WhatsApp has released its native macOS app compatible with Apple Silicon in a public beta. Users running Mac with Apple’s own chip with macOS 11 Big Sur or newer version will be able to download the test version. Plus, people with Intel Macs that can run apps built with Apple Catalyst — the company’s program […]
WhatsApp releases its native macOS client in public beta by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch
It’s never been cheaper to send a spacecraft to orbit, but many companies are hamstrung by the complex and expensive demands of satellite mission management. Quindar wants to change that. The company, which just closed $2.5 million in seed funding, has built a web app for end-to-end satellite operations that it says will enable its […]
Six ex-OneWeb engineers raise $2.5M for Quindar to revolutionize satellite mission management by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch
When Itamar Jobani, a software developer by trade, was working for a healthcare company, he dreaded doing expense reports every month using his employer’s preferred reimbursement tool. Jobani looked for an alternative, but didn’t end up finding one — and so he built it himself. PayEm, as it came to be known, launched in 2019 […]
Reimbursement and spend management platform PayEm secures $220M in equity and debt by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
One of the biggest bottlenecks in the EV rollout is charging infrastructure. There’s no shortage of companies taking a stab at it, but Orange believes it has a smarter approach. Working within the typical constraints of multifamily dwellings (think apartment buildings, etc.), the company makes it super easy for building managers to install sockets especially […]
Orange you glad this company is making it easier to get EV charging in your building by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch
The ISH Company’s first product is Shrimpish, and the company has over 25 more in the works.
Plant-based seafood startup the ISH Company rides new funding wave toward pipeline commercialization by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch
LastPass’ parent company GoTo — formerly LogMeIn — has confirmed that cybercriminals stole customers’ encrypted backups during a recent breach of its systems. The breach was first confirmed by LastPass on November 30. At the time, LastPass chief executive Karim Toubba said an “unauthorized party” had gained access to some customers’ information stored in a […]
LastPass owner GoTo says hackers stole customers’ backups by Carly Page originally published on TechCrunch
At the same time internet of things (IoT) devices and embedded software are becoming more complex, manufacturers are looking for ways to effectively manage the increasing volume of edge hardware. According to Statista, the number of consumer edge-enabled IoT devices is forecast to grow to almost 6.5 billion by 2030, up from 4 billion in […]
Memfault raises $24M to help companies manage their growing IoT device fleets by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
In the enterprise, there’s been an explosive growth of data — think documents, videos, audio files, posts on social media and even emails. According to a Matillion and IDG survey, data volumes are growing by 63% per month in some organizations — and data’s coming from an increasing number of places. The same survey found […]
Komprise raises $37M to help companies index, manage and transform data by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
Scythe first hit our radar when it emerged from stealth in 2021 with a $13.8 million Series B. The world of robotic mowers is already a fairly crowded one, but while many are going after commercial applications (lawn Roombas, if you will), the Boulder, Colorado–based firm is specifically targeting commercial landscapers. “[The M.52 mower] is […]
Scythe raises $42 million for its electric robotic mower by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch
Real estate marketplace Zillow has introduced an instant tour booking feature for renters on its platform. The company now allows users to book an in-person tour directly at a suitable time without having to contact an agent or a property manager. Until now, when someone had to look at a rental property, either they had […]
Zillow introduces Calendly-like instant booking for rental property tours by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch