Zap Energy investors in recent $130M round included Soros Fund and Laurene Powell Jobs’ Emerson Collective

The company recently closed a $130 million round, according to an SEC filing, bringing the total to $327 million. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Source

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Uber snags another robotaxi deal, aviation startups land VC bucks, and where Rivian Foundation money is going

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EVA, an entertainment booking platform for events, raises $2M as it expands to more cities 

EVA, the platform that connects event bookers with local performers, has secured $2 million in funding as the popularity of in-person events comes back in full force. The round, which…

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Brooks Running partners with Seattle Kraken for off-ice gear that’s perfected in a high-tech lab

Seattle Kraken goalie Joey Daccord runs on a treadmill while having his oxygen consumption levels measured in the Run Research Lab at Brooks Running headquarters in Seattle on Wednesday. (GeekWire…

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Professor Horrified When Students Use ChatGPT to Generate "Briefly Introduce Yourself" Assignment… in Ethics Course

Ice Breaker It's an open secret that students are increasingly turning to ChatGPT to generate essays and answers to their homework. Teachers are even starting turning to the tool themselves, using…

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Intel begins reducing real estate holdings worldwide — European HQ up for sale, leaving purpose-built Swindon site after more than 40 years

Intel has instructed a commercial real estate firm to sell its European HQ, located in the UK. According to local media reports, the purpose-built offices in Swindon were established in…

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Xiaomi Launched Its Mix Flip To Take On Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 6 With A Bigger Battery And Better Camera Zoom Capabilities

When it comes to the foldable industry, Xiaomi has paved its way to the top by constantly evolving the technology and bringing about major iterations every time that makes its…

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OpenAI Execs Mass Quit as Company Removes Control From Non-Profit Board and Hands It to Sam Altman

ChatGPT maker OpenAI is losing even more executives — right as Reuters reports that it's looking to restructure its core business and wrestle control away from its non-profit board. The restructuring…

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