February 7, 2025

These documents are influencing the DOGE-sphere’s agenda

Reports from the US Government Accountability Office on improper federal payments in recent years are circulating on X and elsewhere online, and they seem to be a big influence on Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency and its supporters as the group pursues cost-cutting measures across the federal government.  The payment reports have been…

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This geothermal startup showed its wells can be used like a giant underground battery

March 7, 2023
In late January, a geothermal power startup began conducting an experiment deep below the desert floor of northern Nevada. It pumped water thousands of feet underground and then held it there, watching for what would happen. Geothermal power plants work by circulating water through hot rock deep beneath the surface. In most modern plants, it…

Cartier and Tiffany are getting into AR to sell luxury to Gen Z

March 7, 2023
I recently tried on a Cartier Tank watch and a slew of Tiffany bracelets, watching the metal and diamonds shine in the dim light. I wasn’t at a store, though; I was in my bed, barefoot and in sweatpants, using an AR experience on Snap that let me see how the jewelry looked on my…

Growfin’s AI-based cash collection SaaS expands further to US and Asia

March 7, 2023

Cash management — tracking who needs to pay an invoice and whether it’s been done — can make or break a business. Now, a startup building SaaS software to help finance departments manage this more intelligently is announcing some funding to expand after seeing strong demand. Growfin, a Singapore- and San Francisco–based fintech startup that […]

Growfin’s AI-based cash collection SaaS expands further to US and Asia by Kate Park originally published on TechCrunch

SiriusXM announces layoffs of 475 people, or 8% of its total workforce

March 6, 2023

SiriusXM, the satellite radio company and Pandora owner, disclosed today it’s laying off 475 employees, representing 8% of its workforce. In an email sent to employees, CEO Jennifer Witz said the cuts would impact “nearly every department” across the company, and follow a review of SiriusXM’s operations announced in November that aimed to identify areas […]

SiriusXM announces layoffs of 475 people, or 8% of its total workforce by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

Only 5 days left to save $1,000 on Disrupt passes

March 6, 2023

TechCrunch Disrupt, the premier early-stage startup conference, takes place on September 19–21 in San Francisco. Sure, that’s six months from now. But if you want the best price, you gotta take action before prices go up in five days. That’s right, it’s now o’clock. The biggest savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 Do not miss our […]

Only 5 days left to save $1,000 on Disrupt passes by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch