Max Q: An inside look at Astra’s Apollo Fusion acquisition
In this issue: Astra’s Apollo Fusion acquisition followed by delays and desertion, news from SpaceX and more
Read moreLevel up on the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt
TechCrunch Disrupt, our flagship startup event, returns to San Francisco on September 19–21, and you can bet TechCrunch+ will be in the house. With excitement and pride, here’s what we have in store for you on the Builders Stage at Disrupt on what I predict will be the most whip-ass
Read moreHybrid workers in Canada facing productivity loss, CDW Canada survey reveals
A recent survey conducted by CDW Canada sheds light on the challenges that hybrid workers are grappling with in the realm of the digital workspace, highlighting the impact of IT issues on their productivity. The survey disclosed that 83 per cent of hybrid workers are losing hours to troubleshooting technology
Read moreNordic-based Unconventional Ventures nears €30M fund close to back diverse European teams
As has been pointed out many, many times, lack of diversity is an ongoing problem in the tech startup and VC landscape. It’s a fact that’s long been recognised in the US, and it’s of equal concern in Europe. Zoom in on the Nordics region, and the lack of diversity
Read moreHero MotoCorp to increase stake in Ather with fresh $66.5 million investment
Hero MotoCorp, the world’s top two-wheeler maker, said on Monday it plans to invest up to $66.5 million in Ather Energy, a promising electric vehicle startup in India whose fast-growing fortune had to hit brake after a local policy change. Hero MotoCorp, which already owns a 33.1% stake in the
Read moreFood tech roundup: Plant-based protein eaters still want it to taste like meat
Taste is something that continues to be a challenge for plant-based protein companies. If it tastes more like meat, it's a winner, according to new stats from Good Food Institute.
Read moreHow to eliminate the cybersecurity risks when buying a business
Alexey Vovk, Head of the Information Security Department at Kaspersky, cautions: “Acquiring an already established business can be an attractive option for example for entrepreneurs, given its potential for quick profitability, or similarly for large corporations that want to acquire innovative assets or intelligence that can expand their business. But
Read moreNavigating the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) – from inclusion to belonging and beyond
During a keynote last week at the Google Cloud Next conference, leaders from Google delved into the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), emphasizing the significance of moving beyond inclusion to foster a sense of belonging across organizations and society. The conversation, hosted by Melonie Parker, chief diversity
Read moreButternut Box wolfs down $354M for subscription canine cuisine
Butternut Box, a U.K.-based startup that prepares and ships healthy food and supplements for dogs, is raising £280 million ($354 million) in a round of funding from General Atlantic and L Catterton. Founded out of London in 2016, Butternut Box serves a handful of European markets with myriad culinary products spanning
Read moreAre AI models doomed to always hallucinate?
Large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s ChatGPT all suffer from the same problem: they make stuff up. The mistakes range from strange and innocuous — like claiming that the Golden Gate Bridge was transported across Egypt in 2016 — to highly problematic, even dangerous. A mayor in Australia recently threatened
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