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Google lays off workers, Tesla cans its Supercharger team and UnitedHealthcare reveals security lapses

Welcome, folks, to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunchs regular newsletter that recaps the week that was in tech. This editions a tad bittersweet for me itll be my last (for a while, anyway). Soon, Ill be shifting my attention to a new AI-focused newsletter, which Im super thrilled about. Stay tuned! Now, on with [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 5 May 2024 1:45 am

Human composting and timber marketplaces: talking industrial VC with investor Dayna Grayson

While the venture world is abuzz over generative AI, Dayna Grayson, a longtime venture capitalist who five years ago co-founded her own firm, Construct Capital, has been focused on comparatively boring software that can transform industrial sectors. Her mission doesnt exclude AI, but it also doesnt depend on it. Construct recently led a seed-stage round, [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 5 May 2024 12:53 am

Women in AI: Tara Chklovski is teaching the next generation of AI innovators

Tara Chklovski is the CEO and founder of Technovation, a nonprofit that helps teach young girls about technology and entrepreneurship. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 4 May 2024 10:30 pm

Farewell, dunks? Threads launches quote controls for all users

Threads users can now exert more control over who can quote their posts. This builds on a feature that already allows Threads users to limit who can reply to their posts (competing services like X and Bluesky offer similar reply controls). Threads outlined its plans for quote controls last month, and last night Adam Mosseri [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 4 May 2024 9:46 pm

Deal Dive: Amae Health is building an in-person approach to mental healthcare in an increasingly digital space

While many recent mental health-focused startups are digital first, Amae Health focuses on the importance of in-person care. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 4 May 2024 9:30 pm

Why RAG wont solve generative AIs hallucination problem

RAG is being pitched as a solution of sorts to generative AI hallucinations. But there's limits to what the technique can do. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 4 May 2024 7:30 pm

Heres Everything You Need To Know About Printed Circuit Board

What Is A Printed Circuit Board (PCB)? A printed circuit board (PCB), also called a printed wiring board (PWB), is

inc42 4 May 2024 3:28 pm

Navigating Fintech Investments: A Dynamic Approach For Sustainable Growth

Indias fintech adoption rate is 87%, which is significantly higher than the global average of 64%. UPI has been a

inc42 4 May 2024 3:00 pm

TBO Teks INR 1,551 Cr IPO To Open On May 8

B2B travel portal Travel Boutique Online or TBO Tek has set a price band of INR 875-INR 920 per equity

inc42 4 May 2024 2:39 pm

Bhavish Aggarwal-Led Krutrim AI Launches Its Android App

Over two months after the launch of its chatbot, Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal-led AI unicorn Krutrim AI has now released

inc42 4 May 2024 1:55 pm

Petrol and diesel became expensive once again, know what is the latest price of oil today

Petrol-Diesel Price Today 4 may 2024: Petrol diesel prices have been released across the country. A slight increase in fuel prices has been seen at the national level. The price of fuel in India is decided according to the international prices of crude oil. Let us know what is the price of fuel in which [] The post Petrol and diesel became expensive once again, know what is the latest price of oil today first appeared on discountwalas .

DiscountWalas 4 May 2024 10:09 am

Practical Tips For Driving B2B Revenue With Performance Marketing

Do you own a B2B brand and are looking for ways to boost your revenue? Then, it is certain that

inc42 4 May 2024 9:00 am

Iconiq raises $5.15B toward seventh flagship fund

Iconiq Capital has raised $5.15 billion across two funds associated with the seventh growth fund family, according to SEC filings. The firm, which launched in 2011 as a private office managing capital of some of the most prominent and wealthiest people in tech, including Mark Zuckerburg and Jack Dorsey, originally targeted $5.75 billion, according to [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 4 May 2024 3:08 am

X launches Stories on X delivering news summarized by Grok AI

X's Premium subscribers will be able to read a summary of posts on X associated with each trending story featured on the For You tab in Explore. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 4 May 2024 1:44 am

Match-owned Archer hits over half a million installs amid dating app slump

With Match and other online dating companies facing a downturn, Archers growth is certainly notable. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 4 May 2024 1:13 am

Musk raises $6B for AI startup. Also, is TikTok dodging Apples commissions?

