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Stadia’s deathDevin recently commented on the closure of Stadia, saying the gaming service’s shocking demise was solely the fault of one party. He wrote: “No one trusts Google. It has shown such a poor understanding of what people want, need and will pay that people are wary of investing in even its most popular products.
This week by Elon MuskFirst, he went into the Russia-Ukraine war with a version of the peace plan that Kony said was not well received. And eventually he said he would buy Twitter. Twitter revealed that the “Musk parties” have sent a letter expressing the billionaire’s desire to proceed with the purchase pending a trial between the two, which was set to begin on October 17th. As Taylor and Harry say in their story, however, “If Musk is of a chaotic nature, another key could be thrown in the works.
Fizz to “The Next Mark Zuckerberg”An app created by former Stanford students to curb social isolation across college campuses raised $4.5 million this week. The founder, a Stanford dropout, “set out to build an app by college students, for college students, to help their fellow students feel less alone and make meaningful connections on campus.”
Google on your lock screeniOS 16 users aren’t limited to Apple gadgets on their new lock screen. Google has made good on its promise to offer apps as widgets for quick access. Gmail, Google News, Drive and Chrome are available now, with Search and Apps coming.
Search in fashionSouth Korean search company Naver has said it plans to buy the Poshmark marketplace for $1.2 billion in cash.
Violation of EduIn what appears to be the largest education breach in a cyberattack on a Los Angeles Unified School District, hackers released stolen data.
Audio summary
Didn’t have time to tune into all the TechCrunch podcasts this week? Here’s what you might have missed:
- This week, we re-released an episode about delivering remote abortion care with Hey Jane and Kiki Friedman. She also tells us how her experience at Uber informed her founders’ thinking and how the startup hopes to change the healthcare industry.
- Chain Reaction with Edward Saatchi, an expert in the Web3 space and culture, discusses how DAO and storytelling technologies are enabling new stories and how sectors like crypto and AI are changing what the metaverse looks like.
- Amanda Alex joins this week’s Wednesday episode of Equity to discuss the creative economy.
- On the TC Podcast, HJ Jan Kamps joins Darrell Etherington with Dominic-Madori Davis to talk about how conservative VCs are shaping the startup landscape and, by extension, the world. He also spoke with Taylor Hatmaker about all things Elon.
- And check out the TechCrunch Live podcast, an audio recording of our weekly TechCrunch Live show. This week, hear how Mammoth Bioscience’s Trevor Martin attracted the best partners to found the company, including Mayfield partner Urshet Parikh, who wrote the early funding check. Step one? It starts with a vision and a mission.
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What is hidden behind the TechCrunch+ paywall? Lots of great stuff! It’s where we step away from the never-ending news cycle and delve a little deeper into the things you love the most. Most read TC+ stuff this week?
Five key IP issues for AI startups: Early stage startups are developing new AI-based solutions but may not know whether the technology is patentable or the best way to do it. IP partner in law firm Foley & Lardner LLPAnd Senior consultant and IP attorney in a law firm Foley & Lardner LLPGive guidance to young companies.
Vori’s Pitch Deck: Haje brings you another pitch deck breakdown, this time from Vori’s $10 million Series A round. Want your pitch deck to be featured on TC+? Here is more information. Also, check out our Pitch Deck Teardowns and other tips, all collected in one convenient place! On this?
