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Zach Sims Of Codecademy On Running A Company That (Still) Doesn't Charge Users
Jan 26, 12:44AM
Though the four-year-old online platform Codecademy now teaches employable tech skills to 25 million users around the globe, it still doesn’t charge for its services (some early testing aside), choosing to remain focused on growth before adding on what CEO Zach Sims describes as a “prosumer” business. In today’s market, that’s an unusual stance to maintain. Read MoreOculus VR Brings A New Reality To The Gaming Industry
Jan 26, 12:00AM
After walking the floor of the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, many gaming industry participants saw the virtual reality (VR) writing on the wall for the first time — and in a very realistic way. Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) gaming has arrived, or gotten extremely close, with the official ship date for the Oculus Rift VR viewer set for March 28 and… Read MoreA Tiny Selfie Drone You Don't Need To Register With The FAA
Jan 25, 10:21PM
The palm-sized ONAGOfly is an affordable GPS-enabled drone that automatically takes photos using smile and obstacle recognition technology. Normally the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires registration for unmanned aircraft systems. Nearly 300,000 drone owners have registered since the government introduced this rule in early January. However, this bite-sized flying camera is so… Read MoreMeet The Gadgets Vying For The Crunchie For Hardware Of The Year For 2015
Jan 25, 10:00PM
On February 8, some of the best and brightest startups, entrepreneurs and investors will pack into San Francisco’s War Memorial Opera House for the 9th Annual Crunchies, essentially the Oscars for startups and technology. They’ll be hoping to win a Crunchie award in one of 12 categories up for grabs at this year’s show. Read MoreWatch Microsoft Venture's London Accelerator Right Here
Jan 25, 9:39PM
TechCrunch is pleased to host the live video stream of the Microsoft Ventures London Accelerator demo day. Watch the presentations right here starting at 3:30p GMT on January 27th. The event is private so this live stream is the only way for the general public to watch the event. Ten companies will take the stage and present their company to a group of investors. Read MorePeople.io Is Another Shot At Rewarding People For Sharing Personal Data
Jan 25, 9:28PM
There have been multiple attempts to convince web users of the value of their attention and/or personal data — by, for example, offering them free mobile connectivity for watching ads (e.g. Blyk). Over the years it’s proven a tough business model to sustain. Read MorePSA: A Link That Crashes Safari Is Being Passed Around On Social Media
Jan 25, 8:33PM
A website that crashes the Safari web browser is making the rounds on social media. The name of the site, crashsafari.com (don’t click!), makes its intentions pretty obvious, of course. But pranksters can use a URL shortener like bit.ly to obfuscate the URL and then trick their victims into clicking. Doing so will indeed crash your browser, but there isn’t permanent damage. Read MoreWhy The Stick Figure Meme Caught On So Fast And Why We Hate It So Much
Jan 25, 7:47PM
The “Be Like Me” meme (that stick figure about [insert name here] blowing up on your Facebook feed) is the latest viral hit glorifying our greatness – and it’s annoying the hell out of your friends. According to the BBC, the meme started late last year for a guy named Bill. The “Be Like Bill” meme recently gained a dedicated Facebook page, which quickly grew… Read MoreSAP Melds Social And Learning In New Tool
Jan 25, 7:34PM
For many years, we’ve had social tools and formal learning management systems, but we have never really had anything that combined the two — until today, that is when SAP announced a new system called SAP Jam Collaboration for learning. The new tool is designed to bring various aspects of corporate learning together in a more social setting. It uses SAP Jam as a platform that… Read More"Fast Fashion" Jewelry Biz BaubleBar Grabs Another $20 Million
Jan 25, 7:01PM
E-commerce shop BaubleBar, known for its “fast fashion” take on women’s jewelry, has closed on $20 million in new funding, the company announced today. The Series C round was led by prior investors, Accel Partners, Greycroft Partners, Burch Creative Capital and Aspect Ventures, but also includes new investors who will bring expertise in international expansions and… Read MoreWhy Cars Must Follow Mobile's Disruption Curve In 2016
