Monthly Archives: October 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried defense rests in criminal trial, closing arguments kick off Wednesday

Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial is about to wrap up after the defendant’s testimony concluded on Tuesday and the jury was sent home

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What not to do when getting your grocery startup off the ground with Abhi Ramesh from Misfits Market

Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and Dom are joined by Abhi Ramesh, the founder and CEO at Misfits Market, the e-commerce site where customers can buy ugly or off-looking produce, … Continue reading

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TC+ Roundup: What happened to the Adobe-Figma deal?

It’s been over a year since Adobe announced that it intended to buy Figma for $20 billion, yet the two companies are still separate entities. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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X Banned the Account of a Major Critic. Now He’s Taking It to Court

Software developer Travis Brown’s X account was banned after his research alleged far-right influencers were becoming more prominent on the platform. He’s taking X to court in a bid to reverse the decision.

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Microsoft releases big Windows 11 update with Copilot AI assistant included

Microsoft is bringing an artificial intelligence assistant to its next-generation PC operating system. It might prove more informative than Siri on the Mac.

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Driving IT Success in Australia Through Customer Experience Innovation and Avaya

VIS Global founder and CEO Arijit Senchaudhuri shares how Australian businesses can capitalise on the key trends happening in IT.

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This Florida School District Banned Cellphones. Here’s What Happened.

Schools in Orlando took a tougher approach than a new state law required. Student engagement increased. So did the hunt for contraband phones.

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Do School Smartphone Bans Work?

Proponents say no-phone rules reduce student distractions and bullying. Critics say the bans could hinder student self-direction and critical thinking.

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Executive Order on A.I. Tries to Balance Technology’s Potential and Peril

President Biden announced regulations on Monday that seemed to have a little bit for everyone.

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X Says It Is Worth $19 Billion, Down From $44 Billion Last Year

The social media company’s valuation was disclosed in the paperwork for stock grants that it handed to employees on Monday.

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