Best Tech News Site: January 2024

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Apple Vision Pro: Day One

It’s Friday, February 2, 2024. Today is the day. You’ve been eyeing the Vision Pro since Tim Cook stepped onstage with the product at last year’s WWDC. Longer than that, really, if you factor in the years of rumors, leaks and renderings. The price wasn’t anywhere near what you had hoped, but it’s a first-gen product. […]

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Media startup The Messenger disintegrates, leaving staff nothing

They say don’t shoot the messenger, but what if The Messenger shoots itself? Media startup The Messenger burst on the scene last May with $50 million dollars in hand, aggressively hiring journalists to build an “unbiased” digital newsroom. Instead, its staff found out through a New York Times article today that the publication is shutting […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/31/media-startup-the-messenger-disintegrates-leaving-staff-nothing/

Autonomous vehicle company Motional is about to lose a key backer

Autonomous vehicle company Motional is losing capital support from one of its primary backers as it aims to commercialize a robotaxi service in 2024. Automotive supplier Aptiv — the other half of a $4 billion joint venture with Hyundai that created Motional — said Wednesday it will no longer allocate capital towards the endeavor. “While […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/31/autonomous-vehicle-company-motional-is-about-to-lose-a-key-backer/

Apple Vision Pro: Day One

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/31/apple-vision-pro-day-one/

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Amid a fairly flat European market, Giant Ventures raises $250M to invest transatlantically

Giant Ventures, a UK-based VC that has made a habit of investing on both sides of the Atlantic, is launching two new funds, totalling $250 million. Its previous fund totalled $100 million. The firm invests across climate, health, and what it calls ‘purpose-driven’ startups and some used to call ‘impact’ or ‘mission-driven’. Whatever the case, the […]

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Amid a fairly flat European market, Giant Ventures raises $250M to invest transatlantically

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The Taylor Swift deepfake debacle was frustratingly preventable

You know you’ve screwed up when you’ve simultaneously angered the White House, the TIME Person of the Year, and pop culture’s most rabid fanbase. That’s what happened last week to X, the Elon Musk-owned platform formerly called Twitter, when AI-generated, pornographic deepfake images of Taylor Swift went viral. One of the most widespread posts of […]

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The Taylor Swift deepfake debacle was frustratingly preventable

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Startup studio Hexa hires former Doctolib exec to launch its health vertical

Hexa, the Paris-based startup studio that recently raised $22 million, is launching a new vertical focused on improving the healthcare system. Julien Méraud, a senior team member of the French unicorn startup Doctolib, is joining the startup studio . As a reminder, Hexa started its life as eFounders and originally focused specifically on B2B software-as-a-service […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/29/startup-studio-hexa-hires-former-doctolib-exec-to-launch-its-health-vertical/

Startup studio Hexa hires former Doctolib exec to launch its health vertical

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Rebellions lands $124M to develop its new AI Rebel chip with Samsung

Rebellions, a South Korean fabless AI chip startup, said today it has closed $124 million (165 billion KRW) in a Series B round of funding to develop its third AI chip, called Rebel. The startup will also use the new capital, oversubscribed with an initial target of $90 million, to ramp up production of its […]

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Rebellions lands $124M to develop its new AI Rebel chip with Samsung

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/29/rebellions-lands-124m-for-ai-chip-rebel-in-collab-with-samsung/

Sunday, January 28, 2024

What went wrong at Cruise, a pivot at Vroom and a home for Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer

TechCrunch Mobility is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation Sign up here — just click TechCrunch Mobility — to receive the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. Subscribe for free. Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility – the same weekly newsletter you’ve been reading, but with a new name and a few changes. As I mentioned […]

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What went wrong at Cruise, a pivot at Vroom and a home for Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/28/what-went-wrong-at-cruise-a-pivot-at-vroom-and-a-home-for-teslas-dojo-supercomputer/

Inside Brex’s efforts to burn less cash

Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech (formerly The Interchange)! In this edition, I’m going to look at Brex’s latest round of layoffs, the state of fintech investing in 2023 and more! I may be taking some time off in coming weeks but never fear, TechCrunch Fintech isn’t going away. We’ll be back soon! To get a roundup […]

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Inside Brex’s efforts to burn less cash

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Startups must strategize and budget for AI-assisted software development in 2024

Enterprises need to understand how much to budget into AI tools, how to weigh the benefits of AI vs. new recruits, and how to ensure their training is on point.

