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Toshifumi Suzuki's passing marks the end of an era for Japan's convenience retail landscape, reflecting the broader theme of legacy and transformation in industries facing modern challenges. Meanwhile, the rise of GLP-1 medications is reshaping the healthcare landscape by reducing reliance on invasive procedures, pointing to a shift in consumer preferences towards less invasive solutions. As travel demand surges, hotel rates are climbing, while in the energy sector, optimism around potential US-Iran negotiations is causing oil prices to fluctuate, underscoring the interconnectedness of geopolitical dynamics and market responses. Amid these changes, the tech world is responding to AI's rise with a growing demand for cybersecurity experts, highlighting the urgent need for protection in an increasingly digital landscape.
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- Kalshi doubles valuation in 5 months, hitting $22B
Kalshi, a prediction market startup, has successfully raised a $1 billion Series F funding round, doubling its valuation to $22 billion in just five months.
- Jeff Bezos rep leaves Slate Auto’s board
Melinda Lewison's exit from Slate Auto's board prompts speculation about Jeff Bezos' commitment to the startup, especially as he shifts his attention to robotics with Project Prometheus.
- How Anthropic’s Mythos has rewritten Firefox’s approach to cybersecurity
Anthropic's Mythos has significantly improved Firefox's cybersecurity by revealing numerous high-severity vulnerabilities, according to Mozilla's security researchers.
- Google’s $9.99-per-month AI health coach launches May 19
Google is set to launch a $9.99-per-month AI health coach on May 19, leveraging its Gemini technology to provide users with personalized fitness, sleep, and wellness advice.
- Google unveils Whoop-like screenless Fitbit Air
Google's new Fitbit Air offers advanced health and fitness tracking features, including continuous heart rate monitoring and sleep analysis, without a screen, positioning it as a competitor to devices like Whoop.
- Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27: A shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K
Startup Battlefield 200 applications are closing soon, offering pre-Series A founders a chance to gain VC access, global visibility, and $100K in equity-free funding.
- Police arrest SMS blaster crew that sent malicious messages to thousands across Toronto
Toronto police have arrested a crew responsible for using an SMS blaster to send malicious messages to thousands, marking the first known instance of such technology being deployed in Canada.
- Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Get in front of 10,000 decision-makers before space runs out
Securing a spot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is crucial for startups seeking visibility and traction among 10,000 decision-makers, emphasizing the urgency to book exhibit space before it fills up.
- India’s first space tech unicorn emerges as Skyroot gears up for orbital launch
Skyroot has achieved unicorn status with a valuation that has more than doubled since 2023, as it prepares for India's inaugural private orbital launch.