July 4, 2025

The Download: India’s AI independence, and predicting future epidemics

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. Inside India’s scramble for AI independence Despite its status as a global tech hub, India lags far behind the likes of the US and China when it comes to homegrown AI. That gap…

Netflix set to release first-ever live reunion special on April 16 with ‘Love is Blind’ cast

April 4, 2023

Netflix continues with its livestreams, this time with the “Love is Blind” season 4 cast. This will be the streamer’s first-ever live reunion special in its history. “Love Is Blind: The Live Reunion” will air on April 16 at 8 p.m. ET. The five main couples attending the live reunion include Brett Brown and Tiffany […]

Netflix set to release first-ever live reunion special on April 16 with ‘Love is Blind’ cast by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

SEC charges founder of financial aid startup Frank with defrauding JPMorgan

April 4, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Charlie Javice, the founder of student financial aid startup Frank, with fraud in connection with the $175 million sale of the company to JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2021.  JPMorgan filed a lawsuit against Javice in December, alleging that she had helped “fake millions of customers in order […]

SEC charges founder of financial aid startup Frank with defrauding JPMorgan by Mary Ann Azevedo originally published on TechCrunch

Niu’s latest scooter falls short on built-for-the-city promise

April 4, 2023

The Niu Technologies KQi3 Max has the kind of specs that should make it the ideal scooter for urban dwellers — especially those who live in hilly terrain. The 46.5-pound scooter has enough power to wisk riders through city streets at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour, handle steep hills and sharp turns […]

Niu’s latest scooter falls short on built-for-the-city promise by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch

Getting people to try new things IRL with Sarah Peterson from The Nudge

April 4, 2023

Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and guest host Amanda Silberling are joined by Sarah Peterson from The Nudge, a startup that texts its users ideas of fun things to do in their cities each weekend. Sarah talked about the company’s origin and how they’ve built […]

Getting people to try new things IRL with Sarah Peterson from The Nudge by Rebecca Szkutak originally published on TechCrunch