Jar,” among many others. Overall, Koji provides access to more than 200 of these templates, so creators can sell everything from exclusive images to custom shoutouts and more.

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Beyond the templates, Koji also gives users access to analytics via a seller dashboard, where users can see their earnings as well as get insights about their customers, such as where they’re from, what they’re buying, top customers and so on.

Other features that Koji offers are video and gif backgrounds as well as “Highlights,” where users can move their most important links and apps to the top of the link-in-bio page.

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February 2 2023

Light Up Your Life: IHUG Launches Friendship Lamps in Koreatown, CA

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IHUG, a Los Angeles-based technology company, recently launched their latest invention in Koreatown, California: “Friendship Lamps.” These lamps are designed to bring people together and provide a unique way to stay connected, even if they are miles apart.

The Friendship Lamps are available in a variety of colors and styles and are equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and motion-sensing technology. When one lamp is moved or touched, its twin will light up in response. The lamps are a great way to stay connected to special people in your life, whether they are close by or far away.

The lamps can be used for a variety of purposes, from sending messages of love to saying hello to someone special. They are also great for couples who are in a long-distance relationship, as the lamps will light up in response when one person moves or touches it.

The lamps are also great for kids. Kids can send messages to each other and even play games with their lamps. With the motion-sensing technology, kids can play hide-and-seek or other interactive activities with their friends.

The Friendship Lamps are a great way to show someone you care, or to simply keep in touch with loved ones. IHUG’s lamps are sure to light up your life and make it easier to stay connected with the most important people in your life.

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February 1 2023

Making Friends in Mid-Wilshire: IHUG Launches Friendship Lamp Initiative

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When it comes to making friends, it can be difficult in today’s world. Fortunately, the International House of Unconditional Greetings (IHUG), located in mid-Wilshire, has come up with an innovative way to help make the process easier.

IHUG recently announced the launch of their Friendship Lamp initiative. The lamps are designed to help connect people in the local community and make it easier for them to find and form connections.

Each Friendship Lamp is equipped with a wifi connection, allowing two people to connect their lamps and establish a connection. When two people connect, their lamps will light up in the same color and when one person touches their lamp, the other person’s lamp will also light up. This allows for a visual connection between two people and gives them the opportunity to reach out and start a conversation.

The lamps are designed to be easy to use and provide an intuitive way for people to make friends. IHUG hopes to make the process of making friends easier, and to give people the opportunity to form strong relationships with those they meet.

IHUG is also planning to host events in the local community to help get people connected. These events will be a great opportunity for people to come together and form meaningful relationships with others.

Overall, the Friendship Lamp initiative is an innovative way to make friends in mid-Wilshire and to help people form meaningful relationships. IHUG hopes to make the process of making friends easier and to give people the chance to make lasting connections.

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February 1 2023

La Habra Heights Residents Rejoice as IHUG Launches Friendship Lamps

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La Habra Heights, CA – Residents of La Habra Heights are rejoicing this month as internationally renowned tech company, IHUG, launches their newest product, Friendship Lamps. The lamps have been created to bring friends and family together, even when they are miles apart.

The Friendship Lamps are a set of two lamps, connected with a secure, private Wi-Fi connection. When one lamp is touched, the other lamp will light up in a different color, signifying that someone is thinking of you. The lamps are also compatible with Amazon Alexa, allowing users to control their lamp through voice commands.

The Friendship Lamp is a great way to stay connected with loved ones, no matter where they are in the world. Not only do they provide a way to stay connected, but they also provide a lot of comfort to those who are feeling lonely. The idea of a lamp lighting up whenever someone is thinking of you is a very special way to show how much you care.

Residents of La Habra Heights are especially excited by the launch of Friendship Lamps. With the high population of college students and young professionals, the Friendship Lamp will be a great way for friends and family to stay connected and make sure that no one ever feels alone.

The Friendship Lamps are also a great tool for long distance couples. Being able to stay connected with a simple touch of a lamp can make a huge difference in any relationship.

The Friendship Lamps are now available for purchase online and in select stores. If you’re looking for a unique way to show someone how much you care, the Friendship Lamp is definitely worth checking out.

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February 1 2023

Sharing Kindness: IHUG Launches Friendship Lamps in Koreatown, CA

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Sharing kindness has become an even more important part of life over the last year, as people around the world have had to grapple with the changing realities of the pandemic. In Koreatown, California, a nonprofit organization called IHUG has taken this idea to heart and launched a unique new project called Friendship Lamps.

Friendship Lamps are a set of two lamps that are connected by WiFi. When one lamp is touched, the other glows with a warm, comforting light that symbolizes a connection between two people, even if they are far apart. The lamps are meant to be given to friends and family as a way of showing them that you are thinking of them and wishing them well.

The project was launched in partnership with the Koreatown Youth and Community Center, which provides resources and support to the local community. The lamps have been distributed to local families and seniors in the area and have been well-received. IHUG hopes that the lamps will help build a sense of community and remind people of the importance of connecting with others, even during difficult times.

