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Alexandro @Alexandro - 10 months ago

Lithium-ion battery creator John Goodenough dies at 100

One of the most influential scientists in technology has passed away. The University of Texas at Austin has confirmed that Dr. John Goodenough, widely credited as the creator of the lithium-ion battery, has died at the age of 100. While you might not have hea…

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Immanuel @Immanuel - over 3 years ago

Here’s what’s happening on day 1 of TC Sessions: Space 2020

T-minus 3…2…1…liftoff! Day one of TC Sessions: Space 2020, our first conference dedicated to space technology, early-stage startups and the brilliant minds forging a new era of space exploration, is officially underway. Get ready for two days of interviews, p…

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Jessika @Jessika - about 4 years ago

OrbitFab secures National Science Foundation funding to propel its satellite refueling tech to space

On-orbit satellite refueling technology is closer than ever to a practical reality, which could help immensely with the cost and sustainability of orbital businesses. Startup OrbitFab, a 2019 TechCrunch Battlefield finalist, is one of the companies working to make orbital...continued

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Oren @Oren - over 4 years ago

Amazon acquires flash-based cloud storage startup E8 Storage

Amazon acquires flash-based cloud storage startup E8 Storage – TechCrunchAmazon has acquired Israeli storage tech startup E8 Storage, as first reported by Reuters, CNBC and Globesand confirmed by TechCrunch. The acquisition will bring the team and technology from E8 in to...continued

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Maureen @Maureen - 18 days ago

Synchron opens human brain chip trial, challenging Elon Musk’s Neuralink in brain technology

Synchron Inc., a rival of Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain implant startup, has announced the launch of an online registry for… Continue reading Synchron opens human brain chip trial, challenging Elon Musk’s Neuralink in brain technology The post Synchron opens hu…

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Garnet @Garnet - 10 months ago

Gannett lawsuit claims Google’s ad monopoly is hurting the news business

Gannett filed a federal lawsuit against Google and parent company Alphabet, alleging that Google has monopolies on the ad tech market that have hurt local news. Gannett’s lawsuit is just the latest legal action against Google in regard to online advertising.

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Casper @Casper - about 2 years ago

This Little Chip Can Make the Light bulbs in Your House Broadcast Their Own Wi-Fi Network

We’ve been hearing about LiFi technology for a while now, but it’s taken a while to roll out. Now companies like pureLiFi already have everything they need ready to bring this electricity connection to homes. It will be very useful for the home Wi-Fi to final…

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Felicita @Felicita - over 2 years ago

Surfside, a marketing technology for the cannabis space, inhales $4 million

Surfside, a data and marketing platform aimed directly at the Cannabis industry, has today announced the close of a $4 million seed round led by Casa Verde. The firm’s managing partner, Karan Wadhera, will join the Surfside board. The startup is relatively ne…

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Gregoria @Gregoria - over 2 years ago

Riverbed Technology nets approval of $1bn debt-cutting plan - Reuters

Riverbed Technology, a San Francisco-based information technology company, secured bankruptcy court approval on Friday of its reorganization plan th…

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Americo @Americo - almost 3 years ago

Gogoro is joining the battery swapping revolution in China

Taiwanese electric scooter and battery company is expanding into China, the biggest market in the world for the technology, thanks to two new deals with established two-wheel manufacturers. It comes as China is pushing hard to lead the world in quick-swap bat…

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Jerrold @Jerrold - almost 5 years ago

From Project Scarlett to Gooigi: The best of E3 2019 – TechCrunch

Every story about E3 has opened with a mention of Sony’s absence, and this one’s no different. The lack of one of gaming’s “big three” loomed large over the show, right down to a strange sense of space on the showroom floor. Even Xbox chief Phil Spencer mourned the absen...continued

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Colin @Colin - 10 months ago

Google's clever patent could bring an enhanced Airplane mode to your phone

A new patent from Google has appeared and details a new airplane-mode technology.

