Audible recruits voice actors to train audiobook-generating AI
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/audible-recruits-voice-actors-to-train-audiobook-generating-ai/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/audible-recruits-voice-actors-to-train-audiobook-generating-ai/
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Audible recruits voice actors to train audiobook-generating AI | TechCrunch
Audible, Amazon's audiobook business, is launching a new program to recruit audiobook narrators to train audiobook-generating AI.
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Why Apple added yet another button to the iPhone 16
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/why-apple-added-yet-another-button-to-the-iphone-16/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/why-apple-added-yet-another-button-to-the-iphone-16/
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Why Apple added yet another button to the iPhone 16 | TechCrunch
With another new iPhone comes another new iPhone button: Camera Control, which was announced at Apple's "Glowtime" event on Monday.
TechCrunch Space: Boeing’s Starliner returns to Earth
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/techcrunch-space-boeings-starliner-returns-to-earth/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/techcrunch-space-boeings-starliner-returns-to-earth/
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TechCrunch Space: Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth | TechCrunch
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Let's dive into the news! Want to reach out with a tip? Email Aria at aria.techcrunch@gmail.com or send a
Online, led by social media, overtakes TV as the most popular source of news in the UK, Ofcom says
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/online-led-by-social-media-overtakes-tv-as-the-most-popular-source-of-news-in-the-uk-ofcom-says/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/online-led-by-social-media-overtakes-tv-as-the-most-popular-source-of-news-in-the-uk-ofcom-says/
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Online, led by social media, overtakes TV as the most popular source of news in the UK, Ofcom says | TechCrunch
Online platforms have now overtaken TV for the first time as the most popular resource for news among adult consumers, at 71% versus 70%, according to new research.
Heart disease is the world’s biggest killer — this Cambridge Uni spinout is using AI to find new treatments
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/heart-disease-is-the-worlds-biggest-killer-this-cambridge-uni-spinout-is-using-ai-to-find-new-treatments/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/heart-disease-is-the-worlds-biggest-killer-this-cambridge-uni-spinout-is-using-ai-to-find-new-treatments/
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Heart disease is the world's biggest killer — this Cambridge Uni spinout is using AI to find new treatments | TechCrunch
Cambridge University spinout CardiaTec is striving to tackle cardiovascular diseases, one of the world's leading causes of death, with AI.
Sad Seattle Cybertruck became fleeting tourist destination
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/sad-seattle-cybertruck-became-fleeting-tourist-destination/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/sad-seattle-cybertruck-became-fleeting-tourist-destination/
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Seattle Cybertruck became fleeting tourist destination | TechCrunch
You could argue whether Cybertruck owners crave attention, but attention they receive, often by critics poking fun at the vehicles. People seem to
Sri Mandir helps Hindus visit sacred temples and offer donations, virtually from their phones
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/sri-mandir-is-on-a-quest-to-digitize-indias-devotional-journey/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/sri-mandir-is-on-a-quest-to-digitize-indias-devotional-journey/
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Sri Mandir helps Hindus visit sacred temples and offer donations virtually, from their phones | TechCrunch
AppsForBharat, the startup behind Hindu devotional app Sri Mandir, has raised $18 million to penetrate into global markets and add new features.
Swiggy weighs $150M boost for up to $1.4B India IPO
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/swiggy-weighs-150m-boost-for-up-to-1-4b-india-ipo/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/swiggy-weighs-150m-boost-for-up-to-1-4b-india-ipo/
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Swiggy weighs increasing its IPO size by $150M, aiming to raise up to $1.4B | TechCrunch
Swiggy is considering boosting the fresh issue component of its IPO by $150 million, targeting a total of $1.4 billion.
Formo gets investors’ mouths watering with Koji protein-based animal-free cheese
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/formo-gets-investors-mouths-watering-with-koji-protein-based-animal-free-cheese/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/formo-gets-investors-mouths-watering-with-koji-protein-based-animal-free-cheese/
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Formo gets investors' mouths watering with Koji protein-based, animal-free cheese | TechCrunch
A love of food -- and, well, cheese -- has landed German fermentation startup Formo's co-founder Roman Plewka and its team a hefty $61 million Series B
Google loses appeal against EU’s €2.4B Shopping antitrust decision, as bloc also wins Apple state aid appeal
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/google-loses-appeal-against-eus-e2-4b-shopping-antitrust-decision-as-bloc-also-wins-apple-state-aid-appeal/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/google-loses-appeal-against-eus-e2-4b-shopping-antitrust-decision-as-bloc-also-wins-apple-state-aid-appeal/
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Google loses appeal against EU’s $2.7B Shopping antitrust case, as bloc also wins $15B Apple state aid appeal | TechCrunch
Google has once again lost in its bid to overturn a 2017 antitrust decision by the European Commission. The bloc found its shopping comparison service had
Threads is not working on its own DM system yet, but it might make it easier to send Instagram messages
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/threads-is-not-working-on-its-own-dm-system-yet-but-it-might-make-it-easier-to-send-instagram-messages/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/threads-is-not-working-on-its-own-dm-system-yet-but-it-might-make-it-easier-to-send-instagram-messages/
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Threads is not working on its own DM system yet, but it might make it easier to send Instagram messages | TechCrunch
The Threads team is not yet working on a separate inbox or a direct messaging system for the social network, despite user demands, and will continue to
Form3, a quiet giant in UK fintech, raises $60M at a $570M valuation
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/form3-a-quiet-giant-in-uk-fintech-raises-60m-at-a-570m-valuation/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/form3-a-quiet-giant-in-uk-fintech-raises-60m-at-a-570m-valuation/
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Form3, a quiet giant in UK fintech, raises $60M at a $570M valuation | TechCrunch
Form3, a startup building tools to connect financial players with each other to enable account payments, has it raised $60 million to continue expanding.
