With significant funding flowing into AI startups, it is an excellent time to be an AI researcher with an idea to develop. If the concept is sufficiently novel, securing the necessary resources may be easier as an independent company rather…
Lagos-based Ventures Platform, one of Africa’s most active early-stage investors, has raised sixty-four million dollars for its second fund and is targeting a final close of seventy-five million dollars. Among the investors is the Nigerian government, which is participating through…
Discord has released updates to its Family Center, providing guardians with more detailed insights into their teens’ activity on the platform. These new features are designed to help parents monitor whether their teen is spending too much time or money…
Blue Origin is preparing for the second launch attempt of its New Glenn super heavy-lift rocket. The company announced a launch window opening as early as Sunday, November 9, from Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The inaugural flight…
Lucid Motors has announced the departure of Chief Engineer Eric Bach after more than a decade with the company. Bach, who also held the title of Senior Vice President of Product, joined Lucid in 2015. His career prior to Lucid…
Roy Lee, the founder of Cluely, argues that startups should think more carefully about social media virality. He also admits that brand awareness alone will not lead to sustained growth. Lee reflected on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 that his…
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform Truth Social that he is renominating Shift4 founder Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, the nation’s space agency. This decision comes months after he withdrew the original nomination. The reversal…
A variety of voice-based hardware devices have emerged, aimed at companionship, productivity, or personal growth. These include card-shaped devices from Plaud and Pocket, pendants from Friend, Limitless, and Taya, and a wristband from Bee, which is now part of Amazon.…
Nvidia and Qualcomm Ventures have joined a growing coalition of U.S. and Indian investors backing India’s deep tech startups. The group launched in September with more than one billion dollars in commitments. This timing aligns with India’s new one trillion…
A variety of voice-based hardware devices have emerged, aimed at companionship, productivity, or personal growth. These include card-shaped devices from Plaud and Pocket, pendants from Friend, Limitless, and Taya, and a wristband from Bee, which is now part of Amazon.…
