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Did that startup founder really work through his wedding?

Thoughtly co-founder Casey Mackrell had a big week. First, he got married. Then, he went viral. At his wedding reception, Mackrell needed to quickly give a colleague access to code that could only be unblocked from his laptop. His fellow … Continue reading

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Amazon cashierless tech competitor Grabango shutters after failing to secure funding

Grabango had inked deals with grocers including Aldi and Giant Eagle, along with convenience store chains 7-Eleven and Circle K.

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Bridgit Mendler’s Northwood makes ground station connection with Planet Labs in key test

Northwood Space, the startup founded by former Disney star Bridgit Mendler, nailed a key test last week when its ground station unit successfully connected with orbiting Planet Labs satellites.  Operating from Planet’s ground station in Maddock, North Dakota, the team … Continue reading

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Amazon tests adding robot warehouses to Whole Foods so shoppers can pick up other orders at checkout

Amazon is hoping to grab grocery dollars away from its rivals by enabling consumers to get all their shopping done in a single trip.

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OpenAI says bad actors are using its platform to disrupt elections, but with little ‘viral engagement’

OpenAI said in a report that it continues to see threat actors attempt to use its products, like ChatGPT, to influence election outcomes.

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Russia is banning Discord, an app its military uses

Russia is banning chat platform Discord, the Washington Post reports. The app joins platforms like Facebook and X, which have also been blocked in the country since the start of its war with Ukraine. The twist is that the Russian … Continue reading

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India’s Star Health confirms data breach after cybercriminals post customers’ health data online

The insurance giant confirmed a data breach, weeks after cybercriminals posted alleged customer health and medical data online. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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X changes creator payouts to depend on engagement, not ads

As X continues to alienate advertisers, even recently suing a group over their boycott of the platform, the company is shifting its creator payments policy to be less dependent on ads. Before, creators would be paid a percentage of the … Continue reading

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Shield AI’s founder on death, drones in Ukraine, and the AI weapon ‘no one wants’

Shield AI cofounder Brandon Tseng has raised over $1 billion to create AI pilots. Here’s what he’s learned in Ukraine and the future of AI-powered weapons. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Nvidia shares are up 25% in the last month, rallying near a record ahead of tech earnings

Nvidia shares have surged 25% over the last month, with analysts maintaining a bullish outlook as earnings season approaches.

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