Chris’ Corner: Let’s Look at Type!
Dan Mall has my favorite post on picking a typeface. I’m no master typographer, but I know enough that I don’t want to be talked to like an absolute beginner where you teach me what a serif is. Dan gets into more realistic decision making steps, like intentionally not picking
Read MoreGenerative AI Is Not Going To Build Your Engineering Team For You
It’s easy to generate code, but not so easy to generate good code.
Read MoreKelvin wants to help save the planet by applying AI to home energy audits
French startup Kelvin, which uses computer vision and machine learning to make it easier to audit homes for energy efficiency, has raised $5.1M. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreOnly hours left to apply to Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt
A last call and a major shoutout to any and all early-stage founders. It’s time to dig deep and take advantage of an unparalleled opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 — the Startup Battlefield 200. Applications to Startup Battlefield 200 close today The Startup Battlefield 200 experience isn’t just good —
Read MoreUK and Canada privacy watchdogs investigating 23andMe data breach
Privacy watchdogs in the U.K. and Canada have launched a joint investigation into the data breach at 23andMe last year. On Monday, the U.K,’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) announced their investigation into the genetic testing company, saying the organizations will
Read MoreTelecom Firm Partners with Network International for Payment Processing
Network International (Network) has been appointed as Airtel Africa’s payment processor. Operating in 14 African nations, Airtel Africa is a well-known provider of mobile money and telecommunications services. Through this alliance, Airtel will be able to continue providing cutting-edge cellular services across the continent and beyond. Airtel Africa will have
Read MoreStake raises $14M to bring its fractional property investment platform to Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi
Dubai-based fractional property investment platform Stake has raised $14 million in Series A funding. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreAfter hits like Reddit and Scopley, Collaborative Fund easily raised a $125M fund to tackle climate, health and food
“We were motivated to fundraise because we think the ’24 vintage is going to be a good one,” founder Craig Shapiro said. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreLargest Telco Becomes First to Earn ISO 50001 Certification
ISO 50001 certifies companies that create an Energy Management System and exhibit excellent, effective energy management. Organizations must implement energy management techniques top-down to get certified and keep their certification. Setting goals for energy performance at the top management level, putting rules in place to reach quantifiable objectives, and consistently
Read MoreSources: Wasoko-MaxAB e-commerce merger faces delays amid headwinds in Africa
The merger has yet to close due to extended due diligence amid ongoing restructuring and macroeconomic headwinds across multiple countries. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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