TDK Ventures, Accel set to back India’s EtherealX in reusable launch vehicle push: sources
EtherealX aims to take on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 with its fully reusable rocket.
The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives
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. Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve. —Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia, and Danah Boyd Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined…
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This NYC Viral Grocer Says All the Online Trolling Has Been ‘Good For Business’
Meadow Lane’s Sammy Nussdorf embraces the backlash over $65 olive oil and $12 grapes.
OpenAI Just Opened a App Store for ChatGPT
Users can now browse apps, and developers can build interactive experiences within the chatbot’s interface.
Tech provider for NHS England confirms data breach
U.K.-based healthcare tech provider DXS International said it discovered and contained a data breach on Sunday. A ransomware gang took credit for the breach.
Peripheral Labs taps into self-driving car sensors to bring sports fans right into the game
The startup has raised a $3.6 million seed round led by Khosla Ventures.
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Rivian rolls out new ‘Universal Hands-Free’ driving feature
The driver assistance software is available on Rivian’s for Gen 2 R1 cars and works on 3.5 million miles of North American roads. But it doesn’t slow or stop for traffic lights or stop signs.
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What Leaders Still Need to Understand About the Future of Remote Work
Remote work has evolved from a crisis solution into a lasting, strategic employment model.
This Former NASA Engineer Grew His Startup to $100M Revenue in Less Than 4 Years: ‘Lightning in a Bottle’
Before becoming a tech founder, Adam Markowitz was an aerospace engineer working on NASA’s Space Shuttle Program.