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Bolt unveils its fourth-generation scooter

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Combined with audio and visual warnings, it should educate riders about what you’re supposed to do and not do. How four European cities are embracing micromobility to drive out cars. Behind the scenes, you’ll find built-in sensors to detect accidents and unsafe riding. If you fall or if you brake sharply, Bolt can be alerted.

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DigiSure, the mobility insurance platform with high-tech screening, comes out of stealth with $13.1M raise

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Traditional auto insurance carriers typically provide a quote by comparing statistical averages to information like a user’s age, gender, education level, location, driving record, credit history, vehicle details and location, but in the vehicle rental space, Shim says underwriting is limited or non-existent.

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LG announces the first 50 participants in its LG Nova program

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Kabuni – Metaverse education platform focused on providing the safest place in the metaverse for kids to explore, learn and grow, both within a classroom environment and at home. DUCKT – Universal charging infrastructure solution dedicated to micromobility vehicles: bikes, e-bikes and scooters. NeuroTrainer, Inc.

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Newsletter: GoDaddy’s startup pick + WSJ’s miracle material

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Microsoft picks MagniLearn for education initiative. Superpedestrian acquires Navmatic to enhance e-scooter safety OurCrowd electric scooter operator Superpedestrian has acquired Navmatic, a startup that helps micromobility operators locate vehicles and correct their movements in real time, TechCrunch reports. Introductions.

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The Station: Rivian trims its workforce and a supply chain-tainted earnings season begins

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Micromobility is feeling the pain as well. General Motors launched a program and digital platform called EV Live to educate car shoppers about EVs and target first-time buyers, as the automaker searches for ways to catch up to and outpace rival Tesla. You also can send a direct message to @kirstenkorosec.

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Extra Crunch roundup: influencer marketing 101, spotting future unicorns, Apple AirTags teardown

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Startups that help students navigate institutional bureaucracy so they can get more value out of their educational experience may become a growing focus for investors as consumer demand for virtual personalized learning increases,” she writes. Edtech investors are flocking to SaaS guidance counselors. Image Credits: TechCrunch.

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After a record year for Israeli startups, 16 investors tell us what’s next

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Products and services that require anything requiring on-site visits and integration as well as a long sales cycle involving face-to-face meetings and customer education are negatively impacted during this time. The army plays an important role in the socialization, education, skills development, social network and fabric of Israeli society.

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