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Mach CEO Ethan Thornton on what it’s like to run a defense tech company in your 20s┃StrictlyVC SF

Mach CEO Ethan Thornton has been building weapons systems of varying shapes and sizes since high school, but his ambitions have turned into a company that recently landed a contract with the US military and a plan to develop cross-functional factories. TechCrunch Senior Reporter Charles Rollet interviewed Thornton during the StrictlyVC 2025 event in San…

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Mach CEO Ethan Thornton has been building weapons systems of varying shapes and sizes since high school, but his ambitions have turned into a company that recently landed a contract with the US military and a plan to develop cross-functional factories. TechCrunch Senior Reporter Charles Rollet interviewed Thornton during the StrictlyVC 2025 event in San Francisco, exploring the Mach’s plans, its focus on competing with China, and yes, that early weapon development.

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Honor Magic V6 Unboxing (No Music ASMR)

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The Honor Magic V6 wowed us in Barcelona at MWC. While it’s not officially available here in the US, we were still lucky enough to get our hands on one. Let’s quietly unbox it with CNET’s own Vanessa Hand Orellana. #honorphotography #asmrrelax #honormagicv6 #qualcomm #unboxing

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A new dental robot is being developed to allow dentists to create crowns in fewer visits.

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iCloud Storage Full? Do This First Before Paying Apple

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If your iCloud storage is full, there’s an easy way to clear space on your iPhone before resorting to paying for more storage. CNET’s Bridget Carey’s quick tips target the largest videos and photos first.

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