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Star Wars’ next Lego playset adds video game hero Cal Kestis

Star Wars has had its ups and downs with fans over a decade of TV series and theatrical releases, but one thing most can agree on is Cal Kestis, the reluctant Jedi starring in two PlayStation and Xbox video games … Continue reading

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Ethical dilemmas emerge as AI revives past politicians for votes in India

Political campaigns in India are now using AI to bring deceased politicians back to life, at least digitally, according to Rest of the World reporting. As the nation’s elections gain momentum, the ethical and legal implications of this practice are … Continue reading

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Hades II gets surprise early access release on PC

Hades II, the much anticipated sequel to 2020’s acclaimed roguelike Hades, is now available in early access via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Developer Supergiant Games opened the gates Monday afternoon with a surprise-drop announcement on Twitter. HADES II … Continue reading

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Wayve raises $1B to take its Tesla-like technology for self-driving to many carmakers

Wayve, a U.K.-born startup developing a self-learning rather than rule-based system for autonomous driving, has closed $1.05 billion in Series C funding led by SoftBank Group. This is the U.K.’s largest AI fundraise ever and sits among the top 20 … Continue reading

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The Kendrick-Drake feud shows how technology is changing rap battles

It’s the most chronically online rap battle the world has ever seen. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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TechCrunch Space: Launch pad decongestion

This week, we’ve got some very cool news from Hubble Networks, which became the first company in history to connect a Bluetooth chip to a satellite. The startup has stayed relatively low-profile, but with this tech validation they’re looking to … Continue reading

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What Is a Payroll Report? Types and How to Use Them

Payroll reports provide a detailed overview of a company’s payroll activities. Learn about the types of payroll reports and how to effectively use them.

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The Net Gala hosts its first event for the stylish and chronically online

Days before the Met Gala, New York’s young and techish partied at The Net Gala. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Lucid loses longtime Apple and Intel exec who steered software division

Lucid Motors’ senior vice president of digital Mike Bell has resigned from his position. The company said in a filing Monday that the longtime Apple and Intel executive’s resignation is “effective immediately, in order to pursue other opportunities.” Lucid says … Continue reading

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Global crypto firms turn to Hong Kong for refuge — and opportunity

With U.S. regulators continuing to ramp up scrutiny, crypto startups and founders are looking to Hong Kong to support their growth. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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