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Startups must strategize and budget for AI-assisted software development in 2024

Enterprises need to understand how much to budget into AI tools, how to weigh the benefits of AI vs. new recruits, and how to ensure their training is on point.

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/28/startups-must-strategize-and-budget-for-ai-assisted-software-development-in-2024/

Friday, January 26, 2024

Tesla to spend $500M to bring its Dojo supercomputer project to Buffalo factory

Tesla will spend $500 million to build one of its so-called “Dojo” supercomputers at its Buffalo, New York factory, the state’s governor Kathy Hochul said Friday during a news conference just days after CEO Elon Musk called the project a “long shot.” Tesla’s decision was “informed by New York’s reliable power supply, strong talent pipeline and […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/26/tesla-dojo-supercomputer-buffalo-factory-500-million/

Nightshade, the tool that ‘poisons’ data, gives artists a fighting chance against AI

Intentionally poisoning someone else is never morally right. But if someone in the office keeps swiping your lunch, wouldn’t you resort to petty vengeance? For artists, protecting work from being used to train AI models without consent is an uphill battle. Opt-out requests and do-not-scrape codes rely on AI companies to engage in good faith, […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/26/nightshade-the-tool-that-poisons-data-gives-artists-a-fighting-chance-against-ai/

Thursday, January 25, 2024

General purpose humanoid robots? Bill Gates is a believer

The robotics industry loves a good, healthy debate. Of late, one of the most intense ones centers around humanoid robots. It’s been a big topic for decades, of course, but the recent proliferation of startups like 1X and Figure — along with projects from more established companies like Tesla — have put humanoids back in […]

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Fortnite is coming back to iOS this year, but only in Europe

Four years after leaving iOS, Fortnite is coming back — but only European players will be dropping in this time. The endless beef between Epic Games and Apple over the company’s App Store fees took its most recent surprise turn on Thursday when the iPhone maker announced changes coming to iOS in the EU. In […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/25/fortnite-is-coming-back-to-ios-this-year-but-only-in-europe/

OpenAI responds to Congressional Black Caucus about lack of diversity on its board

OpenAI has been criticized for the lack of diversity on its board.

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/25/openai-responds-to-congressional-black-caucus-about-lack-of-diversity-on-its-board/

General purpose humanoid robots? Bill Gates is a believer

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/25/general-purpose-humanoid-robots-bill-gates-is-a-believer/

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Tesla says EV sales growth may be “notably lower” in 2024

Tesla’s strategy to drive sales through price cuts combined with the cost of bringing the Cybertruck into production put pressure on profits in the fourth quarter, according to earnings reported Wednesday. While the company has managed to continue to expand sales — hitting a record delivery of 1.8 million EVs in 2023, it hasn’t translated […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/24/tesla-says-ev-sales-growth-may-be-notably-lower-in-2024/

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Samsung’s EX1 wearable robot is designed to improve mobility in older adults

I tend to be wary when consumer electronics corporations dip their toes into the world of robotics. The category offers an attention grabbing shorthand for companies attempting to bolster their future outlook. More often than not, the systems rolled out on-stage are little more than vaporware. Samsung has mostly played it close to the belt […]

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Samsung’s EX1 wearable robot is designed to improve mobility in older adults

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/23/samsungs-ex1-wearable-robot-is-designed-to-improve-mobility-in-older-adults/

Monday, January 22, 2024

MrBeast made $263K from a video on X, but calls the payout ‘a bit of a facade’

MrBeast made over $263,000 in ad revenue from posting his latest video on X, but the YouTube icon says he thinks this number is “a bit of a facade.” “Advertisers saw the attention it was getting and bought ads on my video (I think) and thus my revenue per view is prob higher than what […]

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MrBeast made $263K from a video on X, but calls the payout ‘a bit of a facade’

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/22/mrbeast-made-263k-from-a-video-on-x-but-calls-the-payout-a-bit-of-a-facade/

Terraform Labs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Singapore-based Terraform Labs (TFL), the company behind digital assets TerraUSD (UST) and Luna, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware following the collapse of its cryptocurrencies in 2022. Terraform Labs, which confirmed its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing, said the filing is “a strategic step that will enable it to continue its operations and support litigation […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/21/terraform-labs-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/

