Space Force tees up new ‘responsive space’ mission from Rocket Lab and True Anomaly
Each company will design and build a satellite capable of rendezvousing with other spacecraft in orbit at close proximity, as well as command and control centers for the mission. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreFord’s hands-free BlueCruise system was active before fatal Texas crash
It's the first known fatality resulting from a crash involving the use of BlueCruise, which Ford first announced in 2021. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreInternal pre-Starlink SpaceX financials show big spending on moonshot bets
While the comprehensive balance sheets are five years old, they provide an intimate look inside the operations of arguably one of the most important, and secretive, private companies in the U.S. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreWalmart will deploy robotic forklifts in its distribution centers
The story of warehouse robotics is a story of attempting to keep up with Amazon. It’s been more than a decade since the online giant revolutionized its delivery services through its Kiva Systems acquisition. As Walmart works to remain competitive, it’s taking a more piecemeal approach to automation, through partnerships
Read moreUS says Russian hackers stole federal government emails during Microsoft cyberattack
CISA said the latest theft of government email — blamed on Russian government hackers — presents "a grave and unacceptable risk" to U.S. federal agencies. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreIntroducing the ScaleUp Startups Program at Disrupt 2024 for Series A to B startups
We are thrilled to unveil our latest innovation: ScaleUp Startups Exhibitor Program at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. Tailored specifically for startups in Series A to B funding stages with $35 million or less in funding, this program offers unparalleled access to 10,000 tech leaders, invaluable networking opportunities with investors, and exclusive
Read moreTaylor Swift’s music is back on TikTok, despite platform’s ongoing UMG dispute
After 10 weeks of being absent from the platform, Taylor Swift’s music has returned to TikTok — or at least her more recent songs and “Taylor’s Version” cuts, since she owns those masters. Taylor Swift’s music, and music from all artists signed to Universal Music Group, was pulled from TikTok
Read moreQuibi redux? Short drama apps saw record revenue in Q1 2024
This represents an over 8,000% increase from $1.8 million in the first quarter of 2023, when just 21 apps were available. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreMegan Thee Stallion’s favorite app is Pinterest, obviously
It actually makes sense that in an era of oversaturation, people would escape to a more quiet and rather peaceful corner of the internet to dream once more. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreUK’s antitrust enforcer sounds the alarm over Big Tech’s grip on GenAI
The UK's competition watchdog has sounded a warning over Big Tech's entrenching grip on the advanced AI market, with CEO Sarah Cardell expressing "real concerns" over how the sector is developing. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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