‘I Couldn’t Believe It’: Truck Driver Quits Job of 42 Years After He and Wife Each Win the Lottery
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Google introduces AI mode to users in India
Google introduced its AI mode, a Q&A-style search tool, to users in India today. The company said that this tool is still in the experimental stage and users will need to opt in to it through Search Labs. Once a user has opted in, they can ask queries in English. Google didn’t specify whether it […]
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Switzerland’s Wingman Ventures rebrands to Founderful, aims for a $120M fund
Wingman Ventures is seeking the best of Switzerland’s startups and its diverse portfolio already ranges from mobile commerce to robotics. The Zurich-based venture capital firm, which focuses on pre-seed startups, announced today it is rebranding as Founderful and has already raised $85 million for its new Fund II, with a target of closing $120 million […]
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This Obscure Product Gained Viral TikTok Fame and Soared to $125 Million in Sales — But ‘Steering the Cult’ Can Be ‘a Little Scary’
Sophie Hinchliffe’s social media influence transformed The Pink Stuff from little-known cleaning paste to household name.
North American robot orders dropped 30% last year
After two years of flying high, industrial robot orders dropped by nearly one-third last year. Per the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), 31,159 industrial robots were purchased by North American companies in 2023, down from 44,196. That marks a 30% drop for this key market. The number is also down (albeit less so) from 2021’s […]
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Feds probing Lucid’s software fix for defroster recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into a Lucid Motors windshield defroster recall from January, saying it’s “concerned” the company’s over-the-air update solution doesn’t go far enough to fix the problem. Lucid, meanwhile, told TechCrunch that the agency “understates the remedy being offered.” The probe comes as some automakers are increasingly […]
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All True Entrepreneurs Share This One Personality Trait, Says the Founder of Spicewell
Spicewell founder Raina Kumra explains what drove her passion to put healthier salt and pepper on the table.
Spotify for Podcasters adds new integration with Riverside, sunsets some legacy podcasting tools
Spotify has announced an expanded partnership with video and podcast recording platform Riverside, and is sunsetting some of its legacy podcasting tools. The company is shutting down its web and mobile native creation tools, including its “Music + Talk” tool, which is an experimental feature that allows podcasters to include full licensed music tracks in […]
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Early Stage 2024 Audience Choice voting ends Feb 15
Get ready for an exciting lineup at TechCrunch Early Stage — happening on April 25 in the lively city of Boston, Massachusetts. We’ve gone through a bunch of applications from experienced founders and experts in the startup world, all hoping to shine in our Audience Choice segment. Don’t miss out: Grab your tickets at a […]
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