Ibotta’s CEO explains why startups shouldn’t try to time the IPO market
The IPO market has not roared back in 2024 as many investors hoped it would — not yet, at least. Elevated interest rates (this week’s 50 bps rate cut notwithstanding) and uncertainty related to the U.S. election have prompted many companies to stay private and wait for better market conditions.
Read moreA guide to iOS 18’s hidden features and smaller updates
We put together a list of some of our favorite under-the-radar features that you might have missed. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreLinus Torvalds explains why aging Linux developers are a good thing
Linux's luminary linchpin, Linus Torvalds, says that despite longstanding reports of burnout in the open source software development realm, Linux is as strong as ever. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreSome startups are going ‘fair source’ to avoid the pitfalls of open source licensing
The fair source concept is designed to help companies align themselves with the "open" software development sphere, without encroaching into existing licensing landscapes. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai announces $120M fund for global AI education
Speaking Saturday at the UN Summit of the Future, Google CEO Sundar Pichai described AI as “the most transformative technology yet” and announced a new fund for AI education and training around the world. Pichai pointed to four broad opportunities he sees for AI and sustainable development, according to a
Read moreX reverses course in Brazil
It seems that Elon Musk-owned social network X (formerly Twitter) is backing down from a confrontation with Brazil’s Supreme Court. The New York Times reported on a new court filing in which the company’s lawyers said X had complied with the court’s orders — blocking designated accounts, paying fines, and
Read moreAmazon says no to remote work
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is calling for a full return to office at the start of 2025. For the last 15 months, employees have been expected to work in the office three days per week. Now employees will be expected to be in the office five days a week, with
Read moreX is capitulating to Brazil’s Supreme Court
Image: The Verge Brazilian fan account owners might have a reason to rejoice, as X could be returning to Brazil. According to the New York Times, in a court filing Friday night the company agreed to abide by the Supreme Court’s request in order to have the countrywide ban lifted:
Read moreQualcomm may be trying to buy Intel
Chipmaker Qualcomm is trying to buy rival Intel, according to multiple reports. The Wall Street Journal broke the news late Friday that Qualcomm had approached Intel about a takeover. The New York Times subsequently corroborated the story, while adding that no official offer has been made. Even if there is
Read moreIndia’s Oyo acquires Motel 6 for $525M
One of India’s largest startups, budget hotel company Oyo, has reached a deal to acquire G6 Hospitality, which operates Motel 6. Oyo says it will pay Blackstone Real Estate $525 million in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition also includes the Studio 6 extended stay brand and is expected to close
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