Radio streamer TuneIn sold for $175M, down from its earlier valuation of $500M. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Data centers now attract more investment than than finding new oil supplies
In a shift, the world will spend $40 billion more on new data centers this year than it will on finding new sources of oil. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Lawmakers warn Democratic governors that states are sharing drivers’ data with ICE
A group of Democratic lawmakers asked governors in California, Colorado, and other states to block ICE from accessing their residents’ driver’s license data without their knowledge. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Geomagnetic storm brings colorful northern lights to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Northern Lights were visible in the Borderland on Tuesday evening, Nov. 11, and KTSM 9 News received photos from our viewers showing how they lit up…
Texas Monthly – Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French announces run for Texas Railroad Commission
French will face commission Chair Jim Wright in the Republican primary. The three-person panel is in charge of the agency that oversees Texas’ oil and gas industry. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Apple launches Digital ID, a way to carry your passport on your phone for use at TSA checkpoints
Apple’s new Digital ID will let U.S. users carry their passport on their iPhone, and use it at TSA checkpoints. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Waymo robotaxis are now giving rides on freeways in LA, San Francisco, and Phoenix
Waymo robotaxis will use freeways in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco – an expansion that could reduce ride times by 50%. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – AI data startup WisdomAI has raised another $50M, led by Kleiner, Nvidia
WisdomAI is offering AI-driven data analytics that can answer business questions from structured, unstructured, and even “dirty” data, meaning data not cleaned of typos or errors. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Anthropic announces $50 billion data center plan
Anthropic has launched an ambitious new data center partnership with the UK-based Fluidstack, committing $50 billion to building facilities across the US. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Blue Origin delays second New Glenn launch again due to solar storms
The same solar activity that’s been lighting up the night sky in North America is causing this particular delay. Read more: Read More