Arc’s new iPhone browser wants to be your search companion
The Browser Company launched the Arc’s first iPhone companion app last year, allowing users to save links for consumption on the desktop application later. The firm has now released a new mobile app, called Arc Search, that aims to focus on the search experience. The marquee AI-powered feature of the
Read moreY Combinator President Garry Tan publishes a menacing tweet before deleting it, apologizing: “Die slow motherf*ckers”
Garry Tan, whose success in Silicon Valley has likely inspired many of the founders he mentors, is once again attracting attention for his posts on the social platform X. On Friday night, the Y Combinator president, investor, and former entrepreneur, published a post that might have prompted some to wonder
Read moreIndia’s Uber-rival BluSmart pumps up EV charging with $25M investment
BluSmart, an Indian ride-hailing startup that competes with Uber and homegrown rival Ola with its all-electric fleet, is looking to boost its battery charging infrastructure as the South Asian nation currently has limited charging stations but aims to expand its electric vehicle (EV) base. The Gurugram-based startup has received fresh
Read moreIndian state government fixes website bugs that exposed residents’ sensitive documents
An Indian state government has fixed security issues impacting its website that exposed the sensitive documents and personal information of millions of residents. The bugs existed on the Rajasthan government website related to Jan Aadhaar, a state program to provide a single identifier to families and individuals in the state
Read moreWhat went wrong at Cruise, a pivot at Vroom and a home for Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer
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Read moreLatest room-temperature claims met with heaps of skepticism
Swiss startup Terra Quantum says it has discovered a form of graphite that superconducts. But other researchers aren't convinced. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreInside Brex’s efforts to burn less cash
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech (formerly The Interchange)! In this edition, I’m going to look at Brex’s latest round of layoffs, the state of fintech investing in 2023 and more! I may be taking some time off in coming weeks but never fear, TechCrunch Fintech isn’t going away. We’ll be back
Read moreStartups must strategize and budget for AI-assisted software development in 2024
Enterprises need to understand how much to budget into AI tools, how to weigh the benefits of AI vs. new recruits, and how to ensure their training is on point. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreDisney’s VR treadmill, OpenAI fixes ‘lazy’ GPT-4, and Apple rolls out stolen device protection
Hey, folks, and welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s regular newsletter covering notable happenings in tech over the past few days. On the agenda for this edition is Disney’s innovative VR treadmill, OpenAI fixing its “lazy” AI and MIT’s high-capacity, fast-charging organic battery tech. We also cover Apple’s new
Read moreCan AI do ugly?
Some thoughts on AI aesthetics, the challenge of uninsurability, and how to pitch a biotech startup to non-experts. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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