Daily Crunch: Google holographic video chat booth, Project Starline, finds its way into the real world

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There are other things going on in the world that we just keep getting more excited about. It was difficult to keep this newsletter to a manageable length because of a lot of other things. We came up with something. Christine and Haje would like to enjoy it.

The TechCrunch Top 3

• You, only holographic: Never mind the metaverse, Google is planning to test out its 3D video calling booths in the real world, Sarah writes. Called Project Starline, the booths use a bunch of cameras, sensors and 3D imagery to create a lifelike calling experience without that pesky headset.
• Can I get a scoop?: Manish received confirmation that decentralized exchange company Uniswap Labs raised $165 million in funding to value the company at $1.66 billion. This is a follow-up to his scoop from last month.
• Tweet, tweet: Catherine reported on Redbird’s $7.6 million raise that has the analytics operating system soaring now that it can continue making data even more accessible to nontechnical users.

Startups and VC

Some of the most exciting robotic breakthrough are happening in the space right now, Brian reports. The results of many years of research have just been published. The robot boot has only been tested on treadmills. It is being prepared for life beyond the lab doors.

Romain says there is a new VC fund in Paris. A $150 million single-LP fund backed by Otium Capital is called Resonance.

There was a lot of great news on the site today.

6 tips for launching a blockchain startup

It will take a lot more than a downturn in the public markets, record inflation and global instability to get between the creators of the digital currency.

Wolfgang Rckerl, co-founder and CEO of Istari Vision and Entity, says that having a solid roadmap, real-world use cases and a war chest are only a small part of a startup's survival strategy.

Many of the skills required to launch an early-stage startup also apply to web3 companies.

6 tips for launching a blockchain startup

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Big Tech Inc.

Sarah reported that Apple Card holders will get a side of Goldman Sachs when they open a high yield savings account. This is a big step by both the consumer tech giant and investment bank to offer more traditional banking-like services to customers.

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