Monthly Archives: August 2022

Max Q: Refresh

Hello and welcome back to Max Q. Happy belated 10th birthday to the Mars Curiosity rover! We <3 you. In this issue: Astra changes strategy in the wake of launch failures SpaceX launches South Korean lunar mission News from Zenno Astronautics, Blue Origin and more Astra changes strategy and ditches current rocket in the wake…

Daily Crunch: ‘Winter may be longer’ because unicorns won’t accept down rounds, says SoftBank leader

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here. Hey, folks! A quick word on pitching. If you are starting your fundraising journey, apply to be part of the 2-minute life pitch practice on our TechCrunch Live series. If you’ve already…

US gets warrant to seize a sanctioned Russian oligarch’s airplane worth over $90 million and owned through ‘series of shell companies’

Russian oligarch and government official Andrei Vladimirovich Skoch owns an Airbus A319-100 through shell companies and trusts connected to his romantic partner, according to the DOJ. Courtesy of Justice Department The US is looking to seize an airplane owned by billionaire Andrei Vladimirovich Skoch. Skoch was first sanctioned in 2018 for his ties to Russia’s…

‘He held the gun to my temple.’ Opponents use Herschel Walker’s ex-wife’s accusation that he threatened to kill her in ad

Heisman Trophy winner and Republican candidate for US Senate Herschel Walker speaks to supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump during a rally at the Banks County Dragway on March 26, 2022 in Commerce, Georgia. This event is a part of Trump’s Save America Tour around the United States. Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images Opponents…

Influencer marketing stats: How creators have impacted businesses in 2021

Nearly 68% of US marketers from companies with 100 or more employees will use influencer marketing in 2021. And influencer and other paid content will represent 20% of US agency and marketing professionals’ digital ad budgets in 2021. Do you work in the Marketing, Media & Advertising industry? Get business insights on the latest tech…

Sennheiser promises 60 hours of listening with its new Momentum headphones

Sennheiser hasn’t refreshed its over-hear Momentum noise-canceling headphones since 2019, but that changes today. The company has announced the Momentum 4, a new take on its flagship headphones that includes an exterior redesign, new features and a whopping 60 hours of battery life. What’s more, Sennheiser is offering this host of updates for $50 less…

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless feature new design, class-leading ANC battery life

2022 has been the year of big headphone launches and we can add another Sennheiser to the pile with the announcement of the Momentum 4 Wireless. With the Momentum 4 Wireless, Sennheiser has included an audiophile-inspired acoustic system powered by a 42mm transducer that the German brand says offers “brilliant dynamics, clarity and musicality” for…