[[{“value”:” Today at its annual WorldWide Developer Conference (WWDC) in Cupertino, Apple announced updates to VisionOS, the operating system running on the Vision Pro. The upgraded VisionOS — VisionOS 2 — brings with it productivity enhancements and “new immersive experiences.” One lets you “spatialize” photos from regular photos, leveraging AI tech. Another is a new navigation […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Mandiant says hackers stole a ‘significant volume of data’ from Snowflake customers
[[{“value”:” The security firm said the attacks targeting Snowflake customers is “ongoing,” suggesting the number of affected companies may rise. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Only hours left to apply to Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt
[[{“value”:” A last call and a major shoutout to any and all early-stage founders. It’s time to dig deep and take advantage of an unparalleled opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 — the Startup Battlefield 200. Applications to Startup Battlefield 200 close today The Startup Battlefield 200 experience isn’t just good — it’s great. But you’ll never […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Kelvin wants to help save the planet by applying AI to home energy audits
[[{“value”:” French startup Kelvin, which uses computer vision and machine learning to make it easier to audit homes for energy efficiency, has raised $5.1M. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
UK and Canada privacy watchdogs investigating 23andMe data breach
[[{“value”:” Privacy watchdogs in the U.K. and Canada have launched a joint investigation into the data breach at 23andMe last year. On Monday, the U.K,’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) announced their investigation into the genetic testing company, saying the organizations will leverage “the combined resources and […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Stake raises $14M to bring its fractional property investment platform to Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi
[[{“value”:” Dubai-based fractional property investment platform Stake has raised $14 million in Series A funding. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
After hits like Reddit and Scopley, Collaborative Fund easily raised a $125M fund to tackle climate, health and food
[[{“value”:” “We were motivated to fundraise because we think the ’24 vintage is going to be a good one,” founder Craig Shapiro said. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Sources: Wasoko-MaxAB e-commerce merger faces delays amid headwinds in Africa
[[{“value”:” The merger has yet to close due to extended due diligence amid ongoing restructuring and macroeconomic headwinds across multiple countries. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
With €50 million to invest, Italian Founders Fund looks for entrepreneurs with global ambitions
[[{“value”:” While funding for Italian startups has been growing, the country still ranks eighth in Europe by VC investment, according to Dealroom. Newly created Italian Founders Fund (IFF) hopes to help with the catching up, both in quantity and in quality. With €50 million to invest into 25 companies, it also positions itself as a sector […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
William Anders, astronaut who took the famous ‘Earthrise’ photo, dies at 90
[[{“value”:” William A. Anders, the astronaut behind perhaps the single most iconic photo of our planet, has died at the age of 90. On Friday morning, Anders was piloting a small plane that dove into the water near Roche Harbor, Wash. His son Greg confirmed his death. Anders retired from the Air Force Reserve as a […] © 2024 TechCrunch….