Perplexity is raising $250M+ at a $2.5-$3B valuation for its AI search platform, sources say
Perplexity, the AI search engine startup, is a hot property at the moment. TechCrunch has learned that the company is currently raising at least $250 million more at a valuation of between $2.5 billion and $3 billion. The news comes on the heels of two other big fundraises that have
Read moreFisker plans more layoffs as cash dwindles and bankruptcy looms
Fisker says it’s planning more layoffs less than two months after cutting 15% of its workforce, as the EV startup scrambles to raise cash to stay alive. Fisker expects to seek bankruptcy protection within the next 30 days if it can’t come up with that money, according to a U.S.
Read moreApple’s next iPad event is May 7
Apple just dropped an invite for its next event. Scheduled for May 7, the “Let Loose” presentation appears to be happening exclusively online — something that became standard fare for the company during the pandemic. Over the last couple of years, however, Apple has returned to in-person events, including WWDC,
Read moreTexture makes a bid to become the world’s go-to platform of the energy transition
The startup, founded by an Arcadia alumnus, seeks to become a common data collection and sharing platform for renewable power sources like wind, solar, and batteries. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreWith Easel, ex-Snap researchers are building the next-generation Bitmoji thanks to AI
Easel is a new startup that sits at the intersection of the generative AI and social trends, founded by two former employees at Snap. The company has been working on an app that lets you create images of yourself and your friends doing cool things directly from your favorite iMessage
Read moreElon Musk is fighting Australia to host a stabbing video on X
Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Image: Getty Images Elon Musk is currently embroiled in a battle with Australian authorities over demands for X to remove violent content of a stabbing that took place during a livestreamed service at a church in Sydney last week. Musk is arguing that
Read moreFresh off the line: Dell Inspiron Laptops – Available Now!
Inspiron 14 2-in-1: The Inspiron 14 2-in-1 offers two processor options: Intel® Core processors or AMD Ryzen 8040 Series processors*. This versatile and lightweight device is ideal for individuals who wish to seamlessly transition from work to entertainment, regardless of their location. It features a 360-hinge offering four different modes
Read moreTwo widow founders launch DayNew, a social platform for people dealing with grief and trauma
After losing their husbands in devastating and unexpected ways, Karine Nissim and Eloise Bune discovered there were no suitable places where people could go to face all the challenges that surface during the grieving process, including daunting tasks such as organizing a funeral ceremony and donating belongings, as well as
Read moreAmazon wants to host companies’ custom generative AI models
AWS, Amazon’s cloud computing business, wants to be the go-to place companies host and fine-tune their custom generative AI models. Today, AWS announced the launch of Custom Model Import (in preview), a new feature in Bedrock, AWS’ enterprise-focused suite of generative AI services, that allows organizations to import and access
Read moreBump raises $3 million seed to help creators manage finances
Bump allows creators to track income and market value, which can help them negotiate better deals and see how much money they are owed from partners. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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