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Stoke Space’s initial launch plans at Cape Canaveral take shape

Stoke Space is nothing if not ambitious. The five-year-old launch startup has generated a lot of hype due to its bold plans to develop the first fully reusable rocket, with both the booster and second stage vertically returning to Earth.  … Continue reading

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Telegram adds new ways for creators to earn money on its platform

Telegram announced on Wednesday that it’s adding new ways for creators to make money on its platform. Most notably, the platform is launching monthly paid subscriptions that users can purchase using the app’s digital currency, Stars, in order to get … Continue reading

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Britain considers tougher internet safety laws after riots, Musk comments — what you need to know

The U.K. is considering ways to toughen up internet safety regulations after far-right riots sparked by misinformation and incendiary comments from Elon Musk.

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Parker Conrad says founders have been building software wrong for the last 20 years

What is the right way to build a software business? Many startup advisers say that B2B software should solve one pain point, gain customers, then add features as their company grows. Serial founder Parker Conrad, currently the founder and CEO … Continue reading

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Virtuix’s VR treadmill is finally launching in September

Virtuix’s timeline has coincided with a rise of interest around mixed reality, led by Oculus/Meta, HTC and now Apple, among others. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Check out this $800 rotating VR chair for Meta Quest

London-based Roto VR’s spinning gaming chair is the first of its kind to boast a “Made for Meta” seal of approval. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Google’s live demo of Gemini ramps up pressure on Apple as AI reaches smartphone users

While Google’s live demo on Tuesday had some bugs, the company showed it’s closer than its rivals to bringing artificial intelligence to smartphones.

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Reddit’s increased reliance on Google traffic has Wall Street anxious to see if visitors sign up

Reddit is currently benefiting from a Google search update, but it’s unclear how well the company will attract new users excited enough to create accounts.

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Disney+ terms prevent allergy death lawsuit, Disney says

The entertainment giant says the terms of a free trial prevent it from being sued for wrongful death.

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MIT researchers release a repository of AI risks

In crafting laws to regulate AI, like the EU AI Act or California’s SB 1047, policymakers have struggled to come to a consensus on which risks the laws should cover. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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