Boxbot pivots from last-mile trucks to robotical parcel storage
I love a good pivot story. It’s something most startups will confront at some point or other, if they’re going to make it long term. In a category where luck, timing and market forces are at least half the battle, you’ve got to be willing to roll with the punches.
Read moreYoung South African Students take World of Robotics by Storm
In the fascinating world of robotics, young innovative South African students are making their mark on the world with their unique inventions. In this particular event, it is fascinating to see how young minds are already shaping not just South Africa’s digital future but also having an impact on a
Read moreWhy Sponsor Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit 2023?
Cybersecurity is one of the most pressing challenges facing the public sector today. With the increasing sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks, public organizations must adopt effective strategies and solutions to protect their data, systems, and services. However, cybersecurity is not only a matter of defense but also of opportunity. By
Read moreDragos raises $74M to secure industrial control systems from threats
Dragos, a company building software to secure the control systems for manufacturing and industrial equipment, has raised $74 million in a Series D round extension led by WestCap. The round, which brings Dragos’ total raised to $440 million, leaves the startup’s post-money valuation unchanged for the second year at $1.7
Read moreHashtag Trending Sep.18- New technology to get through airport security in 30 seconds; Experts favour a new U.S. agency to govern AI; ChatGPT downtime raises questions about over reliance
Through airport security in 30 seconds? That’s the goal of this new technology. Experts favour new U.S. agency to govern AI, Israelis develop a new way to hack computers using online ads and ChatGPT’s downtime raises questions on over-reliance. These and more top tech stories on Hashtag Trending I’m
Read moreRoam unveils new EV bus model to tap Kenya’s mass transit sector
Kenya-based EV startup Roam has unveiled a new shuttle bus model dubbed Move, coming as the East African country continues to push for the adoption of electric vehicles. Roam (formerly Opibus) now plans to ramp up its production of the Move bus, and expand its charging infrastructure as it anticipates
Read moreProsus, Naspers CEO Bob van Dijk abruptly steps down
Bob van Dijk, the chief executive of Dutch e-commerce investor Prosus and its controlling shareholder Naspers, has resigned from the top role and from the boards with immediate effect. Ervin Tu, Prosus’ Group Chief Investment Officer, has been elevated to the position of interim chief executive for companies that hold
Read moreAn autoworkers strike trifecta and another speed bump for Cruise and Waymo
Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B.
Read moreErik Buell on the future of electric motorcycles
The future of mopeds and motorcycles is electric, Erik Buell says. He sees mopeds and motorcycles playing a greater role in transportation.
Read moreTechCrunch+ picks: 9 books set around San Francisco
San Francisco is in a constant state of reinvention, and the many books set in or based on the Bay Area help prove it.
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