Hubble Networks has initiated decongestion efforts at the Launch Pad, marking a historic milestone. The company's innovative approach aims to alleviate congestion, ensuring smoother operations. No further details are provided in the news report.

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The Net Gala, a tech-focused alternative to the Met Gala, took place in a Brooklyn warehouse. The event, themed around internet surveillance, featured attendees dressed in black, with some wearing Schiaparelli. The event celebrated culture through art, fashion, music, and technology.

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Lucid Motors' Senior Vice President of Digital Mike Bell has resigned, effective immediately, to pursue other opportunities. He will serve in an advisory role until mid-August to transition his duties. Bell, a former Apple and Intel executive, was in charge of software development at Lucid Motors.

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Hong Kong is attracting crypto startups and founders due to favorable regulations, drawing over 50,000 attendees to its web3 festival in April. The city aims to restore its status as a financial hub by supporting the growth of entrepreneurs, technologists, and investors in the crypto space.

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DocuSign has acquired Lexion, a contract workflow automation startup, for $165 million. The acquisition aims to strengthen DocuSign's contract management capabilities, building on its recent launch of DocuSign IAM. Lexion was incubated at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence.

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Apple is hosting a standalone event, 'Let Loose', on May 7 at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET, focusing on iPads, including iPad Pro and iPad Air, and finally giving attention to the long-neglected Apple Pencil.

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Apple is set to unveil new iPad Pro, iPad Air, and Apple Pencil at a surprise event on May 7. The event may also introduce the new M4 chip, just six months after the M3 chip launch. The event will take place on May 7 at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET.

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Techstars and Newchip, two startup accelerators, are collaborating to support startups. Newchip faced financial issues, leading to bankruptcy and startup closures. Techstars, on the other hand, has retooled its approach. The partnership aims to provide a more stable environment for startups to thrive.

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An international coalition of police agencies has resurrected LockBit's dark web site, which was seized earlier this year. The site has reappeared with new posts hinting at new revelations about the group, with authorities planning to release new information within 24 hours.

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Deep tech founders face a complex decision when choosing a startup program, requiring more from their space due to lab benches, electricity, and equipment needs. Unlike co-working spaces, deep tech founders often go it alone, but now have options to consider.

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