Gimbal Space takes on legacy suppliers with fast-paced component supply chain
America’s space industry seems mature, but the supply chain that provides all the parts and components for rockets, satellites, and other spacecraft is considerably less so. Gimbal Space is aiming to change that, starting with components in the crucial subsystem that enables a spacecraft to orient itself in space — but
Read MoreWaymo wants to chauffeur your kids
Soon, parents in range of Waymo robotaxis might not have to worry about picking up their kids from after-school activities — or any time, really. The San Francisco Standard reports that Waymo, the Alphabet subsidiary, is considering a subscription program that would let teens hail one of its cars solo
Read MoreTrump is launching a cryptocurrency platform, and we have no idea what it does
Image: Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images Former President Donald Trump is launching a cryptocurrency platform, he announced Thursday in a post on Truth Social. Trump’s post included few other details, but he and his sons have suggested it will targeted at unbanked and underserved communities. “For too long,
Read MoreAI sales rep startups are booming. So why are VCs wary?
When you really probe venture capitalists about investing in AI startups, they’ll tell you that businesses are experimenting wildly but are very slow to add AI solutions into their ongoing business processes. But there are some exceptions. And one of them appears to be an area known as AI sales
Read More22 senior software engineer interview questions (and answers)
Advancing to a senior software engineering role is a milestone in many developers’ careers, but the interview process may feel as challenging as the job itself. The expectations for this role are higher and the questions you’ll be asked will be tougher. When you’re applying to a senior-level SWE role,
Read MoreFormer Alphabet X spinout Mineral sells technology to John Deere
Citing a crowded market and profit concerns, Mineral ceased operation and pivoted to technology licensing. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreRelive the Myspace days by adding a favorite song to your Instagram profile
A nod to the Myspace era, Instagram just launched a new feature that allows you to add music to your profile. The feature is in collaboration with singer Sabrina Carpenter, who released a teaser of her new song “Taste” on her Instagram profile ahead of her album release on Friday.
Read MoreFord pivots on EVs, Waymo doubles its robotaxi ridership and Canoo leaves California
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Monterey Car Week is a wrap. And while it is still steeped in tradition, the collection of parties, auctions and car shows
Read MoreEcovacs says it will fix bugs that can be abused to spy on robot owners
After saying users "do not need to worry excessively" about a series of security flaws, Ecovacs said it will — in fact — roll out fixes. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreTechCrunch Minute: AI could help design and test F1 cars faster
Formula One teams are looking at a startup called BeyondMath to bring their car construction to the next level. BeyondMath is working in the field of computational fluid dynamics, which attempts to digitally model how an object moves through water or air. But that’s a lot easier said than done
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