Fintech Roundup: Will Financial Technology Startups Dodge the Venture Slowdown
Hello and welcome to my weekly fintech piece. I’ll be posting this every Sunday, but in the meanwhile, listen to Alex Wilhelm, Natasha Mascarenhas, and…
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As Instacart Looks To Cut Its Valuation, Will It Kick Off A Trend?
Nstacart isn’t done generating headlines yet. The well-known grocery delivery startup launched a software package as part of its self-described third act earlier this week.…
The Web Foundation Is Taking On Deceptive Design
The Web Foundation’s Tech Policy Design Lab is working on an intriguing-looking project to combat deceptive design — also known as dark patterns* — with…
AI may be able to Detect the Early Stages of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer presents a unique set of challenges in terms of early warning indications. It is often referred to as a quiet disease because it…
Blidz Raises $6.6M to Expand Its Pinduoduo-Inspired Social Shopping App
Gamification and social hooks have grown commonplace in consumer apps these days, and one company that’s utilizing them to build up a new e-commerce platform…
Aurora Unveils Test Fleet Of Autonomous Toyota Sienna Robotaxis
Aurora Innovation, an autonomous vehicle technology startup, is launching a small test fleet of self-driving Toyota Siennas for future ride-hailing operations. According to an Aurora…
Glass Rethinks the Smartphone Camera through an Old-School Cinema Lens
Smartphone cameras have improved significantly, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult to enhance them since we’ve pretty well reached the limit of what can be done…
If Someone Sends You This on Facebook Messenger, Don’t Click the Link
A phishing scam is circulating on Facebook Messenger, and it only requires four phrases to fool individuals into providing their personal information. The fraud is…
Arizonans Can Now Use Their iPhone For Drivers’ Licenses and State IDs
Apple has announced that residents of Arizona will be able to utilize Apple Wallet to use their iPhones and Apple Watches as their driver’s licenses…
Advanced Russian Tech Has Been Captured By Ukrainian Army, Offering Military Secrets
The Ukrainian army has obtained a powerful Russian electronic warfare device, which might assist to uncover the secrets behind one of Russia’s most formidable pieces…
We are Getting Closer to High-Performing Wearable and Eco-Disposable AI Electronics Thanks to this Device
The University of Surrey has introduced a device with unique capabilities that might herald the start of a new electronics design philosophy, including next-generation wearables…
Shark-Spotting Drone Warning App Reveals Surprising Marine Wildlife Behaviors
An app designed to alert surfers and swimmers when sharks were present at popular Australian beaches has enabled scientific study into human-marine animal interactions. A…
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