TechCrunch LA

APRIL 24, 2020

The company developed an additive manufacturing platform designed to make it easier and faster to design and build new cars at a fraction of the cost — all while reducing the environmental impact that traditional factories have. Divergent 3D was born out of that initial exploration.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 14, 2019

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the Model Y on Thursday night at the Tesla Design Studio in Los Angeles. That’s a departure from previous events, notably the Model 3 reveal in March 2016, which prompted thousands of people to put down $1,000 deposits. The Model Y bears a striking resemblance to Model 3, and for good reason.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 21, 2020

The automaker Tuesday said its Maven car-sharing service, which launched in 2016, will shut down for good. ” Maven was designed to bring and expand several of GM’s existing test programs under one brand. The peer-to-peer car rental service was designed to operate in a similar fashion to how Turo and Getaround work.

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Tech.Co

MAY 13, 2016

TECHSPO LA is a four day technology expo taking place June 13 – 16, 2016 at the luxurious Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Santa Monica, California in the heart of Silicon Beach. Be prepared to be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for the better.

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InfoChachkie

AUGUST 8, 2016

It may seem hard to believe, but even in 2016, there remain a number of successful consumer brands that are not sold online. I thought it would be interesting to understand the challenges and concerns of entrepreneurs who began selling online for the first time in 2016, so I sat down with Heidi Muther, COO at Z S upply , LLC.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 5, 2017

Kita Manufacturing is a designer and manufacturer of "spring probe contacts", test devices which are used in PCB board testing manufacturers. Cohu said Kita had 2016 sales of approximately $17M. The deal was worth $15M in cash, with up to $3M in earn out. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 24, 2022

Since the launch of Pokémon Go in 2016, players have been coordinating meetups, in-game raids and battles on platforms like Reddit and Discord. This summer, parent company Niantic is unveiling Campfire, a social app designed to help mobile augmented reality (AR) gamers connect.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 7, 2016

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 -- Building Beautiful Apps in the Mobile Age. Join us for a conversation with Co-Founder and Designer of Dials App, Dante Orpilla on the design process, planning, prototyping, and importance of design in building a beautiful app. What leads to beautifully designed apps and products?

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

The dynamism of web design ascertains that trends should keep varying to the better with changing times. The changes are usually due to improvements in previous designs to suit current tastes and preferences. The introduction of live photos on latest mobile phones has lead to cinemagraphs coming into the forefront of designers minds.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 9, 2016

Saturday, August 13, 2016 -- SOLA/HACK! In this mini-hackathon event, participants will use design thinking, UX design methods and web development skills in an entrepreneurial spirit to address social, economic, and environmental challenges specific to South L.A. Generaly Assembl.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 26, 2016

Monday, August 1, 2016 -- Expressive Robotics - UCI Summer Academies in the Arts. Program and design in an artistic setting! Collaborate to create robotic projects by stimulating innovation through imaginative thinking. No programming skills required. See [link] (more)

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 6, 2016

Monday, July 11, 2016 -- Expressive Robotics - UCI Summer Academies in the Arts. Program and design in an artistic setting! Collaborate to create robotic projects by stimulating innovation through imaginative thinning. No programming skills required. See [link] (more)

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Monday, November 28, 2016 -- Emotion and Motivation for Digital Behavior Change. In this workshop, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of human-centered design, by learning the neurochemical factors that shape your users’ emotions, motivation, cognition, and behavior. See [link] (more)

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 16, 2018

A 2016 Atlantic article hypothesized that the main reason that we’re decreasing in productivity as a workforce is that we’re not introducing new technologies quickly enough. Behind the design of this game is a woman, Ashley Cooper, who is the developer responsible for the gameplay mechanics that can help a player attain flow.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Sunday, October 16, 2016 -- Attend Innovate Pasadena’s Connect Week 16. Attendees have the opportunity to enhance their innovation game and learn more about design trends, local startups, nanotechnology, growth hacking, coding, successful entrepreneurship skills and more at #Connect16. See https://connectpasadena.com/.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 27, 2020

Together with Signal Sciences, we will give developers modern security tools designed for the way they work.”. Los Angeles, California, USA – March 23, 2016: Aerial view of the Hollywood sign at dusk in Los Angeles. The image has been taken from a helicopter flying over LA. Image Credit: Getty Images/franckreporter.

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socalTECH

APRIL 30, 2018

According to the companies, the new startup will develop a hyperloop system specifically designed for transporting cargo. DP World Group has been an investor in Virgin Hyperloop One since 2016 , before Branson's investment and rebrand of the company to Virgin Hyperloop One.

