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In the latest sign that Meta’s new Twitter lookalike Threads is unlikely to capture the essence of its predecessor, the company is apparently actively disinterested in cultivating its new app into useful hub of breaking news and world events. In a reply to a question from The Verge’s Alex Heath, Instagram head Adam Mosseri, currently […] Meta’s vision for Threads is more mega-mall than public square by Taylor Hatmaker originally published on TechCrunch... →

You enjoyed his iMacs, his iPhones, his iPads. You thrilled at the way he said “aluminium” [sic]. You admired the typeface. Are you ready for the $60,000 turntable? Better make up your mind fast, because Linn is only producing 250 of these handmade bad boys. A record player doesn’t seem like a logical extension of […] If you don’t buy Jony Ive’s $60,000 turntable, are you really a music fan? by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch... →

Why aren’t there more robots in homes? This a surprising complex question — and our homes are surprisingly complex places. A big part of the reason autonomous systems are thriving on warehouse and factory floors first is the relative ease of navigating a structured environment. Sure, most systems still require a space be mapped prior […] MIT develops a motion and task planning system for home robots by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch... →

Meta is launching a Threads beta program for Android, an engineer for the company announced on Friday. The beta program will give users early access to new features and bug fixes, but like any other beta program, there is an increased risk when downloading an unstable build. Threads launched on Wednesday and has already attracted […] Meta launches a Threads beta program for Android users by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch... →

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google's search results are on fire, but yet...... →

Space propulsion company Pulsar Fusion has started construction on a large nuclear fusion chamber in England, as it races to become the first firm to fire a nuclear fusion-powered propulsion system in space. Nuclear fusion propulsion tech, arguably a golden goose of the space industry, could reduce the travel time to Mars by half and […] Pulsar Fusion wants to use nuclear fusion to make interstellar space travel a reality by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch... →

EV upstart Fisker produced 1,022 Ocean SUVs in the second quarter, falling short of its own expectations by several hundred vehicles. Fisker had expected to produce between 1,400 and 1,700 EVs. The company blamed the shortfall on a shortage of components from its sub-suppliers. Fisker said it’s working with working with all suppliers to ramp […] EV maker Fisker falls short of Q2 production target by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch... →

Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday afternoon. I’ve been keeping an eye on the European startup ecosystem since well before I moved to the U.S., and today’s report from Creandum about the state of venture investing in Europe gave me pause. This, along with PitchBook’s report […] So, how are Europe’s startups doing? by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch... →

The regulatory crackdown that has shaken up China’s fintech industry since late 2020 appears to be coming to a close with the imposition of hefty fines on the country’s two digital payments giants. Tencent, along with its payments subsidiary Tenpay, has been fined approximately 2.99 billion yuan ($410 million) by the People’s Bank of China […] China wraps up fintech crackdown with big fines on Tencent, Alibaba by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch... →

The individual you’re looking for will create and execute growth strategies, manage marketing initiatives and ultimately, drive revenue. How to identify, interview and hire a head of growth for an early-stage startup by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch... →

Here's a peek under the hood of the pitch deck that Nokod Security used to raise its $8M seed round. Pitch Deck Teardown: Nokod Security’s $8M seed deck by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch... →

Google has allowed users to set their working location for certain days of the week since 2021, but is now also going to give users the option to specify where they’re working from for specific portions of the day. The company says the new functionality should come in handy for people who work from multiple […] Google Calendar now lets users specify where they’re working from throughout the day by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch... →

YouTube is experimenting with AI-generated quizzes on its mobile app for iOS and Android devices, which are designed to help viewers learn more about a subject featured in an educational video. The feature will also help the video-sharing platform get a better understanding of how well each video covers a certain topic. The AI-generated quizzes, […] YouTube tests AI-generated quizzes on educational videos by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch... →

Once an acquisition is in the works, it’s natural for founders to start safeguarding their newfound wealth. TechCrunch+ roundup: J-1 visa details, how to close a Series B in 2023, moving for tax savings by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch... →

With summer well underway and a federal e-bike incentive back on the Congress floor, it’s time to start thinking about electric bikes — and what might be the best one for you and your lifestyle. We’ve rounded up the best e-bikes for your specific needs, whether you’re commuting to work and need to keep your […] The best electric bikes in 2023 for every type of rider by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch... →

How do you follow the news? Websites? Television? Radio? Social media? Maybe you’re a real connoisseur who gets the paper delivered, knowing there are few pleasures in this world like cracking open a broadsheet over a cup of coffee on a Sunday morning. Project E Ink won’t be replacing any of those avenues any time […] This $3,000, 32-inch e-ink display brings newspaper front pages to your wall by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch... →

'People talk about the financing gap, but most of the time, the most important gap is the information gap. You need to inform people.' VC Office Hours: Fabrice do Rego on building one of the few Black-led funds in the EU by Dominic-Madori Davis originally published on TechCrunch... →

AI is appearing in seemingly every corner of modern life, from music and media to business and productivity, even dating. There’s so much it can be hard to keep up — so read on to find out everything from the latest big developments to the terms and companies you need to know in order to […] Age of AI: Everything you need to know about artificial intelligence by Devin Coldewey originally published on TechCrunch... →