Why supersize convenience stores might be key to unlocking EV fast charging
We got a glimpse of Buc-ee’s possible future on Thursday when Mercedes announced that it would build around 30 fast-charging hubs at Buc-ee’s locations throughout the South. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreAndreessen Horowitz backs Civitai, a generative AI content marketplace with millions of users
AI image generator Stable Diffusion already has a lot of fans, and now those experimenting with the new AI technology to develop their own models have a place to share their work with other enthusiasts. A startup called Civitai — a play on the word Civitas, meaning community — has
Read moreMastering startup pitches: The 3 key imperatives for success
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Read moreBuilding a conservative internet is an expensive proposition
New data from TMTG and Rumble can help us understand how right-leaning social media services with long-term goals of building less restricted digital infrastructure are faring. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreTikTok disputes claims of anti-Israel bias amid calls to ban the app
TikTok is pushing back against claims of bias in the Israel-Hamas war, after American politicians resumed efforts to ban the app over the apparent popularity of pro-Palestinian content. In a recent open letter, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) said that the influx of content critical of Israel could “propagandize Americans.” Some
Read moreNew Interconnection Hub for Kenya Goes Live
A new Internet Exchange Point (IXP) for East Africa, located out of the three data center locations across Kenya’s capital, LINX Nairobi is live. LINX, established in 1994, plans to provide future-proof solutions to further strengthen the rapidly evolving ecosystem in Kenya. Kenya’s government has placed a large emphasis on
Read morePaving the Way for Cutting-Edge Cloud and Cyber Security in Africa
Liquid C2, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has officially entered into a strategic partnership with Google Cloud in Africa. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on November 10, 2023, signaling the commencement of this impactful collaboration. This partnership is a significant milestone for Google Cloud as it expands its
Read moreTikTok’s newest feature lets you save favorite songs directly to Spotify or Amazon Music
TikTok is teaming up with streaming music services, including Spotify and Amazon Music, on a new feature that will allow users to save the songs they hear in TikTok videos directly to their preferred streaming music app. The addition comes at a time when TikTok’s influence is increasingly a factor
Read moreMonta Vista Capital closes its largest fund to date
Setting Monta Vista apart is that the firm doesn’t raise capital from institutional investors, but rather leverages a large network of 65 individual investors. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreFirst Integrated Natural Gas Filling Station Launches in Tanzania
Tanzania launches its first Filling Station and Conversion Center branded “Master Gas” to serve up to 800 vehicles daily. The station is located at the Pugu Road – Airport Area in Dar es Salaam Tanzania. It is the first of a series of 12 stations to be developed by TAQA
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