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SpaceX launches first batch of direct-to-cell Starlink satellites for testing this year

SpaceX launched its first batch of Starlink satellites that will be able to connect directly to cell phones ahead of planned testing later this year. The company launched six Starlink satellites with this capability with a batch of 15 other … Continue reading

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Twitch attire policy update shuts down the viral topless meta

Twitch is effectively banning the “topless meta” and other implied nudity streams with another update to its attire policy. Under the new policy, announced on Wednesday, streamers are no longer permitted to “imply or suggest that they are fully or … Continue reading

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Crypto losses declined over 50% in 2023

The total amount “lost” during 2023 from security incidents was almost $2 billion. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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SpaceX wrongly fired eight activist employees, US labor board alleges

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint alleging that SpaceX illegally fired eight employees who wrote and distributed an open letter with workplace concerns. Circulated in June 2022, the open letter called out how SpaceX founder and CEO … Continue reading

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Ask Sophie: What changes are in store for PERM?

In this column, I detail where things currently stand with the PERM process and discuss the changes you should look out for that may impact PERM. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Urbanista integrates Powerfoyle tech with solar-powered headphones

The subject of solar-powered tech rouses a bit of deserved skepticism among consumers. At the end of the day, I suspect most folks would love more sustainable gadgets they never have to charge, but on the whole, the actual technology … Continue reading

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Building a strong startup developer culture requires constant adjustment

As a startup grows, it’s important to instill a strong and inclusive developer culture that can evolve as you add engineers. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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I broke my wrist: Meta Quest 3 and Supernatural helped me through

A few weeks ago, I broke my wrist (in a very stupid way, e-scooters are bad) and the prospect of a protracted recovery period with extremely limited mobility in that arm was really not something I was looking forward to. … Continue reading

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Roku announces new lineup of high-end TVs to launch this spring

A year after announcing its own lineup of Roku-branded TVs, the hardware company revealed today a new range of high-end televisions. Roku also introduced Roku Smart Picture, an AI-powered feature that automatically adjusts picture and audio quality. The Roku Pro … Continue reading

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23andMe tells victims it’s their fault that their data was breached

Facing more than 30 lawsuits from victims of its massive data breach, 23andMe is now deflecting the blame to the victims themselves in an attempt to absolve itself from any responsibility, according to a letter sent to a group of … Continue reading

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