March 18, 2025

Five benefits of a health tech accelerator program

In the ever-evolving world of health care, the role of technology is becoming increasingly crucial. From improving patient outcomes to streamlining administrative processes, digital technologies are changing the face of the industry. However, for startups developing health tech solutions, breaking into the market and scaling their products can be a challenging journey, requiring access to…

When the government is the customer (some things to keep in mind)

February 4, 2023

Five years ago, Google backed away from a Pentagon government contract because thousands of employees protested that its tech might be used for lethal drone targeting. Today, however, Silicon Valley has far fewer qualms about developing tech for the U.S. Department of Defense. So said four investors — Trae Stephens of Founders Fund, Bilal Zuberi […]

When the government is the customer (some things to keep in mind) by Connie Loizos originally published on TechCrunch

Power Up: Anker GaNPrime Charger

February 4, 2023
The chargers can power up multiple devices at a time using PowerIQ 4.0 to detect the power needs of each connected device, automatically adjusting power distribution to reduce overall charging time by up to one hour.

Kapor Capital’s new crew is raising an opportunity fund

February 4, 2023

Four months after closing its largest fund to date, Kapor Capital wants more. The firm is under new leadership after co-founders Freada and Mitch Kapor stepped back from the outfit, which focuses on funding social impact ventures and founders of color. Now, led by Uriridiakoghene “Ulili” Onovakpuri and Brian Dixon, Kapor Capital is hoping to […]

Kapor Capital’s new crew is raising an opportunity fund by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch

Plant-based Rebellyous is raising millions to ‘rethink the nugget’

February 4, 2023

Rebellyous, a startup that’s striving to build “a better chicken,” has raised at least $20 million in fresh funding, TechCrunch has learned. Based in Seattle, the venture-backed company calls its production tech the “most advanced plant-based meat manufacturing system on the planet.” Rebellyous aims to raise as much as $30.7 million in total, according to […]

Plant-based Rebellyous is raising millions to ‘rethink the nugget’ by Harri Weber originally published on TechCrunch

Meta’s Reality Labs lost $13.7 billion on VR and AR last year

February 3, 2023

Mentions of the “metaverse” were relatively few and far between in Meta’s quarterly earnings call this week — we counted a mere seven mentions compared to 23 for “AI” — but the company’s investment into its vision of a VR-connected social future remains colossal. Starting in 2021, Meta began breaking out its Reality Labs VR […]

Meta’s Reality Labs lost $13.7 billion on VR and AR last year by Taylor Hatmaker originally published on TechCrunch

Elon Musk, Tesla found not liable in ‘funding secured’ tweet lawsuit

February 3, 2023

Elon Musk was found not liable in a class-action securities fraud trial that centered on the Tesla CEO’s now infamous “funding secured” tweet. After less than two hours of deliberation, a jury announced the verdict in the trial that kicked off three weeks ago in San Francisco. Tesla shareholders who traded the company’s stock in […]

Elon Musk, Tesla found not liable in ‘funding secured’ tweet lawsuit by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch

YouTube Music contractors strike over alleged unfair labor practices

February 3, 2023

A group of 40 YouTube Music workers went on strike Friday. Employed by Alphabet subcontractor Cognizant, the striking workers allege that both companies’ management have leveraged unfair labor practices to get in the way of their union drive. “Right now, the vast majority of our department is ready to vote yes in a [National Labor […]

YouTube Music contractors strike over alleged unfair labor practices by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch