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E-moto startup Alta Motors reportedly powers down
Oct 19, 1:05AM
Brisbane, California based e-motorcycle startup Alta Motors has ceased operations, TechCrunch has confirmed. Earlier today Asphalt and Rubber — and several subsequent outlets — reported the company stopped operating this morning, fired its staff, and may be looking for a buyer. Alta has yet to comment on the situation. "As of this morning I no longer represent […]
The space pen became the space pen 50 years ago
Oct 18, 11:52PM
Everyone knows about the space pen. NASA spent millions on R&D to create the ultimate pen that would work in zero gravity and the result was this incredible machine. Well, no. In fact it was made by a pen manufacturer in 1966 — but it wasn't until October of 1968 that it went into orbit and fulfilled its space pen destiny.
Knotch launches Blueprint to help marketers find the best publishers of sponsored content
Oct 18, 9:55PM
When I last wrote about Knotch, the company had just patented its color-based feedback system that helps advertisers measure the effectiveness of their sponsored content. Since then, it’s added a competitive intelligence product and now Blueprint, a tool for marketers who want to find the best topics, formats and partners to reach their desired audience. […]
Amazon says it will add 1,000 more employees in the UK, bringing the total to 28,500, bucking the Brexit chill
Oct 18, 9:11PM
A lot of uncertainty hangs over the U.K. as it continues its slow march out of the European Union, but today one of the world’s biggest companies announced plans to expand its presence in the country. Amazon today said it would add another 1,000 workers in the U.K., including establishing its first corporate and R&D […]
Disruptive technology and organized religion
Oct 18, 9:00PM
At a recent Vatican-sponsored conference, I learned that disruptive technology and organized religion have more in common than not.
6D.ai opens up its beta
Oct 18, 8:30PM
After wrestling for more than a decade with the development of a technology that would create a three-dimensional map of the physical world, the team at 6D.ai is finally ready to open up to developers its toolkit that the company says has done exactly that. When company chief executive Matt Miesnieks announced the launch of […]
MoviePass is under investigation for securities fraud in New York state
Oct 18, 7:47PM
More bad news for MoviePass. At the direction of New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood, MoviePass parent company Helios and Matheson is now the subject of a fraud probe in New York state.
Uber is developing an on-demand staffing business
Oct 18, 6:19PM
Uber is reportedly developing a short-term staffing business to offer 1099 independent contractors for events and corporate functions, the Financial Times first reported. Dubbed Uber Works, the service would provide waiters, security guards and other temporary staffers to business partners, a source close to Uber told TechCrunch. Uber has been working on the project for […]
Researchers create virtual smells by electrocuting your nose
Oct 18, 6:14PM
The IEEE has showcased one of the coolest research projects I’ve seen this month: virtual smells. By stimulating your olfactory nerve with a system that looks like one of those old-fashioned kids electronics kits, they’ve been able to simulate smells. The project is pretty gross. To simulate a smell, the researchers are sticking leads far […]
There's now proof that quantum computers can outperform classical machines
Oct 18, 6:11PM
The hype around quantum computing is real. But to fully realize the promise of quantum computing, it’ll still take a few years of research and scientific breakthroughs. And indeed, it still remains to be seen if quantum computers will ever live up to the hype. Today, though, we got mathematical proof that there are really calculations that […]
Google Maps' ETA sharing feature hits iOS
Oct 18, 5:18PM
If you’re heading out to meet someone, there are plenty of ways to inform them of your location and estimated arrival. Chat apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, LINE and iMessage, for example, offer location-sharing functionality, while navigation apps like Waze and CityMapper and even ridesharing apps like Uber offer live updating ETAs. Now, Google Maps’ own […]
Google improves Android App Bundles and makes building Instant Apps easier
Oct 18, 5:00PM
Google is launching a number of new features for Android app developers today that will make it easier for them to build smaller apps that download faster and to release instant apps that allow potential users to trial a new app without having to install it. Android App Bundles, a feature that allows developers to modularize their […]
Twilio launches a new SIM card and narrowband dev kit for IoT developers
Oct 18, 5:00PM
Twilio is hosting its Signal developer conference in San Francisco this week. Yesterday was all about bots and taking payments over the phone; today is all about IoT. The company is launching two new (but related) products today that will make it easier for IoT developers to connect their devices. The first is the Global […]
A ton of people don't know that Facebook owns WhatsApp
Oct 18, 4:57PM
Americans looking to reduce their reliance on products from tech’s most alarmingly megalithic companies might be surprised to learn just how far their reach extends. Privacy-minded browser company DuckDuckGo conducted a small study to look into that phenomenon and the results were pretty striking. “… As Facebook usage wanes, messaging apps like WhatsApp are growing […]
Why so many tech companies are creating shows
Oct 18, 4:18PM
Editor’s note: Jay Acunzo is the author of the new book Break the Wheel, which explores how the world's best creators break from conventional thinking to think for themselves. He's a former digital media strategist at Google, head of content at HubSpot, and VP of brand at the seed VC, NextView. The deep tones of synth […]
Apple's holding another big event October 30
Oct 18, 4:15PM
And here you thought hardware season was over. A month and a half after its last major event, Apple’s throwing a big party in Brooklyn on October 30. The event will likely suss out some of the technology that slipped through the cracks back in September, including, most likely, a new iPad and possibly some […]
Square unveils the Square Terminal, designed to replace old keypad credit card machines
Oct 18, 4:07PM
Square is launching a new piece of hardware today — the Square Terminal. As explained to me by the company’s Head of Hardware Jesse Dorogusker, the Terminal fills a gap the company’s product lineup — unlike the basic card reader, it provides an all-in-one hardware experience (no phone or tablet required), but more affordable than the […]
Embracing multimodality, Uber pioneers ride recommendations
Oct 18, 4:05PM
For the first time, Uber will make contextual, personalized suggestions about the best way to get from point A to point B. The startup offers more than just cars now, and it’s starting to understand the trade-offs between price, speed, convenience and comfort amidst its multi-modal fleet. Most noticeably, you’ll soon see JUMP bikes get […]
Google launches compose actions to streamline access to SaaS apps in Gmail
Oct 18, 4:03PM
Lately, Google has been all about shaving time off your everyday activities when sending emails. First they came out with smart responses that let you choose among several (sometimes) logical responses to the email. Next was type ahead, which guesses what you might want to type with remarkable accuracy. Today the company announced the general […]
Future Family raises $10M to make fertility treatments more affordable
Oct 18, 4:00PM
Future Family, a startup that helps families more easily afford fertility services like IVF and egg freezing, has raised $10 million in a Series A round. Just weeks back, Future Family switched up its offerings to feel less like a loan, and more like a monthly subscription. The end results might seem pretty similar — […]
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