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A Waymo robotaxi got stuck making a U-turn in front of Vice President Kamala Harris’ motorcade Friday evening in San Francisco. ABC 7 reported that a San Francisco police officer…
Startups
Series, a GenAI game development platform, has quietly raised $28M from Netflix, Dell, a16z, others
It’s been quite the year for game industry exec Pany Haritatos. Last month, he quietly closed an oversubscribed $28 million from Netflix, Dell a16z, and others.
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Think you need a VPN? Start here.
Not everyone actually needs to use a VPN. This simple guide will help you decide if you need a VPN for your situation.
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How to make your own encrypted VPN server in 15 minutes
The best encrypted VPN is one that you have set up and secured yourself. Here’s how to get started.
You probably don’t need a VPN. Instead, these free and open-source tools, and other services, can help protect your privacy online.
Last year, while opposing Reddit’s API changes, a large number of subreddits turned from public to private or turned NSFW (Not Safe for Work) to impact ads on the platform.…
The consumerization of medtech marches on: Amsterdam-based startup Lapsi Health has just clinched FDA approval for its first clinical support tool, a digital stethoscope. The U.S. medical devices regulator, the…
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We are skeptical of VPN providers, and you should be, too
You cannot and and should not trust either free or paid-for VPN providers. Here’s why.
We break down what virtual private networks, or VPNs, do and don’t do, because using a VPN can be as dangerous as not using one.
Media & Entertainment
Oasis opts out of Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing, calling it ‘an unacceptable experience for fans’
When Oasis announced its reunion tour last month, fans of the British rock icons rejoiced — by some miracle, brothers and frontmen Noel and Liam Gallagher managed to resolve their…
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Tesla’s end-of-September deadline for bringing Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) to Cybertruck owners has arrived. In typical Tesla fashion, the superfans are getting first access. Members of the Cybertruck Owners Club…
Ello, the AI reading companion that aims to support kids struggling to read, launched a new product on Monday that allows kids to participate in the story-creation process. Called “Storytime,”…
We are officially less than a month away from TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, taking place at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 28-30. We’re currently seeking dedicated and highly motivated…
Government & Policy
Microsoft to face higher competition scrutiny in Germany, including over its use of AI
Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (FCO) said the software giant could face restrictions if the competition authority deems an intervention is necessary.
Beta Technologies unveiled Monday the next electric aircraft in its lineup — a passenger-carrying version of its ALIA vertical takeoff and landing and fixed-wing vehicles. Electric vertical takeoff and landing…
Augmented Intelligence claims that its ‘symbolic AI’ techniques can help lead to better chatbot experiences.
Enterprise
Qodo raises $40M Series A to bring quality-first code generation and testing to the enterprise
At first glance, Qodo, the startup previously known as CodiumAI, may appear to be yet another AI code generation tool. But the team, which is announcing a $40 million Series…
The HVAC industry is going through a transformation. The old guard of tradespeople are on the cusp of retiring while private equity firms are consolidating the industry. Airship is building…
Lex’s users have high standards for the app, since it serves a community that has been historically overlooked and mistreated by mainstream social platforms.
Podcast listeners crossed half a billion people at the end of last year as listenership maintained steady growth. With countries in the Arab world having some of the most engaged…
