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Mandiant says hackers stole a ‘significant volume of data’ from Snowflake customers

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Techme101

The security firm said the attacks targeting Snowflake customers is “ongoing,” suggesting the number of affected companies may rise. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Kelvin wants to help save the planet by applying AI to home energy audits

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Techme101

French startup Kelvin, which uses computer vision and machine learning to make it easier to audit homes for energy efficiency, has raised $5.1M. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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UK and Canada privacy watchdogs investigating 23andMe data breach

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Techme101

Privacy watchdogs in the U.K. and Canada have launched a joint investigation into the data breach at 23andMe last year.  On Monday, the U.K,’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) announced their … Continue reading →

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Stake raises $14M to bring its fractional property investment platform to Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Techme101

Dubai-based fractional property investment platform Stake has raised $14 million in Series A funding. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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After hits like Reddit and Scopley, Collaborative Fund easily raised a $125M fund to tackle climate, health and food

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Techme101

“We were motivated to fundraise because we think the ’24 vintage is going to be a good one,” founder Craig Shapiro said. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Sources: Wasoko-MaxAB e-commerce merger faces delays amid headwinds in Africa

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Techme101

The merger has yet to close due to extended due diligence amid ongoing restructuring and macroeconomic headwinds across multiple countries. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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With €50 million to invest, Italian Founders Fund looks for entrepreneurs with global ambitions

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Techme101

While funding for Italian startups has been growing, the country still ranks eighth in Europe by VC investment, according to Dealroom. Newly created Italian Founders Fund (IFF) hopes to help with the catching up, both in quantity and in quality. … Continue reading →

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William Anders, astronaut who took the famous ‘Earthrise’ photo, dies at 90

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Techme101

William A. Anders, the astronaut behind perhaps the single most iconic photo of our planet, has died at the age of 90. On Friday morning, Anders was piloting a small plane that dove into the water near Roche Harbor, Wash. … Continue reading →

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New York moves to limit kids’ access to ‘addictive feeds’

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Techme101

New York’s state legislature has passed a bill that would prohibit social media companies from showing so-called “addictive feeds” to children under 18, unless they obtain parental consent. The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act defines an addictive … Continue reading →

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Cat-sitting startup Meowtel clawed its way to profitability despite trouble raising from dog-focused VCs

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Techme101

Dogs are the most popular pet in the U.S.: 65.1 million households have one, according to the American Pet Products Association. But while cats are not far off, with 46.5 million households with one, a lot of innovation in the … Continue reading →

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