[[{“value”:” There are plenty of resources to learn English, but not so many for near-native speakers who still want to improve their fluency. That description applies to Stan Beliaev and Yurii Rebryk, and this is what inspired them to create Fluently. Making use of AI, Fluently operates as a coach that gives users feedback and tips […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
NASA and Boeing deny Starliner crew is ‘stranded’: “We’re not in any rush to come home”
[[{“value”:” NASA and Boeing officials pushed back against recent reporting that the two astronauts brought to the ISS on Starliner are stranded on board. The companies said in a press conference Friday that they are using “the luxury of time” to learn as much about the capsule as possible before it returns to Earth. The two […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Forget the debate, the Supreme Court just declared open season on regulators
[[{“value”:” As the country reels from a Presidential debate that left no one looking good, the Supreme Court has swooped in with what could be one of the most consequential decisions it has ever made, in the context of the tech industry. By reversing a 40-year-old decision, the court has opened up regulators to endless interference […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Android’s upcoming ‘Collections’ feature will drive users back to their apps
[[{“value”:” As Google described during the I/O session, the new on-device surface would organize what’s most relevant to users, inviting them to jump back into their apps. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Kleiner Perkins announces $2 billion in fresh capital, showing that established firms can still raise large sums
[[{“value”:” Many VC firms are struggling to attract new capital from their own backers amid a tepid IPO environment. But established, brand-name firms are still able to raise large funds. On Friday, Kleiner Perkins announced that it closed on more than $2 billion in fresh capital across two funds, a slight increase from the 52-year-old firm’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
DEI? More like ‘common decency’ — and Silicon Valley is saying ‘no thanks’
[[{“value”:” Welcome to Startups Weekly — Haje‘s weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. I just came off recording an episode of Equity, where I learned about the newest wave of stupidity. The tech industry’s DEI allergy has hit a […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
HubSpot says it’s investigating customer account hacks
[[{“value”:” The company “identified a security incident that involved bad actors targeting a limited number of HubSpot customers and attempting to gain unauthorized access to their accounts” on June 22. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Volkswagen’s Silicon Valley software hub is already stacked with Rivian talent
[[{“value”:” VW Group’s struggling software arm Cariad has hired at least 23 of the startup’s top employees over the past several months. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
All VCs say they are founder friendly; Detroit’s Ludlow Ventures takes that to another level
[[{“value”:” VCs Jonathan Triest and Brett deMarrais see their ability to read people and create longstanding relationships with founders as the primary reason their Detroit-based venture firm, Ludlow Ventures, is celebrating its 15th year in business. It sounds silly, attributing their longevity to what’s sometimes called “Midwestern nice.” But is it crazy? Maybe not. Before Ludlow, […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Pitch Deck Teardown: MegaMod’s $1.9M seed deck
[[{“value”:” In an industry where creators are often tossed aside like yesterday’s lootboxes, MegaMod swoops in with a heroic promise to put them front and center. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]