Dear Sophie: Should I apply for citizenship if I have a conviction?
A few years ago, I was charged with a misdemeanor for smoking marijuana in public and driving under the influence. I have a green card and want to apply for U.S. citizenship next year. Can I? Sophie Alcorn Contributor.....»»
Take your shot and apply to compete in Startup Battlefield at TC Disrupt 2021
Take your shot and apply to compete in Startup Battlefield at TC Disrupt 2021.....»»
StuDocu raises $50M as its note-sharing network for college students passes 15M users
Whether learning online or taking a class in person, every student knows all too well how important it is to have good notes from your classes as a key way to remember and apply what you’ve been taught. Now, an Amsterdam-based startup called St.....»»
Dear Sophie: Can I transfer my H-1B to a startup I founded?
I’d like to establish my own company while maintaining my current, secure job. Can I keep working on the H-1B, found my own company, and then have my startup sponsor me for an H-1B or another visa? Sophie Alcorn Contri.....»»
Sprout.ai raises $11m Series A led by Octopus Ventures to apply AI to insurance claims
It was way back in 2018 that Omni:us appeared to disrupt the insurance market by applying AI to this most legacy of all industries. It has now gone on to raise $44.1 million. In a similar vein, Shift Technology in France has raised $100 million. Now.....»»
Juvenile incarceration has mixed effects on future convictions
Harsh prison sentences for juvenile crimes do not reduce the probability of conviction for violent crimes as an adult, and actually increase the propensity for conviction of drug-related crimes, finds a new study by economists at UC Riverside and the.....»»
Dear Sophie: What’s the latest on DACA?
My company is looking to hire a very talented data infrastructure engineer who is undocumented. She has never applied for DACA before. What is the latest on DACA? What can we do to support her? Sophie Alcorn Contributor.....»»
Signal"s Cellebrite Hack Is Already Causing Grief For the Law
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Gizmodo: A Maryland defense attorney has decided to challenge the conviction of one of his clients after it was recently discovered that the phone cracking product used in the case, produced by digital forensi.....»»
Product features of robotic lawn mowers determine danger to hedgehogs
Robotic lawn mowers running at night have, by some, been declared a great threat to the population of European hedgehogs. Now a recently published study conducted by Dr. Sophie Lund Rasmussen, known as Dr. Hedgehog, and colleagues from Oxford Univers.....»»
Since colleges are failing to prepare students for tech jobs, it’s time to bring back apprenticeships
In the explosion of edtech businesses with new approaches, we are in danger of overlooking an established model that can be adapted to solve these challenges. That model is apprenticeships. Sophie Ruddock Contributor.....»»
I’m Glad Discord Isn’t Being Acquired
Dear Discord: Please go public and stay independent instead of being acquired. Love, Brad. I’ve become a huge Discord fan and user of the past year. I’ve got many daily reference points from products that I use for real-time communication.....»»
Dear Sophie: How can I get my startup off the ground and visit the US?
I’m an entrepreneur who created my first startup a few months ago. Once it gets off the ground, I’d like to visit the U.S. to test the market and meet with investors. Which visas would let me do that? Sophie Alcorn C.....»»
This insane deal makes all refurbished Dell laptops 48% off — today only!
If you want to buy a laptop for a very cheap price, check out these deals for refurbished Dell laptops that apply an up to 48% discount on already low prices......»»
Valve Anti-Cheat’s “permanent” bans now have one major exception
Bans older than five years no longer apply to Valve's CS:GO esports events. Enlarge / Elias “Jamppi” Olkkonen, seen here at Dreamhack's 2019 Winter Open, may be allowed back in Valve-sponsored events despite a VAC ban. (credit: Stephanie Lin.....»»
How startups can ensure CCPA and GDPR compliance in 2021
Small startups might not think the world’s strictest data privacy laws apply to them, but it’s important to enact best data management practices before a legal situation arises. Beth Winters Contributor.....»»
Beat the deadline: Apply to compete in Startup Battlefield at TC Disrupt 2021
Beat the deadline: Apply to compete in Startup Battlefield at TC Disrupt 2021.....»»
Dear Sophie: How can I get an H-1B without the lottery?
For the past few years, our company has put very promising candidates into the annual H-1B lottery. None of them have been selected. Are there any other ways we can obtain H-1Bs for our team members? Sophie Alcorn Contri.....»»
Researchers study collective behavior of nanosatellites
Scientists from the Skoltech Space Center (SSC) have developed nanosatellite interaction algorithms for scientific measurements using a tetrahedral orbital formation of CubeSats that exchange data and apply interpolation algorithms to create local ma.....»»
Startup Alley at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 is filling up fast. Apply today.
Startup Alley at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 is filling up fast. Apply today......»»
Apple begins hiring for first retail store in The Bronx
Apple will soon open a new retail store The Bronx, New York City’s northernmost borough. On Friday, Apple publicly posted job openings for the new location on its Jobs website, inviting candidates to apply. more… The post Apple begins h.....»»
Last call for Detroit startups to apply for TechCrunch’s Detroit City Spotlight pitch-off
TechCrunch is hosting a small virtual event on April 15 for startups in Detroit and we’re still looking for a few startups to pitch at the event. The deadline is today, Friday, April 9th. Apply below. Want to attend the free event? Register her.....»»