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This Geothermal Startup Plans To Use Oil Tech For Green Energy
A new geothermal player. Upgrading the grid with wood veneers. How drones are leveling the military playing field. All that and more in this week's Prototype. To get it in your inbox, sign up here. Geothermal energy is hot right now. Energy demand…
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…
Sweet Stash, a proudly Nebraska-raised candy startup, brings a revolution to the sweets industry
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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…
Thanks to AI, a Chinese startup has figured out the priciest fusion energy bottleneck
For decades, fusion energy has been the ultimate promise of clean energy. It's the process that powers the sun, capable of producing enormous amounts of energy without the carbon emissions associated with fossil fuels. Scientists have spent…
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…
Coinbase Global Comes Closer To 'Everything Exchange' With Latest Product Launches
Coinbase Global Inc is rolling out an AI-powered investment advisor that provides 'personalized guidance' by analyzing a user's portfolios and account history. Here are some key analyst takeaways: Needham analyst John Todaro maintained a Buy rating…
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…
Carmakers intensify rivalry in SDVs
Global automakers are shifting the competitive battleground in Korea from traditional hardware to software-defined vehicles (SDVs), as cutting-edge operating systems and in-vehicle artificial intelligence (AI) functions emerge as key…
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[Man-ki Kim] Foster dual-use defense tech
For much of the 20th century, defense technology was developed within a closed military-industrial system. Governments set requirements, contractors built platforms and civilian industries later benefited from spillover effects. That world is…
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…
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