Smartcat secures $43M for its AI-powered translation platform
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/smartcat-secures-43m-for-its-ai-powered-translation-platform/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/smartcat-secures-43m-for-its-ai-powered-translation-platform/
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Exclusive: Smartcat secures $43M for its AI-powered translation platform
Smartcat, a Boston-based startup providing AI-powered translation services, has raised $43 million in a funding round.
Hardware companies dominate a list of promising climate tech startups
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/hardware-companies-dominate-a-list-of-promising-climate-tech-startups/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/hardware-companies-dominate-a-list-of-promising-climate-tech-startups/
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Exclusive: What does a promising climate tech startup look like? | TechCrunch
A new report from Congruent Ventures and SVB highlights startups that could significantly reduce carbon emissions, mitigating climate change.
StackGen raises $12.3M for its infrastructure-from-code service
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/stackgen-raises-12-3m-for-its-infrastructure-from-code-service/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/stackgen-raises-12-3m-for-its-infrastructure-from-code-service/
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StackGen raises $12.3M for its infrastructure-from-code service | TechCrunch
In addition to the code, StackGen also visualizes what the new infrastructure will look like, and users can drag and drop additional resources in this interfaces as needed.
Inversion Space accelerates orbital reentry vehicle tech with $71M Space Force contract
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/inversion-space-accelerates-orbital-reentry-vehicle-tech-with-71m-space-force-contract/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/inversion-space-accelerates-orbital-reentry-vehicle-tech-with-71m-space-force-contract/
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Inversion Space accelerates orbital reentry vehicle tech with $71M Space Force contract | TechCrunch
Inversion Space is aiming for football field-level precision with its reusable reentry vehicle.
Qualifyze swallows $54M to improve pharmaceutical supply chains
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/qualifyze-swallows-54m-to-improve-pharmaceutical-supply-chains/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/qualifyze-swallows-54m-to-improve-pharmaceutical-supply-chains/
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Qualifyze swallows $54M to improve pharmaceutical supply chains | TechCrunch
In the world of pharmaceuticals, companies aim to operate under GMP guidelines — a set of production and manufacturing measures to assure standards for
MariaDB goes private with new CEO as K1 closes acquisition
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/mariadb-goes-private-with-new-ceo-as-k1-closes-acquisition/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/mariadb-goes-private-with-new-ceo-as-k1-closes-acquisition/
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MariaDB goes private with new CEO as K1 closes acquisition | TechCrunch
MariaDB's short-lived tenure as a public company is all but over, as the struggling database business is bought outright by K1
JFrog deepens its partnership with GitHub, launches runtime security service
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/jfrog-deepens-its-partnership-with-github-launches-runtime-security-service/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/jfrog-deepens-its-partnership-with-github-launches-runtime-security-service/
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JFrog deepens its partnership with GitHub, launches runtime security service | TechCrunch
In addition, JFrog is launching a runtime security solution, as well as an integration with Nvidia's NIM microservices.
Lucid Motors’ Gravity SUV will have Tesla charging built in
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/lucid-motors-gravity-tesla-charging-nacs/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/lucid-motors-gravity-tesla-charging-nacs/
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Lucid Motors' Gravity SUV will have Tesla charging built in | TechCrunch
Lucid Motors is just a few months away from finally launching its electric SUV, and the company now says the upcoming vehicle -- dubbed Gravity -- will
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Spare fixes cities’ outdated transport services for disabled residents
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/spare-fixes-cities-outdated-transport-services-for-disabled-residents/
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Spare fixes cities' outdated transport services for disabled residents | TechCrunch
Cities spend hundreds of millions each year on paratransit services, or public rides for disabled residents, yet those services remain limited and