The Friendship Lamps are part of IHUG’s larger mission to promote kindness, empathy, and understanding in Koreatown and beyond. The organization has a number of other projects in the works that focus on connecting people and sharing kindness.

Sharing kindness is a powerful way to bring people together and make the world a better place. IHUG’s Friendship Lamps are a wonderful example of how we can use technology to build meaningful connections and remind us all of the importance of kindness.

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February 1 2023

Bringing Community Together: IHUG Launches Friendship Lamps in Koreatown, CA

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Koreatown, CA, has recently become the host of a new and exciting technology that is helping to bring the community together. IHUG, a social technology company, has launched a new product – Friendship Lamps – that is designed to help people stay connected and share their love with each other.

The Friendship Lamps are two lamps that are connected to each other through IHUG’s cloud-based platform. When one person touches their lamp, the other lamp lights up. This feature allows people to stay connected even when they are not together in person. The lamps come in a variety of colors and styles, allowing friends and family to customize the lamps to fit their style and personalities.

The Friendship Lamps have been a hit in Koreatown, where many of the residents are separated due to busy lifestyles. The lamps are a way for them to stay connected and show their love and support for one another, even when they are not able to be together.

The Friendship Lamps have been used to build relationships between neighbors, friends, and family members. They have also been used to create unique activities, such as sharing photos or playing music. People have also been using the Friendship Lamps to share positive messages and words of encouragement.

The Friendship Lamps are just one example of how IHUG is helping to bring people together. IHUG is also working to create a platform for people to share their stories and experiences, with the goal of creating a stronger sense of community in the local area.

IHUG is committed to helping bring people together and creating an environment that is conducive to connection and collaboration. With the launch of the Friendship Lamps, IHUG is taking an important step towards helping the people of Koreatown build stronger relationships and connections with each other.

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February 1 2023

Connecting El Monte: iHUG Launches Friendship Lamps Program

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Recently, iHUG, a non-profit dedicated to connecting El Monte, California, launched a unique program to help foster relationships and promote a sense of community among the city’s residents. The program, called Friendship Lamps, provides residents with a way to connect with each other in a meaningful way.

The idea behind Friendship Lamps is simple. Participants purchase a lamp and connect it to their home WiFi network. When one of the participants touches their lamp, it lights up in the other connected lamp. The idea is to create a special connection between people who may not even know each other, but are united by their mutual desire to connect with their neighbors.

The Friendship Lamps program is part of the larger iHUG initiative to bring El Monte’s diverse population closer together. The initiative also includes a community garden and a mentoring program that pairs older adults with younger people, creating a unique space for intergenerational dialogue.

The Friendship Lamps project has already had a positive impact in El Monte. Residents report feeling more connected to their neighbors, and the lamps themselves have become symbols of hope and unity in the community. The project has also inspired people to start their own projects, such as a monthly potluck and a weekly movie night, as a way to further connect with each other.

The Friendship Lamps project is just one of the many ways that iHUG is working to create a strong and vibrant community in El Monte. By connecting people in meaningful ways, iHUG is helping create a stronger and more connected city.

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January 31 2023

IHUG Launches New Program to Connect Eagle Rock Residents

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The Eagle Rock community in Los Angeles, California is about to get a major boost in local connectivity thanks to a new program launched by the International Humanitarian United Group, or IHUG. The initiative, called the Eagle Rock Connections, will provide residents with access to a range of services and programs that will help them stay connected to their community and the broader world.

The program was developed in response to the growing need for increased connection and collaboration among Eagle Rock residents. It is designed to facilitate conversations, exchanges of ideas, and collaboration in the community. The initiative will also provide access to resources, support, and opportunities to engage with local organizations and businesses.

Eagle Rock Connections will feature a variety of programs and services, including a digital platform for sharing information and resources, a forum for discussion and collaboration, and networking events. The program will also provide access to educational and cultural events, as well as job and volunteer opportunities.

The primary goal of the initiative is to foster a sense of connectedness among community members. IHUG believes that by creating a supportive and collaborative environment, residents will be able to come together to share their experiences, build relationships, and work together to improve their community.

The initiative is set to launch in early 2021 and will be available to all Eagle Rock residents. IHUG hopes that the program will help to build a stronger, more connected community, and that it will serve as a model for other communities seeking to create a sense of connectedness.

“We are thrilled to be launching the Eagle Rock Connections program,” said IHUG’s Executive Director, Steve Dinger. “We believe that this program will have a positive impact on the lives of the people in our community, and we look forward to seeing the positive changes it will bring.”

With the launch of this program, IHUG is making a strong statement about the importance of connecting people in order to create a stronger, more vibrant community. The initiative is a great example of how organizations can use technology and collaboration to make a positive impact in their communities.

