TECHNOLOGYPayments startup Flutterwave hits $3.2B valuation, backed by RippleAfrican payments infrastructure company Flutterwave has hit a new valuation and landed blockchain company Ripple as an investor and partner.TechCrunch·1w ago
TECHNOLOGYPlaud says its software business topped $100M in ARR after shipping over 2M AI notetakersPlaud is trying to make a mark in a crowded market full of AI-powered meeting notetakers.TechCrunch·1w ago
TECHNOLOGYRobinhood’s note on 10% layoffs shows blaming AI isn’t cutting itUnlike many of his tech industry peers who have cut thousands of jobs citing the need to restructure to make the most of AI, Robinhood's CEO Vlad Tenev conspicuously made no mention of AI in his note about layoffs.TechCrunch·1w ago
TECHNOLOGYProbably raises $9M to build a more reliable kind of AIProbably wants to prevent hallucinations and factual errors from reaching users, and achieve accuracy on par with deterministic systems.TechCrunch·1w ago
TECHNOLOGYThis startup’s super metals could soon be in military drones, luxury watches, and chef’s knivesInstead of heating metals, Foundation Alloy beats them into submission. The startup has raised $22 million to scale up production of its alloys.TechCrunch·1w ago
TECHNOLOGYSpaceX to acquire Cursor for $60B in stock, days after blockbuster IPOThe deal is supposed to help SpaceX's struggling AI division. The company told IPO investors it sees a $26 trillion addressable market in AI.TechCrunch·1w ago
TECHNOLOGYSources: Sorsby set to enter supplemental draftAmid legal wrangling over his NCAA eligibility, Texas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby plans to apply for the NFL's supplemental draft.ESPN·1w ago
TECHNOLOGYAustralia news live: Two arrested as police investigate Dezi Freeman’s movements; Bullock warns more hikes possible after RBA holds rates<p>Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcThe Guardian·1w ago
TECHNOLOGYQobuz Is the Anti-Spotify Music Streamer You’ve Been Waiting ForWith its music focus, no-AI content policy, and larger artist royalties, the hi-res streaming service is scooping up all sorts of switchers.Wired·1w ago
TECHNOLOGYQualcomm CEO says AI agents will replace apps — as chip giant works on 40 new AI-powered devicesQualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said he is bullish on smart glasses which could eventually become as big as the smartphone.CNBC·2w ago
TECHNOLOGYUS stock market jumps as US-Iran deal stirs hopes for end to energy turmoilBenchmark S&P 500 rises 1.7 percent, while tech-heavy Nasdaq jumps 3.1 percent.Al Jazeera·2w ago
TECHNOLOGYSundar Pichai faces boos, walkout at Stanford graduation ceremony over Google’s Israel, ICE tiesAI is once again at the heart of a college graduation protest — this time for the technology's use in Google's defense contracts.TechCrunch·2w ago
