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Uber snags another robotaxi deal, aviation startups land VC bucks, and where Rivian Foundation money is going

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Techme101

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! I’ve been thinking a bit about time — and specifically what trends, … Continue reading →

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Kaspersky defends force-replacing its security software without users’ explicit consent

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Techme101

That lack of user interaction — or request for consent — is what confused and concerned some former Kaspersky customers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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The WordPress vs WP Engine drama, explained

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Techme101

The world of WordPress, one of the most popular technologies for creating and hosting websites, is going through a very heated controversy. The core issue is the fight between WordPress founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine, which … Continue reading →

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Subscription management platform RevenueCat acquires a ‘spicy’ audiobooks app (??!!)

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Techme101

The idea here is to bring a subscription-based app in-house to serve as a testing ground for RevenueCat’s new features. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Announcing the final agenda for the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Techme101

We’re thrilled to announce that the agenda for our dedicated AI Stage presented by Google Cloud to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is complete and ready to go! It joins fintech, SaaS, and space as the other industry-focused stages — all under … Continue reading →

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India’s Star Health says it’s investigating after hacker posts stolen medical data

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Techme101

The health insurance giant is investigating an incident that allegedly leaked sensitive customer medical data. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 days left to save up to $600 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 tickets

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Techme101

We’re in the final stretch of Ticket Reboot Week with just 48 hours remaining! You can still save up to $600 on individual ticket types to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. Don’t wait — this offer ends on September 27 at 11:59 … Continue reading →

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After is a new dating app that tries to tackle ghosting

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Techme101

A new female-founded dating app called After is launching in Austin, Texas on Thursday with the mission of tackling ghosting and holding people accountable.  What sets the app apart from the rest of the dating app scene is that After … Continue reading →

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The Tor Project merges with Tails, a Linux-based portable OS focused on privacy

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Techme101

The Tor Project is merging operations with Tails, a portable Linux-based operating system focused on preserving user privacy and anonymity. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Prepared, which wants to ‘revolutionize’ emergency 911 calls, raises $27M

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Techme101

A company that claims its tech can “revolutionize” emergency calls has raised $27 million in a Series B round led by Andreessen Horowitz. The company, Prepared, enables 911 dispatchers to get a caller’s real-time GPS location if their phone supports … Continue reading →

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