Rivian reported Monday it produced 16,304 vehicles at its Normal, Illinois factory and delivered 15,564 to customers, a higher-than-expected result that puts the company on track to beat its estimates for the year. Shares of Rivian fell 3% before gaining back some ground to settle […]
Month: October 2023
Queer social app Lex gets a new CEO and $5.6M to grow
Lex, the app inspired by vintage lesbian personals, just raised $5.6 million in seed funding and elevated co-founder Jennifer Lewis from COO to CEO. As a result, founding CEO Kel Rakowski steps into a new role — chief creative officer, while former Hinge product boss […]
Kenyan legislative committee calls for Worldcoin shutdown in the country
A Kenyan parliamentary committee formed in August to investigate operations and activities of Sam Altman’s crypto project, Worldcoin, in the East African country, has recommended for it to be shut down. The committee, in a report published today and seen by TechCrunch, called on Kenya’s […]
Why Call of Duty has lasted 20 years without triggering franchise exhaustion | Rob Kostich
After 20 years, Call of Duty has hit more than $30 billion in lifetime revenue and more than 425 million copies sold.
Amazon’s Fire HD 8 tablet drops to $60 in early October Prime Day sale
Amazon has kicked off a new Fire tablet sale ahead of its Prime Big Deal Days event later this month. The discounts include the Fire HD 8 down to $60, the Fire HD 8 Plus for $70, the Fire Max 11 for $150, the previous-generation […]
Amazon’s Fire HD 8 tablet drops to $60 in early October Prime Day sale
Amazon has kicked off a new Fire tablet sale ahead of its Prime Big Deal Days event later this month. The discounts include the Fire HD 8 down to $60, the Fire HD 8 Plus for $70, the Fire Max 11 for $150, the previous-generation […]
Procurement is painful, so Pivot wants to simplify it
Earlier this year, a big French tech company started requiring an email to the CEO for every purchase above €1,000. That’s because they didn’t have the right tool to manage procurement. Meet Pivot, a new French startup that wants to overhaul spend management solutions. Pivot […]
Top 6 News of the Day: A Brief Overview
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s essential to stay informed about the latest news and events. Here’s a quick rundown of the top 6 news stories making headlines today. 1. Former…
Sophie Turner Leans on Taylor Swift Amid High-Profile Divorce
Sophie Turner, known for her role as Sansa Stark in “Game of Thrones,” is currently in the midst of a high-profile divorce and custody battle with Joe Jonas. Amid these…
AI assistants boost productivity but paradoxically risk human deskilling
AI assistants can boost productivity if used judiciously, but we must not implement the technology in ways that degrade human capabilities.