MIT scientists are working on a vibrating obesity pill
MIT likens a new vibrating capsule to drinking a glass full of water prior to eating. Dieticians recommend the latter as a method for sending to your brain to simulate the sensation of being full. The researchers behind the new project further suggest it as a future alternative to surgery
Read moreEarly-stage hard tech firm Countdown Capital shutting down
Countdown Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on hard tech industrial startups, will shut down by the end of March and return uninvested capital, firm founder and solo general partner Jai Malik said in an annual letter. In the letter, which was viewed by TechCrunch, Malik says he decided
Read moreHere are the 5 EVs that qualify for the full federal tax credit in 2024
The U.S. government has revealed the list of electric vehicles that qualify for the full federal tax credit under the newer, more stringent guidelines, and you can count them on one hand. General Motors’ outgoing Chevy Bolt, plus certain variants of the Ford F-150 Lightning and Tesla’s Model 3, Model
Read moreDebunking the myth that crowdfunding is only good for cash
VCs like to tout they bring value beyond their capital, but many startups say they've found the same benefits from crowdfunding investors. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreAI versus copyright, and why you shouldn’t count your NFT chickens before they hatch
Welcome to 2024, everybody! Equity is taking you through the New York Times' suit against OpenAI, how X's value continues to fall, climate tech's job growth and more. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreThe 10 Wealthiest Content Creators to Date
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital media, content creation has become a powerhouse, offering fame, fortune, and the ability to influence millions. The year 2023 witnessed a remarkable milestone as the top 50 content creators collectively raked in a jaw-dropping $700 million through platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. WealthOfGeeks.com
Read moreHow to Energize Your IT Career as an Innovative Digital Trailblazer
You should evaluate your career progression and goals regularly, especially in this super-charged world where generative AI impacts many job functions and more businesses are accelerating digital transformation initiatives. If you aspire to grow professionally, take on more challenging roles, and help your organization build competitive advantages with technology
Read moreCEO Segun Ogunsanya to Retire from Airtel Africa
Segun Ogunsanya, the Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services has announced his retirement from the company. Ogunsanya, who has been the CEO of Airtel Africa since 2012, will step down from his role on September 30, 2024, and will be succeeded
Read moreAXIAN Energy Propels Renewable Energy Vision in Africa
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), a company under the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), has committed a senior secured loan facility of US$30 million to AXIAN Energy. This investment is part of AXIAN Energy’s expansion plan, aiming to provide over 460 Megawatt (MW) of utility-scale renewable energy generation capacity
Read moreFidelity marks down X valuation by 71.5%
Mutual fund company Fidelity has marked down its investment in X holdings — the parent company of X (formerly Twitter) owned by Elon Musk — by 71.5% from the original valuation of shares, according to a new disclosure. Fidelity spent $19.2 million to acquire a stake in X back in
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