Technology

This is a strategic win for SeatGeek. With direct placement in the Spotify app, SeatGeek is positioned to reach millions of active music fans as they discover upcoming events, increasing the chances of converting listeners into ticket buyers. Source

Social network Bluesky now offers private messaging by integrating the startup Germ's E2E encrypted messenger natively in its app. Source

Watch as Google Cloud’s vice president of global startups discusses what he’s seeing across the startup ecosystem, how Google Cloud is competing for AI startups, and what founders should be thinking about as they scale. Source

A combination of 3D-printed Lego-like parts, Formula 1 thinking, and a bounty program will help the company hit that target. The team, led by Tesla veteran Alan Clarke, is obsessed with efficiency. Source

Jack Altman and Benchmark announced today that he would be joining the firm as a general partner.  Source