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Biden administration awards car factories $1.7 billion so they can build EVs
The US Energy Department has revealed that it’s awarding car and auto parts factories in eight states a total of $1.7 billion in funding, so that they can be retooled to build electric vehicles and their components. According to The New York Times and The […]
Reliance may list Jio at $112 billion valuation next year, Jefferies says
Reliance Industries, India’s most valuable company, may consider spinning off its telecom arm Jio for a public listing as early as 2025, Jefferies said in a research note, with investors favouring this route over an initial public offering. The move follows Jio’s recent focus on […]
Apple to Allow Rivals to Access ‘Tap and Go’ Technology
In the latest iOS overhaul prompted by European Union rules, the smartphone maker will give third-party developers access to its payment technology.
Uzbekistan mobile bank TBC raises $38.2M to expand its financial products
Uzbekistan’s mobile-only bank TBC Bank Uzbekistan has raised $38.2 million in a fresh funding by its existing shareholders. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Beeble AI raises $4.75M to launch a virtual production platform for indie filmmakers
Visual effects (VFX) have emerged as essential in filmmaking and have transformed storytelling and creativity in the film industry with its diverse digital techniques. However, the high cost of VFX tools often leaves independent filmmakers and content creators working with modest budgets struggling to compete […]
Apple alerts iPhone users in 98 countries to mercenary spyware attacks
Apple has issued a new round of threat notifications to iPhone users across 98 countries, warning them of potential mercenary spyware attacks. It’s the second such alert campaign from the company this year, following a similar notification sent to users in 92 nations in April. […]
Sony reveals the more vlogger-friendly ZV-E10 II
It’s been three years since Sony debuted the ZV-E10, a camera it targeted at vloggers, so it’s high time that model got some upgrades. The company just announced the mirrorless ZV-E10 II. Sony says this variant adds some new features while retaining those that creators […]
Florida’s digital ID app has suddenly disappeared
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has shut down its digital ID app, Florida Smart ID, for iPhones and Android phones. The department emailed users asking them to delete the app and said […]
Elon Musk escapes paying $500 million to former Twitter employees
The social media platform formerly known as Twitter has been at the center of multiple legal battles from the very beginning of Elon Musk’s takeover. One such suit relates to the more than 6,000 employees laid off by Musk following his acquisition of the company […]