Category: Industry News

Beta Technologies' Ambitious Electric Flight Vision and Hyundai's New Tesla Charging Port: A Missed Opportunity

Beta Technologies’ Ambitious Electric Flight Vision and Hyundai’s New Tesla Charging Port: A Missed Opportunity

supportFeb 21, 2025

In this edition of TechCrunch Mobility, we discuss key developments in the electric vehicle (EV) market, including updates from Tesla and trends in mobility services.…

Breaking the Mold: Kyle Clark's Revolutionary Approach to Electric Aviation Beyond Silicon Valley

Breaking the Mold: Kyle Clark’s Revolutionary Approach to Electric Aviation Beyond Silicon Valley

supportFeb 21, 2025

Beta Technologies has made notable progress in electric aviation with its Alia CX300 aircraft, celebrated during its maiden flight in November 2022, attended by 800…

Trump's FTC Launches Investigation into Tech Platform Censorship: What You Need to Know

Trump’s FTC Launches Investigation into Tech Platform Censorship: What You Need to Know

supportFeb 21, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a public inquiry into censorship practices by tech platforms, seeking input from individuals who feel they’ve faced bans…

Amazon Bids Farewell to Chime: The End of Its Zoom Rival

Amazon Bids Farewell to Chime: The End of Its Zoom Rival

supportFeb 21, 2025

Amazon has announced the permanent discontinuation of its video conferencing service, Amazon Chime, effective February 20, 2026. The company ceased accepting new accounts on February…

Apple's iPhone 16e in India: Battling Stiff Competition from Legacy Models

Apple’s iPhone 16e in India: Battling Stiff Competition from Legacy Models

supportFeb 21, 2025

Apple has launched the iPhone 16e, aimed at replacing the iPhone SE and 14, and positioned as the most affordable model in the iPhone 16…

Afore Capital Launches $185M Fund and Innovative Program to Empower Founders in Idea Discovery

Afore Capital Launches $185M Fund and Innovative Program to Empower Founders in Idea Discovery

supportFeb 21, 2025

Afore Capital, the largest dedicated pre-seed investor, is transforming early-stage funding with its innovative strategy. Founded to offer larger initial investments than typical accelerators, Afore…

Discover the 61 US Startups that Achieved Unicorn Status in 2024: Complete List Revealed!

Discover the 61 US Startups that Achieved Unicorn Status in 2024: Complete List Revealed!

supportFeb 21, 2025

In 2023, the venture capital landscape has seen a surge of new unicorns, highlighting the resilience of startups amid competitive funding conditions, particularly in AI,…

HP's Humane Acquisition: Major Raises for Some Employees Amidst Immediate Layoffs for Others

HP’s Humane Acquisition: Major Raises for Some Employees Amidst Immediate Layoffs for Others

supportFeb 20, 2025

Humane, an AI hardware startup, has been partially acquired by HP for $116 million, significantly less than the $240 million it previously raised in venture…

Cherryrock Capital Secures $172M Fund from Top Investors to Empower Diverse Founders

Cherryrock Capital Secures $172M Fund from Top Investors to Empower Diverse Founders

supportFeb 20, 2025

Cherryrock Capital, founded by former TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot, has closed its $172 million Fund I, a notable achievement in a tough fundraising climate. The…

Unlocking Success: Instagram Empowers Creators with Enhanced Insights on Reels Performance

Maximize Your Earnings: Instagram’s Innovative Ad Format Pays Creators for Testimonial Comments!

supportFeb 20, 2025

Instagram has launched a new feature called Testimonials, transforming how creators earn money through brand collaborations. This addition to Meta’s Partnership Ads allows creators to…