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Fisker’s HQ abandoned in “complete disarray” with apparent hazardous waste, clay models left behind

The headquarters Fisker used in its waning days was recently abandoned and left in “complete disarray,” with drums of apparent hazardous waste, automotive equipment, and even vehicles and full-size clay models left behind, according to the landlord. The chaos was … Continue reading

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SoCreate wants to transform screenwriting software with AI imagery and community sharing tools

Many screenwriters have embraced modern tools over traditional PDFs to craft their film or TV show pilots. SoCreate, the latest entrant in the screenwriting software arena, is challenging established players like Final Draft and Celtx with its fresh approach to … Continue reading

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Amazon bets on selling cashierless technology to retailers after pulling it from most U.S. stores

Amazon is selling its cashierless technology called “Just Walk Out” to outside retailers. CNBC gets a behind-the-scenes look at how the technology works.

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5 ‘dumbphones’ that can still run WhatsApp

With the luddite revival in full-swing, here are five dumbphones that can still run WhatsApp — and a few others. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Why WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg has gone ‘nuclear’ against tech investing giant Silver Lake

Matt Mullenweg, who founded WordPress more than two decades ago, finds himself in a legal battle against Silver Lake over the firm’s ownership of WP Engine.

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Hurricane Helene Destroyed Roads. Here’s How to Rebuild—and Flood-Proof Them for Next Time

As it becomes clear that climate change devastation can hit anywhere, engineers are considering how best to protect vital thoroughfares from intense storms.

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The ‘Mozart of Math’ isn’t worried about AI replacing math nerds — ever

Terence Tao, a UCLA professor considered to be the “world’s greatest living mathematician,” last month compared ChapGPT’s o1 reasoning model to a “mediocre, but not completely incompetent” graduate student that could correctly answer a complex analysis problem with “a lot … Continue reading

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Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz says he plans to donate to VP Kamala Harris’ campaign

In an email to Andreessen-Horowitz employees, co-founder Ben Horowitz said he planned to donate to Kamala Harris’ campaign for president.

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Setting Up Your Network Security? Avoid These 4 Mistakes

Learn how to execute the fundamentals, harden your defenses, and protect your business’s network security with no high-tech software.

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Ashton Kutcher, Effie Epstein, and Guy Oseary are coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

Last year, Sound Ventures, the 9-year-old, Beverly Hills, California-based venture firm led by general partners Ashton Kutcher, Guy Oseary, and Effie Epstein, announced a new $265 million AI fund that was betting big on large language model companies, including OpenAI, … Continue reading

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