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UVeye racks up another $191 million for its vision-based ‘MRI for cars’

​[[{“value”:” UVeye started as a play to scan cars for security threats, but the Israeli startup really hit its stride when its founders realized the AI-powered computer vision systems could perform more typical vehicle inspections. Now, the company is evolving its funding strategy. UVeye announced Wednesday morning a $191 million extension to its 2023 Series D […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

This Bay Area startup is using AI to help families navigate long-term care planning

​[[{“value”:” Lily Vittayarukskul was studying aerospace engineering when her aunt was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer. Her aunt had lived under the same roof as Vittayarukskul while she was growing up and helped raise her. “We went all in on her care,” she recalled. Post-chemotherapy, Vittayarukskul’s aunt “became very frail,” so her family  – originally from […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Only 3 days left for 2-for-1 Pass

​[[{“value”:” Only 3 days remain to score the ultimate deal for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — two of the same ticket types for the price of one! Don’t wait to take advantage of these massive savings. This limited-time offer ends this Friday, January 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT — after that, these 2-for-1 Passes will be gone. […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Clutch grabs $20M to build out its non-human security ID platform

​[[{“value”:” When it comes to the world of cybersecurity, identity is often thought of as a “perimeter” around an organization. So many breaches begin through techniques like password theft, phishing, and credential stuffing; ergo, securing the identities of not only users, but also applications and machines, is the key to securing the whole system.  Easier said […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Finout raises $40M Series C for its cloud cost management service

​[[{“value”:” Even just a few years ago, FinOps — a collection of best practices to manage the costs of cloud computing — wasn’t something that was top of mind for a lot of businesses. Since then, though, businesses have started tightening their purses. Today, FinOps is pretty much a standard discipline, and there are dozens of […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

On Tesla earnings day, all eyes are Elon, profits, and AI

​[[{“value”:” Tesla earnings day is upon us — the quarterly check in with one of the world’s largest EV makers and its controversial CEO Elon Musk. Tesla’s fourth-quarter and full-year earnings are expected to be released Wednesday after market close. A webcast, in which Tesla management will answer questions from analysts and retail investors, is scheduled […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

DeepSeek’s app becomes unavailable on Apple’s and Google’s app stores in Italy

​[[{“value”:” Hours after Italian authorities requested information from DeepSeek about how the company handles user data, the Chinese AI startup’s app is no longer available in Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store. The app has claimed the top spot in the download charts in multiple countries, including in the U.S. where it is at the […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Engineering giant Smiths Group says hackers accessed its systems during cyberattack

​[[{“value”:” U.K.-based engineering giant Smiths Group has confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving “unauthorized access” to its systems. The London-listed company, which operates across multiple sectors including energy, security, aerospace and defense, said Tuesday that it is currently “managing” the incident. The company said it isolated affected systems and activated its business continuity plans, implying a disruptive […] © 2024 TechCrunch….