There’s something of a trend around legacy software firms and their soaring valuations: Companies founded in dinosaur times are on a tear, evidenced this week with SAP‘s shares topping $200 for the first time. Founded in 1972, SAP’s valuation currently sits at an all-time high of $234 billion. The Germany-based enterprise software provider was valued
To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch is launching a series of interviews focusing on remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution. Sarah Bitamazire is the chief policy officer at the boutique advisory firm Lumiera, where she also helps write the newsletter Lumiera
For most of us, the word “medium” means “a channel or system of communication, information, or entertainment”. For a biologist, though, the term means something rather different: “the nutrient solution in which cells or organs are grown”. But there are times when the two conceptions fuse, and we’re living in one such time now. How
Menopause is so hot right now If you had asked 20-year-old me to explain what “perimenopause” was, I would have stared at you blankly. Honestly, I would have struggled to even tell you much about menopause. It was never a mainstream topic of conversation and studies have found most women were never educated about it.
Preity’s Stunning Black Dress is Taking Us All To “The Road To Fashion” Preity Zinta is a style icon who has continued to wow the fashion world for decades. Whether it’s sassy swimsuits, desi style or the slinkiest of gowns, she can rock them all with equal finesse. These days, the star is busy looking her
While Fourth of July might not stand out as a popular holiday for online shopping, like say, Memorial Day, we are a nation that loves a good deal. It should come as no surprise that there are plenty of markdowns in honor of America’s independence—some of which have already kicked off. As a shopping writer
Christian McCaffrey won the NFL’s offensive player of the year award while handling more touches than any player in the league, so the running back provided the 49ers with both quality and quantity on the field. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan hinted that they might like to dial back the quantity a bit as they
There have been plenty of takes and comments about the decision of the Los Angeles Lakers to draft Bronny James, the son of LeBron James. Here’s one that is relevant to the NFL. Agent Rich Paul reportedly told other teams not to draft Bronny James , explaining that if they did he’d play in Australia.
Peloton Studios New York turned up the heat on June 27 thanks to a special visit from Grammy AwardⓇ winning rapper, producer, and entrepreneur Lil Jon. As a special guest for one of Lil Jon’s two classes in his first-ever Artist Series with Peloton, I witnessed an electrifying session that left everyone turnt, crunk, and
From books to blood pressure: Norfolk’s library kiosk revolutionizes access to telemedicine In Norfolk, there’s no need to traipse into an office or clinic to see a health care provider. Here, telehealth is gaining popularity, where patients can see their providers through online video chats rather than visiting a clinic. And thanks to Norfolk Public
