Fintech Payoneer is buying 5-year-old global payroll startup Skuad for $61M in cash

New York-based fintech Payoneer has acquired Skuad, a Singapore-based global HR and payroll startup, for $61 million in cash, the company exclusively told TechCrunch.  Payoneer said it could also pay up to another $10 million, contingent on if Skuad meets various performance goals within the first 18 months of the acquisition. Payoneer also committed to […]

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New York-based fintech Payoneer has acquired Skuad, a Singapore-based global HR and payroll startup, for $61 million in cash, the company exclusively told TechCrunch.  Payoneer said it could also pay up to another $10 million, contingent on if Skuad meets various performance goals within the first 18 months of the acquisition. Payoneer also committed to
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Researchers from Islamic Azad University have developed new parity-preserving reversible multipliers that reduce costs and enhance error detection in quantum circuits. This advancement contributes to the ongoing efforts to make quantum computing more efficient and fault-tolerant.Researchers from Islamic Azad University have developed new parity-preserving reversible multipliers that reduce costs and enhance error detection in quantum circuits. This advancement contributes to the ongoing efforts to make quantum computing more efficient and fault-tolerant.[#item_full_content]

More than 8,000 man-made satellites orbit planet Earth today, many of which were launched into space decades ago. Repairing and maintaining the proper operation of these satellites is not always easy and often requires carefully planned and targeted interventions.More than 8,000 man-made satellites orbit planet Earth today, many of which were launched into space decades ago. Repairing and maintaining the proper operation of these satellites is not always easy and often requires carefully planned and targeted interventions.[#item_full_content]

Airbnb details plans to expand beyond short-term rentals, including co-hosting and relaunching ‘experiences’

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky suggested on Tuesday’s Q2 earnings call with investors that the company will soon expand into new products and services, including co-hosting, a relaunch of Airbnb’s “experiences,” guest services, and more. The company positioned the upcoming offerings as a way for Airbnb to grow its revenue by becoming known for doing more […]

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky suggested on Tuesday’s Q2 earnings call with investors that the company will soon expand into new products and services, including co-hosting, a relaunch of Airbnb’s “experiences,” guest services, and more. The company positioned the upcoming offerings as a way for Airbnb to grow its revenue by becoming known for doing more
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Nearly a decade before co-founding Cohere, Nick Frosst thought he was late to AI

When Nick Frosst was in college over a decade ago, he was worried he was a little late to the AI game. Frosst, a co-founder of enterprise AI startup Cohere, said on a recent episode of TechCrunch’s Found podcast that he came to this conclusion in 2012 after Geoffrey Hinton released his research that showed […]

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When Nick Frosst was in college over a decade ago, he was worried he was a little late to the AI game. Frosst, a co-founder of enterprise AI startup Cohere, said on a recent episode of TechCrunch’s Found podcast that he came to this conclusion in 2012 after Geoffrey Hinton released his research that showed
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Bluesky adds Techdirt founder Mike Masnick to its board

According to a company blog post, the team was already leaning on Masnick for advice, so adding him to the board is a “natural next step” in formalizing their relationship.

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According to a company blog post, the team was already leaning on Masnick for advice, so adding him to the board is a “natural next step” in formalizing their relationship.
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Smart cities are crucial for sustainable urban development as they manage growing populations through advanced sensor networks and digital communication systems. Smart monitoring, a key service in these cities, oversees both indoor and outdoor environments. For example, it can enhance road safety for autonomous vehicles by predicting and alerting them about potential accidents at intersections. Indoors, it supports vulnerable individuals by automatically notifying authorities during emergencies.Smart cities are crucial for sustainable urban development as they manage growing populations through advanced sensor networks and digital communication systems. Smart monitoring, a key service in these cities, oversees both indoor and outdoor environments. For example, it can enhance road safety for autonomous vehicles by predicting and alerting them about potential accidents at intersections. Indoors, it supports vulnerable individuals by automatically notifying authorities during emergencies.Automotive[#item_full_content]

Enhance your startup’s success with the ScaleUp Program at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

Are you a Series A to B startup looking to make a significant impact in the tech world? The ScaleUp Startups Exhibitor Program at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is your gateway to success. This program is designed to catapult your startup into the spotlight, connecting you with industry leaders, investors, and potential partners. Benefits of joining […]

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Are you a Series A to B startup looking to make a significant impact in the tech world? The ScaleUp Startups Exhibitor Program at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is your gateway to success. This program is designed to catapult your startup into the spotlight, connecting you with industry leaders, investors, and potential partners. Benefits of joining
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MuukTest is putting GenAI at the center of software QA testing

Every piece of software needs to go through software quality assurance testing. It usually involves a human tester creating a series of test cases, and then checking the software interface for bugs and other issues. On Tuesday, MuukTest, a Raleigh, North Carolina startup, announced a new AI agent designed to help build those tests in […]

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Every piece of software needs to go through software quality assurance testing. It usually involves a human tester creating a series of test cases, and then checking the software interface for bugs and other issues. On Tuesday, MuukTest, a Raleigh, North Carolina startup, announced a new AI agent designed to help build those tests in
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