The ‘godfather of crypto’ wants to create a privacy-focused CBDC: Here’s how
David Chaum explained his game plan to create a CBDC that would also be appreciated by the crypto ecosystem in an exclusive interview.
Month: January 2023
Here’s what USV plans to do in 2023 with its $200M climate fund
Downturn be damned — last month, Union Square Ventures announced that it had raised a $200 million climate fund less than two years after raising its first climate fund. The new fund is certain to add fuel to climate tech as 2023 kicks off after a banner 2022. Nine months ago, it seemed unlikely that … Read more
Intel unveils high-end 13th-gen 24-core processors plus N-series workhorse to fill the the Pentium and Celeron gap
Intel is taking a more subdued approach to CES these days — forgoing a splashy event staged in a big hotel showroom in the wake of Covid-19, and a wider change in PR strategy after years of making bullish investments in next-generation tech like drones and moonshots like Volocopter and using them as showpieces at … Read more
TechCrunch+ roundup: Normalizing down rounds, 2023 climate trends, term sheet basics
The “Pineapple Express” that dropped several inches of rain over the Bay Area last week left the ground saturated. The next storm front expected to arrive tomorrow is expected to bring disruption and destruction on a massive scale. It’s a decent metaphor for our startup ecosystem: Just as there aren’t enough sandbags in San Francisco … Read more
Previewing FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Not Guilty Plea in Court
Happy New Year everyone! Thanks for sticking around as this newsletter heads into year three. And as is befitting the first issue of 2023, we’re going to spend today in court for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s arraignment.
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Here’s how you described the tech industry’s 2022 in a headline
As readers know, we have fun with headlines on this site. But clearly, so do all of you. As part of our end of the year coverage, the Equity podcast team asked listeners to write a headline that represents 2022 in tech. Listeners showed up, with the brutal, the real and the holy-moly-yes-that-happened-this-year-how-could-you-forget. Our recap … Read more
Bitcoin miners see mixed successes in tackling debt-fueled overexpansion crisis
Industry players accumulated over $4 billion of debt in the last crypto run-up.
Nvidia upgrades GeForce Now with RTX 4080 performance for premium users
Nvidia announced some new features for its cloud gaming service during its virtual CES press conference. The company is upgrading its premium plan by adding new servers with better hardware components. Users on the $19.99 plan should expect better performance for more demanding games. The company is now using GeForce RTX 4080-class graphics processing units … Read more
3 ways PE firms can ensure relevant due diligence for M&A targets ahead of a recession
Corey Massella Contributor Corey Massella is a partner at UHY LLP and is managing director at UHY Advisors. He has more than 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, tax and business advisor, and as a specialist in SEC accounting and audit services. Economic uncertainty, market volatility, rising interest rates, inflation and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia … Read more
Acer has two new OLED gaming monitors on the way
The 27-inch X27U is wall-mountable, while Acer still doesn’t seem to know whether its curved 45-inch OLED will be yet. | Image: Acer PC and console gamers who want brilliant picture quality and contrast will have two more OLED monitor options to consider in 2023, thanks to Acer. Today, the company is announcing a 27-inch … Read more
Acer’s new Predator Helios laptops can pack a bright 250Hz Mini LED screen
The Helios 16 and 18 look similar in pictures due to each having a tall 16:10 aspect ratio display. | Image: Acer The Predator Helios is at the top end of Acer’s lineup of gaming laptops, and it has some special updates in store for 2023. The Helios comes in two new sizes, including 16- … Read more
Acer’s Halo Swing is a glowing smart speaker that costs $229
Image: Acer Acer is introducing the Halo Swing, a portable smart speaker with glowing lights and a simple display that can show you weather, alerts, and more. The Halo Swing is compatible with Google Assistant, so you can use it to set alarms and control other smart devices with just your voice. Like the older … Read more
Acer’s Aspire all-in-one is impressively sleek
Image: Shutterstock / Rawpixel.com Acer’s latest Aspire S all-in-one PC packs a desktop computer into an aluminum chassis that could almost blend in as a standard monitor. The display, which has an extremely slim bezel around a 1440p panel, comes in either 27- or 32-inch sizes and is on a stand that handles power, ports, … Read more
Acer has a new bike desk for overachievers
The eKinekt BD 3 in “working” mode, allowing the rider to sit upright while typing. | Image credit: Acer In case your New Year’s resolutions include more multitasking, Acer has a new bike desk for that. Called the eKinekt BD 3, the bike desk is meant to allow you to work, exercise, and generate your … Read more
Razer expands to 16- and 18-inch Blade laptop models
The screens on the Blade 16 (left) and the Blade 18 (right) appear to have taller aspect ratios than what I’ve seen on Razer’s previous gaming laptops. | Image: Razer Razer has announced the Blade 16 and Blade 18 gaming laptops at CES 2023, two new sizes that will stock the latest Intel and Nvidia … Read more
Alienware’s 500Hz desktop gaming monitor might be the actual world-first
The Alienware AW2524H is a 24.5-inch, 500Hz, 1080p monitor. | Image: Dell If you’re having a strong sense of déjà vu, you’re not alone — last January, I brought you word of the first prototype 500Hz gaming monitor, and Asus announced what should have been the first actual 500Hz gaming monitor nearly seven months ago. … Read more
Acer goes Intel-only with the latest Aspire laptops
Acer’s Aspire 5 lineup comes only with a 13 Gen Intel Core processor. | Image: Acer Acer’s ditching AMD in its latest lineup of Aspire 3 and Aspire 5 laptops. The company’s new Aspire 5 devices come only with options for Intel and Nvidia products, ranging up to a 10-core Intel 13th Gen Core i7 … Read more
Foxconn’s EVs will be built with Nvidia’s self-driving toolkit
Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn and Nvidia announced Tuesday ahead of CES 2023 a partnership to develop automated and autonomous vehicle platforms. Under the two-part partnership, Foxconn will become a primary supplier of electronic control units for automakers. Those ECUs, which are an essential component for all modern vehicles, will be built with Nvidia’s Drive Orin system-on-a-chip … Read more
Mercedes to use Nvidia’s digital twin tech to modernize its factories
Mercedes Benz is joining the metaverse. Or at least its assembly facilities are. The automaker is one of Nvidia’s latest customers to use Omniverse Enterprise, a software platform used to build and operate metaverse applications. Nvidia said Tuesday ahead of the official kickoff of CES 2023 that Mercedes will use Omniverse to design, plan and … Read more
Nvidia’s robot simulator adds human coworkers
Simulators have been a godsend when it comes to testing robots. Real-world testing is lengthy, expensive and potentially dangerous, so anything you can do to work out as many kinks as possible ahead of time is a big win. Isaac Sim has thus far proven a success for Nvidia, as the chipmaker has looked to … Read more
Nvidia helps Hyundai, BYD, Polestar join the in-car gaming revolution
Nvidia’s on demand cloud gaming service, known as GeForce Now, is headed to select Hyundai, BYD and Polestar electric vehicles, the company said Tuesday ahead of CES 2023 in Las Vegas. The announcement, while lacking details on timelines or vehicle models, is notable because it marks the first time Nvidia is expanding its GeForce Now … Read more