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Twitter adds updates about interesting links, trends and accounts to its Notifications tab
Your Notifications tab on Twitter might be getting a little more busy. The company recently added a new feature to this section on both mobile and web, which aims to clue you into what people you follow are up to – including whether they’re tweeting about a particular Twitter trend, sharing a link to a buzzing news article, or even following another user’s account. If this… Read More
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Is the US Supreme Court decision regarding uniforms worth cheering for?
Imagine a Warhol painting. It’s an original work of art, protected by copyright. Now, imagine the painting printed on a shirt. Is it still a copyrightable work? Absolutely. Now, imagine the shirt came first. If you could magically remove the design to a canvas, would you still have a functional shirt? Of course. Read More
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9GAG CEO Ray Chan: ‘Building a healthy community is a never-ending battle’
If you enjoy getting lost in memes and social media, you’ve undoubtedly stumbled across 9GAG at some point. 9GAG is a Hong Kong-based site that hosts and distributes funny pictures, videos and memes. Read More
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Google launches its own AI Studio to foster machine intelligence startups
Another week, another new Google initiative targeting AI startups. We started the month with the announcement of Gradient Ventures, Google’s on-balance sheet AI investment vehicle. Two days later we watched the finalists of Google Cloud’s machine learning competition pitch to a panel of top AI investors. And today, Google’s Launchpad is announcing a new hands-on Studio program. Read More
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Apple or Foxconn could be building factories in the US — or maybe not
President Donald Trump surprised everyone yesterday when he told the Wall Street Journal that Apple CEO Tim Cook told him Apple would build three factories in the U.S. It’s worth quoting Trump on this one: “I spoke to [Tim Cook], he’s promised me three big plants — big, big, big,” he told the WSJ. “I said you know, Tim, unless you start building your plants… Read More
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Smallest spacecraft ever launched make it to low-earth orbit
Working prototype versions of the smallest spacecraft ever conceived made it to orbit last month, hitching a ride aboard the Max Valier and Venta satellites operated by OHB System and launched into orbit by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The tiny ‘Sprite’ spacecraft, created by the Breakthrough Starshot program and funded through a 2011 Kickstarter campaign… Read More
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Stripe acquires Payable to help on-demand businesses manage 1099 tax reporting
With its Stripe Connect product, Stripe wants to make it easier for on-demand and marketplace businesses to not only process payments from their customers, but also make payments to contractors and vendors. In an effort to bolster the tax reporting tools available to them, the company has acquired long-term partner Payable. Read More
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Airbnb has a new revenue-sharing deal with the NAACP
Airbnb has partnered with the NAACP to bring economic opportunities to people of color. Through the partnership, which includes a revenue-sharing agreement, Airbnb and the NAACP will reach out to communities of color about the benefits of sharing their homes on Airbnb. Read More
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eMarketer’s 2017 forecast puts Roku ahead of Chromecast and others in the U.S.