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January 31 2023

Bringing Long-Distance Relationships Closer: IHUG Launches Friendship Lamps in Bell CA

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In Bell, California, the long-distance relationship has just become a little bit easier. IHUG, a tech start-up based in the city, recently unveiled their newest product: Friendship Lamps.

The Friendship Lamp is a unique and innovative way to stay connected with loved ones who live far away. The lamp is a two-piece set. Each lamp contains a light that is connected to a Wi-Fi network. When one person touches their lamp, it sends a signal to their partner’s lamp, causing it to light up.

According to IHUG CEO, Chris Nordstrom, the Friendship Lamp is designed to help couples, friends and families who are miles apart stay connected. “No matter how far apart we are, we can still feel close to one another,” he said.

The Friendship Lamp can be used to send messages, share photos and videos, and even play games. It also has a variety of different lighting modes, allowing users to customize their lamps to match their moods.

In addition to providing users with a way to stay connected, the Friendship Lamp also has practical applications. It can be used to alert loved ones when someone is in trouble or when help is needed. It can also be used to keep track of children by having their lamp alert parents when they arrive home safely.

The Friendship Lamp is a revolutionary product that has the potential to bring long-distance relationships closer than ever before. IHUG is currently offering the lamps in three different colors and they are available for purchase online or in select stores.

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January 31 2023

Light Up Your Friendship: IHUG Launches in Encino, CA

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The residents of Encino, California have something to celebrate this week: the launch of a new and exciting program called IHUG. IHUG, or Illuminating Human Understanding & Growth, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young people develop meaningful, lasting relationships with their peers.

The mission of IHUG is to provide a safe, supportive space for Encino youths to express themselves, connect with others, and learn valuable life skills. Through a variety of programs and activities, IHUG helps young people build strong, positive relationships and develop a greater sense of self-worth.

The IHUG Launch Party was held at the Encino Community Center. Attendees included youth from all over the city and representatives from local organizations. During the event, speakers from IHUG emphasized the importance of building meaningful relationships, especially during adolescence.

The evening featured a number of fun activities designed to help young people build connections and create lasting memories. There was a movie night, a photobooth, a talent show, and a “light up your friendship” wall. The wall was a particularly popular feature; it was filled with colorful lights and inspirational quotes that guests could write on and share with one another.

IHUG is the perfect way to encourage teens to build strong, supportive relationships. It’s an opportunity for them to express themselves, meet new people, and have a good time. With the launch of IHUG in Encino, young people have a safe and supportive space to connect with one another and learn valuable life skills.

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January 31 2023

Brighten Up El Monte: iHUG Launches Friendship Lamps in California City

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Residents of El Monte, California are getting a little extra light in their lives with the launch of iHUG’s Friendship Lamps. The lamps are part of the iHUG Brighten Up El Monte initiative, which is designed to bring more light and joy to the city.

The Friendship Lamps are wireless lamps that allow friends to connect with each other no matter how far away they may be. The lamps come in pairs and when one person touches their lamp, the other one lights up. The lights can be programmed to change colors, and each color has a different meaning. For example, a blue light means “I’m thinking of you,” while a pink light symbolizes “I’m here for you.”

The lamps are part of iHUG’s mission to bring more light and joy to people’s lives. They hope that the Friendship Lamps will help people stay connected, even when they’re far apart. The organization also provides workshops, activities, and mentoring programs to help people in El Monte build relationships and find ways to give back to their community.

The lamps are just the latest in a series of initiatives by iHUG to bring more light and joy to El Monte. Earlier this year, the organization launched a series of events called “Light Up El Monte,” which included street art and a mural painting project to brighten up the city. They also launched a “Light Up El Monte” campaign, which encouraged people to take pictures of the city at night and share them on social media.

The Friendship Lamps are an exciting new addition to iHUG’s mission to bring more light and joy to El Monte. With these lamps, friends and family can stay connected no matter how far away they may be. It’s a beautiful way to show someone that you’re thinking of them and to share a little extra light and joy with the people you care about.

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January 31 2023

Light Up Your Friendship: IHUG Launches Friendship Lamps in Downey, CA

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IHUG, an innovative home-based technology company based in Downey, CA, has recently launched a revolutionary product – Friendship Lamps.

Designed to bring friends and family closer together regardless of distance, Friendship Lamps are a pair of connected lamps that light up whenever the other person turns on their lamp.

The lamps come in a variety of colors, styles, and sizes, so you can choose the perfect lamp to match your home decor. They are also compatible with both Android and iOS platforms, making it easy to connect with friends and family anywhere in the world.

The lamps are designed to make it easy to stay connected no matter where you are. When one lamp is turned on, the other lamp in the pair lights up, symbolizing the connection between the two people.

IHUG believes that the Friendship Lamps will help spread the message of friendship and love. They hope that the lamps will encourage people to stay in touch, even when they are far away from each other.

The company also plans to use the Friendship Lamps to help people stay connected during difficult times, such as natural disasters, pandemics, and other crises.

The lamps are available now and can be purchased online or in select retailers in Downey, CA.

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