January 2023

Quantum Machines continues to grow in spite of economic uncertainity

January 18, 2023

Conventional wisdom suggests that a Series B company should be hunkering down right now, cutting costs, weathering the storm, but Israeli startup Quantum Machines is defying this approach as it continues to grow in spite of the economic uncertainty swirling around the world. The company announced that it got an additional $20 million tacked onto […]

Quantum Machines continues to grow in spite of economic uncertainity by Ron Miller originally published on TechCrunch

Maritime giant DNV says 1,000 ships affected by ransomware attack

January 18, 2023

DNV, a Norwegian shipping classification society, has confirmed its systems were hit by a ransomware attack, affecting around 1,000 ships that rely on its technology. The Oslo-based DNV said in a statement on Wednesday that its ShipManager software was targeted by file-encrypting malware on January 7, forcing the organization to shut down its servers. ShipManager […]

Maritime giant DNV says 1,000 ships affected by ransomware attack by Carly Page originally published on TechCrunch

So long, Stadia

January 18, 2023

There are no guarantees in this world. Nothing lasts forever — especially those things made by Google. In September, the company announced that it would be pulling the plug on its ambitious, but oft-forgotten, cloud gaming service. Stadia’s servers are officially shutting down today, two months shy of its third birthday. The dream of cloud […]

So long, Stadia by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch

Apple introduces a brand new HomePod with better sound and smarts

January 18, 2023

Apple has resurrected the larger HomePod with a second-generation version that includes better sound, as well as better intelligence and computing smarts. The new HomePod retails for $299 and pre-orders kick off today, with in-store availability and shipping beginning in the U.S. and select other markets on Friday, February 3. Apple’s new HomePod includes two […]

Apple introduces a brand new HomePod with better sound and smarts by Darrell Etherington originally published on TechCrunch

Shell snaps up EV charging operator Volta for $169 million

January 18, 2023

A U.S.-based subsidiary of oil company Shell is buying EV charging network operator Volta in an all-cash transaction valued at $169 million. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Shell USA Inc. will acquire all outstanding shares of Class A common stock of Volta at $0.86 per share in cash upon completion of the merger. […]

Shell snaps up EV charging operator Volta for $169 million by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch

Goldenset launches out of stealth to make equity investments in creators

January 18, 2023

Goldenset Collective is launching out of stealth with a $10 million seed round to deploy equity investments in digital creators. The company was founded by Rob Fishman, Darren Lachtman and Nick Millman, the trio who previously founded Niche, a brand partnership marketplace acquired by Twitter for over $50 million, and then Brat, a Gen Z […]

Goldenset launches out of stealth to make equity investments in creators by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch

Deal Box’s venture arm to invest $125M in startups using web3 technology

January 18, 2023

Deal Box, a capital markets advisory and token offering packaging platform, has launched its venture arm with plans to invest $125 million in startups using web3 technology, the company shared Wednesday. “We believe in the transformative power of web3, and we plan to invest in both web3 startups and companies that use web3 technology, including […]

Deal Box’s venture arm to invest $125M in startups using web3 technology by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch

The Download: ending our online shopping addictions, and CRISPR for high cholesterol

January 18, 2023
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Why my bittersweet relationship with Shein had to end—Zeyi Yang, China reporter I’ve been missing the online shopping experience in China since I moved to the US four years ago. I grew up…