Founders Fund leads financing of composites startup Layup Parts
Scarcely five months after its founding, hard tech startup Layup Parts has landed a $9 million round of financing led by Founders Fund to transform composites...
Anthropic now lets kids use its AI tech — within limits
AI startup Anthropic is changing its policies to allow minors to use its generative AI systems — in certain circumstances, at least. Announced in a post...
The buzziest EV IPO of the year is a Chinese automaker
Zeekr’s market hype is noteworthy and may indicate that investors see value in the high-quality, low-price offerings of Chinese automakers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved....
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson on Doctor Who’s Lonely Heroes, and Being Embraced by Fans
There are few more intimidating things in the world of Doctor Who than introducing something new. Despite the series’ enduring themes of change over the last...
VC fund performance is down sharply — but it may have already hit its lowest point
Venture capital has been hit hard by souring macroeconomic conditions over the past few years and it’s not yet clear how the market downturn affected VC...
How Fall Became The Big Season in Book Publishing
This originally appeared in our Today in Books daily newsletter, where each day we round up the most interesting stories, news, essays, and other goings on...
Why Your Car’s Key Fob Is So Hackable
They’re small, they’re convenient, and, according to security researchers, they’re extremely hackable. The car key fob doesn’t exactly have the greatest reputation when it comes to...
Scientists Need Your Help to Find Zombie-Infected Cicadas Filled With Gut Pudding
If you’re in the mood for a weird scavenger hunt this spring, you’re in luck. Entomologists are asking members of the public to report sightings of...
Lord of the Rings Fan Film Restored After Brief YouTube Deletion
The timing seemed just a little too precious. A day after Warner Bros. announced it would be making a new Lord of the Rings film called...
Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for May 10, 2024
Today’s Featured Book Deals $2.99 On a Quiet Street by Seraphina Nova Glass Get This Deal $2.51 Freed: Fifty Shades Freed as Told by Christian by...
