Anduril raises $1.5B at a $14B valuation

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Techme101

The Palmer Luckey-founded defense startup wants to become a serious rival to longstanding kingpins, and has been clocking some big wins.
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The real story of the news website accused of fuelling riots

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Techme101

The BBC tracks down a Canadian hockey player, a dad in Pakistan and a Texan named Kevin linked to Channel3Now.

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UK satellite startup Blue Skies Space wants to sell astronomy data ‘as a service’

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Techme101

The satellite is designed to complement data provided by existing astronomical efforts such as that of the famed Hubble Telescope.
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YouTube is testing a feature that lets creators use Google Gemini to brainstorm video ideas

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Techme101

YouTube is testing an integration with Google Gemini to help creators brainstorm video ideas, titles and thumbnails. The Google-owned company announced the launch of the new Brainstorm with Gemini feature in a video posted to its Creator Insider channel. A YouTube spokesperson told TechCrunch that the feature is available to select creators as a part […]
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From Skims to Stripe, here are the startups that are likely — or definitely — not having IPOs this year

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Techme101

Last year’s investor dreams of a strong 2024 IPO pipeline have faded, if not fully disappeared, as we settle in to the second half of the year. This year delivered four venture-backed tech IPOs — Reddit, Astera Labs, Ibotta and Rubrik — in March and April, which made it seem like this year could spur […]
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The 5 Best Call Tracking Software (Low Spend, High Return)

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Techme101

Tracking calls is normally a complicated process — the best call tracking software makes it easy. Keep reading to learn about the top options for your business and how to choose the right one for your team.

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New UK Tech Startups See First Decline Since 2022, Down 11% This Quarter

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Techme101

There were only 12,318 new tech incorporations in Q2 this year, compared to 13,802 in Q1, according to accounting firm RSM UK.

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Techstars is laying off 17%, ending its J.P. Morgan-backed programs

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Techme101

Techstars is cutting 17% of its staff and will end its $80 million J.P. Morgan-backed Advancing Cities Program once the fund is completely deployed.
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UK Government Announces £32m for AI Projects After Scrapping Funding for Supercomputers

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Techme101

The investment will go into 98 AI projects that will ultimately improve safety on construction sites, reduce train delays, and cut emissions across supply chains.

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Made by Google 2024: How to watch Google unveil the Pixel 9, a new foldable and more

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Techme101

Made by Google 2024 kicks off at 10 a.m. PT on August 13. Get ready for a slew of new hardware, including the Pixel 9 and a new foldable.
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