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Nintendo Denies Its Next-Gen Console Will Run Android
Jun 02, 1:51PM
Sorry, Android fans. Nintendo’s next gaming system will not be based on Android. The official word comes from a Nintendo spokesperson speaking to a Japanese report that indicated that the upcoming Nintendo NX would use Android as its operating system. Read MoreAircall Is The Easiest Way To Create And Manage Your Phone Customer Service
Jun 02, 1:51PM
Meet Aircall, a French startup specialized in creating a modern platform for your phone support needs. The company started as an easy way to create a virtual number that would ring your support team’s phones one by one until someone picked up the phone. It is now a complete yet easy-to-use phone solution for support teams that you manage from your computer. “We launched a desktop… Read MoreGoogle Tests 'Study Kit' Apps To Collect Health Data Before Wider Launch Of Baseline Study This Year
Jun 02, 1:49PM
In July 2014, Google announced Baseline Study, a Google[x] “moonshot” that involves collecting and analysing diagnostics from people to paint a picture of “what it means to be healthy.” While Baseline Study started as a limited pilot with Duke University and Stanford University in July 2014 with 175 participants, TechCrunch has learned that Google is now preparing… Read MoreAmazon's Fire TV Gets More Gaming Cred With GameFly Streaming
Jun 02, 1:41PM
Amazon is crowing about its big Fire TV app and channel catalogue this morning (I have to wonder if the timing has anything to do with the Apple TV announcement rumored for next week), but the best part of the announcement is the addition of GameFly, which brings streaming top-tier games to Amazon’s cheap, lightweight set-top box. GameFly’s presence on the Amazon box is exclusive,… Read MoreHi, I'm Fitz, TechCrunch's New Intern
Jun 02, 1:37PM
Hi. I’m Fitz, TechCrunch’s newest writer/intern. (West) Philadelphia born and raised, on the computer is where I spent most of my days. Seriously, though. I started playing Power Pete on my first Mac Performa in 1996, and have been obsessed with technology ever since. Fun Fact: I’ve camped out for every iPhone launch since 2007, and am only slightly ashamed of it. (Also,… Read MoreApple's Smart Earphone Patent Is Designed For Sharing A Single Set
Jun 02, 1:17PM
Apple has a patent for earphones (via AppleInsider) that pretty ingeniously suits common usage – the headphones described in the document can automatically detect multiple users using one earbud apiece and switch from stereo sound to mono streams, for instance, or deliver completely different audio streams to each. People share a single headset all the time, which you’ve… Read MoreUrban Massage, The On-Demand Massage Service, Picks Up Further Backing At $12M Valuation
Jun 02, 1:14PM
Urban Massage, the U.K. startup that offers an Uber-style massage booking service similar to U.S.-based Zeel, has picked up a new round of funding. The backing — amount undisclosed — is being led by Firestartr. Read MoreSoundHound Challenges Siri With New Hound Voice Search App And Developer Platform
Jun 02, 1:07PM
Most of you know about SoundHound, right? It’s a popular music recognition app that never quite captured the public imagination the way Shazam did. Well, according to founder and CEO Keyvan Mohajer said there’s a lot more to it — in fact, he described the SoundHound story as “one of the best-kept secrets in Silicon Valley.” Read MoreNew MongoDB Connector Creates Direct Link To Data Visualization Tools
Jun 02, 1:00PM
MongoDB, the open source database platform announced several updates today at its MongoDB World user conference in New York City, including integration with Tableau and other data visualization tools. Lots of companies have been building applications using MongoDB because they like its lack of structure and flexibility. It’s one of the key reasons they use MongoDB, but when it comes to… Read MoreDoppler Labs Launches Here Listening System On Kickstarter To Curate Live Audio
Jun 02, 12:59PM
Doppler Labs, the same folks that introduced us to the totally mechanical Dubs ear plugs, is today unveiling its second product. The Here Active Listening System was just launched on to Kickstarter with a funding goal of $250,000. But what is Here? Read MoreWatchTF, Asus?
