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Here are the iOS 17 features Apple didn’t announce on stage

June 6, 2023

Apple’s Vision Pro headset dominated the headlines at the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) event on Monday. But Apple is also going to launch a major update to iOS later this year. The upcoming iOS 17 update will introduce many “nice-to-have” features like personalized call poster, StandBy mode, live voicemail, and improved sticker experience. And Apple […]

Here are the iOS 17 features Apple didn’t announce on stage by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch

Curri nabs $42M for its construction-focused last-mile logistics platform

June 6, 2023

In 2018, Matt Lafferty and Brian Gonzalez co-founded Curri, a tech platform focused on last-mile logistics for the construction industry. Their goal, they say, was to help customers, specifically distributors, save on operational costs and convert more sales — solving inefficiencies in construction along the way. “Curri provides last-mile logistics for construction and industrial supplies,” […]

Curri nabs $42M for its construction-focused last-mile logistics platform by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch

Hello’s founder is back with Config to make hardware development simpler

June 6, 2023

Config is the software that founder James Proud wishes he had at his last startup Hello, maker of sleep tracker Sense. “Config would have been a lifesaver for us at Hello and had a massive positive impact on our team,” he told TechCrunch. The platform pulls together different elements of the hardware development process, ranging […]

Hello’s founder is back with Config to make hardware development simpler by Catherine Shu originally published on TechCrunch

Collaborative Fund backs Korea’s Sopoong Ventures to grow its footprint in Asia

June 6, 2023

Venture capital firms often open a physical office or hire local investors to make inroads into new markets, especially when expanding internationally.   But funds are increasingly exploring a variety of other routes into new markets to shore up their deal flow. Most recently, a16z unveiled its fund-of-funds plan to invest in earlier-stage companies, and Sequoia […]

Collaborative Fund backs Korea’s Sopoong Ventures to grow its footprint in Asia by Kate Park originally published on TechCrunch

Meet the 3 startups pitch at TechCrunch Live’s (virtual) Atlanta event!

June 6, 2023

This Wednesday TechCrunch Live is taking a virtual trip to the great city of Atlanta. You can tag along by registering HERE. The show starts on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 2:00pm EDT. It’s free to attend and participate. The lineup is killer and starts with a 25 minute fireside chat with Atlanta mayor Andre […]

Meet the 3 startups pitch at TechCrunch Live’s (virtual) Atlanta event! by Matt Burns originally published on TechCrunch

Is ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) a Buy for June?

June 6, 2023
Following underwhelming performance in two consecutive years, 2021 and 2022, Cathie Wood’s flagship fund, ARK Innovation (ARKK), is sporting approximately 34% year-to-date returns. ARKK’s portfolio focuses on disruptive innovation companies…

Zoom brings local data storage to paying European customers

June 6, 2023

Zoom has announced a slew of privacy-focused features and services, as the video communication company looks to appease customers concerned about where their data resides. With Europe pushing a digital sovereignty agenda, U.S. companies have been clambering to convince customers across the continent that they’re serious about handing over more control around data storage and […]

Zoom brings local data storage to paying European customers by Paul Sawers originally published on TechCrunch