Category: Techcrunch
SpaceX launches South Korea’s first moon mission, an orbiter named Danuri
South Korea is headed for the moon. Last night, the country launched its first-ever lunar mission—in fact, its first-ever mission beyond low Earth orbit. Formerly called the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO), the mission, managed by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), is now named D…
SpaceX launches South Korea’s first moon mission, an orbiter named Danuri
South Korea is headed for the moon. Last night, the country launched its first-ever lunar mission—in fact, its first-ever mission beyond low Earth orbit. Formerly called the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO), the mission, managed by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), is now named D…
Google’s ‘quantum supremacy’ usurped by researchers using ordinary supercomputer
Back in 2019, Google proudly announced they had achieved what quantum computing researchers had sought for years: proof that the esoteric technique could outperform traditional ones. But this demonstration of “quantum supremacy” is being challenged by researchers claiming to have pulled ahead of…
The party’s over: Tips for tracking and reporting monthly startup expenses and revenue
With more VC funds wanting to see where every dollar is spent, it is essential CEOs understand how to accurately track and report monthly expenses and revenue.
Meta is testing a new livestreaming platform for influencers called ‘Super’
Meta is testing a new livestreaming platform for influencers called “Super,” according to a report from Business Insider. The new platform allows influencers to host livestreams, earn revenue and engage with viewers. The company has reportedly paid influencers between $200 and $3,000 to use the …
The dog days of Disrupt $1300 savings end tonight
File this post under the apt adage, “All good things must come to an end.” Tonight, the sun sets on early-bird pricing and your chance to save up to $1,300 on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt on October 18–20 in San Francisco. It’s now o’clock: Buy your early-bird pass to TechCrunch Disrupt by…
Empathy is essential for building a loyal team, says Kolors co-founder Anca Gardea
Kolors is following a model that it describes as “if Uber and Southwest Airlines had a baby,” providing a technology layer to bus operators to help them operate more smoothly.
India eyes a seat at the global M&A table
India emerged as a key overseas market for several global tech giants in the past decade as Meta, Google and Amazon aggressively raced to find the next and perhaps the last great growth geography. Now the South Asian nation is looking to leverage its vast reach to influence merger and acquisition de…
Startups among entities to face tougher laws as Kenya moves to protect personal data
Startups processing personal data in Kenya are among the entities required to register with the Office of the Data Commissioner (ODPC), as the East African country implements a law protecting the right to privacy of persons within its borders. The registration, which has kicked off after the coming …
Beacon Power Services raises $2.7M to improve electricity access for sub-Saharan African cities
Sub-Saharan Africa’s share of the global population without access to electricity stood at 77% in 2020, according to reports. Also, the average daily electricity supply in some of Africa’s largest cities is less than 12 hours. As a result, individuals and businesses find other options and substi…