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The Kia EV9’s real killer app could be its software
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Friday, April 7, 2023
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Thursday, April 6, 2023
JB Straubel could return to Tesla – as a board member this time
Tesla has nominated JB Straubel, the company’s former CTO who is now running his own startup Redwood Materials, as its next independent board member. The company said in a regulatory filing Thursday that Straubel, if elected by shareholders (which is almost a certainty) would take over the spot vacated by Hiromichi Mizuno, the former chief […]
JB Straubel could return to Tesla – as a board member this time by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch
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Apple (re)invents the iPod
Apple has devised a pocket-sized companion that (hypothetically) does it all: music, videos AND books, sans the nagging smartphone or clumsy smartwatch. Cupertino, you’re so close. In a patent application published recently by the U.S. Patent Office, Apple sketched out such a device; a headphone case-meets-pocket-computer with a touchscreen display and the prerequisite guts for […]
Apple (re)invents the iPod by Harri Weber originally published on TechCrunch
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The Kia EV9’s real killer app could be its software
When car companies use the term “flagship,” traditionally that means a high-end supercar or a plush luxury sedan. But the all-new 2024 Kia EV9 is a flagship of a different kind. It’s a crossover, for one. And a big one with three rows of seats, meant for big families. It’s electric, too, and capable of […]
The Kia EV9’s real killer app could be its software by Patrick George originally published on TechCrunch
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Can AI commit libel? We’re about to find out
The tech world’s hottest new toy may find itself in legal hot water as AI’s tendency to invent news articles and events comes up against defamation laws. Can an AI model like ChatGPT even commit libel? Like so much surrounding the technology, it’s unknown and unprecedented — but upcoming legal challenges may change that. Defamation […]
Can AI commit libel? We’re about to find out by Devin Coldewey originally published on TechCrunch
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Can Arbitrum’s recently formed DAO recover from its messy week?
The TechCrunch Podcast Network has been nominated for two Webbys in the Best Technology Podcast category. You can help TechCrunch win by voting for Chain Reaction, which digs into the wild world of crypto, or Found, which brings you the stories behind the startups by sitting down with the founders themselves. Please take a few […]
Can Arbitrum’s recently formed DAO recover from its messy week? by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch
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The robots are already here
In a blog post published last week, Meta asks, “Where are the robots?” The answer is simple. They’re here. You just need to know where to look. It’s a frustrating answer. I recognize that. Let’s set aside conversations about cars and driver assistance and just focus on things we all tend to agree are robots. […]
The robots are already here by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch
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Throne fixes security bug that exposed creators’ private home addresses
A recently fixed security bug at a popular platform for supporting creators shows how even privacy-focused platforms can put creators’ private information at risk. Throne, founded in 2021, bills itself as “a fully secure, concierge wishlist service that acts as an intermediary between your fans and you.” Throne claims to support more than 200,000 creators […]
Throne fixes security bug that exposed creators’ private home addresses by Zack Whittaker originally published on TechCrunch
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Slowly but surely, data is helping VCs look beyond networks for sourcing deals
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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Tesla more than tripled its Austin gigafactory workforce in 2022
Tesla’s 2,500-acre manufacturing hub in Austin, Texas tripled its workforce last year, according to the company’s annual compliance report filed with county officials. Bloomberg first reported on the news. The report filed with Travis County’s Economic Development Program shows that Tesla increased its Austin workforce from just 3,523 contingent and permanent employees in 2021 to […]
Tesla more than tripled its Austin gigafactory workforce in 2022 by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch
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Lux Capital ditches its opportunity fund in latest fundraise
The firm raised separate early and late stage funds 2021, but is combining the strategies into one vehicle this time.
Lux Capital ditches its opportunity fund in latest fundraise by Rebecca Szkutak originally published on TechCrunch
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Our favorite startups from YC’s Winter 2022 Demo Day — Part 1
Here’s a crazy statistic: More than half of the companies in Y Combinator’s latest cohort were accepted to the accelerator with only an idea, no minimum viable product or revenue strategy needed. Fast forward to today, where we’ll see how the individuals behind those ideas are thinking about the future of how we work, eat, […]
Our favorite startups from YC’s Winter 2022 Demo Day — Part 1 by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch
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Adthos uses generative AI to completely automate audio ads
As generative AI proliferates, it’s beginning to reach the ads we hear on podcasts and the radio. Startup Adthos this week launched a platform that uses AI to generate scripts for audio ads — and even add voiceovers, sound effects and music. Customers can optionally go in and edit the ads using a browser-based, multi-track […]
Adthos uses generative AI to completely automate audio ads by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
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Saudi’s Savvy Games Group to acquire mobile games company Scopely for $4.9 billion
Savvy Games Group, a games and esports company that is part of the Saudi government’s Public Investment Fund, has agreed to acquire mobile games studio Scopely for $4.9 billion. Founded in 2011, Scopely is known for several popular mobile games including Yahtzee With Buddies, Star Trek Fleet Command, Marvel Strike Force, Stumble Guys and Scrabble […]
Saudi’s Savvy Games Group to acquire mobile games company Scopely for $4.9 billion by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch
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Slowly but surely, data is helping VCs look beyond networks for sourcing deals
An increasing number of venture firms think the solution to cutting through the noise is by incorporating data science into their deal sourcing process.
Slowly but surely, data is helping VCs look beyond networks for sourcing deals by Rebecca Szkutak originally published on TechCrunch
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