The TechCrunch List is dead. Long live commodity capital
It’s been almost exactly a year since we launched The TechCrunch List, a curated directory of venture capitalists designed to guide founders to the VCs most relevant to their startups. We had nearly 4,000 recommendations from founders — often wit.....»»
"Cajun Navy" hurricane search-and-rescue volunteers are forming long-lasting organizations
The volunteers who take part in search-and-rescue operations and then support disaster survivors belong to organizations that have become more formal and established over the past decade. That's what we found after spending more than four years volun.....»»
So long Surface Duo 2!
After a brief 3 years on the market, Microsoft shutters support for the Surface Duo 2 on October 2024. The post So long Surface Duo 2! appeared first on Phandroid. After several years of trying to make it work in the foldable market, Micro.....»»
Hurricane Milton tornadoes kill four in Florida amid rescue efforts
Hurricane Milton tore a coast-to-coast path of destruction across the US state of Florida, whipping up a spate of deadly tornadoes that left at least four people dead and millions without power Thursday......»»
Animal social interactions could speed up evolution
Scientists typically predict how species evolve by looking at their genes and the environment they live in, but new research from the University of Aberdeen has highlighted a key factor that's often overlooked: social interactions, where the genes of.....»»
Transnational grief: Adding depth to Day of the Dead
Restricted by immigration laws, unauthorized immigrants in the United States face severe challenges, including the inability to visit family members left behind......»»
OnePlus 13 display and processor specs have leaked. Here’s what’s new
The OnePlus 13 smartphone has long been rumored. Now, there are more leaks arriving that tell us a lot about the new flagship that's set to be announced soon......»»
Tesla is about to unveil a robotaxi, but timeline shows Elon Musk has long overpromised
A key selling point for Teslas has long been the promise of full autonomy via a software update. Here's a timeline of those unfulfilled promises since 2014......»»
Chairman Akio Toyoda says founding family presence ‘necessary" at Toyota
As long as family members have the will and skill, there will always be room for them at their namesake company Toyota Motor Corp., says Chairman Akio Toyoda, whose father and grandfather also ran the Japanese carmaker......»»
NYT Crossword: answers for Thursday, October 10
The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough! If you're stuck, we're here to help with a list of today's clues and answers......»»
Researchers find dragonfly species with darker wings have evolved to withstand heat and attract partners
Temperature determines where species can live and if they are threatened by a warming climate. So, for a long time, biologists studied how heat tolerance affects survival. Yet, less is known about how thermal traits influence reproduction, which is d.....»»
How to watch Tesla’s robotaxi unveiling on Thursday
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is expected to take the wraps off a robotaxi during a special event on Thursday. Here's how to watch a live-stream of the event......»»
One dead as storm Kirk tears through Spain, Portugal, France
The remnants of Hurricane Kirk swept into western Europe Wednesday, tearing up trees in Portugal and Spain before dumping heavy rains on France that left at least one dead......»»
Scientists long urged NASA to search for signs of life near Jupiter; now it"s happening
In 2015, Bill Nye was on Marine One with President Obama......»»
Veteran Apple engineering leader Dan Riccio retiring this month
Dan Riccio, Apple’s long-time hardware engineering executive, is retiring. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Riccio is leaving Apple this month after 26 years at the company. Most recently, Riccio led development of Apple Vision Pro. mo.....»»
3 action movies on Netflix you need to watch in October 2024
Our list of three action movies on Netflix that you need to watch in October includes a historical epic, a zombie heist saga, and a suspenseful thriller......»»
The legality of free music streaming app Musi may be settled as developer sues Apple
The legal status of the free music streaming app Musi has long been unclear – but the matter may now be settled, thanks to a lawsuit the developer has filed against Apple. Musi sourced its music from YouTube using a method it claims was perfectl.....»»
We’re finally going to the Solar System’s most intriguing but unexplored frontier
If you've been waiting for a real mission of discovery into the unknown, this is it. I really hate to be the bearer of such bad news, but you and I will not live forever, dear rea.....»»
Insects from the bodies of illegally hunted rhinoceroses may provide valuable forensic information
New research in Medical and Veterinary Entomology reveals that when rhinoceroses are found dead after being illegally killed by poachers, analyzing insects on the decomposing body aids in estimating the time since death. This information has been use.....»»
Can carbon credits help close coal plants?
A few dozen kilometers from the Philippine capital Manila sits a coal plant that some hope could be a model for how developing countries can quit the polluting fossil fuel......»»
NYT Crossword: answers for Wednesday, October 9
The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough! If you're stuck, we're here to help with a list of today's clues and answers......»»