Source: TechCrunch
Alphabet X’s latest spinout brings computer vision and AI to salmon farms
Tidal, which quietly spun out of the department in mid-July, has its own grand ambitions to “feed humanity sustainably.”
Brian Heater
Aug. 22, 2024, 4:33 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
Threads explores ads, but says ‘no immediate timeline’ toward monetization
These findings indicate that Threads engineers are exploring ad technology, but that doesn’t mean Threads will debut ads anytime soon, as some suspect.
Sarah Perez
Aug. 22, 2024, 4:03 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
TechCrunch 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…
Amanda Silberling
Aug. 22, 2024, 4:03 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
Under DMA probe, Apple tweaks design of EU browser choice screens, expands app default settings
Apple continues to adjust its approach to compliance with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA): Announcing another batch of changes Thursday, the iPhone maker showed off redesigned browser choice…
Natasha Lomas
Aug. 22, 2024, 4:03 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
Former Expedia exec’s startup uses AI to help smaller companies book travel
Small businesses and startups often lack a dedicated travel desk, forcing executives and founders to rely on human assistants or consuming and cumbersome travel apps. Expedia’s former SVP of consumer…
Ivan Mehta
Aug. 22, 2024, 3:33 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
Tilt raises $18M Series A to build on its real-time shopping app’s success
Live-shopping has grown into a massive sector in Asia, but the phenomenon is yet to see similar uptake in Western markets. But two tech founders are hoping the growth-hacking skills…
Mike Butcher
Aug. 22, 2024, 3:33 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
Creatopy, which automates ad creation using AI, raises a $10M Series A
The startup — which was developed in Romania but has a U.S. TopCo — now considers more than 5,000 brands and agencies as its clients.
Mike Butcher
Aug. 22, 2024, 3:33 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
Cache Energy’s mysterious white pellets could help kill coal and natural gas
The pellets can be stored in piles or silos, moved around using conveyor belts, and transported via rail cars.
Tim De Chant
Aug. 22, 2024, 3:33 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
Cruise recalls robotaxi fleet to resolve federal safety probe
General Motors’ AV company, Cruise, has recalled its fleet of 1,194 self-driving cars to resolve long-standing trouble with unexpected braking. Cruise has shipped software updates to those vehicles that should…
Sean O'Kane
Aug. 22, 2024, 3:33 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
China autonomous vehicle startup WeRide delays US IPO
WeRide is delaying plans to go public, according to CNBC. The self-driving tech company aimed to hit the Nasdaq this week, but now says it needs more time to complete…
Rebecca Bellan
Aug. 22, 2024, 3:03 p.m.
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