Sunday, January 21, 2024

Kenyan agtech Shamba Pride raises $3.7M to grow its merchant network

Shamba Pride has since 2016 worked to enhance last-mile distribution for farm inputs and tackle price exploitation and quality issues for farmers through its merchant network dubbed digishops. The agtech has, so far, built a network of 2,700 merchants (agro-dealers) extending across 24 counties in Kenya, which represents just over half of the country. It […]

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Kenyan agtech Shamba Pride raises $3.7M to grow its merchant network

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/21/shamba-pride-raises-3-7m-funding/

Lamborghini licenses MIT’s new high-capacity, fast-charging organic battery tech

Researchers have been scrambling to find alternative materials for lithium-ion batteries, from manganese to sodium. Now they might have another: TAQ.

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It’s fun watching fintech startups grow

Covering companies' growth from the seed stage gives reporters a glimpse of what investors must feel like.

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It’s fun watching fintech startups grow

Covering companies' growth from the seed stage gives reporters a glimpse of what investors must feel like.

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/21/its-fun-watching-fintech-startups-grow/

Friday, January 19, 2024

Selkie founder defends use of AI in new dress collection amid backlash

When Selkie, the fashion brand viral on Instagram and TikTok for its frothy, extravagant dresses, announces new collections, reception is generally positive. Known for its size inclusivity — its sizing ranges from XXS to 6X — and for being owned and founded by an independent artist who’s outspoken about fair pay and sustainability in fashion, […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/19/selkie-founder-defends-ai-collection-kimberley-gordon-valentines-day/

Hackers breached Microsoft to find out what Microsoft knows about them

Wouldn’t you want to know what tech giants know about you? That’s exactly what Russian government hackers want, too. On Friday, Microsoft disclosed that the hacking group it calls Midnight Blizzard, also known as APT29 or Cozy Bear — and widely believed to be sponsored by the Russian government — hacked some corporate email accounts, […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/19/hackers-breached-microsoft-to-find-out-what-microsoft-knows-about-them/

Lordstown Motors founder launches new EV startup with trucks we’ve seen before

The ousted founder of bankrupt EV startup Lordstown Motors has launched a new company called LandX Motors, that prominently displays the same electric pickup truck he once promised would beat Tesla, Ford and General Motors to market. Steve Burns, a self-described “serial entrepreneur,” bought most of the remaining assets of his former startup late last […]

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Lordstown Motors founder launches new EV startup with trucks we’ve seen before

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/19/lordstown-motors-steve-burns-landx-motors-endurance-pickup/

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Vans, Supreme owner VF Corp says hackers stole 35 million customers’ personal data

VF Corp., the parent company of the popular apparel brands Vans, Supreme, and The North Face, said Thursday that hackers stole the personal data of 35.5 million customers in a December cyberattack. The Denver, Colorado-based company reported the data breach to regulators in a filing on Thursday. The filing did not say specifically what kinds […]

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Vans, Supreme owner VF Corp says hackers stole 35 million customers’ personal data

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/18/vf-corporation-vans-supreme-owner-data-breach-millions/

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Can Recraft’s foundational model for graphic design swerve the AI controversy?

Controversy continues to surround the world of AI-generated imagery, and even as AI-generated images used in elections became a source of concern this week at the World Economic Forum, startups continue to plow the new furrow of AI tools for creators. The latest is Recraft, an AI graphic design generator aimed at professionals, which has […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/17/can-recrafts-foundational-model-for-graphic-design-swerve-the-ai-controversy/

Reencle teases a hungrier, quieter home composter — for a price

If the upcoming smart composter works as advertised, it'll help households reduce their greenhouse gas emissions from food waste, while generating nutrient-rich fertilizer for gardens.

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Reencle teases a hungrier, quieter home composter — for a price

If the upcoming smart composter works as advertised, it'll help households reduce their greenhouse gas emissions from food waste, while generating nutrient-rich fertilizer for gardens.

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/17/reencle-teases-a-hungrier-quieter-home-composter-for-a-price/

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Sierra Space joins defense primes in landing massive military satellite contract

Sierra Space is joining Rocket Lab as a current or formerly VC-backed space company to land a major satellite deal with the military.

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Sierra Space joins defense primes in landing massive military satellite contract

Sierra Space is joining Rocket Lab as a current or formerly VC-backed space company to land a major satellite deal with the military.

