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South Korea's government launches its first accelerator program for international startups
May 13, 6:48AM
In a bid to make South Korea’s tech industry more diverse, the government has created an accelerator for startups from around the world. Read MoreApple invests $1B in Didi Chuxing, China's largest ride-hailing app
May 13, 4:01AM
Apple made the bombshell announcement today that it has invested $1 billion in China’s top ride hailing app. Didi Chuxing (formerly called Didi Kuaidi) is often described in U.S. media as Uber’s Chinese rival, but it already dominates the market by far. The company claims it fulfilled one billion rides last year and holds 87 percent of the country’s private ride-hailing market. Read MoreIn the singularity, we'll still be using the same garbage trucks
May 13, 3:00AM
Our cities face a choice: find creative ways to integrate today’s technology into their DNA or have entire systems get left behind. Urban populations are growing, infrastructure is aging and needs are evolving (access to the Internet is as important as electricity). To keep up with the demands of modern urban populations, cities need ways to integrate new solutions into old ways of… Read MoreAccion Systems raises $7.5 million in Series A to accelerate production of miniature space thrusters
May 13, 12:53AM
Accion Systems, the company developing miniature space propulsion systems, has raised $7.5 million in Series A funding led by Shasta Ventures. RRE Ventures, Founder Collective, and Slow Ventures also participated in the round. The company had previously raised $2 million from seed funding and $6.5 million from partnerships with the Department of Defense. While perhaps best known for their… Read MoreTactical Technology educates women's rights advocates on online safety
May 13, 12:30AM
Progressive women’s advocates doing controversial work are often at risk of physical violence and online harassment because of their online presence. To help those advocates navigate social media safely, Tactical Technology launched to ensure that, in an increasingly digital age, they don’t end up more vulnerable than ever. “For some women who are politically active… Read MoreFour ways African countries can ensure digital innovation benefits the entire population
May 13, 12:00AM
When Rwanda’s socioeconomic turnaround is discussed, the country’s disciplined approach to economic growth and commitment to avoiding the pitfalls of corruption are usually highlighted. However, while these components certainly played a significant role, another key factor in Rwanda’s transformation is often overlooked. Read MoreA folding robot made of pig parts that removes batteries from stomachs with magnets
May 12, 10:24PM
Researchers from MIT, the University of Sheffield and the Tokyo Institute of Technology joined forces for a project that reads like something out of a William Burroughs novel. Crafted from dried pig intestines, the little origami robot is designed to hatch from inside a swallowed capsule and unfold like an accordion. Once inside the swallower’s stomach, the little meat ‘bot… Read MoreThe technology-driven transformation of wealth management
May 12, 10:00PM
In today’s digital world, everyday functions such as making dinner reservations or hailing a taxi are done at the touch of a button. Similarly, other, more complex and esoteric functions, such as wealth management, are also moving toward automation. This evolution is enabled by the creation of state-of-the-art software, which has helped make wealth management more consumer-friendly… Read MoreResearchers are using Land Cruisers in the Outback as a wireless network
May 12, 9:36PM
Communication in the harsh, uninhabited and undeveloped environment of the Australian Outback is a huge challenge. That’s why Paul Gardner-Stephen, a senior lecturer at Flinders University in Adelaide, has partnered with Toyota and the communications and advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi on a solution. The three partners are building a literal mobile network, using fleets of… Read MoreSlay squad goals, not just tasks, with Lattice
May 12, 8:59PM
You know what to do at work today, but do you know why? Goals. Having clear goals is critical to keeping productivity and morale high on any team. Whether it’s a launch date, level of traction, sales quota or hiring objective, teams perform better with well-defined motives. Lattice weaves goals into your workflow. Built by Y Combinator president Sam Altman’s brother Jack, Lattice… Read MoreAstronomers announce largest batch of new planets ever discovered
May 12, 7:29PM
NASA has announced that astronomers working with the Kepler space telescope have verified 1,284 new planets — more than doubling the number of previously confirmed planets from Kepler. In fact, this new batch was the single largest group of new validated planets to date. Astronomers used statistical analysis on a planet catalog of 4,302 potential planets gathered by the Kepler space… Read MoreClarifying the uses of artificial intelligence in the enterprise
May 12, 7:00PM
Artificial intelligence. It’s dominating headlines with the promise of self-driving cars and virtual assistants becoming more real every day. But despite all the talk around AI, no one seems to really understand what it is or how companies can use it. Read MoreDisney Research uses RFID tags to create powerless, low-cost interactive controllers
May 12, 6:27PM
The team at Disney Research is up to its fun old tricks, this time finding some new uses for off-the-shelf RFID tags. Along with researchers from Carnegie Mellon, Disney’s laboratory wing has discovered a low-latency way to process RFID signals, making it possible to use the tags to turn cheap objects into simple wireless interactive controls that don’t require battery power.… Read MoreFender cashes in its cool with consumer in-ear monitor headphones
May 12, 4:02PM
After 70 years of rocking musicians with its guitars and amps, Fender today released its first general consumer product: a range of headphones that double as in-ear monitors for performers. They sound vibrant and clear, even at loud volumes, and run from $99 for the basic DXA1 to $499 for the audiophile-worthy FXA7. Instead of just being earbuds, the hand-assembled titanium housings fill up… Read MoreVirtual reality — from the living room to the classroom
May 12, 4:00PM
With the dawn of virtual reality, we are in the midst of a massive paradigm shift in how educators will perceive and incorporate video gaming experiences. Video games tend to be simulations of the real world, but given the development costs associated with quality 3D games, the range of experiences available to educators has been limited to profitable genres. This is all about to change with VR. Read MoreWalmart begins testing 2-day shipping service to take on Amazon Prime
May 12, 2:27PM
Walmart is making a notable to change to ShippingPass, its three-day shipping service and answer to Amazon Prime launched into beta testing last year. The company says this morning it will move from three-day delivery to two-day delivery — which makes the service far more competitive with Amazon’s similarly structured annual shipping program. This is an interesting move on… Read MoreThe Roll helps you find the best photos on your phone
May 12, 2:00PM
Wondering which of the tens of thousands of photos on your phone are worth keeping or sharing may be a thing of the past, thanks to The Roll, a new app from EyeEm. The iOS app analyzes your camera roll and uses computer vision to tag your images and rank your photos by how good they are. Read MoreGoogle launches Gboard, an iOS keyboard that lets you search without a browser
May 12, 1:00PM
Google this morning launched a new application for iOS devices called Gboard that puts the power of Google search directly into your mobile device’s keyboard. This keyboard had been rumored to be in development earlier this year, and it appears the original reports were accurate. Not only does the app allow for an easy way to use Google search, it also offers swipe-based typing and… Read MoreThe skinny bundle will be neither skinny nor bundled — but it will be great
May 12, 12:00PM
In-home video entertainment is a very big deal. $381 billion globally in 2019 big. About $100 billion in North America big. Triple the revenue of apps and games big. No wonder, then, that it won’t get re-worked as easily or quickly as music did. The TV conglomerates are sticking to their packaged guns, forcing any potential providers of so-called “skinny bundles” to take… Read MoreThe $799 VUZE virtual reality camera goes up for pre-order
May 12, 12:00PM
Virtual reality is expensive. High-end headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive will run you $599 and $799 — and the cameras required to capture the content runs several times that. At $799, the VUZE isn’t particularly cheap by most of our standards, but it’s certainly enough to qualify the virtual reality camera as “affordable,” particularly when contrasted… 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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