Automovill Raises INR 2.15 Crore in Pre-Series A Funding
The fund raised will primarily be used to expand the current scope of capital expenditure, and to strategically channel and smoothen operations as well as broaden their marketing scope
Republican Congressman Jim Jordan asks Big Tech if Biden tried to censor AI
On Thursday, House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent letters to 16 American technology firms, including Google and OpenAI, asking for past communications with the Biden Administration that might suggest the former President “coerced or colluded” with companies to “censor lawful speech” in AI products. The Trump Administration’s top technology advisers previously signaled it would pick […]
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Airly fights air pollution with a network of affordable sensors
Cleantech startup Airly wants to help communities around the world improve air quality with affordable sensors and software that provides actionable insights. Based in London and Krakow, the startup announced today it has raised $5.5 million. The round was led by firstminute capital and Pi Labs, with participation from returning investors like the Sir Richard […]
Airly fights air pollution with a network of affordable sensors by Catherine Shu originally published on TechCrunch
Apple limits AirDrop ‘everyone’ option to 10 minutes in China
A change in the iOS 16.1.1 update for Chinese users is turning some heads. Apple is restricting the “Everyone” option in AirDrop to ten minutes on iPhones purchased in mainland China, according to online user reports. That means people can no longer keep their Airdrop on for an unlimited time, including for strangers and contacts. […]
Apple limits AirDrop ‘everyone’ option to 10 minutes in China by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch
Waymo can now charge for fully driverless services in San Francisco
The California Department of Motor Vehicles approved an amendment to Waymo’s existing deployment permit Wednesday to include driverless, as well as drivered, operations. Now, Waymo will be able to charge for usage of its autonomous vehicles, which will operate without anyone in the driver’s seat, for services like food and grocery delivery. The upgraded DMV […]
Waymo can now charge for fully driverless services in San Francisco by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch
Sequoia Capital marks its FTX investment down to zero dollars
Sequoia Capital just marked down to zero the value of its stake in the cryptocurrency exchange FTX — a stake that, as of last week, likely represented among the most sizable unrealized gains in the venture firm’s 50-year history. The move isn’t a complete surprise, though even more uncharacteristic was Sequoia’s decision to tweet out […]
Sequoia Capital marks its FTX investment down to zero dollars by Connie Loizos originally published on TechCrunch
I guess you can (officially) use your fancy Canon camera as a webcam studio now
When the pandemic slammed into our shores a couple of years ago, many of us were shoo-ed inside, doomed to endless Zoom meetings. At the time, Canon released a beta of its EOS Webcam Utility, and then seemed to pretty much forget about it. Until today. In a ‘geez, Canon, this would have been helpful […]
I guess you can (officially) use your fancy Canon camera as a webcam studio now by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch
Gaming company Kabam lays off 7% of its workforce to better align with goals
Kabam, the gaming company that has developed mobile games in partnership with entertainment brands including Disney, Marvel and Universal, has laid off about 7% — around 35 people — of its workforce, TechCrunch has learned from sources and confirmed with the company over email. The Vancouver-based company informed the affected employees about the move earlier […]
Gaming company Kabam lays off 7% of its workforce to better align with goals by Jagmeet Singh originally published on TechCrunch
Power up with our partners at TC Sessions: Crypto
We’re packing our bags and getting pumped about flying to Miami for TC Sessions: Crypto on November 17. What about you? Don’t miss your chance to rub elbows with the kings and queens of blockchain, cryptocurrency, DeFi, NFT and web3 — the current rulers and the up-and-coming contenders for the crown. Buy your pass today […]
Power up with our partners at TC Sessions: Crypto by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch
Elon Musk addresses Twitter advertisers in a meandering Q&A
New Twitter owner Elon Musk joined a Twitter Space today to address concerns from advertisers about changes at the company. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s nascent foray into running a social media platform has been tumultuous, from launching unfinished products, to alienating advertisers, to laying off half of its staff. Twitter’s Client Solutions Leader Robin Wheeler […]
Elon Musk addresses Twitter advertisers in a meandering Q&A by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch
The bottom keeps dropping for software valuations
Really, what would the bottom be for software valuations? Given that no one thought we would get this far, I am loath to say that we’ve hit it. There could be even lower figures coming.
The bottom keeps dropping for software valuations by Alex Wilhelm originally published on TechCrunch