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socalTECH

JUNE 20, 2018

Carlsbad-based satellite communications company Viasat announced this morning that it has named Dave Ryan as the head of its Space Systems business, heading up satellite system design, fabrication, test and operations of its global satellite constellation.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

My biggest take away from Startup Grind Conference 2016 is how genuinely the organization is committed to uniting and helping startups accelerate together on a global level. Marc is the CEO and Founder of Design Inc. He has also led design teams at Oakley, Digg, Google X and YouTube. They were all audience focused, selfless.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

against Sonos in March of 2016, saying that Sonos had infringed on U.S. Sonos has its own patent infringement lawsuits against Denon, which it claims has been copying the design of its speakers. D&M Holdings had filed a patent infringement suit (D&M Holdings et al. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

San Diego-based Qualcomm has launched a new reference platform, specifically aimed at helping designers incorporate its chips into drone aircraft, the company said Thursday. Yuneec is expected to launch its Qualcomm-based platform in 2016. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

Friday, September 23, 2016 -- Valley Hackathon II. Valley Hackathon II is a technology focused event that brings in students from 9th to 12th grade and college who are interested in computer science, web and app development/design, public policy, marketing, government and political science.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 5, 2015

The new unit also will be working closely with design firm IDEO in its efforts, according to Fandango. Fandango said it hopes to release the first products from the FandangoLabs efforts in 2016. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 23, 2018

Electronauts is designed to deliver a social experience, in which players can create music for their surroundings. The new title is immersive, but designed to be played in a social setting, like a party. Back in 2016, the company raised $50 million in a round led by MGM.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 17, 2016

If we tried to list all the connected, smart and automated home devices at CES 2016, we probably wouldn’t get around to talking about anything else. LG’s 2016 4K OLED TVs. Smart TV, which is designed to give smoother access to all your streaming entertainment. Samsung Family Hub Fridge.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Internet of things has been THE hot topic for the past couple of years and that trend continues into 2016 and beyond. Solving some of the problems that have been holding the IoT back from realizing its full potential are some of the most compelling technology trends to watch in 2016.

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socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2017

Simulations Plus said DILIsym had revenues of just over $3M in 2016. The deal was worth $10M in cash, with an initial $5M payment and another $5M in earnout. DILIsym develops software for the simulation of drug-induced liver injury. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 19, 2020

After wrestling with recalcitrant homeowners, husbanding their parcels of land to keep their property values high, the state’s leadership passed a law that increased the availability of new rental units and put more money into homeowners’ pockets in 2016. Image Credits: United Dwelling (opens in a new window).

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 16, 2016

This year, CES showed us that 2016 is truly the year of the electric vehicle. Here are the electric vehicles from CES 2016 that made our jaws drop. Here are the electric vehicles from CES 2016 that made our jaws drop. The post All of the Electric Cars at CES 2016 appeared first on TechZulu. Chevrolet Bolt.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 26, 2016

Top media giants Facebook and Alphabet are determined to grow this number with the introduction of various airborne devices designed to bring internet to the far corners of the globe to boost their revenues. In 2016, the price of mobile data will remain relatively stable. Streamlined Online Experiences – Think Slack 2016.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The company raised a $55 million round of financing in 2016, $60 million in 2017 and $100 million in 2018. “ We’re primarily focused on finding the most passionate and talented game developers that want to specialize in making the kind of game design and might have the kind of specialized expertise that we admire.”

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

While VR startups raised plenty of cash in 2016 and 2017, slow headset sales have caused startups to focus on building for a virtual future that might take a couple more years to reach. Maureen Fan [ Baobab Studios ] . Baobab Studios has raised $31 million from top investors to create cinematic VR that excites audiences.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 6, 2015

I took a moment to feel better about some of the things I’ve accomplished and my goals for 2016 vs. being too off put by the critics lest they win. Or I guess more appropriately Ricky Gervais came to the rescue with his Tweet. I stepped back and realized how true that was.

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Xconomy

JANUARY 9, 2018

That year the couple, both trained in design, founded a startup in San Francisco, then called KaleidoscopeVR. That expanded into a 10-city tour in 2015, and a world tour in Europe and Asia in 2016, Pinnell says. Its first mission was to launch a Bay Area VR festival to showcase works in the new immersive art forms.

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Tech.Co

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Vibrant Planet Vibrant Planet is a data-driven science and cloud-based solution designed to support restoration efforts. Writesonic Writesonic is an AI writing tool designed to help writers overcome writers block and level up their skills. Brightwheel Brightwheel is another Silicon Valley startup that’s been defying odds in 2023.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 15, 2016

For CES gaming in 2016, VR devices were at the front and center even more prominently than before – but a few other fantastic upcoming products also made a splash. The latest iteration is the PlayStation VR device, a slimmer model that is designed to tie in very closely with PS games. The Final Oculus Rift Heading for Shelves.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 2, 2016

If the shopping process, delivery, and support experiences are not designed-in and delivered consistently, no after-the-fact effort or product feature can compensate for the lack of it. The specifics and need for an overall service experience design were driven home to me in a new book, “ Woo, Wow, and Win ,” by Thomas A.

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