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

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Techme101

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

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Techme101

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

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Techme101

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

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Techme101

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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Chinese EV makers, and their connected vehicles, targeted by new House bill

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Techme101

Chinese EV manufacturers face a new challenge in their pursuit of U.S. customers: a new House bill that would limit or ban the introduction of their connected vehicles. The bill, introduced by U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, comes as the trade … Continue reading →

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Is Apple planning to ‘sherlock’ Arc?

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Techme101

With the release of iOS 18 later this year, Apple may again borrow ideas third-party apps. This time it’s Arc that could be among those affected. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Meet Visa, Mercury, Artisan, Golub Capital and more at TC Disrupt 2024

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Techme101

TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 will be in San Francisco on October 28–30, and we’re already excited! This is the startup world’s main event, and it’s where you’ll find the knowledge, tools and connections you need to grow a successful business. Helping … Continue reading →

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Mental health insurance platform ifeel raises a $20 million Series B

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Techme101

Ifeel is being offered as part of an employer’s or insurance provider’s healthcare coverage. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Google Chrome becomes a ‘picture-in-picture’ app

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Techme101

Instead of opening the user’s actual browser or a WebView, Custom Tabs let users remain in their app while browsing. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Creator fintech Slingshot raises $2.2 million

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Techme101

Sanil Chawla remembers the meetings he had with countless artists in college. Those creatives were looking for one thing: sustainable economic infrastructure that could help them scale rather than drown them in paperwork, filings and tracking down receipts.  Chawla thought … Continue reading →

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