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Rhea reaps $10M more led by Thiel

Fertility remains a pressing concern around the world — birthrates are down in many countries, and infertility rates (that is, the ability to conceive at all) are up. And given the emotional struggles people face when coping with infertility, it’s … Continue reading

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Tech giants form an industry group to help develop next-gen AI chip components

Microsoft, Meta, Intel, AMD and others have formed a new group to design next-gen interconnects for AI accelerator hardware. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Ambani’s Reliance fires opening salvo in fintech battle, launches JioFinance app

With JioFinance, the Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani is making his boldest consumer-facing move yet into financial services. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Filing shows Salesforce paid $419M to buy Spiff in February

Salespeople live and die by commissions, which typically form a big chunk of how they are paid. It’s no surprise, then, that Salesforce paid a premium to buy a platform that helps its customers manage commissions more easily. Several months … Continue reading

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Instagram now lets teens limit interactions to their ‘Close Friends’ group to combat harassment

Instagram is expanding the scope of its “Limits” tool specifically for teenagers that would let them restrict unwanted interactions with people. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Archer, Kakao Mobility partner to bring electric air taxis to South Korea in 2026

Archer Aviation is partnering with ride-hailing and parking company Kakao Mobility to bring electric air taxi flights to South Korea starting in 2026, if the company can get its aircraft developed in time.  The move to South Korea is part … Continue reading

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Iyris makes fresh produce easier to grow in difficult climates, raises $16M

Agritech company Iyris helps growers across eleven countries globally increase crop yields, reduce input costs, and extend growing seasons. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Exactly.ai secures $4M to help artists use AI to scale up their output

Exactly.ai says it uses generative AI to help artists retain legal ownership of their art while being able to reproduce their designs faster and at scale. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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India’s Agnikul launches 3D-printed rocket in sub-orbital test after initial delays

After two years of preparation and four delays over the past several months due to technical glitches, Indian space startup Agnikul has successfully launched its first sub-orbital test vehicle, powered by its unique 3D-printed rocket engines, space agency Indian Space … Continue reading

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Fisker cuts hundreds of workers in bid to keep EV startup alive

Struggling EV startup Fisker has laid off hundreds of employees in a bid to stay alive, as it continues to search for funding, a buyout or prepare for bankruptcy. Workers suspected layoffs were coming when the company directed everyone to … Continue reading

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