Monthly Archives: September 2024

Creator startup Spotter raises another $7.4M

Spotter, a startup that underwrites creators and offers AI tools, raised $7.4 million, according to a Form D filing viewed by TechCrunch. A representative for Spotter confirmed the filing’s legitimacy, but did not offer further details. This additional funding is … Continue reading

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Spare fixes cities’ outdated transport services for disabled residents

Cities spend hundreds of millions each year on paratransit services, or public rides for disabled residents, yet those services remain limited and unpredictable. Wheelchair users often face late pickups, hindering them from getting to work or medical appointments on time. … Continue reading

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iPhone 16 Cheatsheet: Key Features, Price, Hacks & More

Discover the iPhone 16 cheat sheet with essential features, pricing details, news and useful hacks. Get tips on maximizing your iPhone 16 experience and uncover hidden gems.

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Gartner: The Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends For 2025

Agentic AI, AI governance platforms and post-quantum cryptography are among the most disruptive future technology trends facing IT leaders.

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Lucid Motors’ Gravity SUV will have Tesla charging built in

Lucid Motors is just a few months away from finally launching its electric SUV, and the company now says the upcoming vehicle — dubbed Gravity — will have Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) built right in, making an adapter … Continue reading

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MariaDB goes private with new CEO as K1 closes acquisition

MariaDB‘s short-lived tenure as a public company is all but over, as the struggling database business is now fully under the auspices of K1 Investment Management. MariaDB also announced a new CEO in the form of former Micro Focus executive … Continue reading

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Hardware companies dominate a list of promising climate tech startups

A new report from Congruent Ventures and SVB highlights startups that could significantly reduce carbon emissions, mitigating climate change. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Smartcat secures $43M for its AI-powered translation platform

Smartcat, founded in 2016, is among the vendors providing automated translation tools geared toward enterprises, and its co-founder and CEO, Ivan Smolnikov, says business is good. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Apple Must Pay $14.4 Billion to Ireland in Crackdown On ‘Sweetheart Deals’

The European Court of Justice has ordered Apple to pay billions in back taxes to Ireland, in a move that hands a victory to the European Commission against so-called ‘sweetheart deals’ between the country and big tech companies.

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An Underwater Data Center in San Francisco Bay? Regulators Say Not So Fast

The YC-backed startup NetworkOcean plans to sink GPUs into San Francisco Bay. Multiple California regulators WIRED spoke with hadn’t heard about the test—and raised concerns about its potential environmental impact.

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