Apple to settle trade secrets lawsuit against chip startup Rivos
By Blake Brittain (Reuters) - Apple plans to settle a lawsuit that accused tech startup Rivos of stealing its trade secrets related to computer-chip technology, according to a joint court filing on Friday in California federal court. The companies told the U.S.
U.S. wants to contain China’s chip industry. This startup shows it won’t be easy
By John Shiffman and Joshua Schneyer WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Last year, a veteran Silicon Valley software executive took the helm of a startup in his native China, company records show. The startup told potential investors it would sell microchip design software
Israeli startups raised $1.5 billion in Q4, $7 billion in 2023
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli high tech firms raised $1.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023, preliminary data showed on Thursday, in a sign that foreigners are still investing in Israeli startups despite Israel's war with Palestinian militant
Eight start-ups selected for University College Dublin’s third AgTech accelerator programme
The AgTechUCD Innovation Centre at University College Dublin (UCD) announced the eight (8) start-ups which have been selected to take part in its third accelerator programme dedicated to early-stage start-ups with global potential in the AgTech, Agrifood, Equine sectors. Among the
Chinese EV startup WM Motor files for bankruptcy
By Qiaoyi Li, Zhang Yan and Brenda GohEditing BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese electric vehicle startup WM Motor has filed for bankruptcy, marking the demise of a promising standout among China EV makers as price competition in the world's largest auto market
Japan startup develops ‘Gundam’-like robot with $3 million price tag
By Satoshi Sugiyama and Chris Gallagher YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) - Tokyo-based start-up Tsubame Industries has developed a 4.5-metre-tall (14.8-feet), four-wheeled robot that looks like "Mobile Suit Gundam" from the wildly popular Japanese animation series, and it can be yours for $3
Chip startup UltraSense enters deal with Korean automotive supplier
By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) - UltraSense Systems, a Silicon Valley startup that makes a chip that can replace mechanical buttons, said on Monday that it has signed a deal with South Korea's Mobase Electronics to supply chips in cars due to
Sequoia Capital, the world’s largest VC firm downsizes
When a giant cuts resources, it doesn't look good for the entire industry. It is an unwritten law that is almost impossible to escape, especially when investments have many zeros at stake. Thus Sequoia Capital 's difficulties are putting the entire
This is Redy: an interview with a Forbes-listed startup founder
This is Redy is dedicated to promoting eco-friendly and reusable menstruation underwear as an alternative to traditional disposable pads and tampons. The team strives to create a positive impact on the environment and menstrual health by providing high-quality, innovative, and