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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Published on April 03, 2025

Chef Robotics Raises $43.1M to Deploy Automated Robots

The company will invest the Series A in expanding its go-to-market team and enhancing its AI model.

Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 03, 2025

Meet the Leader at Crunchyroll Helping Carve Out a More Equitable Future For Tech

SVP of Product Sree Kaushik shares her lifelong passion for tech, her leadership vision and the work being done to instill inclusion at the company.

Meet the Leader at Crunchyroll Helping Carve Out a More Equitable Future For Tech
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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 03, 2025

Apple Acquires Virtual Reality Startup NextVR for Undisclosed Amount

Apple reportedly plans to release its own augmented reality headset in the next couple of years, but both companies have been tight lipped about what lies ahead as a result of this acquisition.

Apple Acquires Virtual Reality Startup NextVR for Undisclosed Amount
Updated on April 03, 2025

How to Advance as an Engineer Without Going Into Management

Pavel Chekin, of Clumio, shares the secrets to his success.

How to Advance as an Engineer Without Going Into Management
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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 03, 2025

Facebook to Buy LA-Based VR Fitness Startup Within as It Enters the Metaverse

Hot on the heels of its Meta rebrand, the tech giant is making its mark on the booming home fitness sector.

Facebook to Buy LA-Based VR Fitness Startup Within as It Enters the Metaverse
Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 03, 2025

Snapchat, Twilio Offer Domestic Violence Support Amid Pandemic

Twilio announced Monday it will be committing $2 million in cash grants to organizations that are providing voice, text or chat support during the COVID-19 pandemic to help with an increase in demand. Snapchat is offering new in-app resources for users experiencing domestic violence.

Snapchat, Twilio Offer Domestic Violence Support Amid Pandemic
Tatum Hunter Tatum Hunter
Updated on April 03, 2025

Don’t Upend Your Hiring Process Now, Say Managers at Snap, Reddit and Instacart

The job market is seeing an influx of experienced engineers. Here’s how leading tech companies think about recruiting right now.

Don’t Upend Your Hiring Process Now, Say Managers at Snap, Reddit and Instacart
Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on April 03, 2025

Steph Curry and Paul George Participate in Tonal’s $110M Funding Round

The company has seen a twelvefold increase in sales in 2020 compared to last year.

Steph Curry and Paul George Participate in Tonal’s $110M Funding Round
Hal Koss Hal Koss
Updated on April 03, 2025

An Oral History of Xfire, the Gaming App That Paved the Way for Discord

An early social network for gamers, Xfire racked up tens of millions of users. Then it collapsed.

An Oral History of Xfire, the Gaming App That Paved the Way for Discord

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