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…

Warner Bros. gives DC fans an official ‘Blue Beetle’ trailer

April 3, 2023

Warner Bros. is giving DC fans a “Blue Beetle” movie, set to hit theaters on August 18. The trailer was released today, providing a glimpse into the world of the bug-legged superhero. “Blue Beetle” stars “Cobra Kai” actor Xolo Maridueña as Jamie Reyes, a recent college graduate who gets his Iron Man-style powers from an […]

Warner Bros. gives DC fans an official ‘Blue Beetle’ trailer by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

Kaszek earmarks nearly $1B in new funds for Latin American startups

April 3, 2023

Kaszek Ventures, one of Latin America’s first venture firms, has raised $975 million across two funds. Specifically, the São Paulo-based firm has closed on Kaszek Ventures VI, a $540 million early-stage fund and Kaszek Ventures Opportunity-III (KVO-III), a $435 million vehicle for later stage investments.  In recent years, there has been an explosion of global […]

Kaszek earmarks nearly $1B in new funds for Latin American startups by Mary Ann Azevedo originally published on TechCrunch

Yik Yak users are protesting the app’s makeover after acquisition by Sidechat

April 3, 2023

Yik Yak users are enraged over the changes being made to the anonymous social app after its quiet acquisition by the similarly-focused campus chat app, Sidechat. While Yik Yak had focused on anonymous posting within a local community, Sidechat is working to build private communities for colleges. Initially, Yik Yak had been pushing its users […]

Yik Yak users are protesting the app’s makeover after acquisition by Sidechat by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch