When the U.S.S. Texas was launched, in 1912, it was arguably the most powerful weapon on the planet. The Texas was a dreadnought, one of several dozen big-gunned, heavily armored warships built…
Tech Crunch – Data transformation startup Prophecy lands $35M investment
Prophecy, a low-code development platform for companies to transform their data, today announced that it raised $35 million in a Series B funding round led by Insight Partners and SignalFire with participation…
Tech Crunch – Construction sites feel emptier, but is bleeding-edge tech the solution?
The labor shortage in construction isn’t a problem that’s unique to the U.S.; it’s very much a global issue. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – AMD acquires Nod.ai to bolsters its AI software ecosystem
AMD yesterday acquired Nod.ai, an open source AI software provider, as the chipmaker looks to bolster its efforts to build an ecosystem of AI development tools, libraries and models around its hardware….
Tech Crunch – Uber Eats now lets you order from two nearby stores at the same time
You no longer have to fight with loved ones about what to eat for dinner tonight. Uber Eats announced a multi-store ordering feature that enables diners to purchase items from two restaurants…
Tech Crunch – Astra Space weighs up selling parts of its business as it looks for cash
As Astra Space continues to search for a lifeline to avoid bankruptcy, the company is reportedly weighing up selling a 51% stake in its in-space propulsion business or selling other parts of…
Tech Crunch – Why Medium is opting out of AI
Medium has gone through a number of versions over the years, but what has been a steady focus in Medium’s life in recent years has been its subscription business. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Peer-to-peer fashion rental marketplace Pickle picks up $8 million
New York-based peer-to-peer fashion rental marketplace Pickle, which lets users earn passive income from their closets, is readying an expansion with the close of an $8 million seed round. The company, which…
Tech Crunch – Ask Sophie: Can a bootstrapping solo founder get an O-1A?
Let’s take a deep dive into how founders can beef up their qualifications for the O-1A to build their startup, reach traction, and scale. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Is a New Study Linking Autism to Aspartame Overblown?
“Drinking diet soda during pregnancy linked to autism,” the New York Post and other media outlets similarly declared last month, after the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio put…