NYC passes bills to improve conditions of app-based delivery workers
The New York City Council passed bills today that will set minimum pay and improve working conditions for gig workers making deliveries for apps like Grubhub,...
And the winner of Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2021 is… Cellino
We started this competition with 20 impressive startups. After three days of fierce pitching in the virtual yet incredibly competitive Startup Battlefield arena, we have a...
Synthetic data set of human trafficking victims could allow big data work without privacy compromises
In order to combat human trafficking effectively, those combating it must understand it — and these days, that means data. Unfortunately, for obvious reasons there is...
The Mandalorian’s Emmy Win Means Another Amazing VFX Reel for You
While the nerds were told they couldn’t sit at the cool kids’ table at this past weekend’s Emmy Awards, they had a grand old time at...
D-ID launches ‘Speaking Portrait,’ a way to turn photos into custom, photo-realistic videos
The company whose tech powered the sensational MyHeritage app that turned classic family photos into lifelike moving portraits is back with a new implementation of its...
Livestream video shopping app NTWRK raises $50M from Goldman Sachs, Kering
NTWRK, a video shopping app that has helped to popularize the idea of livestreamed commerce in the U.S., announced today it has closed on $50 million...
Rivian will open a $4.6M service support center as it prepares for first vehicle sales
Rivian, the electric vehicle startup that’s gearing up for an initial public offering, continues its trend of growing fast. The company will be opening a service...
Aura7 Activewear Has THE Most Stunning Workout Sets
Ever since the start of COVID-19, I’ve really gotten into working out. I’ve always led an active lifestyle, but I took it up a few notches. These...
Robotic farming firm Iron Ox raises $53M
Bay Area-based autonomous farming startup Iron Ox this week announced a $53 million round. The Series C, led by Breakthrough Energy Venture, brings the firm’s total...
Google Announces New Hands-Free and Speech-Free Accessibility Features for Android
Google is introducing two new features to make Android more accessible for those with mobility or speech disabilities. Both features use your phone’s front camera to...
