This startup just created a fast, accurate COVID test that only needs saliva and links to an app
www.techcrunch.com We’re entering a phase in the COVID-19 pandemic where transmission is going to go through the roof because of the Delta variant. But as vaccinations ramp up around the world, the main cost to society now will not be the health services being overwhelmed, but mass disruption to businesses
The Artemis Fund focuses on women founders in underserved communities
www.techcrunch.com The Artemis Fund is a Houston-based firm built by three women with the goal of encouraging more women-led startups. The company launched in 2019 and has raised a $15 million initial fund, which closed earlier this year. … Read More
Biden’s sweeping executive order takes on big tech’s ‘bad mergers,’ ISPs and more
www.techcrunch.com The Biden administration just introduced a sweeping, ambitious plan to forcibly inject competition into some consolidated sectors of the American economy — the tech sector prominent among them — through executive action. … Read More
3 analysts weigh in: What are Andy Jassy’s top priorities as Amazon’s new CEO?
www.techcrunch.com It’s not easy following a larger-than-life founder and CEO of an iconic company, but that’s what former AWS CEO Andy Jassy faces this week as he takes over for Jeff Bezos, who moves into the executive chairman role. Jassy must deal with myriad challenges as he becomes the head
21 best tweets of the week, including Flo Rida, Babu Frik, and George Washington's Dorito back
www.mashable.com Seems like a second ago it was the Fourth of July holiday weekend and, wow, would you look at that? It’s Friday again. Goodness. Time. Can’t slow that sucker, huh? But around here we celebrate Fridays with our favorite tweets. Why? Because it’s nice to laugh a little before
Megan Fox Gets Emotional Revealing Her Son Is Bullied For Wearing Dresses
www.huffpost.com The “Jennifer’s Body” star and her ex-husband have previously defended their son Noah’s choice to wear what he wants. … Read More
Sunday’s European football final will test Prince William
www.cnn.com Sunday's European football final will test Prince William… Read More
Brazilian HR startup Flash raises $22M in a Tiger Global-led Series B round of funding
www.techcrunch.com Flash, a startup that has developed a flexible benefits platform for Brazilian companies and employees, has raised $22 million in a Series B round of funding led by Tiger Global Management. … Read More
Make disinfecting your smartphone a daily routine, just like washing your hands
www.mashable.com Cleanstation disinfects the surface of your phone using UV-C LED lights and does so in around 30 seconds. It kills 99.9% of germs and is designed to be worked into users’ daily hand washing routines. The surface of your phone is likely to be 10 times germier than a
Stumble-proof robot adapts to challenging terrain in real time
www.techcrunch.com Robots have a hard time improvising, and encountering an unusual surface or obstacle usually means an abrupt stop or hard fall. But researchers at Facebook AI have created a new model for robotic locomotion that adapts in real time to any terrain it encounters, changing its gait on the
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