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    2020 was a record year for Israel’s security startup ecosystem – TechCrunch

    A look back at notable funding trends, rounds and exits Naama Ben Dov Contributor Naama Ben Dov is an associate at YL Ventures who researches new investment...

    The cauldrons of gold theory of media and startups – TechCrunch

    Another week, another email newsletter. This time, the story is Punchbowl, a politics-centric newsletter founded by a crop of recent Politico alums including Jake...

    The Amazon-Berkshire Hathaway-JPMorgan healthcare joint venture is officially ending – TechCrunch

    A somewhat nebulous, but high-profile and potentially heavily-moneyed joint venture is coming to an end: Haven, the JV created by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway...

    Lidar startup Aeva raises another $200M ahead of its debut as a public company – TechCrunch

    Aeva, the lidar company started by two former Apple engineers, has raised an additional $200 million in private investment from Hong Kong hedge...

    Color raises $167 million funding at $1.5 billion valuation to expand ‘last mile’ of U.S. health infrastructure – TechCrunch

    Healthcare startup Color has raised a sizeable $167 million in Series D funding round, at a valuation of $1.5 billion post-money, the company...

    Thinking About Growing a Beard in 2021?

    Aspirational beard growers come to the site from all over the world, and range from teenagers to senior citizens. Lorenzo Simonazzi, 21, of Savosa,...

    One Way Ventures, a firm focused on immigrant founders, closes second fund – TechCrunch

    One Way Ventures, a venture capital firm that backs immigrant founders, has closed its second fund at $57.5 million. The close comes three years...

    5 questions about 2021’s startup market – TechCrunch

    Welcome to 2021, a year that could extend 2020’s startup market disruptions and excesses — or change patterns that previously performed well for early-stage...

    Using machine learning to study anatomy, weather and earthquakes – TechCrunch

    Research papers come out far too rapidly for anyone to read them all, especially in the field of machine learning, which now affects (and...

    Italian court rules against ‘discriminatory’ Deliveroo rider ranking algorithm – TechCrunch

    A court in Italy has dealt a blow to unalloyed algorithmic management after a legal challenge brought by three unions. The Bologna court ruled...

    Missions to Mars, the Moon and Beyond Await Earth in 2021

    About a month after the new year has started on Earth, three spacecraft will pull into the vicinity of Mars. These explorers, which launched...

    Hulu’s live TV service gains 14 new channels as result of ViacomCBS deal – TechCrunch

    A new agreement between Hulu and ViacomCBS will bring 14 new channels to Hulu’s live TV streaming service, while also renewing the deal that...

    Discovery+ launches in the US today – TechCrunch

    The new year is kicking off with the launch of a new streaming service — Discovery+, which offers programming from Discovery’s networks including...

    Is Slack Down? Yes. – The New York Times

    Slack, the widely used business communication tool, experienced slowdowns in service on Monday as many employees in the United States returned to work after...

    It’s not just you, Slack is struggling this morning – TechCrunch

    Slack did its best to ease the working world back into their jobs this morning by breaking, ensuring that everyone’s return to the...

    Teledyne to acquire FLIR in $8 billion cash and stock deal – TechCrunch

    Industrial sensor giant Teledyne is set to acquire sensing company FLIR in a deal valued at around $8 billion in a mix of stock...