Blockchain tech needs a ‘ChatGPT moment’ to scale enterprise adoption
Big names like Starbucks and Nike were quick to adopt blockchain tech, but it will still be a while until we see the enterprise space embrace the tech.
The Download: the rise of luxury car theft, and fighting antimicrobial resistance
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The curious case of the disappearing Lamborghinis Across the world, unsuspecting people are unwittingly becoming caught up in a new and growing type of organized criminal enterprise: vehicle transport fraud and theft. Crooks…
5 neat AI startups from Y Combinator’s Winter 2023 batch
It’s that time of year again: the week when startups in Y Combinator’s latest batch present their products for media — and investor — scrutiny. Over the next two days, roughly 217 companies will present in total, a tad smaller than last winter’s 235-firm cohort as VC enthusiasm a slight slump. In the first half […]
Good Losers are Made — Not Born. 4 Principles for Cutting Your Losses Before It’s Too Late
Being a self-funded business owner adds pressure to your decision-making. Here are four principles for cutting your losses that may work in your business.
Video Shows Pier Collapsing, Plunging Dozens of People Into a Wisconsin Lake
The pier was scheduled to be removed just one day after the accident.
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Chris Lehane of Haun Ventures to dive into firm’s investing strategy and the web3 VC landscape at TechCrunch Disrupt
Chris Lehane, chief strategy officer at Haun Ventures, will bring his unique career experience and investing expertise to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. Prior to joining the firm, Lehane was an executive at Airbnb. He also co-founded a strategic consultancy firm, Fabiani & Lehane, that advised political, corporate, technology, entertainment and professional sports clients. In the 1990s, […]
Twitter alternative T2 gets its own For You feed, but won’t force it as the default
The would-be Twitter rival T2 has already launched a number of features hoping to capture the attention of Twitter’s fleeing users, including built-in direct messages and a verification program that allowed Twitter users to import their legacy checkmark before it disappeared on the Elon Musk-owned app, which recently rebranded as X. Today, however, T2 is […]
Voiijer’s new app offers a social community for nature-lovers and explorers
Social media often disconnects people from the real world, keeping people inside scrolling feeds on their phones. A new social app Voiijer wants to do the opposite by connecting nature enthusiasts to the world’s wonders, where they can create community, share their adventures, document their discoveries, and collaborate with others on expeditions. Somewhat reminiscent of […]
OnePlus’ North American CEO is speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
We’ve got one last addition to Thursday’s Hardware Stage, and it’s a good one. Robin Liu, OnePlus’ North American CEO, will round out the lineup. After a stint at Chinese TV manufacturer Skyworth, Liu joined OnePlus in 2018 to run the smartphone maker’s television and supply chain teams. The executive spent two years heading up […]
How can startups help close the EV charging gap?
Given the wide gap in supply and demand of EV chargers, there are massive opportunities for startups focused on the space.