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/16/sierra-space-joins-defense-primes-in-landing-massive-military-satellite-contract/

Samsung’s Galaxy S24 unveil: How to watch and what to expect

I can’t recall if there was ever a true lull in the weeks between CES and MWC, or whether this is the sort of thing we tell ourselves to cushion the blow of a hardware season that now spans 11.5 months of the year. Whatever the case, the days of big companies saving big news […]

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Samsung’s Galaxy S24 unveil: How to watch and what to expect

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/16/samsungs-galaxy-s24-unveil-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/

Monday, January 15, 2024

Fisker’s electric Ocean SUV under investigation over braking loss complaints

Federal safety regulators have opened an investigation into Fisker’s first electric vehicle over braking problems. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) issued a notice that it’s probing Fisker’s Ocean SUV for loss of braking performance. The agency is focusing on nine complaints about the issue thus far, including one […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/15/fisker-ocean-suv-nhtsa-investiagtion-brakes/

Fisker’s electric Ocean SUV under investigation over braking loss complaints

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Transportation tech trends at CES 2024, another micromobility merger and Waymo robotaxis hit the highway

The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click TechCrunch Mobility — to receive the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. Subscribe for free. Hi folks, I’m back from CES 2024 and ready to share what I saw and heard! But first, big changes are coming to this weekly transportation […]

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Transportation tech trends at CES 2024, another micromobility merger and Waymo robotaxis hit the highway

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FedEx announces its own commerce platform for merchants

Logistics company FedEx announced its own commerce platform called FDX today. The platform will likely compete against Amazon by offering merchants services like demand generation, fulfillment, tracking, and post-purchase experiences including returns. The company said that FDX is currently in private preview with plans for a wider launch in fall 2024. Businesses can register their […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/15/fedex-announces-its-own-commerce-platform-for-merchants/

LG opens its first US EV charging factory in Texas

LG Electronics has opened its first electric vehicle (EV) charger facility outside of South Korea — in Fort Worth, Texas — to capture a share of North America’s competitive EV charging market. Its new EV charging station factory, spanning 59,202 square feet, has the capacity to produce more than 10,000 chargers per year, LG said […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/14/lg-opens-its-first-us-ev-charging-factory-in-texas/

Sunday, January 14, 2024

LG opens its first US EV charging factory in Texas

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As more than $1 trillion flows into climate tech, incentive-tracking apps find firm footing

Climate tech is suddenly so awash in cash that there are a number of websites, apps and startups rushing to track all the incentives available.

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As more than $1 trillion flows into climate tech, incentive-tracking apps find firm footing

Climate tech is suddenly so awash in cash that there are a number of websites, apps and startups rushing to track all the incentives available.

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/14/climate-tech-incentives/

Look at your startup’s CAC to decide if you should launch another product

Rodrigo Fernandes Contributor Share on X Rodrigo Fernandes is a professor at Fundação Dom Cabral and is the CFO at Pingback, a Brazilian startup that provides a comprehensive solution for digital creators. Daniel McCarthy Contributor Share on X Daniel McCarthy is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Emory University's Goizueta School of Business and co-founder […]

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Look at your startup’s CAC to decide if you should launch another product

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Friday, January 12, 2024

What CES 2024 told us about the home robot

Few tech demos can match the spectacle of robotics. Even as the field grows increasingly prevalent in a broad range of industrial workplaces, mechatronics doing impressive things will never cease to amaze. For many, the mere presence of a robot is shorthand for the future, and for big electronics firms, it’s a quick and simple […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/12/what-ces-2024-told-us-about-the-home-robot/

X-59 ‘Quiet supersonic’ jet from NASA and Lockheed finally rolls out

NASA and Lockheed Martin have finally taken the wraps off of the X-59, a “quiet supersonic” aircraft that may shape the future of both military and civilian air travel. The X-59 has been under development at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works for years, following a $248 million grant from NASA in 2018. That was just the […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/12/x-59-quiet-supersonic-jet-from-nasa-and-lockheed-finally-rolls-out/

