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Trump says new US sovereign wealth fund could purchase TikTok
[[{“value”:” President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund and suggested that it could be used to purchase TikTok. The fund is expected to be created in the next 12 months by the U.S. Treasury and Commerce Departments, though it’s not immediately clear how. Trump has said previously […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Ontario cancels $100 million Starlink contract in protest at U.S. tariffs
[[{“value”:” Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, one of Canada’s most populous provinces, announced on X that the province’s government would be “ripping up” its $100 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service. The news comes soon after President Donald Trump announced this weekend a 25% tariff on nearly all Canadian imported goods, causing […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Forging Relationships Between Students and Experts: Howard Greene Shares His Vision for STEM Mentorship
[[{“value”:” by Lucy Bryan Every year, the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) gives an Outstanding Service Award to one individual who “goes above and beyond their role to advance access to quality STEM education for all Ohio students.” In 2024, that honor went to Howard Greene, the Director of Workforce Development and Student Success for Starlab-George Washington Carver Science Park…
Hot Tub, the first native iPhone porn app, arrives in EU
[[{“value”:” A native pornography app for iOS is coming to the EU via the approved alternative app store AltStore PAL, made possible by Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). On Monday, the AltStore announced the launch of Hot Tub, an aggregator that offers iOS users a way to search and play videos from a variety of adult […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Secure your ticket at this year’s lowest rates
[[{“value”:” Missed the 2-for-1 deal for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025? No problem! Super Early Bird prices are still available, with savings of up to $1,130 on individual tickets and up to 30% on group passes. These savings are only good until the end of this month. Celebrate 20 years of TechCrunch Disrupt from October 27-29 at Moscone […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
The Beatles won a Grammy last night, thanks to AI
[[{“value”:” The Beatles’ AI-assisted track “Now and Then” won the Grammy for Best Rock Performance on Sunday night, marking the first time that a song of its kind has taken home the award. No, Paul McCartney did not use AI to create some creepy LennonGPT bot. Instead, he used noise reduction systems to clean up a […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
OpenAI’s new trademark application hints at humanoid robots, smart jewelry, and more
[[{“value”:” Last Friday, AI startup OpenAI filed a new application to trademark products associated with its brand — “OpenAI” — with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Normally, this wouldn’t be newsworthy. Companies file for trademarks all the time. But in the application, OpenAI hints at new product lines both nearer-term and of a more […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
What PowerSchool won’t say about its data breach affecting millions of students
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Hero’s all-in-one, AI productivity app takes on Google’s Calendar and others
[[{“value”:” People often use multiple apps for notes, schedule management, and to-dos. But why not combine them all in one app? That’s the ethos behind Hero, an all-in-one productivity app with an AI assistant (of course!). The iOS app was developed by former Meta employees Brad Kowalk and Seung W. Lee. Both met while working on […] © 2024 TechCrunch….