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Digital creation platform Picsart is launching new in-app communities dedicated to specific topics and interests, the company announced on Tuesday. The communities are called “Spaces” and are described as a place where users can connect and create around the things that they love. In a blog post, Picsart explained that it sees Spaces as collaborative […] Picsart adds interest-driven communities called ‘Spaces’ for social collaboration by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch... →

The U.S. government has indicted a Russian national for his alleged role in ransomware attacks against U.S. law enforcement and critical infrastructure. U.S. authorities accuse Mikhail Matveev, also known online as “Wazawaka” and “Boriselcin,” of being a “central figure” in developing and deploying the Hive, LockBit, and Babuk ransomware variants. In 2021, Matveev claimed responsibility […] US sanctions Russian accused of being a ‘central figure’ in major ransomware attacks by Carly Page originally publishe... →

Bird Buddy, the AI-powered smart bird feeder, is bringing the popular pastime of bird-watching into the digital age — and growing its line of products in support of the hobby. With the startup’s original affordable bird feeder, connected camera, and companion mobile app, birdwatching enthusiasts and newcomers alike can view photos and videos of bird […] Birdwatching tech startup Bird Buddy introduces an AI-powered Smart Hummingbird Feeder and Bird Bath by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch... →

The lack of funding and dearth of DEI data suggests that the venture community writ large is overlooking a vast amount of untapped potential. Without Black representation in climate tech, ‘the planet will burn’ by Dominic-Madori Davis originally published on TechCrunch... →

Google, which hosts billions of user accounts, said on Tuesday that it plans to delete accounts that have remained inactive for two years. The decision is part of the internet giant’s ongoing efforts to strengthen security measures for its vast user base, the company said. Starting December this year, Google may delete an account if […] Google to delete accounts inactive for two years in security push by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch... →

Meta’s grand experiment in building an enterprise-ready customer service platform has come to a close: the parent of Facebook has officially spun out Kustomer, the CRM startup it acquired last year for around $1 billion. The new entity is starting life with a new infusion of $60 million from previous backers Battery, Redpoint and boldstart, […] Kustomer, the CRM startup acquired by Meta last year for $1B, spins out on a $250M valuation by Ingrid Lunden originally published on TechCrunch... →

Belgian startup Telraam designed a device that lets anyone point out of a window a camera-like device that uses on-board tech to count the number of road users. It is currently installing a network of 50 or so devices in San Francisco, a project the company says is largely funded by Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman, […] This European startup is installing 50 traffic-counting sensors across San Francisco by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch... →

Clay, a startup that’s something of a personal CRM, as it’s designed to help people manage their own relationships — including those with friends, family, colleagues, industry peers and more — is now turning to AI to help you derive more insights from your network of contacts. If you ever wanted to ask an AI […] Personal CRM app Clay introduces an AI helper to help you navigate your relationships by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch... →

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is expected to take the stage Tuesday afternoon for the company’s annual shareholder meeting, just days after announcing that he had chosen NBCU leader Linda Yaccarino as the next CEO of Twitter — another company that he owns. Tesla shareholders previously raised concerns that Musk’s ownership of Twitter, which became official […] Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting: How to watch and what to expect by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch... →

The business of platforms for purchasing goods and services — in other words, procurement — is alive and well. Case in point, Zip, a startup developing procurement software, yesterday announced its $100 million Series C funding led by Y Combinator with participation from CRV and Tiger Global. Zip CEO Rujul Zaparde says that the financing, […] Procurement platform Zip raises $100M at a $1.5 billion valuation by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch... →

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The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is the latest organization to bet on short-form videos to draw in more users. The league announced Tuesday its revamped mobile app, which includes a new home page with a TikTok-like vertical feed that features free content as well as other app updates like a new feature that hides […] WNBA app rolls out TikTok-style video feed to attract younger fans by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch... →

Despite heat pumps' growing appeal, not all consumers are sold on the idea. This startup hopes to change people's minds. Quilt raises $9M seed round to become the Nest of heat pumps by Tim De Chant originally published on TechCrunch... →

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Since 2016, Bumble members could link their Spotify account to their profile. Now, the dating app is enhancing the integration. Launched today, the new “Top Artists” feature pulls artists from a user’s top 50 on Spotify and displays the top 10 artists on their profile, showing a potential match which top artists they have in […] Bumble users can share their favorite artists with new Spotify feature by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch... →

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TikTok is introducing a new way for creators to monetize their content on its platform. The company announced today that it’s launching a new “Effect Creator Rewards” fund that will reward creators for the effects they make through the app’s AR development platform, Effect House. The $6 million fund will offer payments to creators based […] TikTok launches Effect Creator Rewards, a new fund that pays creators for popular effects by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch... →

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