Instagram co-founders’ news aggregation startup Artifact to shut down

Artifact, the news aggregator-turned social network from Instagram’s founders, is shutting down. On Friday, the startup announced via a blog post it had made the decision to “wind down operations” of the app launched over a year ago, saying that the market opportunity wasn’t big enough to warrant continued investment. The team had rapidly iterated […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/12/instagram-co-founders-news-aggregation-startup-artifact-to-shut-down/

Thursday, January 11, 2024

The top Matter-compatible devices announced at CES 2024

For years, a coalition of companies including Google, Amazon and Apple — the Connectivity Standards Alliance — has been trying to get Matter, the smart home networking protocol, off the ground. Unlike many of the standards that came before it (e.g. Zigbee, Z-Wave), Matter doesn’t require a proprietary hub and runs locally, making it more […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/11/the-top-matter-compatible-devices-announced-at-ces-2024/

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

CES 2024: The weirdest tech, gadgets and AI claims from Las Vegas

CES 2024 is in full swing in Las Vegas. We’re on the ground giving you the most talked about news and announcements from the event, but much of the fun is to be found in the weirder margins of the show floor. In an era of CES where companies are all-in on the AI hype […]

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CES 2024: The weirdest tech, gadgets and AI claims from Las Vegas

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/10/ces-2024-the-weirdest-tech-gadgets-and-ai-claims-from-in-las-vegas/

My Memo adds some pill-zazz to automatic medicine dispensers

Every few years, a new startup takes a stab at automatic pill dispensers to help with drug adherence and to prevent people from accidentally dosing more than they should. Makes sense: For many of us, as we get older, more and more medicines join the lineup that keeps us ticking along. Unfortunately, memories get fuzzy, […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/10/my-memo-pill-dispenser/

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

A comprehensive list of 2023 & 2024 tech layoffs

Last year’s techwide reckoning continues. The tech industry has seen more than 240,000 jobs lost in 2023, a total that’s already 50% higher than last year and growing. Earlier this year, mass workforce reductions were driven by the biggest names in tech like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Yahoo, Meta and Zoom. Startups across many sectors also […]

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Sources: PhotoRoom, the AI photo editing app, is raising $50M-$60M at a $500M-$600M valuation

Apps that let users take, manipulate and share images have been some of the biggest hits in the world of mobile over the years. Now, the influx of AI is cracking open the market for a new wave of startups to step into the ring. PhotoRoom — a startup out of Paris, France — has […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/09/sources-photoroom-the-ai-photo-editing-app-is-raising-50m-60m-at-a-500m-600m-valuation/

Monday, January 8, 2024

Samsung renews its green cred at CES

We’ve heard “reduce, reuse, recycle” used ad nauseam, but at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Samsung follows in Apple’s footsteps, doubling down on that, dedicating a significant amount of its keynote speech to underscoring its commitment to sustainability. The company is specifically expanding its efforts toward resource circularity, from the design of its devices to […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/08/new-year-greener-samsung/

Sunday, January 7, 2024

SentinelOne acquires Peak XV-backed PingSafe for over $100 million

SentinelOne’s deal to acquire PingSafe valued the Peak XV-backed young startup at over $100 million, two sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch, in one of the strongest and fastest deals emerging from India. The New York Stock Exchange-listed AI security firm disclosed the cash and equity deal last week, but didn’t reveal the financial […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/07/sentinelone-acquires-peak-xv-backed-pingsafe-for-over-100-million/

Withings’ new multiscope device checks vitals for telehealth visits

Aside from a brief on-again-off-again thing with Nokia, Withings has been quietly establishing itself as a home health powerhouse in recent years. The French company might not have the big-name pull of an Apple or Samsung, but it has been making some expertly crafted devices designed to make vital readings accessible outside the doctor’s office. […]

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Withings’ new multiscope device checks vitals for telehealth visits

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/07/withings-new-multiscope-device-checks-vitals-for-telehealth-visits/

As AI becomes standard, watch for these 4 DevSecOps trends

Harnessing AI to drive innovation and deliver enhanced customer value will be critical to staying competitive in the AI-driven marketplace.

