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Wikipedia gets its first makeover in over a decade…and it’s fairly subtle

January 18, 2023

Wikipedia, one of the world’s top 10 most visited websites, and a resource used by billions every month, is getting its first makeover on the desktop in over a decade. The Wikimedia Foundation, which runs the Wikipedia project, announced today the launch of an updated interface aimed at making the site more accessible and easier […]

Wikipedia gets its first makeover in over a decade…and it’s fairly subtle by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

This gentle drone collects loose DNA from swaying tree branches

January 18, 2023

Understanding the biodiversity of forests is crucial to their conservation or restoration. Collecting “external DNA” left behind by animals is a good way to find out what lives there without having to spot them or even be there at the same time — and this drone from Swiss researchers makes taking samples from tree limbs […]

This gentle drone collects loose DNA from swaying tree branches by Devin Coldewey originally published on TechCrunch

Sequoia injects $195 million into an ever-eager seed environment

January 18, 2023

Sequoia Capital, a storied venture capital firm, announced today that it has raised $195 million for its fifth, dedicated seed fund. The vehicle will be used to back founders across the United States and Europe, as well as follow-on funding rounds for companies spinning out of the firm’s accelerator program, Arc. The new fund comes […]

Sequoia injects $195 million into an ever-eager seed environment by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch

DOJ charges founder of crypto exchange Bitzlato for processing $700M of illegal funds

January 18, 2023

In a press conference on Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it has arrested Anatoly Legkodymov, founder of crypto exchange Bitzlato, for allegedly processing over $700 million of illicit funds. “Overnight, the Department worked with key partners here and abroad to disrupt Bitzlato, the China-based money laundering engine that fueled a high-tech axis […]

DOJ charges founder of crypto exchange Bitzlato for processing $700M of illegal funds by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch

Zack Snyder’s ‘Rebel Moon’ is set to arrive on Netflix in December

January 18, 2023

“Rebel Moon,” Netflix’s highly anticipated space fantasy epic, is coming to the streamer on December 22, 2023, the company announced today, alongside a sizzle reel of over a dozen titles that are also arriving on the streamer this year. The sizzle reel shows a first look at the sci-fi adventure film, giving viewers a glimpse […]

Zack Snyder’s ‘Rebel Moon’ is set to arrive on Netflix in December by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

YouTube TV upgrades its live TV guide and library to give users more control

January 18, 2023

YouTube TV announced today that it’s rolling out updates to its Live Guide and Library. The updated Live Guide, which offers a more traditional grid showing what’s on now and what’s upcoming, has already reached some users, offering both a new design and recommendations of what to watch. Meanwhile, updates to the Library will roll […]

YouTube TV upgrades its live TV guide and library to give users more control by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch