TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2024 Finalists Announced
Meet the 5 finalists of TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2024, pitching innovative solutions in adhesives, health, drug safety, breast cancer detection, and lidar technology
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Tony Fadell: Mission-Driven 'A**holes' Needed for Deep Tech Startups
Tony Fadell, founder of Nest, emphasizes the importance of mission-driven individuals in building successful deep tech startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024.
Tony Fadell Takes Aim at Sam Altman, LLMs at TechCrunch Disrupt
Tony Fadell criticizes LLMs, calls for transparency, and takes a jab at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024.
Africa's Labour Productivity Gap: A Threat to Economic Growth
African countries lag behind in labour productivity, hindering economic growth and innovation, with Libya leading the pack at $30 per hour worked.
Instagram Upgrades DMs with Filtering Tools for Creators
Instagram introduces new filtering tools for DMs to help creators manage high volumes of inbound messages, prioritizing business opportunities.
Lagos Ranks 6th in Global List of Most Attractive Cities from the Sky
Lagos outranks New York and Paris in a new report by Remitly, ranking 6th globally in terms of attractiveness from the air.
Nintendo Targets YouTuber Retro Game Corps with Copyright Strikes
Nintendo issues copyright strikes against YouTuber Retro Game Corps, threatening his channel and livelihood, sparking debate on fair use and corporate enforcement.
Space Tech Takes Center Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
Rocket Lab's Peter Beck and Bridgit Mendler share insights on scaling space connectivity and building a dual-use business at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
Startups Must Balance Profit with Purpose to Drive Real Impact
Founders share strategies for aligning business goals with social and environmental impact at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024