To get TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3pm PDT; Register here. Hey, guys, welcome! Below we’ve got some 2022 recaps and some news too. I imagine it will only get stronger as the week goes on, but that’s okay! There will be stories to share. Now, here’s your Daily Crank Wednesday edition. – Hank TechCrunch’s Top 3 Sports on Amazon: The tech giant wants to continue its push to broadcast live sports by adding to its existing line-up of Thursday Night Football,…
Day: December 28, 2022
Enterprise Florida Showcases Florida as #1 Business Destination and #1 for Talent Development in 2022
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) is proud to highlight the following successes and accomplishments of 2022 under the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis. As the Governor kept our state open and protected our residents’ rights to earn a living, Florida’s economy continued to grow in 2022, providing jobs and opportunities in all of our state’s communities. Enterprise Florida continues to support the Governor by showcasing Florida as the leading state for economic development and the best place to invest, live, and work. “When it comes to job creation,…
Mark Cuban beats the tech bros of San Francisco with Bill Maher
Mark Cuban — of “Shark Tank” and Dallas Mavericks ownership fame — really doesn’t care about Silicon Valley’s tech bros (or San Francisco itself). In an hour-long appearance on Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast that aired Sunday, the billionaire blasted Bay Area label industry workers for being rude and arrogant, and San Francisco itself for letting tech out. “F—k like pretending, right?” The Cuban told Maher. “Being in the tech industry, if you live in Silicon Valley, everyone is the smartest mom in the world.” “Attitude. I mean, it’s like,…
A trio of sisters bet on the Fashion Fair’s tajaki to support their mother with cancer
Nummy Yummy opened in the Fashion Fair food court on December 17. Photo by Ben Hensley published on December 28, 2022 – 13:55Written by Ben Hensley Fashion Fair’s food court just got a little sweeter this holiday season, introducing patrons to the unique taste of taiyaki – a Japanese pastry that comes in a variety of flavors and customizable options. Nummy Yummy opened its doors on December 17 inside Fashion Fair Mall. Owned and operated by Cerena, Diamond and Sierra Lee, Nummy Yummy was founded to take the pressure off…
The Ultimate Travel Guide To The Hamptons & Things To Do There
Located on the eastern edge of New York’s Long Island, the Hamptons is a popular summer destination. It comprises a beautiful town and some of the prettiest villages in the country, including Sagaponack and Westhampton Beach. Vacationers will also find smaller hamlets, such as East Quogue, Hampton Bays, and Westhampton. The Hamptons is brimming with spectacular beaches, lighthouses, scenic coastline, and incredible outdoor opportunities. While this destination is mainly associated with the wealthy and celebrities, anyone can have fun exploring what it has to offer, even on a budget. Here…
The rise of platform engineering, an opportunity for startups • TechCrunch
The hope is to increase developer efficiency, not headcount. More than half Professional developers use CI/CD, DevOps and automated testing tools and services at their organizations, Stack Overflow’s 2022 Developer Survey reveals. However, according to Stack Overflow, only 38% of 34,906 respondents reported having a developer portal to make it easier to find tools and services. Similarly, data viewer tools are only available to small developers. The exchange examines startups, markets and money. Read it every morning on TechCrunch+ or get the Exchange newsletter every Saturday. These findings show that…
Cyprus Hoops Faces Travel Chaos In Time For California Tourney
WALK, Utah – The Cyprus High School boys’ basketball team overcame the Southwest Airlines travel chaos in order to reach their tournament in California just in time for tip-off. Cyprus Basketball arrived in La Verne, California just two hours before tip-off of their game against Rolling Hills Prep in the Damien Classic. It was a journey to get five coaches and 15 players from Salt Lake City to La Verne, California. Cyprus head coach and former Utah Runnin’ Utes guard Tre Smith explained the entire journey to KSL Sports. “I…
At Texas Tech, McGuire agreed to a new six-year contract.
Houston – Texas Tech and head football coach Joey McGuire He agreed to a new six-year contract that will increase his annual compensation and keep him as Red Raiders coach until 2028. Under the six-year, $26.6 million deal, McGuire will receive a $100,000 annual increase in his annual compensation, rising to $4.6 million for the 2028 campaign, which does not include various performance bonuses. The contract is worth about $1 million more per year than McGuire’s original deal and was approved by the Texas Tech University System Board. Athletic Director…
Is a Diesel Box Truck Better Than a Gas Box Truck?
If you’re in the box truck market, you may wonder if diesel or gas is the better choice. There are a variety of factors to consider when making this decision, and you must think about them before making an investment. Let’s examine whether a diesel box truck is better than a gas box truck and determine which one might be right for you. Cost One of the biggest differences between diesel and gas box trucks is cost. Diesel engines are more expensive than their gas counterparts, both to purchase and maintain. This…
How to start an investment network from scratch as a first-time founder • TechCrunch
Build an investor Networking sounds scary from scratch. This is especially true if, like other founders, you are not part of a social or economic circle where it is not helpful to initiate early discussions with potential investors. We recently sat down with three founding VCs to talk about the different ways founders can approach this problem, how to get your first word sheet, and what that sheet should contain. Today we present the first part of the discussion. We spoke with James Norman of Black Operator Ventures, Schumacher-Hodge Dixon…