Welcome to this week’s edition of TechCrunch Weekly Review (WiR), our regular newsletter summarizing the past few days in technology.
This week, the Bluesky community opened its doors to everyone – and it’s a good time, considering the sunny weather we’re enjoying in New York. For those who prefer to spend their days indoors, it’s worth reading Brian’s review of the Vision Pro product before making any purchases. He doesn’t mince words – see for yourself.
A lot has happened, including the launch of a new SUV by Rivian, government hackers targeting iPhone owners, and Meta (formerly Facebook) restricting third-party access to Facebook groups. We’ll cover all of this and more in this edition of WiR – but first, a reminder to sign up to receive the WiR newsletter in your inbox every Saturday.
News:
– Bluesky is shedding its invitation-only status and becoming a public microblogging platform, with the support of one of Twitter’s co-founders, Jack Dorsey.
– Rivian announced that it will unveil its new, smaller, and cheaper electric SUV called the R2 on March 7.
– The Google team discovered that government hackers exploited three unknown vulnerabilities in Apple’s iPhone operating system to target victims using malicious software developed by a European startup.
– Meta (formerly Facebook) plans to shut down its Facebook group API, causing confusion among entrepreneurs and social media professionals.
– Adam Neumann, co-founder of WeWork, is now seeking to buy back the company from bankruptcy.
– A coalition of US intelligence agencies warns that Chinese hackers have had access to critical US infrastructure for at least five years, with their long-term goal being to carry out “destructive” cyberattacks.
Analysis:
– Brian’s review of the Vision Pro reveals that this $3,500 headphone set is still in development and presents a future that depends on software creators.
– Amanda writes about why Joe Rogan is no longer an exclusive program for Spotify, and why it’s good for the platform.
Podcasts:
– On the Equity podcast, the team examined various funding rounds for startups, including those in software for vertical services, fintech, and edutech. The rapid growth of SUMA Wealth and the reasons for Bluesky’s success were also discussed.
– The Found podcast welcomed Beatrice Dixon, co-founder of The Honey Pot brand, which focuses on creating plant-based products for women’s intimate well-being.
– Jacquelyn interviewed Devin Finzer, CEO of the NFT exchange OpenSea, on the Chain Reaction podcast. Devin is the co-founder of this project, which quickly became one of the most well-known and well-funded NFT markets.
TechCrunch+:
– Alex writes that it seems the market is ready to accept higher prices for AI-enabled software with new capabilities. This provides software companies with the opportunity to attract new customers and increase sales among existing ones.
– Rebecca writes about the need for venture capitalists to reconsider fast fashion due to issues related to labor, copyrights, and the immense environmental impact caused by emissions from the textile industry.
Bonus Round:
– Starship Technologies, a robot delivery service, has achieved profitability and has secured additional funding to expand its operations and meet the growing demand for such services.
FAQ:
1. What is Bluesky?
Bluesky is a public microblogging platform. It is an open community aimed at providing support for users in social media.
2. When will Rivian unveil its new SUV?
Rivian will unveil its new, smaller, and cheaper electric SUV called the R2 on March 7.
3. What vulnerabilities did government hackers exploit in the iPhone system?
Government hackers exploited three unknown vulnerabilities in Apple’s iPhone operating system.
4. What does Meta (formerly Facebook) plan regarding Facebook groups?
Meta plans to shut down its Facebook group API, causing confusion among entrepreneurs and social media professionals.
5. Who is seeking to buy WeWork?
Adam Neumann, co-founder of WeWork, is seeking to buy back the company from bankruptcy.
6. What threat do Chinese hackers pose according to the coalition of US intelligence agencies?
Chinese hackers have had access to critical US infrastructure for at least five years, and their long-term goal is to carry out “destructive” cyberattacks.
7. How is the Vision Pro headphone rated?
According to Brian’s review, the Vision Pro headphone is still in development and presents a future that depends on software creators.
8. Why did Joe Rogan stop being an exclusive program for Spotify?
Joe Rogan is no longer an exclusive program for Spotify, which is a positive step for the platform, as Amanda writes.
9. What topics were discussed on the Equity podcast?
The Equity podcast discussed various funding rounds for startups, including those in software for vertical services, fintech, and edutech. They also discussed the rapid growth of SUMA Wealth and the reasons for Bluesky’s success.
10. Who was the guest on the Found podcast?
The guest on the Found podcast was Beatrice Dixon, co-founder of The Honey Pot brand, which focuses on creating plant-based products for women’s intimate well-being.
11. Who was interviewed on the Chain Reaction podcast?
On the Chain Reaction podcast, Jacquelyn interviewed Devin Finzer, CEO of the NFT exchange OpenSea. Devin is the co-founder of this project, which quickly became one of the most well-known and well-funded NFT markets.
12. What is the topic of Alex’s article on artificial intelligence?
Alex’s article is about the market’s readiness to accept higher prices for AI-enabled software with new capabilities. This provides software companies with the opportunity to attract new customers and increase sales among existing ones.
13. What does Rebecca write about regarding venture capitalists and fashion?
Rebecca writes about the need for venture capitalists to reconsider fast fashion due to issues related to labor, copyrights, and the immense environmental impact caused by emissions from the textile industry.
14. What are the plans of Starship Technologies?
Starship Technologies, a robot delivery service, has secured additional funding to expand its operations and meet the growing demand for such services.
Useful links:
– Bluesky
– Rivian
– Apple iPhone
– Meta
– WeWork
– OpenAI
– Spotify
– OpenSea
– Starship Technologies
The source of the article is from the blog oinegro.com.br