Rhea reaps $10M more led by Thiel
Fertility remains a pressing concern around the world — birthrates are down in many countries, and infertility rates (that is, the ability to conceive at all) are up. And given the emotional struggles people face when coping with infertility, it’s not surprising that the opportunity is so big. Yet equally
Read moreInstagram’s ‘limits’ adds a mute button for everyone other than close friends
Image: Instagram Instagram is expanding “limits,” a safety control you can use to hide DMs and comments from accounts who may be harassing you. Now, instead of just hiding content from recent followers or people who don’t follow you, Instagram will mute incoming messages from everyone except the users on
Read moreRomanian startup FintechOS raises $60M to help old banks fight back against neobanks
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Read moreIndia’s Agnikul launches 3D-printed rocket in sub-orbital test after initial delays
After two years of preparation and four delays over the past several months due to technical glitches, Indian space startup Agnikul has successfully launched its first sub-orbital test vehicle, powered by its unique 3D-printed rocket engines, space agency Indian Space Research Organisation said Thursday. Called Agnibaan SOrTeD (Sub-Orbital Technology Demonstrator),
Read moreThe Ultimate Guide to Navigating SQL Server With SQLCMD
Dive into our comprehensive guide on the SQL Server command-line interface. Learn how to connect to SQL Server, execute queries, work with SSMS and PowerShell, and more. Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Navigating SQL Server With SQLCMD on SitePoint.
Read moreFisker cuts hundreds of workers in bid to keep EV startup alive
Struggling EV startup Fisker has laid off hundreds of employees in a bid to stay alive, as it continues to search for funding, a buyout or prepare for bankruptcy. Workers suspected layoffs were coming when the company directed everyone to work from home on Wednesday — an out-of-character directive, according
Read moreChinese EV makers, and their connected vehicles, targeted by new House bill
Chinese EV manufacturers face a new challenge in their pursuit of U.S. customers: a new House bill that would limit or ban the introduction of their connected vehicles. The bill, introduced by U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, comes as the trade war between the U.S. and China heightens in the aftermath
Read moreIs Apple planning to ‘sherlock’ Arc?
With the release of iOS 18 later this year, Apple may again borrow ideas third-party apps. This time it's Arc that could be among those affected. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreMeet Visa, Mercury, Artisan, Golub Capital and more at TC Disrupt 2024
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 will be in San Francisco on October 28–30, and we’re already excited! This is the startup world’s main event, and it’s where you’ll find the knowledge, tools and connections you need to grow a successful business. Helping startups reach their full potential takes a global village, and
Read moreMeta says it removed six influence campaigns including those from Israel and China
Illustration: Nick Barclay / The Verge Meta says it cracked down on propaganda campaigns on its platforms, including one that used AI to influence political discourse and create the illusion of wider support for certain viewpoints, according to its quarterly threat report published today. Some campaigns pushed political narratives about
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