Welcome to Startups Weekly Hajes weekly recap of everything you cant miss from the world of startups. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. Musks 10-month-old baby, xAI, is closing in on a whoppin $6 billion funding round. The social network X, ne Twitter also part of Elons tech [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 4 May 2024 12:35 am

Three things we learned about Apples AI plans from its earnings

Despite spending more than $100 billion on R&D over the last five years, Apple isn't planning to spin up too many new data centers to run or train AI models. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 4 May 2024 12:29 am

Fisker stiffed the engineering firm developing its low-cost EV and pickup truck, lawsuit claims

Henrik Fisker stood on a stage last August and proudly debuted two prototypes designed to catapult his eponymous EV startup Fisker into the mainstream. There was the Pear, a low-cost EV meant for the masses, and the Alaska, Fiskers entry into the red-hot pickup truck market. In the weeks that followed, Fisker stopped paying the [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 4 May 2024 12:23 am

Instagram now lets you post a secret Story that viewers can uncover with a DM

Instagram is adding a handful of new features for Stories to give users more creative ways to share content and engage with each other, the company announced on Friday. Most notably, the social network is introducing a new Reveal feature that lets you post a hidden Story for your followers to uncover by sending you [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 4 May 2024 12:06 am

Sprinklr lays off more than 100 employees

The new job cuts come over a year after the company cut about 4% of its headcount in February last year. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 11:47 pm

Despite recent successes, IPO market still wont fully open until 2025

Experts say macroeconomic factors including the upcoming election and the current state of the economy will deter too many IPOs this year. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 11:39 pm

How to play Pokmon and other Game Boy games on your iPhone

Apple finally updated its App Store guidelines to allow global developers to host retro game emulators on iOS. Now, you dont need to jailbreak your iPhone or download any sketchy software you can get a sophisticated emulator right in the palm of your hand for free on the App Store. No one is more [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 11:15 pm

10 years in the making, retro game emulator Delta is now #1 on the iOS charts

Video game emulator Deltas decade-long struggle against the iOS app store began with a school-issued TI-84 calculator. When Riley Testut was a sophomore in high school, he showed his friends how to load illicit software onto their bulky graphing calculators. Such behavior was generally discouraged at school, but he wasnt plotting to cheat on a [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 11:04 pm

Climate tech investment roars back with an $8.1B start to 2024

Companies focused on reducing CO2 emissions raised big sums, second only to Q3 2023. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 10:58 pm

Allozymes puts its accelerated enzymatics to work on a data and AI play, raising $15M

Allozymes uses a method in which millions of enzymes can be tested per day, rather than just a few hundred. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 10:50 pm

Cloud revenue accelerates 21% to $76 billion for the latest earnings cycle

The numbers are in, and the cloud infrastructure market grew at a brisk pace this quarter driven by increasing interest in generative AI. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 10:41 pm

TechCrunch Minute: Spotifys move to paywall lyrics is putting pressure on free users

Spotifys slow movement to put lyrics behind its paid service wall in its music service are about as popular as you would expect. Precise details of the update are evolving but what we can say at this point is that it seems that Spotify has a new feature up its sleeve to try and get [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 9:30 pm

Musks Tesla Inc. Sues Indian Battery Maker Tesla Power For Trademark Infringement

Elon Musks automotive giant Tesla has filed a legal suit against Delhi NCR and the US-based battery company Tesla Power

inc42 3 May 2024 9:13 pm

UnitedHealth data breach should be a wakeup call for the UK and NHS

The ransomware attack that has engulfed U.S. health insurance giant UnitedHealth Group and its tech subsidiary Change Healthcare is a data privacy nightmare for millions of U.S. patients, with CEO Andrew Witty confirming this week that it may impact as much as one-third of the country. But it should also serve as a wakeup call [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 9:13 pm

When a startup is better off saying no to revenue

It's hard for early-stage founders to say no to revenue from a large customer, whose needs might not align with the broader customer base. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 9:00 pm

How Y Combinators founder-matching service helped medical records AI startup Hona land $3M

Y Combinator's founder matching tool has quietly become one of most powerful offerings. That's how medical records AI startup Hona was founded. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 8:30 pm

