Intel Capital backs AI construction startup that could boost Intel’s own manufacturing prospects
Intel could be giving its burgeoning foundry ambitions a much-needed shot in the arm, as the chip giant’s venture capital arm today revealed that it’s making a “strategic” investment in an Israel- and U.K.-based AI construction startup. Intel Capital is leading a $15 million investment into Buildots, a company that
Read moreJoby Aviation is betting on hydrogen-electric aircraft for regional flight
Joby Aviation is still a year away from commercially launching its electric air taxi designed for urban environments, but the startup is already looking towards its next chapter: Intercity flight, powered by hydrogen. To get the conversation started with regulators and demonstrate hydrogen’s capabilities, Joby told TechCrunch that it completed
Read moreSekai secures Naruto’s license to develop consumer apps for anime fans
Just like in your favorite anime, this is the story of a young group of twenty-something who started with nothing, traveled the world and ended up with a global license to develop official Naruto consumer apps. Originally founded in early 2022, French startup Sekai describes itself as a studio that
Read moreUzbekistan mobile bank TBC raises $38.2M to expand its financial products
Uzbekistan's mobile-only bank TBC Bank Uzbekistan has raised $38.2 million in a fresh funding by its existing shareholders. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreAdfin wants to fix bill payments for sole traders and small companies
Meet Adfin, a new UK-based fintech startup that wants to help companies get their invoices paid — whatever it takes. Founded by two fintech experts, the company is starting with a problem and building a product around it. The problem is that it’s still hard to get paid if you’re
Read moreReliance may list Jio at $112 billion valuation next year, Jefferies says
Reliance Industries, India’s most valuable company, may consider spinning off its telecom arm Jio for a public listing as early as 2025, Jefferies said in a research note, with investors favouring this route over an initial public offering. The move follows Jio’s recent focus on monetisation and market share gains,
Read moreApple alerts iPhone users in 98 countries to mercenary spyware attacks
Apple has issued a new round of threat notifications to iPhone users across 98 countries, warning them of potential mercenary spyware attacks. It’s the second such alert campaign from the company this year, following a similar notification sent to users in 92 nations in April. Since 2021, Apple has been
Read moreBeeble AI raises $4.75M to launch a virtual production platform for indie filmmakers
Visual effects (VFX) have emerged as essential in filmmaking and have transformed storytelling and creativity in the film industry with its diverse digital techniques. However, the high cost of VFX tools often leaves independent filmmakers and content creators working with modest budgets struggling to compete with larger productions. A new
Read moreMore ex-military officials are becoming VCs as defense tech investment reached $35B
As venture capitalists continue to pour money into defense tech startups, they’re turning to a new hiring pool: ex-military officials. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreFTC study finds ‘dark patterns’ used by a majority of subscription apps and websites
Dark patterns refer to a range of design techniques that can subtly encourage users to take some sort of action or put their privacy at risk. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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