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February 2023
Starry files for bankruptcy
As part of the bankruptcy motion, lenders have offered the company $43 million in financing to help Starry maintain normal business conditions.
Starry files for bankruptcy by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch
Science fiction publishers are being flooded with AI-generated stories
Across the 17-year history of Clarkesworld, a renowned literary magazine of science fiction and fantasy, authors have speculated about how evolving, futuristic technology will impact our world. Now, editor and publisher Neil Clarke is living through a debacle that could very well be a sci-fi story in its own right: His magazine in being uncontrollably […]
Science fiction publishers are being flooded with AI-generated stories by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch
Arcimoto promises new 3-wheeled EVs will steer better as it ramps up 2023 deliveries
Arcimoto, maker of doorless three-wheelers, says it is about ready to bang out some new electric vehicles. That’s quite a turnaround from January, when the EV startup halted production and warned it needed new funding, or else it might seek bankruptcy protection. Ultimately, the company raised $12 million by selling additional stock at a discounted […]
Arcimoto promises new 3-wheeled EVs will steer better as it ramps up 2023 deliveries by Harri Weber originally published on TechCrunch
Coinbase shares rise after non-trading revenues increase amid a continued crypto winter
Coinbase, the second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, released its Q4 2022 earnings on Tuesday, giving shareholders and market players alike an updated look into its financials. In response to the report, the company’s shares are down modestly in early after-hours trading. In the fourth quarter of 2022, Coinbase generated $605 in total revenue, down […]
Coinbase shares rise after non-trading revenues increase amid a continued crypto winter by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch
Ex-WeWork director raises millions for Den’s tiny home plans
If it wasn’t for WeWork’s failed IPO, Mike Romanowicz probably wouldn’t be building a proptech business right now. The entrepreneur left his position as director of product management and strategic partnerships at the famous co-working company in January. At the time, Romanowicz detailed construction specs on small homes – that he had begun as a […]
Ex-WeWork director raises millions for Den’s tiny home plans by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch
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Activision did not notify employees of data breach for months
On December 4, hackers successfully phished an employee at the games giant Activision, giving them access to some internal employee and game data. This data breach was not disclosed until last weekend, when cybersecurity and malware research group vx-underground posted on Twitter screenshots of the stolen data, as well as the hackers’ messages on Activision’s […]
Activision did not notify employees of data breach for months by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai originally published on TechCrunch
Meta Quest users can now tap and swipe in VR without controllers
Today, Meta announced new improvements to the Quest platform as part of the v50 OS update, including an experimental feature, “Direct Touch,” that lets users tap and swipe with their bare hands. The company also rolled out an in-game multitasking feature to Meta Quest 2 and upgraded the Meta Quest Touch Pro controllers. While Meta […]
Meta Quest users can now tap and swipe in VR without controllers by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch