Rippling spy says men have been following him, and his wife is afraid
If becoming a corporate spy sounds exciting, let this newest affidavit from confessed Rippling spy Keith O’Brien serve as a warning.
Read moreMira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab closes on $2B at $10B valuation
Thinking Machines Lab, the secretive AI startup founded by OpenAI’s former chief technology officer Mira Murati, has closed a $2 billion seed round at a $10 billion valuation.
Read moreCluely, a startup that helps ‘cheat on everything,’ raises $15M from a16z
Cluely's new funding comes roughly two months after it raised $5.3 million in seed funding co-led by Abstract Ventures and Susa Ventures.
Read moreTechCrunch Mobility: Applied Intuition’s eye-popping valuation, the new age of micromobility, and Waymo’s wild week
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Waymo might be the largest commercial robotaxi operator — offering 250,000 paid rides per week — but it is hardly smooth. The
Read moreMicrosoft is blocking Google Chrome through its family safety feature
Earlier this month, Microsoft’s Family Safety feature, primarily used by parents and schools as a set of parental controls and filters, started randomly blocking Google’s Chrome browser from opening on Windows. The first reports surfaced on June 3rd, with some Chrome users noticing the browser kept closing or wouldn’t open.
Read moreOcta Analyst Shares 4 Tips SA Traders Can Use Against Sophisticated Scams
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) issued an urgent warning about sophisticated scams targeting traders. Fraudsters are now using deepfake videos to impersonate well-known business leaders, officials, and brokers to lure South Africans into fake investment platforms. Among the high-profile names being misused are businessman Patrice Motsepe, broadcaster Leanne Manas…
Read moreTesla’s first robotaxi rides will have a ‘safety monitor’ in the passenger seat
Tesla has begun sending out invitations for its highly anticipated robotaxi service, but there’s one significant caveat: it’s installing a “safety monitor” in the front passenger seat, as previously reported by Electrek. The invites, which were sent to Tesla influencers and investors, say the human monitor will “accompany you on
Read moreSchneider Electric Launches its First Innovation Hub in Africa
Schneider Electric officially launched its first Innovation Hub in Africa, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing investment on the continent. The Innovation Hub is located at Schneider Electric’s new, state-of-the-art English-speaking head office in Midrand, Johannesburg. The Innovation Hub now forms part of Schneider Electric’s global network of
Read moreOnafriq and PAPSS Launch Cross-Border Payments Service in Ghana
Onafriq, in collaboration with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), announced the launch of a new cross-border payment service that will initially pilot outbound transactions in Ghana. This launch operationalizes the partnership established in 2022, aimed at promoting intra-African cross-border trade and enhancing financial inclusion. The service improves financial…
Read moreICIS Welcomes 3 Key Appointments: Campion, Fleetwood, and Blackie
ICIS, a global source of commodity intelligence, announces the appointment of 3 key new members of its executive team. Expressing enthusiasm, “I am delighted to welcome this complementary talent to our leadership team. They bring experience, expertise and a strong belief in our mission to empower strategic, sustainable business decisions,”
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