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The fight to expose corporations’ real impact on the climate

WIRED

Most carbon emissions caused by businesses are hidden from sight.

Are solo GPs screwed?

NATASHA MASCARENHAS

Entrepreneur Ankur Nagpal raised a $70 million venture fund last year, called Vibe Capital, from over 200 investors. But now, as the market shifts and LPs are less interested in venture capital, the Ocho founder is shrinking the fund side by roughly 43%, canceling capital calls, and, ultimately, sending back money that had already been […] Are solo GPs screwed? by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch

‘Destiny 2: Lightfall’ Review: Destiny at Its Best—Most of the Time

JAINA GREY

The game's new mysteries, powers, and stories are exciting and challenging, even if there is some awkward pacing.

California’s Atmospheric Rivers Are Getting Worse

JAKE BITTLE

As climate change makes storms warmer and wetter, the state’s flood control system is struggling to keep up.

How to Mute Everyone on Social Media

SIMON HILL

Social media is full of bad takes and unsolicited advice. Silence it all on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp.

India Shut Down Mobile Internet in Punjab Amid Manhunt for Amritpal Singh

LILY HAY NEWMAN

Plus: The “Clop” gang's ransomware spree, the DC Health Link breach comes into focus, and more.

Hate How Hard It Is to Cancel Subscriptions? The FTC Feels You

BOONE ASHWORTH

Plus new Framework laptops, and Europe drafts a law that would force companies to repair their products for up to 10 years.

Rounds that matter: Fintech’s fortunes, DAO dreams, Asia’s reseller revival

RAM IYER

Here are the venture rounds and other startup-related financial news from the past week that you need to know about. Rounds that matter: Fintech's fortunes, DAO dreams, Asia's reseller revival by Ram Iyer originally published on TechCrunch

Avalanche wants to digitize all of the world’s assets on the blockchain

JACQUELYN MELINEK

Welcome back to Chain Reaction, a podcast that interviews newsmakers in crypto to better understand the tech behind the hype and the people working to build a decentralized future. For this week’s episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Emin Gün Sirer, the founder and CEO of Ava Labs. Ava Labs has raised a total of about $640 million, […] Avalanche wants to digitize all of the world’s assets on the blockchain by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch

The Best MacBook Accessories (2023): Keyboards, External Monitors, and Sleeves

BRENDA STOLYAR, GEAR TEAM

From charging adapters to external monitors, we've gathered the essential peripherals for your Apple laptop.

‘So infuriating’: TikTokers are fuming over potential ban

AMANDA SILBERLING

In the aftermath of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's brutal five hour Congressional hearing on Thursday, TikToker and disinformation researcher Abbie Richards summed up what so many creators were thinking: "It's actually remarkable how much less Congress knows about social media than the average person," Richards told TechCrunch. Across TikTok, users mocked congresspeople for misunderstanding […] 'So infuriating': TikTokers are fuming over potential ban by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch

It's Never Been Easier to Make an Adventure Game

GEEK'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY

New tools like Adventure Game Studio are responsible for a thriving indie scene for the genre.

Ticketmaster sucks. Can blockchain be the cure?

ANNA HEIM

Is there still hope for concertgoers? Ticketmaster sucks. Can blockchain be the cure? by Anna Heim originally published on TechCrunch

This Week in Apps: TikTok goes to Congress, apps connect to ChatGPT, Microsoft’s mobile games store plan

SARAH PEREZ

Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app economy in 2023 hit a few snags, as consumer spending last year dropped for the first time by 2% to $167 billion, according to data.ai's "State of […] This Week in Apps: TikTok goes to Congress, apps connect to ChatGPT, Microsoft's mobile games store plan by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

The tide has shifted for solo GPs

NATASHA MASCARENHAS

Welcome to Startups Weekly, a nuanced take on this week’s startup news and trends by Senior Reporter and Equity co-host Natasha Mascarenhas. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here. It’s hard to be proactive after the tide has already shifted. However, that’s what we’re seeing happen in the solo GP world, where investors, hearing […] The tide has shifted for solo GPs by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch