Hedra, the app used to make talking baby podcasts, raises $32M from a16z

People are using AI video generation tools to contribute to an unexpected new viral trend: podcasts featuring AI-generated talking babies. And one of the companies helping artists do this is Hedra. The startup, launched in 2023, offers a web-based video generation and editing suite powered by its Character-3 model, which lets users make videos with … Read more

SundaySky Removes The Barriers To Expanded Use Of Video In CX

Imagine getty Eleven years ago, I spoke to the folks at SundaySky about the innovative ways they were using video to improve customer experience. Specifically, they were pioneering the development of SmartVideo technology, which allows brands to send their customers personalized videos that are compiled in real time using their own data. At the time, … Read more