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Inside One Startup's Race To Rescue NASA's Sinking Space Telescope
NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, shown in this illustration, launched into Earth orbit in November 2004. NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/Chris Smith (KBRwyle) An Arizona-based startup is about to attempt a daring rescue of a doomed NASA…
After years in Jensen Huang's orbit, these Nvidia veterans are building a startup community of their own
When Greg Estes retired last year after nearly 16 years at Nvidia to spend more time with his family, walking away from work proved trickier than expected. 'It's really hard to go from a job like that, doing amazing things, and you just stop, and…
Fire Broke Out, Elevators Failed: How This Indian Startup's Balcony Escape System Could Save Lives
It functions without batteries or electricity, ensuring operational readiness. Imagine being trapped on the 14th floor of a high-rise residential complex as a massive fire breaks out. The elevators shut down instantly, the stairwells quickly choke…
Son of crypto-friendly senator raises $30 million for derivative exchange startup
Embracing crypto is seemingly turning into a family affair for Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, whose 22-year-old son is reportedly planning to launch his own derivative exchange. Theodore Gillibrand, the son of the crypto-friendly New York Democrat, has…
Rivian is betting its future on the R2. Here's the clearest launch road map for the new electric SUV.
Rivian's future may ride on a five-seat SUV with animatronic-looking headlights. The R2 — Rivian's new midsize SUV that launched to customers on June 9 — hits the sweet spot on paper: It (eventually) starts at $44,990, delivers around…
TechCrunch Mobility: A new robotaxi scorecard shows China's dominance
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility ! Today is Juneteenth, a U.S. federal…
15 Business Ideas You Can Build With Just $5k - And How To Do It
Businesswoman stands while holding a cup of coffee in her home office. Businesses to start with $5k or less focus on services, such as graphic design, pet sitting, or freelance writing. Aspiring small business owners have more opportunities than…
Kevin O'Leary says the companies he backs are ditching consultants and going straight to AI
Kevin O'Leary thinks that consultants' days are numbered. The 'Shark Tank' investor, who is these days preoccupied with opening a hyperscale AI data center in Utah, said companies he backs are already turning to AI for work they might once have…
No one wants AI data centers on Earth. Do they make sense in space?
The successful IPO of Elon Musk's SpaceX may help bring the questionable idea of AI data centers in space closer to the realm of plausibility. Engineering and technical issues are being solved and SpaceX now has considerably more capital, but…
Seven ways to make the egg-freezing industry better for women
Fertility Inc. is a multi-part series by the Investigative Journalism Bureau that delves into the Wild West of the egg-freezing industry, its aggressive marketing, the high cost and the chances of an eventual successful pregnancy. The largely…
Weight loss without muscle loss? The next generation of drugs is testing the idea
Nearly every pharmaceutical company you can name is chasing this tantalizing idea: hang on to your muscles while you lose weight. It's a goal that seems to defy the laws of biology — our bodies are wired to lose both fat and at least some…
Tesla Has Only 69 Robotaxis In Texas - But They Are Cheap
Tesla Inc. is getting lapped in the Texas robotaxi race. The question is whether it matters. Texas Department of Motor Vehicles data as of June 16 puts Tesla's statewide fleet at just 69 vehicles, according to research from Bank of America. Waymo…
US scientist John Jumper to leave Google DeepMind for Anthropic
3 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Senior research scientist John Jumper said on Friday he would leave Google DeepMind to join AI startup Anthropic, the latest high-profile departure at the Big Tech giant's AI lab. Jumper, who…
The Evolution of Community Capital: Analyzing the Latest Wave of Impact Crowdfunding Successes
You can advertise in Superpowers for Good. Click to learn more about our affordable options. The landscape of Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) continues to mature, proving that retail investors are not just looking for financial returns—they…
Jeff Bezos Sets His Sights on a $70 Trillion Market. That's 10X Bigger than the Ecommerce Market Amazon Dominated
Jeff Bezos built one of the largest fortunes in history by dominating a roughly $7 trillion global ecommerce market. His next act aims at a target an order of magnitude larger. In his first sit-down as a chief executive since leaving Amazon, Bezos…
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