Thursday, May 30, 2024

Archer, Kakao Mobility partner to bring electric air taxis to South Korea in 2026

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Archer Aviation is partnering with ride-hailing and parking company Kakao Mobility to bring electric air taxi flights to South Korea starting in 2026, if the company can get its aircraft developed in time.  The move to South Korea is part of an international strategy that will also see Archer commercially launch in the United Arab […]

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Iyris makes fresh produce easier to grow in difficult climates, raises $16M

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2023 was the hottest year on record, it doesn’t look like we’re cooling down anytime soon. Rising temperatures have made farming increasingly difficult in areas that were once prime agricultural resources where heat and drought have severely impacted crops. For most farmers who rely on traditional methods and lack access to high-tech greenhouses, the need […]

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

India’s Agnikul launches 3D-printed rocket in sub-orbital test after initial delays

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After two years of preparation and four delays over the past several months due to technical glitches, Indian space startup Agnikul has successfully launched its first sub-orbital test vehicle, powered by its unique 3D-printed rocket engines, space agency Indian Space Research Organisation said Thursday. Called Agnibaan SOrTeD (Sub-Orbital Technology Demonstrator), the single-stage launch vehicle lifted […]

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Chinese EV makers, and their connected vehicles, targeted by new House bill

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Chinese EV manufacturers face a new challenge in their pursuit of U.S. customers: a new House bill that would limit or ban the introduction of their connected vehicles. The bill, introduced by U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, comes as the trade war between the U.S. and China heightens in the aftermath of the Biden administration’s decision […]

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Fisker cuts hundreds of workers in bid to keep EV startup alive

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Struggling EV startup Fisker has laid off hundreds of employees in a bid to stay alive, as it continues to search for funding, a buyout or prepare for bankruptcy. Workers suspected layoffs were coming when the company directed everyone to work from home on Wednesday — an out-of-character directive, according to multiple current and former […]

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This founder says memetech is the next big thing

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Alex Taub, a longtime founder with multiple exits under his belt, believes it’s time to disrupt the meme industry. “I have this big thesis that memetech is going to be the next big category,” Taub told TechCrunch. “Like, there’s healthtech, there’s proptech, there’s adtech, there’s fintech… I think memetech is about to have a big […]

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House bill would ban Chinese connected vehicles over security concerns

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U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin will introduce a bill to Congress that would limit or ban the introduction of connected vehicles built by Chinese companies if found to pose a threat to national security.  The bill comes as the trade war between the U.S. and China heightens in the aftermath of the Biden administration’s decision to […]

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MoviePass co-founders speak their truth in HBO’s new documentary 

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HBO’s new documentary, “MoviePass, MovieCrash,” tells a story that many of us know about: how MoviePass, the subscription-based movie ticketing startup, was a catastrophic failure. After a series of mishaps and deception, it filed for bankruptcy in 2020.  However, the movie also tells the underreported tale of two Black men who aimed to disrupt the […]

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OpenAI signs on 100K PwC workers to its ChatGPT enterprise tier, as the consultant becomes its first resale partner

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ChatGPT has changed the game for how ordinary people regard and interact with AI, and today its creator announced a new, major enterprise customer that it hopes will be a signal of how a similar effect could play out in the world of work.  PwC, the management consulting giant, has signed on as a customer […]

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72 hours left of the Disrupt early-bird sale

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Tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, the clock is ticking! With just 72 hours remaining until the early-bird ticket deadline for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, now is the time to secure your spot and save big on this premier tech event. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join us in San Francisco for an unforgettable experience filled […]

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