The Download: AI replicas, and China’s climate role
December 2022
What to look for in a term sheet as a first-time founder
We recently sat down with three VCs who shared tips on spinning up an investing network from scratch and negotiating your first term sheet.
What to look for in a term sheet as a first-time founder by Connie Loizos originally published on TechCrunch
Meta acquires Luxexcel, a smart eyewear company
As Meta faces antitrust scrutiny over its acquisition of VR fitness developers Within, the tech giant is making another acquisition. Meta confirmed to TechCrunch that it is purchasing Luxexcel, a smart eyewear company headquartered in the Netherlands. The terms of the deal, which was first reported in the Belgian paper De Tijd, have not been […]
Meta acquires Luxexcel, a smart eyewear company by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch
Despite myriad flaws, US remains top spot for Black startup founders seeking VC dollars
Through the haze, the reality is that the heart of the American Dream is still beating.
Despite myriad flaws, US remains top spot for Black startup founders seeking VC dollars by Dominic-Madori Davis originally published on TechCrunch
Now that Crypto Has Crashed, What’s Next for The Metaverse?
Netflix vs. Hulu: Which offers better value?
As streaming services continue to hike their prices, cord-cutters have found it harder to manage their growing subscription bills. Hulu was the most recent to announce a price increase, along with Disney+. Netflix has always charged more than its competitors– January 2022 was the most recent time it raised its prices. However, now that Netflix […]
Netflix vs. Hulu: Which offers better value? by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch
5 of the best apps to track your reading and discover new books
As 2022 comes to a close, you may be looking for the best reads of the year that you might have missed, or you may want to start compiling a list of books you want to read in the new year. There are numerous apps out there that are designed to help you keep track […]
5 of the best apps to track your reading and discover new books by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch
How TechCrunch+ followed the venture dollars in 2022
Venture themes in 2022 included layoffs, demands for growth at all costs, VCs sitting on mountains of cash and low funding for minority groups.
How TechCrunch+ followed the venture dollars in 2022 by Miranda Halpern originally published on TechCrunch
Meet the cybercriminals of 2022
Arrested, seized, doxed and detained. These are just some of the ways police and prosecutors around the world took down the biggest cyber-crime operations of the year, even if it meant resorting to new and unconventional eyebrow-raising methods. From stashing billions of bitcoin under the floorboards to teenage hackers gatecrashing Fortune 500 networks, this year […]
Meet the cybercriminals of 2022 by Zack Whittaker originally published on TechCrunch
5 promising fusion startups that aren’t unicorns — yet
A range of new fusion power companies are racing to build the supply chain for what could become a $40 trillion industry.
5 promising fusion startups that aren’t unicorns — yet by Tim De Chant originally published on TechCrunch