Jun 02, 12:54PM
It’s fairly common practice for cheaper manufacturers to ape more expensive “premium” brands as soon as its clear that customer sentiment is headed in a certain direction. This week at Computex, however, Asus dumped a doozy. Take a look at the above video. It’s like a mad-eyed parody of an Apple Watch advertisement. The watches bands look cheap and derivative, the back… Read MoreThunderbolt 3 Uses Reversible USB Type-C And Could Be The Ultimate Port
Jun 02, 12:33PM
Intel has revealed all about its new Thunderbolt 3 specification at this year’s Computex conference, and it could be the port that best serves Apple’s single I/O vision of the MacBook’s future: Thunderbolt 3 uses a reversible USB-C connector, and includes USB 3.1 support, as well as increasing data transfer speed over Thunderbolt 2 by 100 percent to 40Gbps, and supporting use… Read MoreAOL.com Unveils A Mobile- And Video-Centric Redesign
Jun 02, 12:33PM
AOL.com is getting a new look. Unless you’re a regular visitor, the changes might not seem all that dramatic, but Maureen Sullivan, President of AOL.com and the company’s lifestyle brands, told me that the site has been revamped to optimize for the mobile experience, and to put video front-and-center. Read MoreHere Are The First Connected Home Devices For Apple's HomeKit
Jun 02, 12:30PM
Apple’s HomeKit is finally starting to roll out to actual consumers, via the first crop of HomeKit-enabled accessories from third-party manufacturers. This means you’ll soon be able to get your hands on a range of products for the connected home that work with Siri on your iOS device, and that you’ll be able to do so as soon as today, since some of the new HomeKit… Read MoreVimeo Now Lets Creators Launch Their Own Subscription Video-On-Demand Channels
Jun 02, 12:00PM
Vimeo wants to provide new ways for creators to make more money from their content. A few years after launching a video on demand offering so creators could rent out or sell access to their videos, the company will now let them charge for monthly subscriptions to their libraries of content. Read MoreLeanplum Brings Hyper-Personalized Messaging, Easier UX Optimization To Its Mobile Marketing Platform
Jun 02, 12:00PM
Leanplum started out as a mobile A/B testing service, but over time, the company has morphed into a mobile lifecycle solution for marketers as it added new features to its platform. Last year, for example, Leanplum launched its marketing automation service with personalized messaging after it raised a $4.8 million Series A round. Read MoreHardware Development Platform HWTrek Gets $4M Series A
Jun 02, 12:00PM
HWTrek, a Taipei-based platform that connects hardware startups with manufacturers and other resources, has scored a $4 million series A. The funding was led by WI Harper and ITIC. Legend Star Capital (the investment arm of Legend Holdings, Lenovo’s parent company), Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com, and Tokyo venture capital firm Global Brain also participated. Read MoreFitBit Plans To Raise Up To $358M In Its IPO
Jun 02, 11:49AM
Fitness tracker FitBit has updated the filing for its initial public offering with new pricing details. The company plans to sell just under 22.4 million shares priced between $14 to $16. At the high end, that would bring the total amount raised in its IPO to $358 million. The filing also states that FitBit stockholders plan to sell 7.5 million shares. Read MoreUdemy Raises Another $65 Million To Help Anyone Learn Anything
Jun 02, 11:30AM
Udemy, the online education marketplace that wants to help anyone learn anything, has pulled in $65 million in new venture funding. The Series D round was led by Stripes Group, the late-stage New York-based firm that counts marketplace giants GrubHub, Elance/Odesk and Blue Apron among its portfolio. Previous investors NVP and Insight Venture Partners joined in, and Stripes Group’s… Read MoreKamcord Launches On Android With A Streamlined Video Capture Experience
Jun 02, 11:30AM
Mobile gameplay streaming service Kamcord has launched on Android, letting users share clips of their time playing games on their phone with voiceover. Read MoreIf at any time you'd like to stop receiving these messages, just send an email to feeds_feedburner_com_techcrunch+unsubscribe-hmdtechnology=gmail.com@mail.feed2email.net.
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