Ex-BharatPe CPO Ankur Jain Launches Healthcare-Focussed Startup Jivi AI

Months after quitting fintech unicorn BharatPe, Ankur Jain has officially announced the launch of his new venture, generative AI (GenAI)-based

inc42 3 May 2024 8:19 pm

Inside TCs Techstars investigation and how AI is accelerating disability tech

The downturn in venture capital funding that the world has seen since the bust of the 2021-era bubble has impacted startups, VC firms, and accelerators alike. One company in the final category, Techstars, has been shaking up its operations for some time now, leading to certain departures from its ranks. TechCrunchs deep-dive into how it [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 7:45 pm

Former Momspresso Founders Startup Pravis Picks Up Stake In StreamO

Growth marketing firm Pravis, floated by former Momspresso founders Vishal Gupta and Prashant Sinha, has bought an undisclosed stake in

inc42 3 May 2024 3:17 pm

Govt Seeks Suggestions For Tapping Electronics Makers To Design More In India

The government has started reaching out to companies and industry groups for suggestions in formulating policies which will encourage electronics

inc42 3 May 2024 2:56 pm

IvyCap Ventures Managing Partner Tej Kapoor Joins ICICI Venture

After a brief stint at IvyCap Ventures as its managing partner, Tej Kapoor announced that he has moved from the

inc42 3 May 2024 2:47 pm

Ranjan Pai, Axis Bank In Talks To Invest In Gold Loan Startup Rupeek

Manipal Group chairman Ranjan Pais investment office Claypond Capital and Axis Bank are in early discussions to invest in gold

inc42 3 May 2024 2:09 pm

Reliance Retail-Owned Tira Expands Beauty Offerings With Nails Our Way Roll Out

Reliance Retail-owned Tira Beauty has rolled out its new private label brand, Nails Our Way, marking its expansion into beauty

inc42 3 May 2024 1:51 pm

Google dubs Epics demands from its antitrust win unnecessary and far beyond the scope of the verdict

The new filing, along with Epic's proposal, will help to inform Judge James Donato in a hearing scheduled on May 23 about what actions to take next to put Googles power in check. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 1:30 pm

Bank Hidden Charges : Bank deducts charges for these services, the customer does not even know.

Banking Charges: Most of the people have a bank account. We all often do bank transactions, and the bank imposes its own charges for this work. The bank provides free services like ATM card, check book and online services to its existing customers. Similarly, it also charges you for some services. Let us know in [] The post Bank Hidden Charges : Bank deducts charges for these services, the customer does not even know. first appeared on discountwalas .

DiscountWalas 3 May 2024 12:07 pm

Costa Rica coffee exports rise 18% in April

Known for its high-quality arabica beans, Costa Rica exports more than 85% of its coffee harvest, which is expected to be about 16% smaller than the 2023/2023 season.

The Economic Times 3 May 2024 10:34 am

Surat to Jammu, diverse customer profiles coming through ONDC: Snapdeals Himanshu Chakrawarti

Snapdeals focus on value e-commerce appears to be doing well with its collaboration with ONDC as it sees a majority of customers from smaller towns and tier-2, 3 cities.

The Economic Times 3 May 2024 10:26 am

World economy looks to dodge stagflation rut as outlook perks up

The brighter outlook indicates the world economy looks to avoid entering a stagflationary rut a period of sluggish growth and rising unemployment mixed with elevated inflation

The Economic Times 3 May 2024 10:24 am

Heres Everything You Need To Know About Quantum Tunnelling

What Is Quantum Tunnelling? In the world of quantum mechanics, particles can behave like waves. This wave-like nature is crucial

inc42 3 May 2024 8:49 am

The Evolving Role Of Corporate Venture Capital In Innovation And Disruption

Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) refers to any corporation actively investing in the startup ecosystem, whether through formal structures or informal

inc42 3 May 2024 8:00 am

Apple iPad event: What to expect

So far, the biggest surprise about May 7s Let Loose event is that its happening at all. Were just over a month out from Apples annual Worldwide Developer Conference, and yet the company determined there was enough news to warrant a stand-alone event. iPads (including the iPad Pro and iPad Air) will be the focus, [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 3:42 am

Microsoft bans US police departments from using enterprise AI tool for facial recognition

