Airbuds, a music social app aimed at Gen Z, raises $5M as the app reaches 5 million monthly users.
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Trump’s DOE proposes cutting billions in grants for GM, Ford, and lots of startups
Trump's Department of Energy wants to cancel billions more in awards that were granted by the Biden administration, and startups are in the crosshairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 7
Alternative app store AltStore raises $6M, connects with the fediverse; also, ÄIO invented a method to make edible fat from ag waste like sawdust
The third-party app store known as AltStore, one of the first companies to offer an alternative app marketplace in the European Union, is preparing to connect its platform with the open social web known as the fediverse. Also, ÄIO has developed a process to turn agricultural wast ... Show More
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Sep 19
The Showdown Between Apple and Spotify
Music service Spotify has been waging war against Apple’s App Store “tax,” significantly weakening Apple’s grip on the mobile world. Bold Names co-host and WSJ columnist Tim Higgins joins us to discuss. Plus, YouTube is giving its creators access to AI tools, and potentially intr ... Show More
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Jan 2025
Chinese social media app RedNote number one, Meta deleted links to Pixelfed, and Sonos' CEO out after horrible app launch
Chinese social media app RedNote is number one as the TikTok ban looms, Meta admits it deleted links to decentralized Instagram competitor Pixelfed, and Sonos CEO Patrick Spencem is out after the horrible app launch. It's Tuesday, January 14th and this is Engadget News. Learn mor ... Show More
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