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Monthly Archives: April 2025
IBM pledges $150 billion to boost U.S. tech growth, computer manufacturing
IBM on Monday announced it will invest $150 billion in the U.S. over the next five years
PayPal kicks off fintech earnings as investors fear impact of Trump tariffs on consumer spending
PayPal reports earnings on Tuesday, followed by Block on Thursday and Affirm next week.
AI animation startup Cheehoo lands $10M funding from Greycroft
Creating animation is a time-consuming process, requiring multiple steps including storyboarding, rendering, composition, and lighting to craft a single scene. If a director wants to experiment with a different take for a scene, an animation team has to go back … Continue reading
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Volution doubles-down on booming UK fintech with new $100M fund
The UK fintech sector is on a bit of roll. Allica Bank – a London-based fintech – recently announced it had doubled its profits in 2024, bringing in £29.9 million, while Neobank Revolut announced a £1bn profit in 2024. Companies of this … Continue reading
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Meta’s AI spending comes into focus amid Trump’s tariff policies
AI is a hot topic this week for Meta investors as the company hosts its first Llama-branded conference for developers then reports earnings the next day.
Car Subscription Features Raise Your Risk of Government Surveillance, Police Records Show
Records reviewed by WIRED show law enforcement agencies are eager to take advantage of the data trails generated by a flood of new internet-connected vehicle features.
Donald Trump Is Already Ruining Christmas
Santa’s helpers are freaking out that steep tariffs on Chinese imports will prevent toys, trees, and decorations from arriving in the US on time for the December holiday.
Call for ban on AI apps creating naked images of children
Children fear anyone could create sexual deepfake images of them, the children’s commissioner says.
OmniRetail shakes up Africa’s B2B e-commerce market with $20M Series A
When Deepankar Rustagi last raised money for OmniRetail in 2022, excitement was high for African startups addressing the supply chain and operational challenges in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. At one point, these startups received more capital than all … Continue reading
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StrictlyVC heads to london and Athens this May: Featuring Prime Minister of Greece and Europe’s leading tech and VC voices
It’s been a busy year for TechCrunch events — and it’s about to get even bigger. StrictlyVC, our boutique, highly exclusive event series for VCs and startups, is crossing the Atlantic this May with stops in London and Athens! We’re … Continue reading
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