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Twitter source code leaked online, court filings show
“Say what you want about me, but I acquired the world’s largest non-profit for $44B lol” In February, Elon Musk announced Twitter was planning to open-source its algorithm following. Musk made the statement following a question from one of his
“Say what you want about me, but I acquired the world’s largest non-profit for $44B lol” In February, Elon Musk announced Twitter was planning to open-source its algorithm following. Musk made the statement following a question from one of his […]
Swedish sustainable battery startup Northvolt in talks to raise over $5 billion in funding
In late 2019, we wrote Northvolt after the maker of electric vehicle batteries received a €5.8 million investment from EIT InnoEnergy to support its goal of using 50% recycled materials in all its new battery cells by 2030. Fast forward
In late 2019, we wrote Northvolt after the maker of electric vehicle batteries received a €5.8 million investment from EIT InnoEnergy to support its goal of using 50% recycled materials in all its new battery cells by 2030. Fast forward […]
Twitter reaches over 500 million total active users just 5 months after Elon Musk takeover
In just five months after Elon Musk closed the $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, the popular social media platform reached a new milestone of over 500 million total active users. The news came just a week after Musk announced Twitter
In just five months after Elon Musk closed the $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, the popular social media platform reached a new milestone of over 500 million total active users. The news came just a week after Musk announced Twitter […]
Squadhelp lands $10 million in funding to grow its naming and domain name sales platform
As if launching a startup is not difficult enough, creating the right name for your brand can also be very challenging. Choosing a perfect name for your brand is important because it’s often the first thing that potential customers will
As if launching a startup is not difficult enough, creating the right name for your brand can also be very challenging. Choosing a perfect name for your brand is important because it’s often the first thing that potential customers will […]
Electric air taxi company Joby Aviation names former FAA administrator as director
Joby Aviation, a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, on Friday named former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta to its Board of Directors. The appointment may potentially help Joby, which has been pushing to win FAA certification
Joby Aviation, a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, on Friday named former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta to its Board of Directors. The appointment may potentially help Joby, which has been pushing to win FAA certification […]
Binance halts deposits and withdrawals due to technical glitches
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has once again suspended deposits and withdrawals on its platform, but this time due to technical glitches affecting its spot trading. In a tweet on Friday, Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao said the
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has once again suspended deposits and withdrawals on its platform, but this time due to technical glitches affecting its spot trading. In a tweet on Friday, Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao said the […]
Top tech startup news for Thursday, March 23, 2023: Block, Character.AI, Cannect Wellness, Terra, and Tome
Good evening! Below are some of the top tech startup news stories for Thursday, March 23, 2023 Crypto founder Do Kwon charged with fraud by U.S. prosecutors following Montenegro arrest Earlier today, we wrote about Terra founder Do Kwon after
Good evening! Below are some of the top tech startup news stories for Thursday, March 23, 2023 Crypto founder Do Kwon charged with fraud by U.S. prosecutors following Montenegro arrest Earlier today, we wrote about Terra founder Do Kwon after […]
AI chatbot startup Character.AI valued at $1 billion after raising $150M in funding led by Andreessen Horowitz
Character.AI, an artificial intelligence start-up founded by two former Google employees, has raised $150 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. Existing investors, including Nat Friedman (former GitHub CEO), Elad Gil, SV Angel, and A Capital also participated.
Character.AI, an artificial intelligence start-up founded by two former Google employees, has raised $150 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. Existing investors, including Nat Friedman (former GitHub CEO), Elad Gil, SV Angel, and A Capital also participated. […]
Terra founder Do Kwon arrested in Montenegro with falsified documents, Interior Minister says
Law finally catches on Terra founder Do Kwon. The founder of Terraform Labs is reportedly arrested in Montenegro, according to a tweet by the country’s minister of interior, Filip Adzic. Do Kwon was detained at the Podgorica airport with falsified
Law finally catches on Terra founder Do Kwon. The founder of Terraform Labs is reportedly arrested in Montenegro, according to a tweet by the country’s minister of interior, Filip Adzic. Do Kwon was detained at the Podgorica airport with falsified […]
Cannabis startup Cannect Wellness raises $7.5M in funding to launch in Illinois
About five years ago, CBDs and cannabis dominated the headlines as tech startups flocked to the space after some US states legalized the sale of recreational cannabis. Then in 2020, investors pulled back from the space and set their sights
About five years ago, CBDs and cannabis dominated the headlines as tech startups flocked to the space after some US states legalized the sale of recreational cannabis. Then in 2020, investors pulled back from the space and set their sights […]