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Welcome to Startups Weekly, your weekly dose of can’t miss content from the startup world. To receive Startups Weekly in your inbox every Friday, sign up here. This week we talk about Wiz’s bold decision, a public VC battle, new capital in legal tech, and a16z’s close call. Let’s get started! This week’s most interesting startup stories Image credit: Avishag Shaar-Yashuv / Wiz (Opens in new window), CC BY 2.0 (Opens in new window) license. Wizz Says No to Google: Turning down the search giant’s $23 billion acquisition offer was not an easy decision for the fast-growing, four-year-old cybersecurity startup,…
While regulators scramble to respond, the artificial intelligence field is undergoing dramatic change as tech giants and startups race to gain dominance in AI-enabled search, robotics, and edge computing. From the search domination battle between Microsoft and Google to the emergence of AI delivery bots and unicorn startups, the AI boom is reshaping industries and attracting billions of dollars in investment. Meanwhile, regulators in the U.S., EU, and U.K. are banding together to address potential antitrust issues in the rapidly evolving space. The AI search wars heat up: Bing, Google, and OpenAI in fierce competition Microsoft’s Bing is stepping up…
Communications engineers and researchers face several challenges when testing 5G and 6G prototypes, one of which is finding testbeds where they can run experiments with new hardware and software.Experimental platforms that resemble real-world conditions can be expensive. Some are time-limited. Some may only be used by certain companies or to test certain technologies. The new IEEE 5G/6G Innovation Testbed has removed many of those barriers. Built by IEEE, this platform is for anyone wanting to try out 5G enhancements, perform trials of future 6G capabilities, or test integrated network updates. Users can test and retest as many times as they…
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Clever InsightThe road marking materials market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% over the decade, from USD 6.6 billion in 2023 to USD 10.44 billion. With increasing emphasis on road safety and traffic management across the globe, the market should witness a positive growth rate.NEWARK, July 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brainy Insights projects the global pavement markings market to grow from USD 6.6 billion in 2023 to USD 10.44 billion by 2033. Several factors come into play when selecting a pavement marking material, including performance goals, budget constraints, environmental impact, and legal regulations. Engineers and…
As the nation prepares to watch the Olympic Games, we wouldn’t let July go by without commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. This landmark law was the result of the civil rights movement led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1950s and ’60s. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, 1964. Five months later, King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his leadership and commitment to achieving racial justice through nonviolence.Most people know that the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,…
Rigney has officially been in the position for six months. Published July 26, 2024, Written by Beth JoJack Charles “Chuck” Rigney resigned as Virginia Beach’s economic development director on Wednesday. Photo by Mark Rose. Charles E. “Chuck” Rigney resigned from his position as economic development director for the city of Virginia Beach on Wednesday, city spokeswoman Ali Weatherton Shook confirmed Friday after The Virginian-Pilot reported. Rigney had been in the role officially for six months, after serving as interim director for about eight months following the departure of the department’s previous director, Taylor Adams, to take an economic development job…
TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best winners showcase the top hotels, restaurants, experiences, and destinations that users loved the most over the past year. The brand explains on its website that “fewer than 1% of TripAdvisor’s 8 million listings are awarded Best of the Best, which represents the highest level of excellence in travel.” And if you’re a discerning outdoor adventurer, TripAdvisor has some new “Best of the Best” spots you should check out. After considering all reviews, TripAdvisor voted Kathmandu as Best of the Best in the Natural Attractions category. “Nepal’s capital city is surrounded by valleys…
Most major cities around the world are past “day zero,” the predicted date when their water supplies will run dry. Currently, one in four people in the world lacks access to safe drinking water, and four billion people live in water-stressed areas, a number predicted to rise to five billion by 2050. This issue does not discriminate. Many people around the world are already facing water stress, which will get worse as water scarcity increases. It is affecting communities from the Middle East and North Africa to parts of the U.S., including Texas, California, Florida, Arizona, Colorado and Oklahoma. Water…
If Kamala Harris takes office, she will largely continue the economic policies and traditions of President Joe Biden’s administration. Among other things, it would mean that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell could complete his term, which ends in 2026, allowing the central bank to conduct monetary policy without interference from the White House. But Senator Harris, the current vice president and presumptive Democratic presidential candidate, has appeared to have a more liberal bent as a U.S. senator. Harris, who represented California from 2017 to 2021, voted 84-13 against Powell’s first term as Fed chair in 2018. She joined seven Democrats,…