EV startup Canoo has been hit with two new lawsuits from suppliers linked to the drivetrains that power its electric vehicles, just weeks after the company kicked off a major reorganization that included the departure of its chief technology officer. Canoo has also parted ways […]
Day: September 27, 2024
Napkin is a note-taking app that is not about making you more productive
Note-taking apps typically aim to make you more efficient and productive. A lot of those apps concentrate on quickly jotting down your thoughts, organizing them better, or a mix of both. Napkin (not to be confused with the Accel-backed startup of same name) wants to […]
Indian game streaming startup Loco sells majority stake to Redwood
UAE-based Redwood has acquired a majority stake in the game streaming platform Loco as the Indian firm looks to expand focus to international markets, TechCrunch has learned and confirmed. Redwood, a newly-formed investment firm, has signed a $65 million deal with Loco, an investment that […]
The Morning After: A $6 million fine for robocalls from fake Biden
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially issued its full recommended fine against political consultant Steve Kramer. This is after he initiated a series of robocalls to New Hampshire residents with pre-recorded audio of President Biden’s voice, using deepfake AI technology. The fake Biden told […]
9 startups that stood out on YC Demo Day 2
Here are the startups from YC Demo Day 2 that we thought stood out from the flock. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Best Sex Machines for Solo, Couple, or Long-Distance Playtime (2024)
If you’re going to invest in toys to enhance your sex life, why not go big?
Ukraine Is Decentralizing Energy Production to Protect Itself From Russia
The Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation is equipping schools and hospitals with solar panels and energy storage systems to nullify Russian attacks on the country’s power plants.
9 startups that stood out on YC Demo Day 2
Here are the startups from YC Demo Day 2 that we thought stood out from the flock. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
OpenAI’s VP of global affairs claims o1 is ‘virtually perfect’ at correcting bias, but the data doesn’t quite back that up
Departures might be dominating the week’s OpenAI-related headlines. But comments on AI bias from Anna Makanju, the company’s VP of global affairs, also grabbed our attention. Makanju, speaking on a panel at the UN’s Summit of the Future event on Tuesday, suggested that emerging “reasoning” […]
Google Maps will flag businesses with potentially fake reviews
I have slowly turned into that frustrating person who won’t go somewhere before checking its reviews on Google Maps. However, I also get suspicious when the reviews are too good — there’s no pleasing me, apparently — so I’m relieved to hear that Google is […]