Carrie's News

X, formerly known as Twitter, is introducing a TV app for smart TVs to provide real-time and engaging content with features like trending video algorithms and enhanced video search. Texture is working on integrating renewable power sources for efficient clean energy distribution through a shared data platform. Additionally, Perplexity, an AI search engine startup, is making waves i

Tech earnings, EV wars, venture capital in space, AI startups, TLcom Capital's fundraising for TIDE Africa Fund II totaling $154 million focusing on early-stage startups in fintech, mobility, agriculture, healthcare, education, and commerce, and the European Union pressuring TikTok to disclose information about TikTok Lite under the Digital Services Act due to concerns over child s

India is grappling with misinformation and disinformation ahead of its election, fueled by social media and generative AI, presenting a significant challenge for fact-checkers due to the country's diverse linguistic and cultural landscape. While the government has taken some measures, critics argue that enforcement is lacking and tech giants are not sufficiently addressing the issu

Venture capitalist Hans Tung from Notable Capital talks about the changing VC scene, emphasizing the importance of down rounds and the promising future of fintech. Serve Robotics, a company backed by Uber and Nvidia, enters Nasdaq through a reverse merger after acquiring Postmates, aiming for expansion in robot deliveries and advertising revenue. Additionally, the House approves a

Andreessen Horowitz has appointed Jennifer Li as a general partner to oversee their new $1.25 billion Infrastructure fund, recognizing her contributions to the investing team and successful investments in startups like Fivetran and Mux. Apple has followed Chinese directives to remove Meta's WhatsApp and Threads apps, citing national security issues during strained U.S.-China relati

Google recently fired 28 employees for disruptive behavior during protests against a contract with the Israeli government. Serve Robotics, a company backed by Uber and Nvidia, made its debut on Nasdaq through a reverse merger with $40 million in proceeds, focusing on expanding robot deliveries and advertising revenue. Meanwhile, Meta has introduced new Llama 3 AI models with 8 bill

Jaclyn Johnson and Angeline Vuong co-founded Cherub, a platform likened to a dating app that pairs angel investors with entrepreneurs based on preferences, particularly in consumer packaged goods, offering a personalized investing experience. Boston Dynamics unveils an electric iteration of the Atlas humanoid robot with enhanced agility and design, highlighting its advanced technol

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has raised $7.2 billion across five funds, focusing on growth, AI, apps, games, and American dynamism amid a tech startup optimism despite market slowdowns. Meanwhile, former senior SpaceX executive Tom Ochinero, along with SpaceX alum Achal Upadhyaya and Sequoia’s Spencer Hemphill, have launched Interlagos Capital in California to finance

Data Tech Fund, led by Ravi Grover, emphasizes the significance of quality data for AI applications and services. The firm, backed by former Facebook engineering leaders, raised $10 million for their initial fund to support companies utilizing data and AI in diverse sectors. Paraform, a recruitment platform, secured $3.6 million in funding to leverage AI technology and cater to ind

Startup fundraising activity in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2024 saw a slow pace with reduced deal values and higher investor demands, although companies like ProfoundBio and EigenLayer managed to secure significant funding. Tesla has lowered its Full Self-Driving subscription price to $99 per month in the U.S., aiming to attract more users by offering software support for