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/07/as-ai-becomes-standard-watch-for-these-4-devsecops-trends/

Invoxia has a new smart collar suitable for both cats and dogs

CES never disappoints when it comes to gadgets for pets. And Invoxia is going all out by releasing a new smart collar called Invoxia Minitailz that is suitable for both cats and dogs. The company said that this gadget is an upgrade from last year’s Invoxia Smart Dog Collar, which measured both location and biometrics […]

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Invoxia has a new smart collar suitable for both cats and dogs

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Saturday, January 6, 2024

Vietnam EV maker VinFast plans $2 billion investment in India

VinFast, Vietnam’s electric vehicle manufacturer, plans to initially invest $500 million to set up an integrated facility in India and break into the world’s third-largest automobile market. The memorandum of understanding with the state government of Tamil Nadu, unveiled on Saturday, earmarks an investment of up to $2 billion, the company said without giving a […]

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Vietnam EV maker VinFast plans $2 billion investment in India

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/06/vinfast-india/

Friday, January 5, 2024

United Launch Alliance, Astrobotic ready for early Monday liftoff to the moon

The countdown to launch is on. United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket has been rolled to the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station ahead of its early Monday morning launch, a mission that could end with the first fully private spacecraft landing on the moon. Vulcan’s primary payload is Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander. […]

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United Launch Alliance, Astrobotic ready for early Monday liftoff to the moon

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/05/united-launch-alliance-astrobotic-ready-for-early-monday-liftoff-to-the-moon/

Thursday, January 4, 2024

The goal of a startup is to cease existing

The whole point of a startup is to build something enduring.

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CES 2024: How to watch as Nvidia, Samsung and more reveal hardware, AI updates

CES 2024 will be here before we know it, taking over Las Vegas with throngs of crowds, booths full of products and a lot of companies making claims about how AI is improving their offerings. As noted in our CES preview, though the conference has had its ups and downs of late, it’s increasingly become […]

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The goal of a startup is to cease existing

The whole point of a startup is to build something enduring.

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

SpaceX launches first batch of direct-to-cell Starlink satellites for testing this year

SpaceX launched its first batch of Starlink satellites that will be able to connect directly to cell phones ahead of planned testing later this year. The company launched six Starlink satellites with this capability with a batch of 15 other Starlink birds aboard a Falcon 9 rocket late last night. SpaceX obtained approval from U.S. […]

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Satellite imagery analysis shows immense scale of dark fishing industry

Satellite imagery and machine learning offer a new, far more detailed look at the maritime industry, specifically the number and activities of fishing and transport ships at sea. Turns out there are way more of them than publicly available data would suggest, a fact that policymakers should heed. As a shared global resource, the oceans […]

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SpaceX launches first batch of direct-to-cell Starlink satellites for testing this year

SpaceX launched its first batch of Starlink satellites that will be able to connect directly to cell phones ahead of planned testing later this year. The company launched six Starlink satellites with this capability with a batch of fifteen other Starlink birds aboard a Falcon 9 rocket late last night. SpaceX obtained approval to test […]

source https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/03/spacex-launches-first-batch-of-direct-to-cell-starlink-satellites-for-testing-this-year/

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Former Anthemis partner soft-launches new fintech-focused venture firm

Ruth Foxe Blader has left her role as partner at Anthemis Group after nearly seven years to start her own venture firm, Foxe Capital, TechCrunch learned exclusively today. Blader is joined by former Anthemis investment associate Kyle Perez. Sophie Winwood is serving as an operating partner. Winwood previously co-founded WVC:E, an organization that pledges to […]

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Former Anthemis partner soft-launches new fintech-focused venture firm

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Samsung’s Galaxy S24 lineup set for January 17 debut

Samsung’s mobile division ditched the big show unveils a while back. Gone, too, it seems are the days when the company would save its first big phone news of the year for the weeks leading up to Mobile World Congress. The latest Unpacked event is set for January 17 — a week and change after […]

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Samsung’s Galaxy S24 lineup set for January 17 debut

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Monday, January 1, 2024

Meta cuts prices for the Quest 2 headset and accessories

Months after Meta launched its Quest 3 headset, the company is slashing prices for its older Quest 2 headset by $50 permanently. The 128GB version drops from $299 to $249 and the 256GB version drops from $349 to $299. Notably, the headset has been on sale at the new prices since Black Friday. However, Meta […]

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Meta cuts prices for Quest 2 headset and accessories

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Try these apps to reach your New Year’s resolutions in 2024

As the new year approaches, many of us are reminded of all the things we accomplished this year — getting a promotion, being more productive or even showing up to places on time — as well as things we failed to do. (There may or may not be a barely used foldable WalkingPad collecting dust […]

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