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Benchmark, Index, others are in a wild unsolicited bidding war over Anysphere, maker of Cursor

There isn’t a shortage of AI-powered coding assistance startups. They include Augment, Codeium, Magic, and Poolside. However, Cursor has become one of the most popular. Its developer, Anysphere, has seen its revenue grow from $4 million annualized recurring revenue (ARR) … Continue reading

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‘Whatever you want Ben’: Inside Ben Horowitz’s cozy relationship with the Las Vegas Police Department

When Skydio, a young maker of drones in San Mateo, California, sent a customer proposal in 2023 to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, its chief of staff, Mike Gennaro, forwarded the email to VC Ben Horowitz. “Which deployment are … Continue reading

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Jack Dorsey dramatically scales back crypto ambitions for Block

Block said Thursday that it was “winding down” its TBD division, which had sought to create an open-source crypto development platform.

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What does Trump’s election mean for the TikTok ban?

As TikTok stares down an impending federal ban, Donald Trump’s win in the presidential election could be a lifeline. It’s a plot twist for the embattled, Chinese-owned social media company. During Trump’s last presidency, the president-elect had been the one … Continue reading

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Monarch Tractor lays off 10% in restructuring towards software and licensing AV tech

Monarch Tractor has laid off around 10% of its workforce as part of a restructuring that will see it prioritize non-agricultural customers, license its autonomous technology, and boost sales of its AI-powered farm management software, TechCrunch has learned. Around 35 … Continue reading

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Startup land wasn’t as quiet this week as you might’ve expected

Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here! This week probably wasn’t the best one to make any type of big … Continue reading

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ACS: 12 Steps to Address Australia’s Skills Shortage

The Australian Computer Society offers key recommendations for tackling Australia’s tech skills shortage and boosting the nation’s digital workforce.

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How To Setup an IVR Call Flow to Maximize Containment Rate

Thoughtful IVR call flow design helps callers help themselves. Learn how to set up an intuitive caller journey and spot potential chokepoints.

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Why Customers and Companies Love Interactive Voice Response

IVR is one of the most elegant tools businesses have to manage calls. Learn the basics and how it can help you serve customers better.

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Supersonic aircraft startup Exosonic is shutting down

Exosonic, a startup developing supersonic commercial air travel and UAV tech, is winding down after five years of operation. In an update posted to its website, Exosonic said it was unable to find the traction necessary to continue operations.  “Although … Continue reading

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