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Singapore’s Locofy launches its one-click design-to-code tool

After using Figma to create user interfaces and experiences, developers are left with the hefty task of coding the designs in order to create functional websites or apps. Locofy, a Singapore-based frontend development platform backed by Accel, wants to save … Continue reading

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Fisker’s electric Ocean SUV under investigation over braking loss complaints

Federal safety regulators have opened an investigation into Fisker’s first electric vehicle over braking problems. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) issued a notice that it’s probing Fisker’s Ocean SUV for loss of braking … Continue reading

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Microsoft launches a Pro plan for Copilot

Microsoft evidently envisions Copilot, the umbrella brand for its portfolio of AI-powered, content-generating technologies, becoming a significant future revenue line-item. And that’s perhaps not far off base; according to the company, more than 40% of the Fortune 100 participated in … Continue reading

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Elon’s Tesla robot is sort of ‘ok’ at folding laundry in pre-scripted demo

Elon Musk’s Optimus humanoid robot from Tesla is doing more stuff — this time folding a t-shirt on a table in a development facility. The robot looks to be fairly competent when it comes to this task, but moments after … Continue reading

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Apple’s fix for the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales ban is disabling a useless feature

Apple is readying a more permanent fix for the ITC ruling that ended up temporarily blocking sales of its Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9 models in the U.S. (which are both now back on sale — though again, … Continue reading

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Will startup valuations start to recover in 2024? Investors aren’t so sure

Most VCs think valuations are close to the bottom, if not already there, but few think there will be any relief in 2024. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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How to mobilize generalist VCs for a moonshot idea

Moonshot startups are inherently about venturing into uncharted territory, giving us new superpowers and creating new markets. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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The year of ‘does this serve us’ and the rejection of reification

2024 has arrived, and with it, a renewed interest in artificial intelligence, which seems like it’ll probably continue to enjoy at least middling hype throughout the year. Of course, it’s being cheerled by techno-zealot billionaires and the flunkies bunked within … Continue reading

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How resilient SaaS startups continue to build and scale in an era of efficiency

Traditional success metrics like the Rule of 40 and Magic Number must be revised amid an unpredictable and competitive market. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Spot Technologies, now with $2M, will see AI security tech go into Mexico Walmarts

Spot’s flagship product, VisionX, taps into deep learning and computer vision technologies to analyze consumer and theft behaviors. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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