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Apple's Watch isn't the first with an EKG reader but it will matter to more consumers
Sep 13, 1:01AM
Apple's COO Jeff Williams exuberantly proclaimed Apple’s Watch was the first to get FDA clearance as an over-the-counter electrocardiogram (EKG) reader during the special event at Apple headquarters on Wednesday. While Apple loves to be first to things, that statement is false. AliveCor has held the title of first since late last year for its […]
Detroit's StockX raises $44M from GV and Battery to expand marketplace internationally
Sep 13, 1:00AM
StockX started as a marketplace for reselling sneakers but has since grown to be much more, bringing its transparent and anonymous marketplace to more verticals. Today the company is announcing a $44 million Series B that will help fuel international and domestic growth while letting the company expand to even more product categories and perhaps […]
Fintech investment powerhouse Ribbit Capital aims for $420 million with its latest fund
Sep 13, 12:46AM
Ribbit Capital, the financial technology investment firm whose portfolio includes hits like the no-fee mobile investment platform Robinhood; cryptocurrency wallet and marketplace provider Coinbase; and Root Insurance, the automotive insurance platform that just joined the billion-dollar startup club; is raising $420 million for its latest fund, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund […]
Beats did announce something today, after all
Sep 13, 12:08AM
Turns out those rumors that Beats wouldn't have anything to show off during today's big Apple event weren't 100 percent true. Granted, there was no mention of the headphone maker during the event itself. Instead, the company sent out a bit of an also-ran press release as things were still unfolding here in Cupertino. The […]
Uber is getting a new look
Sep 13, 12:03AM
Uber has broken up with the bits and atoms logo it unveiled in 2016. This morning, the company updated their website and app with a brand spankin’ new logo as part of a rebrand it’s rolling out in the coming months. The move comes two days after Uber tapped former Coca-Cola executive Rebecca Messina to […]
The 7 most egregious fibs Apple told about the iPhone XS camera today
Sep 12, 11:44PM
Apple always drops a few whoppers at its events, and the iPhone XS announcement today was no exception. And nowhere were they more blatant than in the introduction of the devices' "new" camera features. No one doubts that iPhones take great pictures, so why bother lying about it? My guess is they can't help themselves.
Tesla just lost its head of global finance
Sep 12, 10:50PM
Tesla’s head of global finance is leaving the automaker, the latest high-level executive departure that comes just days after chief accounting officer Dave Morton resigned after barely a month on the job. The departure was first reported by Bloomberg. Tesla confirmed to TechCrunch that Justin McAnear, whose official title was vice president of worldwide finance and […]
Airbnb hosts are offering free rooms to people fleeing Hurricane Florence
Sep 12, 10:20PM
With Hurricane Florence rapidly approaching the southeastern seaboard, many are leaving the area and seeking accommodation inland. Hopefully people have shelter lined up, but for a handful of those that don't, Airbnb hosts are offering their spare rooms for free.
Apple Watch Series 4 up close and hands-on
Sep 12, 9:50PM
I'm sure somewhere out there, there's someone who wants nothing more in this world than a circular Apple Watch. That person, I'm sad to report, was once again disappointed with the outcome of yet another Apple event. Circle-sporting invites and office buildings aside, the squircle works well for Apple, so it's sticking around for the […]
Everything Apple announced at its iPhone XS event
Sep 12, 9:35PM
Today was Apple’s big hardware event, and the trillion-dollar company had quite a lot to share about the future of some of its most profitable product lines. While Apple boasted how its products had been completely redesigned and re-engineered, in reality, what was most notable about today’s Apple event is how Apple is choosing to […]
iPhone XR up close and hands-on
Sep 12, 9:05PM
Apple would have you believe that it's not beholden to such trivial things as the market — roadmaps are long and the company's always done its own thing. But the XR feels like as much a response to the first iPhone X than anything. Last year's flagship iPhone broke the $1,000 seal for the company. […]
Introducing Rapide E, Aston Martin's first electric sports car
Sep 12, 8:52PM
Aston Martin is finally sharing some specs and a couple of teaser photos of the upcoming Rapide E, the British automaker’s first all-electric sports car. The upshot: It’ll be fast and rare. The company will only make 155 of the Rapide E, which will be powered by an 800-volt battery system with 65 kilowatt-hour capacity. (Pretty sure […]
Business school grads and quants are winning the battle to create the next P&G
Sep 12, 8:30PM
These days my Instagram feed feels more like QVC than a social network. And many of these companies are enjoying tremendous success pitching natural deodorants, unique underwear, creative candles, glam glasses, stunning shoes -- all manner of well-crafted microbrands. We're witnessing a cambrian explosion of new consumer startups.
iPhone XS Max up close and hands-on
Sep 12, 8:14PM
The most remarkable thing about the iPhone XS Max is that it doesn't feel huge. It's all relative, of course. And surely Apple's old guard would have scoffed at the notion of a 6.5-inch display. But time marches on. Seasons change and so do minds. Temperatures increase, superhero movies pile up and screen sizes increase, […]
Snapchat shares hit all-time low as search acquisition Vurb's CEO bails
Sep 12, 8:07PM
Snapchat’s sagging share price is making it tough to retain talent. Bobby Lo, founder and CEO of mobile search app Vurb that Snap Inc acquired for $114.5 million two years ago is leaving day-to-day operations at the company. That means Lo cut out early on his four-year retention package vesting schedule, which was likely influenced […]
Here's how Apple's stock fared during today's big hardware event
Sep 12, 8:00PM
Apple announced a whole bunch of new products today at its fancy Cupertino campus in what was its first hardware event since becoming a $1 trillion company. The company proudly unveiled the iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max, the Apple Watch Series 4 and more. The stock market behaved as we expected. Apple’s stock spent much […]
New iPhones courageously ditch the free headphone dongle
Sep 12, 7:51PM
Apple is under the impression that its “courage” has already paid off and that it no longer needs to ship a headphone dongle with its new phones. Mission accomplished! The new iPhone XS and XR models will not include the Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, and users will have to buy it separately for […]
XS, XR, XS Max? The difference between the new iPhones
Sep 12, 7:49PM
XS is the normal one. XR is the cheap one. XS Max is the big one. That’s a good start to understanding Apple’s confusing naming scheme for its new line of iPhones. Apparently jealous of Android’s fragmentation, Apple decided it needed three different models, three different storage sizes and nine different colors. You can think […]
HQ Trivia nabs Target to sponsor game with biggest ever single winner prize of $100K
Sep 12, 7:48PM
HQ Trivia is aiming to attract more players following a slight decline in downloads with a new, large prize. The company announced today it has bagged Target to sponsor to sponsor a special Emmy-themed game featuring its biggest-ever single winner prize of $100,000. The game will air on Monday, September 17 at 9 PM ET, but […]
Watch Apple's 'Mission: Impossible' style spaceship HQ tour
Sep 12, 7:30PM
Apple kicked off its hardware event today with a charming little video that did double promo duty, both introducing the event in a lighthearted way and giving a quick curated tour of the company's new "spaceship" headquarters. We don't always post Apple advertisements here at TechCrunch, but when we do, it's because they actually show off something new. Well, kind of new, anyway. It's nice to see it all in motion.
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