Microsoft has changed its policy to ban U.S. police departments from using generative AI for facial recognition through the Azure OpenAI Service, the companys fully managed, enterprise-focused wrapper around OpenAI technologies. Language added Wednesday to the terms of service for Azure OpenAI Service prohibits integrations with Azure OpenAI Service from being used by or for [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 2:27 am

Apple earnings see 10% iPhone sales drop, massive buyback fuels stock jump

Apple on Thursday reported a 10% drop in iPhone sales for the second fiscal quarter, dropping from $51.33 billion to $45.96 billion, year-over-year. The slowdown was fueled, in part, by an 8% drop in China. Apples slow adoption of AI versus competitors like Google and Microsoft likely played a role in consumers decision to hold [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 2:15 am

UGRO Capital To Raise INR 1,332 Cr Via CCDs & Warrants

UGRO Capital on Thursday (May 3) said its board has approved raising INR 1,332.66 Cr through compulsorily convertible debentures (CCDs)

inc42 3 May 2024 1:51 am

Hubble Network makes Bluetooth connection with a satellite for the first time

Hubble Network has become the first company in history to establish a Bluetooth connection directly to a satellite a critical technology validation for the company, potentially opening the door to connecting millions more devices anywhere in the world. The Seattle-based startup launched its first two satellites to orbit on SpaceXs Transporter-10 ride-share mission in [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 1:30 am

Alliance DAO is attracting more Asia founders amid US crypto crackdown

The graduates of Alliance DAO are often useful indicators of investor appetite and user adaption trends within the crypto space. The latest batch of the stage-agnostic crypto accelerator, unveiled today, comes at a moment of great excitement for the recovering market. Just two months ago, Bitcoin hit its all-time high; though the value of the [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 1:27 am

Rivian wins $827M incentive package to expand Illinois factory for R2 production

Rivian is getting $827 million in incentives from the state of Illinois to support building its next-generation electric vehicle, known as the R2. Rivian announced Thursday that the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will dole out the funds, which will be used to expand the automakers existing factory in Normal, Illinois, [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 12:32 am

Microsoft bans U.S. police departments from using enterprise AI tool

Microsoft has changed its policy to ban U.S. police departments from using generative AI through the Azure OpenAI Service, the companys fully managed, enterprise-focused wrapper around OpenAI technologies. Language added Wednesday to the terms of service for Azure OpenAI Service prohibits integrations with Azure OpenAI Service from being used by or for police departments in [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 3 May 2024 12:14 am

They thought they were joining an accelerator instead they lost their startups

Lacey Hunter thought all was well as she put her startup through the three-month Newchip accelerator. Then the organization filed for bankruptcy in May 2023. Things went from bad to worse later that year when she discovered warrants of her company rights to buy an ownership stake had become part of the proceedings, [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 11:08 pm

Your AI-native startup aint the same as a typical SaaS company

It's not building any startup, but building a defensible AI startup presents its own set of unique challenges. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 11:08 pm

Hyundai is spending close to $1 billion to keep self-driving startup Motional alive

Hyundai has agreed to spend nearly $1 billion on Motional, an investment that will give the automaker a majority stake while providing the self-driving startup with the necessary capital to keep operating. The Korean automaker invested $475 million directly into Motional as part of a broader deal that includes buying out joint venture partner Aptiv. [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 10:18 pm

NPCIs International Arm To Help Namibia Build A UPI-Like Payments System

The National Payments Corporation of Indias (NPCIs) international arm, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), has signed an agreement with the

inc42 2 May 2024 9:38 pm

TechCrunch Minute: Where CZs sentencing leaves the state of crypto

Four months behind bars and a massive fine, thats what CZ is getting from the government for his crypto exchanges misdeeds. Regardless of how you view the verdict too much, too little, just right his sentencing is a big deal for web3. Potentially in a positive way. Theres effort by some in crypto [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 9:35 pm

Google will now show labels in Play Store to denote official government apps

After months of testing, Google is today rolling out labels in the Play Store to denote official state and federal government apps in more than 14 countries. This new label will help users rule out apps that masquerade as official apps to steal money or data. The company said that these badges currently cover more [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 9:30 pm

