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Adam Neumann’s startup Flow opens co-living community in Saudi Arabia

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Techme101

Flow, Adam Neumann’s co-living startup, opened a compound with 238 apartments in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, and Forbes has some details. The opening included an Aztec-themed hot chocolate ceremony and tote bags with the words “holy s— I’m alive” on … Continue reading →

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Musk dodged Brazil’s X ban by ‘coincidence,’ says Cloudflare CEO

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Techme101

X went back online in Brazil earlier this week, three weeks after Elon Musk’s platform was blocked under orders from Brazil’s Supreme Court. That prompted Brazil’s top court to fine X Corp. nearly $1 million for every day the platform … Continue reading →

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Cards Against Humanity sues Elon Musk’s SpaceX for trespassing

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Techme101

Cards Against Humanity is suing Elon Musk’s space exploration company, SpaceX, for $15 million after it allegedly dumped construction equipment all over the game company’s private land in Texas.  An email, posted on Threads, went out to around 150,000 Cards … Continue reading →

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Black Forest Labs, the company that powers Grok’s image generation, is raising another $100M on a $1B valuation, say sources

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Techme101

Black Forest Labs, an image GenAI startup that only came out of stealth two months ago, has closed a a monster new round, sources say. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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The iPhone 16 launches today, without its most hyped feature: Apple Intelligence

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Techme101

The iPhone 16 officially goes on sale Friday. But for its earliest adopters, it arrives with a fundamental compromise baked into the deal. Put simply, this is not the iPhone 16 that they were promised. Tim Cook said it would … Continue reading →

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Internet surveillance firm Sandvine says it’s leaving 56 “non-democratic” countries

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Techme101

Sandvine sold its internet surveillance products to authoritarian regimes, including Belarus, Egypt, Eritrea, the United Arab Emirates, and Uzbekistan. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Plaud’s $169 ChatGPT-powered NotePin has a permanent place in my travel bag

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Techme101

The $169 Plaud NotePin is a tiny magnetic recording device. Recordings are transcribed and AI provide summaries of meetings. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Tumblr reports ~350% user growth following X’s ban in Brazil

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Techme101

According to Tumblr, in the days since the X ban in Brazil, the site saw 222.99% growth in communities and 349.55% growth in users. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Last day to Apply: Boost your brand at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Techme101

Keep the energy of TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 alive and leverage your brand by hosting an after-hours Side Event.  Act fast — today is your last chance to apply! Showcase your brand to 10,000 Disrupt attendees and the vibrant Bay Area … Continue reading →

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Ticket Reboot Week: TechCrunch Disrupt 2024’s last sale has begun

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Techme101

We’ve rebooted regular ticket prices for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, giving you one last chance to save big before the event. Enjoy up to $600 off individual tickets until September 27. Disrupt 2024 is the ultimate startup hub, taking place at … Continue reading →

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