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FEBE Ventures launches $75 million second fund

FEBE Ventures’ name stands for “for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs,” and true to form, it is continuing to support seed-stage startups with the launch of its second fund. Targeting $75 million, Fund II is 2.5 times larger than FEBE’s first fund … Continue reading

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London’s iconic black cabs can soon be hailed on Uber

Uber has secured another win over the struggling taxi industry. Soon, riders in London will be able to hail an iconic black cab in the city. London cabbies can now start signing up for Uber trip referrals, but the service … Continue reading

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Apple is trying to unwind its Goldman Sachs credit card partnership

The move would end one of the highest-profile partnerships between giants in the tech and banking sectors.

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Fearless Fund grant program was already ‘at risk’ before lawsuit

A leaked document shines new light on the fund’s relationship with Mastercard and the embattled grant program. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Polestar’s climate-tweeting bot isn’t actually a bot, for good reason

“When is a bot a person?,” my colleague Kirsten asked after I learned that Polestar’s climate bot is more human than machine. Polestar launched its “Truth Bot” on X (formerly Twitter) ahead of COP28, the UN climate conference overseen by … Continue reading

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LockBit claims cyberattack on India’s national aerospace lab

The notorious ransomware gang LockBit has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack targeting India’s state-owned aerospace research lab. On Wednesday, LockBit added the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) to its dark web leak site, which ransomware gangs use to extort victims for … Continue reading

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Tumblr ends Post+ feature, refocusing on core services

Tumblr, the popular microblogging platform, has announced the discontinuation of its Post+ feature, a subscription service allowing creators to charge for exclusive content access. This decision, effective from Dec. 1, marks a significant shift in Tumblr’s strategy as it refocuses … Continue reading

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US, UK and 16 other countries sign new AI pact

Eighteen countries including the United States and the United Kingdom have signed a 20-page agreement which states companies must develop artificial intelligence (AI) that keeps people “secure by design”. The pact, which was revealed on Sunday, has been called the … Continue reading

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Pika’s AI video editor attracts $55 million investment

Pika, a pioneering startup, has made a significant leap forward with its AI-powered platform designed to edit and generate videos from captions and still images. According to TechCrunch, the company recently announced a substantial $55 million funding round, led by … Continue reading

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13 Best ICOs to Invest in 2023 

ICOs are the best way to invest in brand-new cryptocurrencies before they explode. Ethereum, Filecoin, Chainlink, and many other billion-dollar cryptocurrencies raised funds via ICO campaigns, so this niche can be very lucrative.  This guide introduces 13 upcoming ICOs that … Continue reading

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