German aerospace company Lilium plans to introduce an eVTOL jet by 2026, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions with a longer range compared to competitors, supported by Tencent and Earlybird Venture Capital. In the U.S., startup fundraising activity saw a slowdown in the first quarter of 2024, with lower deal values and heightened investor expectations, although companies like ProfoundBio and EigenLayer managed to secure significant funding. Apple is set to launch a new M4 chip emphasizing AI

German aerospace company Lilium plans to introduce an eVTOL jet by 2026, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions with a longer range compared to competitors, supported by Tencent and Earlybird Venture Capital. In the U.S., startup fundraising activity saw a slowdown in the first quarter of 2024, with lower deal values and heightened investor expectations, although companies like ProfoundBio and EigenLayer managed to secure significant funding. Apple is set to launch a new M4 chip emphasizing AI

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German aerospace company Lilium, backed by Tencent and Earlybird Venture Capital, is developing an eVTOL jet to reduce CO2 emissions and plans to launch it by 2026, offering a longer range than its competitors. In the U.S., startup fundraising in early 2024 saw stagnation with lower deal values and higher investor expectations, but companies like ProfoundBio and EigenLayer secured significant funding. Meanwhile, Apple is set to introduce a new M4 chip focusing on AI capabilities, updating

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