Vanna White Slams Salary Negotiation Rumors: ‘So Blown Out of Proportion’
The “Wheel of Fortune” co-host renewed her contract in September for two more years through the 2025-2026 season.
Defense official reveals how AI chatbots could be used for targeting decisions
The US military might use generative AI systems to rank lists of targets and make recommendations about which to strike first, which would then be vetted by humans, according to a Defense official with knowledge of the matter. The disclosure about how the military may use AI chatbots comes as the Pentagon faces scrutiny over…
Ripcord, the Steve Wozniak-backed file scanning startup, is raising new cash
Ripcord, a startup developing robots that can automatically digitize paper records, is hoping to raise between $20 million to $25 million in a new funding round that would value the company at $110 million pre-money, according to a source familiar with the matter and a pitch deck viewed by TechCrunch. Alphabet’s GV, Lux Capital, and […]
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Trezor launches two new devices to help onboard crypto newbies
Trezor, a hardware crypto wallet company, debuted two new products this week at the Bitcoin Amsterdam conference — and we got to take a first look at them. Trezor Safe 3, a hardware crypto wallet, and Trezor Keep Metal, a “mistake-proof” backup solution for wallet passwords, launched in celebration of the company’s 10-year anniversary. The […]
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Amid breakup, Synapse, Evolve address allegations about how their relationship ended
Synapse and Evolve addressed allegations that claimed the companies were at odds with each other after Evolve decided to end the relationship.
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EV data startup Volteras wants to bring Tesla-level control to every vehicle and charger
Volteras aims to be the connective tissue between electric vehicles and everything they might touch — from chargers and home batteries to energy retailers and mapping apps. While flying under the radar for three years, the London-based startup tells TechCrunch that it’s raised about $2.9 million and hooked up with some big partners. They include […]
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Jeff Bezos Becomes His Own Neighbor, Purchases $78 Million Florida Mansion Next Door
The billionaire bought another house in the same Florida neighborhood in August.
In-Office Workers Spend (A Lot) More Money Than Remote Employees During the Workday. Here’s How Much.
According to a new report, 66% of U.S. employees who returned to the office are spending an average of $51 per workday.
6 VCs explain how startups can capture and defend marketshare in the AI era
We asked a number of venture capitalists who are active in the AI investing space to walk us through what they are seeing in the market today.
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African startups see their fundraising prospects dry up as capital availability falls yet again in Q3
The full picture regarding capital availability for African startups is far from encouraging, but there are always green shoots to highlight.
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Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Hundreds of women have filed lawsuits against Uber claiming the company hasn’t done enough to prevent instances of sexual assault by drivers. Now, a panel of judges has ruled that more than 80 cases can be consolidated into federal court. The stakes are high for both parties with implications extending to future Uber riders and […]
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