Peak XV’s latest Surge batch is 77% AI and deeptech startups
AI and other deep technologies are the prevailing themes in the new early-stage cohort from Peak XV Partners, as the largest India and Southeast Asia-focused VC fund intensifies its search for opportunities in a sector garnering international frenzy. Ten out of 13 startups in the latest cohort of Surge, Peak
Read MoreRivian R1T is the first EV to win the longest off-road competition in the US
Motorsports and off-road competition isn’t the typical fodder over here at TechCrunch — unless, of course, there also happens to be a podium-winning team driving an all-electric 2023 Rivian R1T. The Rebelle Rally, the longest off-road map-and-compass rally in the United States, wrapped up Friday evening with a new EV
Read MoreStability of a superegg
Three weeks ago I wrote about supereggs, a shape popularized by Piet Hein. One aspect of supereggs that I did not address is their stability. Looking at the photo above, you could imagine that if you gave the object a slight nudge it would not fall over. Your intuition would
Read MoreTesla ‘digs its own grave with the Cybertruck,’ Convoy collapses and Rivian scores a win at Rebelle
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Read MoreWhy Monday.com decided to build its new database instead of buying one
When Monday.com faced the classic build vs. buy dilemma for a new database, it decided to build one, but with a decided twist. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreBest-of-five versus Best-of-seven
Suppose that when Team X and Team Y play, the probability that X will win a single game is p and the probability that Y will win is q = 1 − p. What is the probability that X will win the majority of a series of N games for some odd
Read MoreFederal hydrogen hub program could give fuel a boost — or the boot
The federal government's approach to hydrogen is strikingly similar to the way it promoted biofuels a decade ago. That's not a good thing. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreIs Plaid’s potential IPO a sign of fintech turning a corner?
Welcome back to The Interchange, where we take a look at the hottest fintech news of the previous week. If you want to receive The Interchange directly in your inbox every Sunday, head here to sign up! Unfortunately we can’t make it to Money20/20 next week. But we have no
Read MoreDell Technologies and SHAWCO Transform Kensington Solar Community Hub
In partnership with SHAWCO, Dell Technologies has unveiled the Kensington Solar Community Hub in Cape Town, enhancing the existing facility with a medical clinic to offer healthcare services to the Kensington community. This expansion complements educational programs, providing critical digital skills and International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) certifications. “Partnering with
Read MoreQuick Tip: Install Node.js on Ubuntu
In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing Node on Ubuntu, a popular Linux distribution, using three different methods. Continue reading Quick Tip: Install Node.js on Ubuntu on SitePoint.
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