1 month left to submit nominations for Startup Battlefield 200

Heres your shot across the bow theres a little over one month left to nominate your startup for Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt. Join this elite group for a new and awesome opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt. Its positively packed with perks and possibilities to get your company to the next level. Dont delay:Apply to [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 9:30 pm

Spotify quietly moves lyrics behind a paywall

Following various reports citing frustrated posts from users on Reddit, Spotify is quietly confirming the change. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 9:19 pm

TikTok expands its premium ad slots despite potential US ban

TikTok is adding new ad products that will allow marketers to better control what sort of content their ads appear against. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 8:36 pm

Apple adds more carve-outs to its EU core tech fee after criticism from devs

Apple is tweaking how it applies a new fee that can apply to iOS developers in the European Union as it continues to configure its approach to the blocs Digital Markets Act (DMA): Developers of free apps will be able to avoid the fee entirely under changes it announced Thursday, which apply from today, while [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 8:30 pm

Online course platform Kajabi allows creators to build their own branded apps

Kajabi, the video and web hosting platform for content creators to sell online courses, announced Thursday the official launch of its no-code branded mobile app offering, letting users host their own customized native app through the App Store and Google Play. Kajabi already has a mobile app for hosting online courses, however, this new product [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 8:30 pm

Freshworks Buys Device42 For $230 Mn Amid Top-Level Rejigs

Nasdaq-listed SaaS major Freshworks has entered into a pact to acquire Delaware Corporations Device42 for $230 Mn (approximately INR 1,919.7

inc42 2 May 2024 8:07 pm

D2C Mens Clothing Brand DaMENSCH Raises INR 22 Cr From Existing Investors

Bengaluru-based D2C menswear brand DaMENSCH has raised INR 21.62 Cr (about $2.5 Mn) in an extended Series B round from

inc42 2 May 2024 7:55 pm

Dropbox, Figma CEOs back Lamini, a startup building a generative AI platform for enterprises

Lamini, a new startup with funding from Andrew Ng, has emerged from stealth with a generative AI platform aimed at enterprises. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 7:30 pm

Walmart heir Lukas Waltons Builders Vision puts S2G on a path to independence

The Walmart heir, worth $28 billion, is bringing on new limited partners to expand S2G's investment reach. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 7:00 pm

SoundCloud takes on Spotifys Discover Weekly feature with new Buzzing Playlists

SoundCloud has launched a new set of playlists under the Buzzing Playlists moniker to highlight up-and-coming tracks from artists. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 6:30 pm

Acuras new all-electric SUV proves the most expensive model isnt always the best

The first electric vehicle I ever drove was a Tesla Roadster in 2011. I will never forget the feeling of the instant torque provided by the electric motor, propelling me to 60 miles per hour in less than four seconds a feat my little Miata daily driver couldnt even dream of doing. Ive had [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 6:30 pm

Samsung, LG and Redmi all smart TVs cheap; Loot these models in Amazon sale

These days, a great summer sale is going on on the online shopping platform Amazon. During this sale, TVs of brands like Samsung, LG and Redmi can be purchased at special discounts. We have brought a list of models with 43 inch screen size. From the popular online shopping platform Amazon, customers are getting the [] The post Samsung, LG and Redmi all smart TVs cheap; Loot these models in Amazon sale first appeared on discountwalas .

DiscountWalas 2 May 2024 6:00 pm

Peloton announces 400 layoffs, 15% of the workforce, as CEO Barry McCarthy departs

Peloton, the exercise equipment maker and creator of online fitness classes, has announced that its laying off 15 percent of its workforce 400 people as CEO, president, and board director Barry McCarthy steps down after two years in the role. McCarthy, who was previously CFO at Spotify and Netflix, was coerced out of [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 4:57 pm

Renda, which provides order fulfillment for businesses in Africa, takes in $1.9M

The logistics industry in Nigeria, like any informal sector, struggles with poor infrastructure and other inefficiencies, making it difficult for businesses both large and small to move and store goods. Many startups have tackled middle-mile and last-mile delivery challenges, but one untapped area is providing an end-to-end fulfillment solution. Renda, a three-year-old startup, [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 4:35 pm

Digital fraud detection startup BioCatch hits $1.3B valuation as Permira buys majority stake

