Starry files for bankruptcy
A year after completing its special purpose acquisition with FirstMark Horizon Acquisition Corp. to go public, Starry Group Holdings, an internet service provider, said Tuesday that it filed for bankruptcy in
Science fiction publishers are being flooded with AI-generated stories
Across the 17-year history of Clarkesworld, a renowned literary magazine of science fiction and fantasy, authors have speculated about how evolving, futuristic technology will impact our world. Now, editor and
Arcimoto promises new 3-wheeled EVs will steer better as it ramps up 2023 deliveries
Arcimoto, maker of doorless three-wheelers, says it is about ready to bang out some new electric vehicles. That’s quite a turnaround from January, when the EV startup halted production and warned it needed new
Coinbase shares rise after non-trading revenues increase amid a continued crypto winter
Coinbase, the second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, released its Q4 2022 earnings on Tuesday, giving shareholders and market players alike an updated look into its financials. In response to the report,
Ex-WeWork director raises millions for Den’s tiny home plans
If it wasn’t for WeWork’s failed IPO, Mike Romanowicz probably wouldn’t be building a proptech business right now. The entrepreneur left his position as director of product management and strategic partnerships at
Activision did not notify employees of data breach for months
On December 4, hackers successfully phished an employee at the games giant Activision, giving them access to some internal employee and game data. This data breach was not disclosed until last weekend, when
Meta Quest users can now tap and swipe in VR without controllers
Today, Meta announced new improvements to the Quest platform as part of the v50 OS update, including an experimental feature, “Direct Touch,” that lets users tap and swipe with their bare hands. The company also
VCs should want to hold early-stage companies more accountable
If the last year has taught us anything, it’s that VCs let their portfolio companies get away with a lot. No balance sheet? No problem; here’s a $32 billion valuation. No proven product-market fit and your last
TechCrunch+ roundup: Optimizing acquisition, parental leave tips, riding the downturn express
I try to keep things fresh, so I was dismayed to realize that I’d used the word “downturn” in two different headlines this morning. Despite the quickening pace of layoffs, there is some good news for SaaS startups:
Securing Your Brand Against Cyberthreats: The Benefits of Implementing VPNs
With the increasing prevalence of cybercrime, it’s becoming increasingly vital for companies to safeguard their reputations by using VPNs. As cyber criminals are becoming more sophisticated in their methods and