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Category Archives: Tech
NIH funding uncertainty spurs new biotech venture fund
Earlier this month, the Trump administration directed the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to impose limits on specific types of funding it provides to research institutions. Although a federal judge has temporarily blocked the policy change, government grants to early-stage … Continue reading
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Murena now sells a ‘deGoogled’ Pixel Tablet
Murena, the French privacy firm that’s forked Android to deliver so-called deGoogled smartphones, has repeated the trick with a tablet. So if you’re keen to get your hands on a shiny Pixel Tablet — but without the usual bundle of … Continue reading
Palo Alto Networks warns of another firewall vulnerability under attack by hackers
The US cybersecurity giant says hackers are exploiting the high-severity flaw to break into unpatched customer networks. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Kuda and CEO face allegations of sex discrimination and unfair dismissal from former executive, per filing
An employment tribunal case has placed Kuda Technologies, one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital banks, under scrutiny over allegations of workplace discrimination, harassment, and wrongful dismissal. Rosemary Hewat, Kuda’s former Group Chief People Officer (CPO), filed a complaint accusing the company … Continue reading
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Pokémon Go maker Niantic is reportedly selling its games division
Niantic, the company behind the popular augmented reality game Pokémon Go, is looking to sell its game development business, Bloomberg reported. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Humane’s AI Pin is dead, as HP buys startup’s assets for $116M
Humane announced on Tuesday that most of its assets have been acquired by HP for $116 million. The hardware startup is immediately discontinuing sales of its $499 AI Pins. Humane alerted customers who have already purchased the Pin that their … Continue reading
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Humane’s AI Pin is dead, as HP buys startup for $116M
Humane announced on Tuesday that it has been acquired by HP for $116 million. The hardware startup is immediately discontinuing sales of its $499 AI Pins. Humane alerted customers who have already purchased the Pin that their devices will stop … Continue reading
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Trump admin reverses hydropower layoffs that sparked grid stability fears
The layoffs slashed between 13% to 20% of the four Power Marketing Administrations’ workforces. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Google Play Books purchases on iOS now skirt the App Store’s commission
Google has gained permission to sell its e-books and audiobooks directly to customers through its iOS app, Google Play Books. While iOS apps today can offer access to content previously purchased elsewhere, like e-books bought via a website, developers have … Continue reading
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Huawei Releases First Tri-Fold Phone to International Markets
The tablet-sized Huawei Mate XT costs $3,662 and isn’t fully operational inside the United States. Huawei launched it globally despite supply constraints.
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