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Joe @Joe - almost 3 years ago

Head, tail, knees and trees (knees and trees)

Some fun ones this week, so let’s get all of those pesky business transactions out of the way first, shall we? I mean, not that tens of millions of dollars changing hands for future robotics technology is boring, he said, tugging at his collar for comedic eff…

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Angus @Angus - 10 months ago

Humans Aren’t Mentally Ready for an AI-Saturated ‘Post-Truth World’

The AI era promises a flood of disinformation, deepfakes, and hallucinated “facts.” Psychologists are only beginning to grapple with the implications.

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - almost 5 years ago

What happens to late-stage VC if the Vision Fund goes away? – TechCrunch

Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. Good news! Kate and Alex were both back in the studio this week. And even better news, the new TechCrunch studio is big and soundproof and pre...continued

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - almost 5 years ago

Only 72 hours left to save an extra €200 on Disrupt Berlin 2019 – TechCrunch

The shot clock on serious savings is running out. You have just 72 hours left to sign up for the mailing list to receive €200 off the super early-bird price on any pass to Disrupt Berlin 2019. The official registration opens in three days, and once that happens, the clock...continued

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Hulda @Hulda - over 3 years ago

What to expect tomorrow at TC Sessions: Space 2020

Ready to explore an incredible range of space technology from the comfort of your own home or office? TC Sessions: Space 2020 starts tomorrow, December 16, and we’re here to point out just some of the events, presentations and fireside chats waiting for you o…

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Abbie @Abbie - over 3 years ago

Original Content podcast: ‘Wireless’ shows off Quibi’s Turnstyle technology

“Wireless” is probably the best showcase so far for Quibi’s Turnstyle technology.That’s the technology that allows the streaming video app to switch seamlessly between landscape and portrait mode depending on the orientation of your phone. With other Quibi shows, you’re e...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - almost 3 years ago

An insurtech startup exposed thousands of sensitive insurance applications

A security lapse at insurance technology company BackNine exposed hundreds of thousands of insurance applications after one of its cloud servers was left unprotected on the internet. BackNine might be a company you’re not familiar with, but it might have proc…

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Zackery @Zackery - about 3 years ago

Score a Free 30-day Extra Crunch membership when you buy a pass to TC Sessions: Mobility 2021

Does the science, technology — and yes, art — of creating new ways to transport people and parcels get your EV motor running? Then join us on June 9 at TC Sessions: Mobility 2021. We’ll pack the day with interactive presentations and breakout sessions. Explor…

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Casper @Casper - about 4 years ago

Clearview said its facial recognition app was only for law enforcement as it courted private comp...

Clearview said its facial recognition app was only for law enforcement as it courted private companiesAfter claiming that it would only sell its controversial facial recognition software to law enforcement agencies, a new report suggests that Clearview AI is less than dis...continued

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Anderson @Anderson - about 2 years ago

IT professionals plan to adopt passwordless technology

An Identity and access management research report, created by Enterprise Strategy Group, unveiled that 85% of IT and cybersecurity professionals agree the adoption of passwordless technology is among top strategic initiatives.

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Cameron @Cameron - about 4 years ago

Popcorn Time Is Back to Help You Stream Movies and TV Shows

Screenshot : Brendan HesseFor those who are healthy-yet-stuck-inside due to the oronavirus restrictions, it’s sort of like the universe gave us an excuse to binge-watch our favorite movies and TV shows (or catch up on our gaming backlogs). Most of us will probably fire up...continued

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Nestor @Nestor - almost 5 years ago

Tufts University ‘Art Project’ Will Feature ‘ICE Escape’ Signs in Buildings

Tufts University 'Art Project' Will Feature 'ICE Escape' Signs in BuildingsThis is all about Trump. No one even thought about this issue when ICE deported people under Obama.Signs detailing escape routes in the event of an ICE raid will be posted around Tufts University a...continued

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Anderson @Anderson - 10 months ago

US calls upon volunteer experts to help address generative AI risks

The US government is asking qualified members of the public for help in figuring out how to seize opportunities and overcome challenges associated with generative AI. Gina Raimondo, the US Secretary of Commerce, has announced that the National Institute of St…

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