Jan 25, 7:00PM
With connected entertainment, driverless technology, a revolution in car-hailing and the fumes from VW’s emissions scandal still lingering, 2016 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the auto industry. As the auto industry approaches its hundredth birthday, it’s crucial it keeps up with the disruption that has hit other industries. Read MoreLydia Becomes A Serious Alternative To Cash To Pay Back Your Friends In France
Jan 25, 6:37PM
French startup Lydia has come a long way. When I first covered it two years ago, it wanted to become a sort of Venmo for France. Now, Lydia tries to cover a wide array of use cases when it comes to sending or requesting money. Today’s update goes one step further. Read MoreTechCrunch Giveaway: Win 2 Tickets To The RSA Conference
Jan 25, 6:30PM
The folks at RSA want to give one TechCrunch reader a pair of full conference passes to the RSA Conference 2016 in San Francisco (a $4,590 value). The tech conference runs from February 29 – March 4 in San Francisco at the Moscone Center. The winner will have access to over 400 sessions, will be able to explore over 500 exhibitors and watch the top 10 finalists battle for the title of… Read MoreChelsea Handler's New App "Gotta Go" Gets You Out Of Awkward Situations
Jan 25, 6:23PM
Chelsea Handler’s new mobile application Gotta Go! has hit the App Store. The humorous, but also potentially practical app, is designed to get you out of awkward situations – like bad dates or boring meetings, for example. The launch coincides with the debut of Handler’s new Netflix series, Chelsea Does, which began streaming over the weekend. The app’s creation and… Read MoreApply Now For Disrupt NY 2016 Startup Battlefield
Jan 25, 6:00PM
Applications are now open for the Startup Battlefield at Disrupt NY! That’s right, TechCrunch’s premier startup competition is headed back to the Big Apple. We’re looking for the best up-and-coming companies to launch on the most visible stage in tech and compete for a cash prize of $50,000 and the illustrious Disrupt Cup. Read MoreMeet The Nominees For The 9th Annual Crunchies Awards
Jan 25, 5:53PM
The 9th Annual Crunchies are almost here. On February 8, pioneering tech startups, entrepreneurs and investors will make their way to San Francisco’s War Memorial Opera House for what we like to call the Oscars of startups and technology. They’ll be hoping to win a Crunchie award in one these 12 categories. Read MoreMark Zuckerberg Is Back To Work
Jan 25, 5:45PM
Earlier this morning, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Facebook that he’s headed back to work this morning after a two-month-long paternity leave, asking — alongside a photo of a closet full of identical T-shirts and hoodies — “What should I wear?” (Already with the dad jokes!) Zuck’s got dad jokes for days https://t.co/gJ72faBRcN… Read MoreBitfinder's $199 Smart Air Monitor Knows That Looks Matter
Jan 25, 5:23PM
It’s not often that I think long and hard about the air in my apartment. It’s air. But then again, I wouldn’t drink murky water, so why is it that I don’t remember to care about what goes in my lungs? The Awair, a smart air monitor from BitFinder, is looking to bring the flair back to air. How It Works There are toxins in the air from chemical-based cleaners, plus dust… Read MoreMicrosoft's Personal Assistant Tech, Cortana, Now Generates Reminders From Emails
Jan 25, 5:18PM
Microsoft’s personal assistant tech Clippy Cortana is getting a few more feathers in its cap, with the company rolling out the ability to push reminders to users based on the contents of their email. Users of the Windows Insider early access program will get the feature first — followed in future, Microsoft said today, to all users of Windows 10. Read MoreTechnology Is Powering A New American Century, And The World Will Benefit
Jan 25, 5:00PM
The United States is in fact in the middle of a dramatic revival and rejuvenation, propelled by an amazing wave of technological innovations… And the really good news is that the world will share in the prosperity that this American reinvention is creating. 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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