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OpenAI denies it’s releasing a model called ‘Orion’ this year

Welcome back to Week in Review. This week, we’re looking at OpenAI’s reported plans for its next AI model; a buzzy new messaging app that’s a hit with Gen Z; and Tim Cook discovering that you can name a group … Continue reading

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Apple wins $250 from Masimo in watch patent trial

A federal jury ruled Friday that Masimo smartwatches infringed Apple patents, but Apple isn’t getting a big payday. Bloomberg Law reports that the company was only seeking the statutory minimum of $250, and that’s all it was awarded. Apple’s attorney … Continue reading

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VC megadeals are booming — and AI is surprisingly not the top category

Ask any VC if we’re still in a venture capital bear market and that investor will almost certainly tell you no, that funding is still flowing for good companies. That might sound like spin, because anecdotes abound about how rough … Continue reading

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The Hisense C2 Ultra is a well-rounded, great-looking home projector

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m new to the projector game. Anker won me over at the end of last year with its Nebula series. The Capsule prioritizes ease of use and portability, above all. While not cheap … Continue reading

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Final Countdown: 2 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 begins and ticket prices increase

We are a mere 2 days away from one of the most anticipated tech events of the year!  San Francisco is about to be electrified by the global tech community. Join the crowd at Moscone West from October 28-30 (and … Continue reading

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Jon McNeill’s lessons on innovation through subtraction

Before Jon McNeill was CEO at VC firm DVx Ventures, he was the president of Tesla and chief operating officer at Lyft. He helped Tesla grow its revenue run rate from $2 billion to $20 billion in 30 months, and … Continue reading

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User’s guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is three measly days away and we can’t be any more pumped. Here’s an insider’s guide to everything you need to know to have a successful Disrupt experience. Registration and early badge pickup Sunday, 10/27: 2:00 p.m. … Continue reading

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McDonald’s broken ice cream machines could get fixed faster thanks to new federal rule

McDonald’s ice cream machines have developed a lousy reputation for being broken when you visit the restaurant, largely due to strict copyright laws that only permit specially licensed technicians to legally repair them. The manufacturers have to license each technician, … Continue reading

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NAACP launches $200 million fund of funds

The NAACP announced today NAACP Capital, a $200 million fund of funds to back fund managers focused on issues that impact people of color.  The fund was conceived in partnership with Kapor Capital and Kapor Center, along with nine other … Continue reading

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‘Yikes’: While gaming, Musk inadvertently broadcasts ‘scary’ near-abort of Starship booster landing

Elon Musk occasionally posts clips of his video game plays to his social media platform X — but a recent clip includes background audio of a SpaceX engineer telling Musk how the most recent Starship flight test was “one second … Continue reading

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