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We continue to obsess over violence, but it turns out there are other things going on in the world. Many other things, actually; It’s one of those days when it’s hard to keep this newsletter to a manageable length. Here’s what we came up with. Enjoy! – Christine And came
TechCrunch’s Top 3
- You, only holographic: Never mind the breakup, Google plans to test its 3D video calling homes in the real world. Sarah He wrote. Called Project Starline, the booth uses multiple cameras, sensors and 3D imaging to create a life-like calling experience without that pesky headset.
- Can I have a scoop?: Manish Decentralized exchange company Uniswap Labs has confirmed that it has raised $165 million in funding, valuing the company at $1.66 billion. This is a follow up from last month.
- Tweet, Tweet: Catherine Redbird reported a $7.6 million raise, which could continue to make its analytics operating system more accessible to non-technical users as it continues to grow.
Startups and VCs
Any robotic system worth its salt has the potential to create change, but some of the most exciting robotics breakthroughs are happening right now in the exoskeleton space. Brian Reports. A team from Stanford’s Biomechatronics Laboratory has published the results of years of research. Real-world testing of the robot boot has so far been limited to treadmills. But the researchers behind it are preparing it for life beyond the laboratory doors.
There’s a new VC fund in town — at least if you live in Paris. Roman scream. Meet a new $150 million single-LP fund backed by Otium Capital, the family office of Per-Edouard Stérin.
There’s a lot of exciting news on the site today, but here are five that caught our eye:
6 tips to start blockchain
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Weighing down public markets, inflation and global instability to get between blockchain founders and their dreams.
Unfortunately, “a solid roadmap, real-world use cases, and having a war chest are only a small part of a blockchain startup’s survival strategy,” advises Wolfgang Ruckerl, founder and CEO of Istari Vision and Entity.
While it’s true that many of the skills needed to start an early-stage startup are applicable to Web3 companies, “the road to success in the blockchain industry is paved differently,” he writes.
Three more from the TC+ team:
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Big Tech Inc.
The two combine to open a high-yield savings account for Apple Card holders and get access to the Goldman Sachs side. Sarah He reported. She wrote that this is a “big step” by both the consumer tech giant and the investment bank in offering more traditional bank-like services to clients.
Do you want anything? I got five:
