Magnestar wants to solve the satellite signal interference problem for the entire space industry

September 19, 2023
Satellites depend on radio frequency spectrum to communicate with each other and with ground stations on Earth, but spectrum is a finite resource that’s prone to interference — an issue that’s only gotten worse as more satellites are launched into orbit. Satellite operators have become increasingly concerned that growing numbers of spacecraft over the same […]

Phalanx protects company data by automatically securing and tracking sensitive documents

September 19, 2023
Data loss prevention (DLP) has emerged as a foundational strategy for businesses looking to prevent workers from inadvertently (or advertently) sharing sensitive data outside the confines of the company network. At its core, DLP is about solving the “people problem” — humans are often at the center of security lapses, whether it’s through sharing a […]

Nolej’s AI-generated classroom tools are a force multiplier for educators

September 19, 2023
The idea of bringing AI into the classroom doesn’t sit well with everyone, but the team behind Nolej believes that generative AI can supercharge learning — all while keeping teachers front and center. Nolej AI is an AI-powered tool that lets educators quickly generate interactive learning modules like quizzes, flashcards, games and interactive videos. “We […]

DOJ investigates Elon Musk perks at Tesla

September 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the personal benefits that Tesla may have provided its CEO Elon Musk since 2017 as part of a criminal probe that is also looking into the use of company funds to build a proposed glass house. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has […]

Aptos Labs adds Coinbase Pay to its Petra crypto wallet

September 19, 2023
Petra, a crypto wallet built by Aptos Labs, is integrating Coinbase Pay onto its desktop and mobile applications in hopes of alleviating web3’s growing pains, the companies exclusively told TechCrunch. To date, Petra has integrated into over 160 decentralized applications, including Pyth, LayerZero and PancakeSwap. This partnership aims to help alleviate the headaches that many […]

AI startup speeds up the creation of climate-resilient crops

September 19, 2023
Creating crops that’ll endure climate change — think worse droughts, heat waves and pests — is a time-consuming and costly feat. Avalo is betting its machine learning models can speed that process up and make it a whole lot cheaper too.  The Durham, North Carolina–based startup, which pitched onstage at the TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield […]