Travelsist hopes its air travel concierge will take off from Atlanta
Founded by a former flight attendant, Atlanta-based startup Travelsist and its Travelsistants provides assistance to travelers on behalf of airports and airlines. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreAirbus and BMW Group launch Quantum Computing Competition
Airbus and BMW Group have jointly launched a groundbreaking global Quantum Computing Challenge named “The Quantum Mobility Quest” to address longstanding challenges in aviation and automotive that have proven insurmountable for classical computers. This pioneering challenge marks the first collaboration of its kind, uniting two leading global industry players to
Read MoreDNA companies should receive the death penalty for getting hacked
DNA companies should receive the death penalty for getting hacked Personal data is the new gold. The recent 23andMe data breach is a stark reminder of a chilling reality – our most intimate, personal information might not be as secure as we think. It’s a damning indictment of the sheer
Read MoreFundraising trends for 2024: Get to the point, explain ‘why now’
It appears that investors have even less patience for long, rambling pitch decks. The name of the game now is "Short and Sweet." © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreMulch and the enduring appeal of internet absurdism
I am haunted by mulch posts. The most recent mulch video came to me in the middle of the night, when I was hours into scrolling through a particularly nasty bout of insomnia. The video was an edit of a tiny dog surrounded by a frame of glittering hearts, with
Read MoreBestAgent.co.za Transforms the Market in South Africa
BestAgent.co.za, a recently launched online platform, is transforming the real estate industry for property buyers and sellers in South Africa. The platform, created by Stefan van Niekerk and Marcel Koole, employs innovative technology to streamline the agent selection process, offering a unique solution for choosing the most suitable agent in
Read More‘Secondaries summer’ is over, but 2024 looks promising
Secondary venture activity has ebbed and flowed over the last few months, following a particularly busy summer. But 2024 may see investors returning for good, writes Rebecca Szkutak. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. “The
Read MoreFinding payment solutions that support students and educators alike
Education is a cornerstone of our country’s future success, yet the burden of tuition fees, combined with the current cost-of-living crisis, is the cause of a great deal of stress and anxiety for parents and students. At the same time, student debt is a worrisome burden for tertiary education institutions.
Read MoreBiometric security: Beyond fingerprint recognition
In an era marked by relentless technological advancements, the field of cybersecurity remains a dynamic frontier, shaping the landscape of digital protection. Amid this evolution, biometric authentication, particularly fingerprint recognition, has been a stalwart guardian of individual identity and security. As technology progresses, innovative methods beyond traditional fingerprint authentication have
Read MoreStartups are doing fine, but scale-ups and unicorns are in deep water
The trends that we can spy inside the data are an effective argument against the era in which startups were encouraged to stay private as long as possible. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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