Monthly Archives: July 2023

VanMoof, the e-bike startup, officially declared bankrupt in The Netherlands

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Techme101

Another grim stage for VanMoof, the e-bike startup backed by venture capitalists to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars. After making a last-hour effort to stave off bankruptcy last week, the court of Amsterdam has taken the step … Continue reading →

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US government launches the Cyber Trust Mark, its long-awaited IoT security labeling program

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Techme101

The Biden administration has launched its long-awaited Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity labeling program that aims to protect Americans against the myriad of security risks associated with internet-connected devices. The program, officially named the “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark,” aims to … Continue reading →

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ID verification platform Bureau bumps its Series A to $16.5M

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Techme101

Identity verification platform for businesses, Bureau, has added $4.5 million in its Series A, bringing its total to $16.5 million. The funding was raised from GMO Venture Partners and GMO Payment Gateway. Other investors in the round include Quona Capital … Continue reading →

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Sylvera banks $57M to put carbon offsetting on a path to Net Zero

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Techme101

London-based climate intelligence startup Sylvera has closed another chunky funding round — bagging $57 million in Series B funding led by Balderton Capital, with participation from existing investors Index Ventures, Insight Partners, Salesforce Ventures, Speedinvest, Seedcamp and LocalGlobe. New investors … Continue reading →

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France and Britain are battling it out for Europe’s A.I. crown

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Techme101

Two countries are jockeying for position as Europe’s capital for artificial intelligence.

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Most outsourced coders in India will be gone in 2 years due to A.I., Stability AI boss predicts

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Techme101

Most outsourced programmers in India will see their jobs wiped out in the next year or two, Stability AI CEO Emad Mostaque said.

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5 marketing slides to bring to your next board meeting

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Techme101

Michelle Swan Contributor Share on Twitter Michelle Swan is a partner at Tercera and is responsible for marketing and content, the advisor and portfolio experience, and guiding portfolio companies on go-to-market and brand strategies. Most board directors intuitively understand that … Continue reading →

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Create a Website in Minutes with Wix’s AI Site Generator

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Techme101

Wix, a market leader in website creation, has just released an innovative new tool called the AI Site Generator. The tool uses Wix’s domain knowledge and nearly a decade of experience with AI to quickly and easily generate custom website … Continue reading →

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The Tesla Cybertruck Rolls Off the Line

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Techme101

Tesla recently announced that the first production models of its highly anticipated Cybertruck have rolled off the assembly line in Texas. The innovative design and cutting-edge technology of the pickup truck from the future will undoubtedly cause a seismic shift … Continue reading →

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Bluesky is under fire for allowing usernames with racial slurs

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Techme101

Bluesky’s moderation woes continue as users threaten to leave the site in protest of its failure to flag slurs in account usernames.  Many users — particularly Black users — are frustrated that Bluesky hasn’t apologized for allowing racial slurs to … Continue reading →

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