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Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders Dies in Plane Crash at 90
Bill Anders, an iconic figure in space exploration history and the astronaut who captured the legendary “Earthrise” photograph during the Apollo 8 mission, tragically died in a plane crash on June 7, 2024. Anders, who was 90 years old, was piloting an older-model Beechcraft T-34 Mentor aircraft when it crashed into the waters off the […]

Microsoft Unveils Exciting Console Updates and Major Game Releases
Microsoft has announced significant updates and new game releases for 2024, exciting the gaming community. These announcements, made during the Xbox Games Showcase at the Summer Games Fest in Los Angeles, highlight Microsoft’s strategy to enhance its hardware and game offerings. New Hardware and Game Releases Microsoft plans to release new versions of its Xbox […]

Siri and Google Assistant Look to Generative AI for a New Lease on Life
A Critical Juncture for Apple’s Siri Apple’s WWDC 2024 keynote next week promises to be a pivotal event. The pressure on CEO Tim Cook and his team is immense as they prepare to unveil their plans for integrating generative AI into Apple’s ecosystem. This move comes amid increasing competition from tech giants like Google and […]

Apple Intelligence: Generative AI on the Horizon for Select Devices
Apple is poised to make a significant leap into the generative AI space at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Scheduled for next week, the tech giant’s anticipated announcement revolves around “Apple Intelligence,” a new AI initiative that promises to enhance the functionality of its products. However, according to recent reports, the standard iPhone 15 […]

Apple Needs to Focus on Making AI Useful, Not Flashy
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is approaching, and this year’s event is expected to showcase the debut of Apple Intelligence. As Google and Microsoft have already demonstrated their generative AI capabilities at their respective developer conferences, the pressure is on Apple to deliver something equally impressive. However, Apple’s focus should be on creating reliable and […]

EnerVenue Raises $515 Million for Nickel-Hydrogen Battery Production
EnerVenue, a promising startup in the renewable energy storage sector, is making headlines with its latest financial move. The company is set to raise $515 million in fresh equity, as revealed by a recent SEC filing viewed by TechCrunch. This significant capital infusion marks a pivotal step for EnerVenue as it scales up its operations […]

BlackRock Slashes Byju’s Valuation to Zero in Stunning Write-Down
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has declared its stake in the Indian edtech giant Byju’s as worthless, according to an SEC filing for the period ending March 2024. Once valued at $22 billion, Byju’s has faced an extraordinary downfall, marking one of the most significant startup declines in recent memory. Byju’s Turbulent Year and […]

Startups Weekly: Ups, Downs, and Silver Linings
Welcome to Startups Weekly, your essential roundup of the biggest stories and trends in the world of startups. As Haje Jan Kamps takes a break, Anna Heim steps in to bring you this week’s most compelling developments. Major Shifts in the Startup Ecosystem Oda’s Layoffs and Strategic Refocus Norway-based online supermarket delivery startup Oda, backed […]

Y Combinator Startups Favor Smaller Seed Rounds in 2024: An Analysis
In an evolving trend within the startup ecosystem, many Y Combinator (YC) companies from the latest accelerator batch are seeking smaller seed rounds, a move that is creating ripples in the venture capital (VC) landscape. This shift, characterized by startups aiming for $1.5 million to $2 million seed rounds at $15 million post-money valuations while […]
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