Roku may be the most-used connected TV device this year, edging out Chromecast, Fire TV and Apple TV, according to a new 2017 forecast from eMarketer released this morning. The firm estimates that 38.9 million U.S. users will use a Roku device at least once per month in 2017, up 19.3 percent from last year. This would lead to Roku capturing 23.1 percent of all connected TV users, in terms… Read More
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Off The Record sessions will tackle the big topics at Disrupt SF
At TechCrunch Disrupt, thousands of rapt attendees watch great interviews onstage only to feel a bit disappointed. Why? They can’t get follow-up on the discussion afterwards to address their specific questions. So at Disrupt SF (Sept. 18-20) we are introducing a new twist for attendees who want to keep the conversation going. Read More
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Blue is a dating app for verified Twitter users
A new app is looking to romantically match folks who are verified Twitter users. Blue, by Loveflutter, has launched a new version of their existing dating app that only allows Twitter users with that little blue tick to search for love, and only amongst their fellow blue-tick holders. Loveflutter has actually been around for a while, pivoting from matches based on shared interests (innovative!)… Read More
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Microsoft’s new Azure Container Instances make using containers fast and easy
Barely a day passes without some news about containers and that speaks to how quickly this technology is being adopted by developers and the platforms and startups that serve them. Today it’s Microsoft’s turn to launch a new container service for its Azure cloud computing platform: Azure Container Instances (ACI). The company also today announced that it is joining the Cloud… Read More
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CPG investing platform CircleUp will now issue loans to help consumer brands grow
It’s hard raising money as a consumer packaged goods (CPG) company, but one startup wants to make it easier. CircleUp, which already helps consumer brands raise millions in equity financing, is now going to issue loans to help smaller CPG companies raise working capital and avoid cash crunches. Read More
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Apple’s signature earbuds were inspired by Star Wars’ iconic Stormtrooper
The best iconic designs tend to share inspiration with other inspired creations, and it turns out Apple’s instantly recognizable white plastic earbuds, and by extension the current EarPods and AirPods) were in part influenced by Star Wars: specifically, by the Empire’s ubiquitous enforcer, the Stormtrooper. Once you hear it, the connection seems apparent – Stormtroopers are… Read More
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OpenText acquires forensic security vendor Guidance Software for $240 million
OpenText, the content management company based in Waterloo, Ontario announced today that it was buying Guidance Software, a forensic security and eDiscovery vendor for $240 million. OpenText agreed to pay Guidance shareholders $7.10 a share. The price will be less Guidance’s cash on hand of approximately $18 million, making the final price just around $222 million, according to OpenText. Read More
Recent Funding Data by
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Group K Diagnostics
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Citus Health
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Marmo Health
- $50K Seed
- HQ: London, England
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Premy
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Limitless
- 60K EUR Angel
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doogy AS
- 2.0M NOK Angel
- HQ: Oslo, Oslo
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NANO Security Ltd
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Cosme Hunt
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- HQ: San Francisco, California
- Categories: Shopping, Shopping Mall, Cosmetics, Beauty
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BrandTotal
- $2.0M Seed
- HQ: Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv
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Aiqudo
- $5.2M Venture
- HQ: California City, California
- Categories: Apps
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Xchime
- $106K Product Crowdfunding
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Elimu Digital Media
- $100K Grant
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Thinkerbell Labs
- 13M INR Angel
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Signature Medical
- $2.5M Series A
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KinChip Systems
- $700K Seed
- HQ: Claremont, Western Australia
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Corvi LED Light
- $10M Round
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The iStartup
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WalkMe
- $75M Series E
- HQ: San Francisco, California
- Categories: Customer Service, Internet, SaaS, Enterprise Software
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Dreamleague Gaming
- Not available Seed
- HQ: Pasadena, California
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USA Technologies
- $43M Post IPO Equity
- HQ: Malvern, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Information Technology, Wireless, E-Commerce, Payments, Internet of Things ... See More
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KRY
- $20M Series A
- HQ: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan
- Categories: Health Care, Biopharma, Hospital, Medical Device
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4Suites
- $435K Angel
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- Categories: Hospitality, Hotel, Real Estate, Mobile
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Cleo
- 2.0M GBP Seed
- HQ: London, England
- Categories: Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, Finance
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oragenics
- $3.0M Post IPO Equity
- HQ: Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Therapeutics
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Tine Health
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- HQ: San Francisco, California
- Categories: Enterprise Software, SaaS, Health Care, Augmented Reality
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Fabhotels
- $25M Series B
- HQ: Gurgaon, Haryana
- Categories: E-Commerce, Travel Accommodations, Hotel, Hospitality
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Somatik inc.
- $0K Private Equity
- HQ: Oakland, California
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Minka
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- HQ: Bogotá, Distrito Especial
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FunCaptcha
- $1.0M Seed
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- Categories: Spam Filtering, SaaS, Security, Cyber Security
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