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Apple Arcade is adding Stardew Valley, Ridiculous Fishing and more in July
Apple Arcade is a getting a trio of notable indie games in July, including Stardew Valley, Slay the Spire and Ridiculous Fishing. Launched in 2016, Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG that gained popularity for its gentle art style and calm vibes. Apple Arcade’s version of the game will include recent updates, including new […]
Apple Arcade is adding Stardew Valley, Ridiculous Fishing and more in July by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch
Amazon launches AWS AppFabric to help customers connect their SaaS apps
Amazon wants to help organizations connect the various apps that they use — leveraging, in part, AI. The company today announced AWS AppFabric, a new no-code service designed to bridge the gap between software-as-a-service (SaaS) apps in enterprise environments. Amazon claims that AppFabric, generally available as of today, can deliver better security and management than […]
Amazon launches AWS AppFabric to help customers connect their SaaS apps by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
The quest for better AI recommendation engines
Rubber Ducky Labs, a San Francisco-based startup, is looking to make it easier for teams to debug, analyze and improve their recommendation systems.
The quest for better AI recommendation engines by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch
TechCrunch+ roundup: Building growth funnels, HR tech bonanza, secondary market signals
Building a durable growth funnel doesn’t just scale your business: it also signals to investors that a team can move directionally, which is a major confidence builder.
TechCrunch+ roundup: Building growth funnels, HR tech bonanza, secondary market signals by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch
Volvo becomes latest automaker to adopt Tesla EV charging standard
First came Ford. GM and Rivian followed. Now, Volvo is turning to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard. Under an agreement announced Tuesday, Volvo EV owners will have access to about 12,000 of Tesla’s fast chargers, known as Superchargers, via an adapter starting in the first half of 2024. Today, Volvo produces and sells two battery […]
Volvo becomes latest automaker to adopt Tesla EV charging standard by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch
TikTok’s new monetization feature invites creators to make video ads for a chance to earn money
TikTok is introducing a new way for creators to earn money on its platform. The company announced on Tuesday that it’s launching the “TikTok Creative Challenge,” a new monetization feature that allows creators to submit video ads to brand challenges and receive money based on video performance. TikTok Creative Challenge is currently in testing as […]
TikTok’s new monetization feature invites creators to make video ads for a chance to earn money by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch
As Lordstown immolates, SPAC deals that didn’t go to zero feel like the exception
I know that regulation lags the market, but holy hell, what was all this?
As Lordstown immolates, SPAC deals that didn’t go to zero feel like the exception by Alex Wilhelm originally published on TechCrunch
Still, sparkling, or made from the air? with Reuben Vollmer and Tyler Breton from Spout
Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and Dom are joined by the founders of Spout, a startup that makes a device that can pull fresh drinking water out of the air. Co-founder Reuben Vollmer talked about trying and failing to get the company off the ground […]
Still, sparkling, or made from the air? with Reuben Vollmer and Tyler Breton from Spout by Rebecca Szkutak originally published on TechCrunch