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Why the time is right for a Mercedes-Benz charging network
When your Rolex is due for servicing, you’ll probably take the time to take it to a specialty service center. Likewise, you’re not going to trust the repair of the crimson soles of your Louboutins to the corner shoe-shiner. So why, then, should you be forced to use any plebeian charging network for your premium […]
Why the time is right for a Mercedes-Benz charging network by Tim Stevens originally published on TechCrunch
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As it shifts focus from DIY computer kits, Kano spins out its creative software suite as a standalone business
Kano Computing (“Kano”), the venture-backed company best known for its DIY computer kits and software for teaching coding and STEM skills to kids, is spinning out its creative software suite and online community platform as an independent business. The move comes as the U.K. company has been shifting its focus away from its build-your-own PC roots […]
As it shifts focus from DIY computer kits, Kano spins out its creative software suite as a standalone business by Paul Sawers originally published on TechCrunch
Inside the metaverse meetups that let people share on death, grief, and pain
Bitcoin mining was booming in Kazakhstan. Then it was gone.
Clouds might be scattering in China’s venture capital world
The outlook of investing in China is suddenly brightening up as the country gradually phases out its draconian zero-COVID policy, which has caused disruptions in businesses of all kinds and kept the country’s borders shut for the last three years. For venture capitalists, the pandemic has been a tumultuous ride. Tony Wu, a partner at […]
Clouds might be scattering in China’s venture capital world by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch
Apple is reportedly working on MacBooks with touchscreens
After years of denials and loathing, Apple may finally be getting around to bringing touchscreens to MacBooks. According to Bloomberg, Apple is actively working on this project and may break away from its long-standing approach of designing a traditional desktop system without a touchscreen. Apple could launch MacBooks with touchscreens by 2025 as a part […]
Apple is reportedly working on MacBooks with touchscreens by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch
ABL Space Systems’ rocket experiences simultaneous engine shutdown shortly after lift-off
Launch startup ABL Space Systems’ first orbital launch attempt ended in failure Tuesday after all nine engines on the RS1 rocket’s first stage shut down simultaneously. The rocket subsequently hit the launch pad and was destroyed on impact. The rocket took off from the Pacific Spaceport Complex on Alaska’s Kodiak Island at around 6:27 PM […]
ABL Space Systems’ rocket experiences simultaneous engine shutdown shortly after lift-off by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch
Daily Crunch: In ‘an early experimental program,’ OpenAI opens waitlist for GPT Professional
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Daily Crunch: In ‘an early experimental program,’ OpenAI opens waitlist for GPT Professional by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch