Biden administration plans $285M in CHIPS Act funding for digital twins
President Joe Biden’s administration is looking to fund efforts that improve semiconductor manufacturing by using digital twins. Digital twins are virtual models used to test and optimize physical objects and systems. For example, auto manufacturers are looking to use digital twins of their factories to experiment with new manufacturing processes
Read moreQuora CEO Adam D’Angelo talks about AI, chatbot platform Poe, and why OpenAI is not a competitor
Quora CEO Adam D'Angelo talks about the challenges and opportunities in AI today, how to build and support a developer community, and more. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreSamsung South Africa Debuts the Latest Galaxy A Series
“Awesome is for Everyone” is embodied in Samsung’s latest Galaxy A 55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G, showcasing the brand’s next generation of multi-faceted talent with Amapiano artist and dance sensation, Kamo Mphela. Youngsta At an exclusive media event in Johannesburg, the unveiling of the new campaign marked a pivotal
Read moreSequoia’s Jess Lee explains how early-stage startups can identify product-market fit
Lee, a specialist in early-stage investing, explains how Sequioa approaches identifying product-market fit for its startups through three archetypes. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreGood App Introduces Hybrid Healthcare Solution
Good App, a leading healthcare technology company, has launched an innovative service that combines in-home doctor visits with virtual consultations. This new offering aims to provide patients with greater flexibility and convenience in accessing healthcare services while maintaining the highest standards of care. The Best of Both Worlds With Good
Read moreJack Dorsey departs Bluesky board
Bluesky’s most prominent backer has left its board. On Saturday, Jack Dorsey posted on X about grants for open protocols from his philanthropic Start Small initiative. This prompted someone to ask Dorsey if he was still on the Bluesky board, and he responded with a terse “no.” Dorsey did not
Read moreHyundai antes up $1B for AV startup Motional and Elon unplugs the Tesla Supercharger team
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Before I jump into the all the news — and boy there was a lot! — I have an important update for all of you lovely readers. TechCrunch Mobility is moving to Thursdays!
Read moreJack Dorsey says he’s no longer on the Bluesky board
It sounds like Bluesky’s most prominent backer is no longer on its board. On Saturday, Jack Dorsey posted on X about grants for open protocols from his philanthropic Start Small initiative. This prompted someone to ask Dorsey if he was still on the Bluesky board, and he responded with a
Read moreWomen in AI: Catherine Breslin helps companies develop AI strategies
Catherine Breslin is the founder and director of Kingfisher Labs, where she helps companies develop AI strategies. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreWhy NASA is betting on a 36-pixel camera
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is making strides in astronomy with its 122-megapixel primarily infrared photos taken 1.5 million kilometers away from Earth. Impressive stuff. The space agency’s newest sky-peeper takes a different approach, however, performing groundbreaking space science with 36 pixels. It’s not a typo—36 pixels, not 36 megapixels.
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