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Agility Robotics’ Damion Shelton and Melonee Wise will discuss the future of warehouse automation at TC Disrupt 2023
Agility Robotics is on a steady march toward commercialization, thanks to the continued growth of robotics in warehouse fulfillment and logistics and the expanding feature set of its bipedal robot. We’re excited to announce that Digit — escorted by... #press
EV maker Vinfast still worth more than Ford and GM after stock tanks 19%
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast’s debut Tuesday on the Nasdaq public exchange was nothing short of remarkable. The automaker, which went public via a merger with special purpose acquisition company Black Spade Acquisition, saw shares catapult 68% to close at $37.06 — giving it a valuation... #press
Work exchange earns you a free pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
Just about one month to go until TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 kicks off in San Francisco on September 19-21. If you don’t have a pass yet, here’s a painless way to attend — for free. Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 for a free, three-day pass Here’s the (tiny) catch. Simply work 8 hours over the course […] #press
This $70 device can spoof an Apple device and trick you into sharing your password
Attendees at Def Con, one of the world’s largest hacking conferences, are used to weird shenanigans, such as a seemingly innocuous wall of computer screens that display people’s passwords sniffed over the conference Wi-Fi network. But at this year’s event, even... #press
Tesla supplier CATL unveils battery that can charge 400km in 10 minutes
CATL, the Chinese battery giant and a major supplier to Tesla, has unveiled its latest product that aims to solve electric vehicles’ charging and range limitations. The battery, dubbed Shenxing or “god-like speed”, is able to refuel to 400 kilometers (250 miles) in 10 minutes, the... #press
Electrify America-backed 75MW solar farm kicks off operations
Electrify America, the EV charging company created by Volkswagen in the aftermath of its diesel emissions scandal, said on Tuesday that a new, 75 megawatt solar farm in Southern California is now up and running. Electrify America isn’t operating this solar farm. Instead, the company struck a 15-year... #press
The startup landscape has shifted dramatically: Accelerators must adapt or fade away
founders must confront a key question: Are there too many accelerators now, and is joining an accelerator even needed anymore? #press
How Pilea helps founders break down stigma around mental health
There hasn’t been a ton of research on the prevalence of mental health issues among founders, but what there is speaks loudly. #press
https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/15/founders-mental-health/?utm_source=press.coop
Atomic, GV, & SOSV join the Startup Battlefield judges lineup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
The Startup Battlefield pitch competition is a Silicon Valley legend that’s reached far beyond its Bay Area beginnings. It’s a global launching pad for some of the most successful tech companies, including Cloudflare, Dropbox, Fitbit, Mint and Yammer. More... #press
Max Q: More propulsion troubles on-orbit
Hello, and welcome back to Max Q! In this issue: More propulsion troubles on-orbit News from Astranis and more By the way . . . We’re out-of-this-world excited to announce that we’ve added a dedicated Space Stage to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. Plus, we’ve joined forces with the Aerospace Corporation to host the Space Domain Awareness Challenge... #press
https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/14/max-q-more-propulsion-troubles-on-orbit/?utm_source=press.coop
Netflix begins testing its games on TVs and computers in Canada and U.K.
Netflix announced today it will begin testing its games across more devices, including TVs and computers, in addition to mobile phones, where its games already run today. The tests will begin today in Canada and the U.K. with a “limited number” of Netflix subscribers who will be given... #press
Brex expands into group events while Mesh Payments moves into travel
As the spend management space continues to get more competitive, the various players seem to be constantly iterating to add new features to their products. Today, fintech startup Brex announced it is moving in an unexpected direction with its travel offering while Mesh Payments said it’s... #press
Amazon taps generative AI to enhance product reviews
Amazon announced this morning it will begin to leverage generative AI to help customers better understand what customers are saying about a product, without necessarily having to read through dozens of individual reviews. The retailer says it will use the new technology to provide a short paragraph of text right on the... #press
Iraq lifts ban on Telegram after messaging app complies with authorities
Iraq’s telecom ministry lifted the ban on Telegram over the weekend, days after the agency blocked the chat app over security concerns. The ministry said it lifted the ban because of the “response of the company that owns the application to the requirements of the security... #press
AI startup Anthropic raises $100M from Korean telco giant SK Telecom
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup co-founded by former OpenAI leaders, will receive $100 million in funding from one of the biggest mobile carriers in South Korea, SK Telecom (SKT), the telco company announced on Sunday. The funding news comes three months after Anthropic raised... #press
Bugs in transportation app Moovit gave hackers free rides
Hackers could have hijacked the user accounts of a popular transportation app and used them to get free rides and access people’s personal information, according to a security researcher. Omer Attias, a security researcher at SafeBreach, said he found three vulnerabilities in the Moovit app, which allowed him to collect... #press
How the FBI goes after DDoS cyberattackers
In 2016, hackers using a network of compromised internet-connected devices — vulnerable security cameras and routers — knocked some of the then biggest websites on the internet offline for several hours. Twitter, Reddit, GitHub and Spotify all went down intermittently that day, victims of what was at the time one of the largest distributed... #press
https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/12/fbi-ddos-for-hire-cyberattackers/?utm_source=press.coop
ByteDance again looks to TikTok to promote its other social app, Lemon8
TikTok appears to be working on an integration with Lemon8, another social app owned by TikTok’s Beijing-based parent company, ByteDance, according to new findings from product intelligence firm Watchful.ai. The apparent new partnership sees TikTok developing a feature that would allow... #press
Baldur’s Gate 3 early review: Modern fantasy
First, the basics. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a Dungeons & Dragons game through and through, but you don’t need to be familiar with that world or those systems to enjoy it. It’s a dense, voice-acted roleplaying adventure that alternates between an old-school isometric view and close-up, voice-acted cut scenes, offering players a world of choice […] #press
https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/11/baldurs-gate-3-early-review-modern-fantasy/?utm_source=press.coop
Gary Marcus will discuss AI regulation at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
The unchecked rise of AI has captured headlines, causing extreme enthusiasm for its promise and considerable concern over its potential dangers. The mood swings between hype and fearmongering call for a rational voice of reason. Enter Gary Marcus. We’re thrilled that Marcus — author, founder and... #press