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In India, very few events attract as much attention as a cricket match. A high-profile game between neighboring countries India and Pakistan provided a much-needed respite for Disney's Hotstar, which has lost more than 20 million subscribers in the last three quarters. It is expected that the company's executives will soon step up their efforts to find a buyer for its India operations. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The task is to translate the text into English. The text to be rewritten is as follows: Gaza, despite being one of the most economically challenged regions in the world, has ironically always been a tech hub - not only for Palestine and Palestinians, but for the world: International companies have, for many years, sought out a presence there to collaborate both with talented tech freelancers, and the startups which gradually emerged [...] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The emergence of short video applications has encouraged individuals to utilize various tools to make their videos unique by remixing popular songs. Numerous creators employ techniques such as accelerating, decelerating, or incorporating clap tracks to alter songs. Meanwhile, record labels and social media firms possess tools to monitor song usage, ensuring artists […]
Google's Pixel 8 smartphone is set to ship tomorrow. Although this year's update was leaked well before the official announcement, understanding what a phone looks like on paper is quite different from experiencing its use and ownership. I've had the opportunity to use both the Pixel 8 and the Pixel [...].
Traditionally, cloud-based workstations have been designed to offer virtual machines that users can access from any location and run applications 24/7. However, Deta, a company based in Berlin, is attempting to change this norm by creating a new operating system similar to an infinite canvas and a personal cloud space. The company, which has offices in both Berlin and New York, was established by Mustafa [...].
Adobe's Illustrator, a vector graphics tool for graphic artists, is set to enter the generative AI era with the introduction of the Firefly Vector Model at Adobe's MAX conference today. Adobe characterizes this new model as "the world's first generative AI model dedicated to producing vector graphics." Similar to Firefly for creating images and photos, [...]
The most recent version of Adobe's Project Stardust AI photo editor was extensively leaked earlier this month. However, the company has now officially launched this project at its MAX conference, providing a sneak peek of what a future AI-powered photo-editing engine might look like. Powered by the newly launched Firefly Model 2, Stardust allows users [...]
ALIAVIA, established by two tech industry veterans, aims to address the funding disparity faced by female entrepreneurs. The firm invests in startups led by women, particularly those seeking to connect the Australian and American markets. Today, the venture firm announced the completion of its first funding round, raising a total of $13.5 million AUD ($8.7 million USD). Among the investors is Carol, the founder of Trawalla Group.
Today, Grand Ventures announced its second fund dedicated to investing in early-stage companies. The firm, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, informed TechCrunch that its goal is to spearhead seed-stage investments in startups that are addressing issues in the fintech, DevOps, and supply chain sectors. The $50 million Fund II is overseen by general partners Tim Streit, Camila Noordeloos, and Nathan Owen. [...]
Fast-fashion startup Virgio, established by the former chief of Myntra, is ceasing its operations less than a year after securing funding at a valuation exceeding $160 million, as per two investor sources knowledgeable about the matter. "The fast fashion brand that you have grown to love is no longer available," states Virgio on its website. [...]
The customer data platform serves as a centralized location for gathering first-party customer information. However, the purpose is not just to accumulate a large amount of data. Companies aim to utilize this data to enhance the customer experience and effectively target specific groups. As a result, an increasing number of companies are offering […]
The startup industry has been in high spirits since the British chip designer ARM submitted documents to the SEC for an IPO late last month. There is a growing anticipation that this eagerly awaited offering will pave the way for many other companies to launch their IPOs. However, while ARM's struggling owner, SoftBank, is expected to squeeze out [...].
Rainforest has secured $8.5M in funding while PayPal faces a lawsuit. We examine these and other significant fintech developments from the past week.
We are thrilled to announce the full schedule for the Space Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. We are partnering with the Aerospace Corporation to host this stage and are eagerly anticipating the startup pitches from the Space Domain Awareness Challenge Pitch-off. Despite being one of the most intricate and expensive ventures, space technology offers immense potential.
Apple revealed the iPhone 15 series, which now features a USB-C port instead of the traditional Lightning port, at its Wonderlust event on September 12. Last year, the Dynamic Island feature was only available on the Pro models. However, this year, it's available on all iPhone models. Stay updated with all our coverage of the Apple Event 2023 here. More details on iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 [...]
Hello, amiable folks, and welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch's usual newsletter that compiles the most significant tech news from the previous few days. We firmly believe that there's no superior place to stay updated on the industry's events, whether you're a news enthusiast or just someone interested in tech. In this edition of [...]
Erik Buell believes that the future of mopeds and motorcycles is in electric power. He envisions mopeds and motorcycles taking on a more significant role in transportation.
Today, Grand Ventures announced its second fund dedicated to investing in early-stage companies. The firm, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, informed TechCrunch that its goal is to spearhead seed-stage investments in startups that are addressing issues in the fintech, DevOps, and supply chain sectors. The $50 million Fund II is overseen by general partners Tim Streit, Camila Noordeloos, and Nathan Owen. [...]
At Apple's event today, the company unveiled its latest iPhone 15 Pro Max, boasting its top-tier camera features. Of course, Pixel owners may chuckle quietly, murmuring about how they've had 5x telephoto lenses for some time now. However, photography enthusiasts will rejoice at the introduction of a 120mm-equivalent lens. Despite Apple's assertions in [...].
Although VCs may have escaped the impact of the fund disclosure rules that the SEC implemented, it is important for them not to disregard these regulations.
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