Semron wants to replace chip transistors with ‘memcapacitors’
A new Germany-based startup, Semron, is developing what it describes as “3D-scaled” chips to run AI models locally on smartphones, earbuds, VR headsets and other mobile devices Co-created by Kai-Uwe Demasius and Aron Kirschen, engineering graduates from the Dresden University of Technology, Semron’s chips use electrical fields to perform calculations
Read moreTop tech trends and predictions for small businesses in 2024
The pace of technological change is accelerating, reshaping every aspect of our lives, work, and leisure. Xero’s Future Focus research reveals that small businesses, despite facing challenges, remain optimistic about emerging technologies. However, a need for more education and resources to navigate this rapidly changing world is evident. As small
Read moreFidelity cuts Meta-backed Meesho valuation to $3.5 billion
Fidelity has cut the value of its holding in Meesho by 33.6% since the original investment, giving the Indian social commerce startup a valuation of $3.5 billion, adjusted for outstanding shares. The U.S. asset manager valued its holding in Meesho at $27.8 million at December’s end, down from the $41.9
Read moreStartup studio Hexa hires former Doctolib exec to launch its health vertical
Hexa, the Paris-based startup studio that recently raised $22 million, is launching a new vertical focused on improving the healthcare system. Julien Méraud, a senior team member of the French unicorn startup Doctolib, is joining the startup studio . As a reminder, Hexa started its life as eFounders and originally
Read moreRebellions lands $124M to develop its new AI Rebel chip with Samsung
Rebellions, a South Korean fabless AI chip startup, said today it has closed $124 million (165 billion KRW) in a Series B round of funding to develop its third AI chip, called Rebel. The startup will also use the new capital, oversubscribed with an initial target of $90 million, to
Read moreUnderstanding Signals in Django
Learn about signals in Django: what they are, how to use them, define custom signals, use built-in signals, along with real-world use cases. Continue reading Understanding Signals in Django on SitePoint.
Read moreSaying goodbye to the little helicopter that could
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Last week, NASA held its annual day of remembrance to commemorate all those who lost their lives in the pursuit of human space exploration – including the crews of Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia. The day is a sobering reminder of the perils
Read moreOpenAI partners with Common Sense Media to collaborate on AI guidelines
OpenAI hopes to win the trust of parents — and policymakers — by partnering with organizations that work to minimize tech and media harms to kids, preteens and teens. Case in point, OpenAI today announced a partnership with Common Sense Media, the nonprofit organization that reviews and ranks the suitability
Read moreStreaming media company Plex raises new funds as it nears profitability
Media streamer Plex has raised new capital. The company, which began as a media organization startup, has morphed over the years to become a one-stop shop for all your media, including ad-supported streaming, which now accounts for much of its revenue growth. The new round, which has not yet been
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