Technology

Crypto VC David Pakman on FTX: an “entirely avoidable tragedy”

November 12, 2022

If you want to better understand exactly how big a deal it is that the cryptocurrency exchange FTX just imploded, you could do worse than talk with David Pakman, an entrepreneur turned venture capitalist. After logging 14 years with the investment firm Venrock, Pakman — who led Venrock’s investment in the digital collectibles company Dapper […]

Crypto VC David Pakman on FTX: an “entirely avoidable tragedy” by Connie Loizos originally published on TechCrunch

Engage with Aerospace Corp, Mynaric and Otter at TC Sessions: Space

November 11, 2022

We’re getting ready to launch our third TC Sessions: Space conference on December 6 in Los Angeles, and we still feel the thrill associated with space technology and the intrepid early-stage startup founders and researchers who dare to explore the possibilities beyond the boundaries of our home planet — and beyond what we thought possible. […]

Engage with Aerospace Corp, Mynaric and Otter at TC Sessions: Space by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch

Tesla opens its EV connector design to other automakers

November 11, 2022

Tesla is sharing its EV charging connector design in an effort to encourage network operators and automakers to adopt the technology and help make it the new standard in North America. Tesla said in a blog post Friday that its design and specification files are available for download. The company said it is “actively working […]

Tesla opens its EV connector design to other automakers by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch

Twitter’s imminent collapse could wipe out vast records of recent human history

November 11, 2022
Almost from the time the first tweet was posted in 2006, Twitter has played an important role in world events. The platform has been used to record everything from the Arab Spring to the ongoing war in Ukraine. It’s also captured our public conversations for years.  But experts are worried that if Elon Musk tanks…

Facing economic headwinds, Amazon consolidates robotic projects

November 11, 2022

Westborough, Massachusetts is a quiet town of 22,000, 40 minutes by car southeast of Boston. BOS27 is among the town’s newer residents. The 350,000-square-foot Amazon facility opened its doors a little over a year ago. It’s a hulking, gray addition to the tree-filled scenery. Inside is a state of the art facility that — along […]

Facing economic headwinds, Amazon consolidates robotic projects by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch