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Data-labeling company Scale AI confirmed on Friday that it has received a “significant” investment from Meta that values the startup at $29 billion. The startup also said its co-founder and CEO Alexandr Wang is stepping down from his role to join Meta and help the bigger company with its AI work. Reports indicate that Meta … Read more
JJ Spaun upstaged the world’s best by grabbing a one-shot lead after the opening day of the US Open, as Scottie Scheffler failed to live up to his status as pre-tournament favourite. Spaun equalled the lowest-ever opening round for a US Open at Oakmont by carding four birdies in a four-under 66, with his impressive … Read more
Felicis founder Aydin Senkut is celebrating his 20th year as an institutional early-stage investor by announcing the firm’s biggest fund yet: a $900 million Fund X. This follows the $825 million Fund IX raised in 2023 and the $600 million Fund XIII raised in 2021. Felicis, a seed and Series A firm, is known for … Read more
Max Verstappen says he won’t change his approach despite being on the verge of a race ban ahead of this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. Verstappen was given two penalty points for his collision with George Russell last time out in Spain which means he has 11 penalty points on his super licence from the last … Read more
New York-based micromobility startup Infinite Machine has revealed a seated scooter called Olto that will cost $3,495 when it starts shipping later this year. The Olto will feature 40 miles of range, pulled from an easily swappable 48V lithium-ion battery. Infinite Machine says the Olto will have a top speed of 20 miles per hour … Read more
Emma Raducanu will become British No 1 on Monday after Katie Boulter bowed out at Queen’s with a 2-6 6-3 6-2 second-round defeat to Russian fifth-seed Diana Shnaider. Boulter, who replaced 2021 US Open winner Raducanu in the top spot exactly two years ago, looked sharp in her first set, saving two break points, breaking … Read more
Nnamdi Emelifeonwu was always curious about what work life was like for his colleague Feargus MacDaeid, one of the few registered blind lawyers in the U.K. Both practiced law at the global firm Freshfields. When asking about what would make his life easier, the answer was clear: “Help me navigate definitions in complex contracts without … Read more
Kevin De Bruyne was met by some very excited fans as he arrived for his Napoli medical. Source link
TechCrunch is turning 20. I’ve been here half that time. I worked previously at numerous major media properties, including Time Inc, Dow Jones, and Reuters; this has been the best job of my life, which is maybe why the time has gone so fast. There’s nothing like the culture here. Contrarian, smart, hilarious, and hard-working. … Read more
Is Nypan ready for the Premier League? Sky Sports News has reported Man City are now in advanced negotiations to sign Nypan, following interest from Aston Villa late in the season. So is Nypan ready to make the move? Of course he is. While the prospect of moving to the Premier League would be daunting … Read more
