New numbers out of Crunchbase this week see robotics investments once again trending in a positive direction. The previous two years presented a steady drop in overall numbers, […]
Austin-based Ironspring Ventures raised $100m to invest in industrial revolution
When Ironspring Ventures launched in 2020 to back startups in industrial sectors like construction and manufacturing, it was one of very few early-stage venture firms paying attention to […]
Supreme Court rejects claim that Biden administration pressured social media firms into removing misinformation
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a Republican-led challenge to the Biden administration’s communication with social media companies to combat online misinformation on topics related to COVID-19 and […]
M.I.A sells literal ‘tin foil hat’ to supposedly block 5G waves
Musician M.I.A. has launched an apparel brand, Ohmni, that promises to block 5G waves from entering the body.
How Jobright uses AI to help foreign workers navigate the US job market
Job searching can be daunting, especially if you are a non-immigrant in the U.S. Not only do you have to compete on the merits of your resume, but […]
General Catalyst leads $40M round for Local Kitchens, a different kind of restaurant kitchen startup
At a time when companies are shuttering their cloud and ghost kitchens, Local Kitchens is proving its tech-enabled multi-brand restaurant concept is a business model that can work. […]
Gen Z photos app Swipewipe sells to French publisher MWM in its largest acquisition to date
Swipewipe, a U.S.-based photo management app that went viral among the Gen Z crowd, thanks in part to TikTok, is being acquired. French mobile app publisher and developer […]
‘I Am: Celine Dion’ review: Shocking, funny, and deeply Dion
“I Am: Celine Dion” is now streaming on Prime Video. This doc is a must-see for fans at any level. Review.
SkyCell nabs $59M more for its greener smart pharma transport containers
The most urgent moments of the Covid-19 pandemic may be in the past, but the need for fast and secure ways to send valuable, fragile medicines and their […]