Digital fraud detection company BioCatch has a new majority shareholder in the form of U.K private equity firm Permira. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 4:25 pm

Fresh From Farm Bags Funding To Offer Retailing Solutions To Fruit Sellers

Fresh From Farm, a startup which offers organic fruits and vegetables, has secured $2 Mn in a Pre-Series A funding

inc42 2 May 2024 3:35 pm

ButcherBox acquires Shark Tank-featured startup Truffle Shuffle

Butcherbox is known for grinding its way forward, bootstrapping to more than $600,000 worth of revenue. The company hasnt traditionally been on the M&A path, but it today announced it is acquiring Truffle Shuffle who you may remember from a Shark Tank episode back in 2021 (or, perhaps, The Goonies). The acquisition helps Butcher [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 3:30 pm

Amid Cash Crunch, BYJUS Links Sales Staff Salaries To Weekly Revenues

Amid severe cash crunch, embattled edtech major BYJUS has implemented a policy linking the salaries of its sales staff to

inc42 2 May 2024 3:26 pm

Freshworks acquires Device42 for $230M, appoints Dennis Woodside new CEO

Freshworks, the publicly listed SaaS firm, is acquiring U.S.-based startup Device42 for $230 million, the company disclosed in an SEC filing. Alongside the acquisition disclosure, Freshworks revealed that founder Girish Mathrubootham has stepped down as CEO. Dennis Woodside, who joined Freshworks as president in September 2022 and previously served as CEO of Motorola Mobility, will [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 1:38 pm

TikTok gets Tay and Billie back with new UMG content licensing deal

Users on TikTok can once again create music clips using tracks from UMGs catalog, a list featuring some of the biggest names in music today: Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Ariana Grande. Thats because, after months of fighting, the social media platform and Universal Music Group (UMG) have finally called a truce with a new [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 12:56 pm

Half of all copper mining is at drought risk with climate change

Copper has rallied in recent months to surpass $10,000 a metric ton, fueled by bets on looming shortages as mines struggle to meet rising demand from electric vehicles, grid infrastructure and data centers.

The Economic Times 2 May 2024 9:38 am

PB Fintech Gets Board Approval To Acquire Stake In UAE-Based Insurance Broker

Insurtech major Policybazaars parent PB Fintech has received board approval to divest stakes in at least two subsidiaries and pick

inc42 2 May 2024 8:41 am

Low Data Maturity Levels Delaying AI Success For Enterprises: Report

Almost 44% of surveyed 2,000 IT leaders feel their organisations are fully prepared to leverage the advantages of AI, according

inc42 2 May 2024 8:36 am

Haun Ventures is riding the bitcoin high

Haun Ventures has made 48 investments, including some of its token positions, across its early-stage $500 million and $1 billion later-stage acceleration funds. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 4:54 am

Snapchat launches new AR and ML tools for brands and advertisers

At the 2024 IAB NewFronts event on Wednesday, Snapchat announced a series of new augmented reality (AR) and machine learning (ML) tools designed to help brands and advertisers reach users on the social network with interactive experiences. The company said that its been investing in ML and automation to make it faster and easier for [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 4:45 am

From Connie Chan to Ethan Kurzweil venture capitalists continue to play musical chairs

When Keith Rabois announced he was leaving Founders Fund to return to Khosla Ventures in January, it came as a shock to many in the venture capital ecosystem and not just because Rabois is a big name in the industry. It was surprising because unlike in many other fields, venture capitalists dont traditionally move [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 3:21 am

NASA orders studies from private space companies on Mars mission support roles

Mars exploration has always been the exclusive purview of national space agencies, but NASA is trying to change that, awarding a dozen research tasks to private companies as a prelude to commercial support for future missions to the Red Planet. Its the second time in a month that the agency has shown its desire for [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 2:09 am

United HealthCare CEO says maybe a third of U.S. citizens were affected by recent hack

Two months after hackers broke into Change Healthcare systems stealing and then encrypting company data, its still unclear how many Americans were impacted by the cyberattack. Last month, Andrew Witty, the CEO of Change Healthcares parent company UnitedHealth Group, said that the stolen files include the personal health information of a substantial proportion of people [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch 2 May 2024 1:08 am