‘The Pain in His Face’: News Reporter Goes Viral After Uncomfortable Moment Trying to Swallow a Hot Dog at State Fair
Jalen Tart really bit off more than he could chew.
Four things we’d need to put data centers in space
MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here. In January, Elon Musk’s SpaceX filed an application with the US Federal Communications Commission to launch up to one million data centers into Earth’s orbit. The…
October 2023
Amazon Managers Can Now Fire Employees Who Refuse to Work From the Office 3 Days a Week
It’s the latest update of the company’s return-to-office policy.
Pitch Deck Teardown: SplitBrick’s $200K angel deck
There are some major, fundamental problems with this deck that makes the company pretty much impossible to invest in.
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European venture dealmaking shows signs of recovery, but for how long?
European venture capital data is down sharply from prior highs in the third quarter, but there’s enough bullish material inside the data that the European startup scene has quite a lot going for it.
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Black founders received 0.13% of capital this Q3
Funding to Black founders is only getting worse after the promises made in 2020.
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These 27 robotics companies are hiring
[These listings originally appeared in TechCrunch’s robotics newsletter, Actuator. Subscribe here.] Every time I put out a call for robotics jobs, I’m bombarded. It’s a beautiful thing. In spite of various economic slowdowns and investment freezes, it seems like there are always dozens of companies trying to hire in the space. That’s surely a sign […]
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From Reactive to Proactive — 3 Ways to Make Your Venture Recession-Proof
Many entrepreneurs are reactive when it comes to adapting to crises. However, getting ahead of the curve and making decisions proactively will give you a greater chance of success when times are hard. One essential element of your success plan should be to focus (feasibly) on marketing to trump your competition.
The fight for venture equality heads to court
Equity won’t come just via a gesture of goodwill; it now must be ratified in the courts.
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Why we must teach AI to empathize with us
As we integrate AI into various aspects of our lives, from customer service to healthcare and beyond, it becomes imperative that AI systems align with our values and needs.
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Data Breaches Cost $1 Million More When Remote Work Is Involved — Here Are 4 Steps to Protect Your Business.
As many companies return to the office, remote work remains prevalent, introducing security risks. However, you don’t need to pull everyone back into the office. I’ll share how the company I work for addresses these risks and how you can safeguard yours.