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BMW 2019 i8 Review: Driving yesterday's car of tomorrow, today
Jul 10, 4:30PM
The BMW i8 is a lovely vehicle to drive even though it’s lacking. It hugs the road and commands attention. It's thrilling in a way that few cars can achieve without speed. Sure, it's quick, but it won't set track records or quarter mile times. It just feels great to drive. By the numbers, there's […]
SAP's CEO Bill McDermott will join us at TC Sessions: Enterprise
Jul 10, 4:15PM
You can’t talk about enterprise software without talking about SAP, the German software giant that now has a market cap of more than $172 billion, making it Europe’s most valuable tech company. To talk about his company and leadership in a rapidly changing environment for enterprise software, SAP CEO Bill McDermott will join us for […]
Revolut opens tech hub in Berlin
Jul 10, 4:04PM
Fintech startup Revolut is opening a small tech hub in Berlin. There's already a ton of fintech talent in the city as it's the hometown of N26. The company plans to hire 80 people at first for many different tech jobs, from software engineering to data science, product and growth. And this isn't just about […]
The future of car ownership: Cars-as-a-service
Jul 10, 3:35PM
Car shoppers now have several new options to avoid long-term debt and commitments. Automakers and startups alike are increasingly offering services that give buyers new opportunities and greater flexibility around owning and using vehicles. Cars-as-a-Service In the first part of this feature, we explored the different startups attempting to change car buying. But not everyone […]
The future of autonomous vehicles runs off roads and on to farms, construction sites and mines
Jul 10, 3:30PM
Fully self-driving passenger cars are not "just around the corner." While the well-funded leaders are on more stable financial ground, other AV startups may be looking for the off-ramp.
Udelv partners with HEB on Texas autonomous grocery delivery pilot
Jul 10, 3:00PM
Autonomous delivery company Udelv has signed yet another partner to launch a new pilot of its self-driving goods delivery service: Texas-based supermarket chain HEB Group. The pilot will provide service to customers in Olmos Park, just outside of downtown San Antonio where the grocery retailer is based. California-based Udelv will provide HEB with one of […]
Snapchat announces new shows from Serena Williams, Arnold Schwarzenegger and others
Jul 10, 2:49PM
Snapchat just announced that it’s making shows with big names like Serena Williams, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kevin Hart, as well as online stars like Emma Chamberlain, Loren Gray, Rickey Thompson, Baby Ariel and FaZe Banks. Snapchat launched its original content efforts two years ago, and today it’s unveiling a new program called Creator Shows. As […]
A91 Partners, a new VC fund from former Sequoia Capital India execs, closes $351M maiden fund
Jul 10, 2:09PM
India's growing number of startups now have one additional VC fund that will listen to their business ideas. A91 Partners, a new VC fund founded by former partners at Sequoia Capital India, has closed their maiden fund at $351 million. A91 Partners will focus on high growth startups in consumer, technology, financial services, and healthcare sectors […]
New Pinterest features encourage brands and creators to upload more videos
Jul 10, 2:00PM
Pinterest introduces new video uploading tool, a video analytics tool for businesses and more.
Brooklinen, known for high-quality bed sheets, launches its first line of loungewear
Jul 10, 1:29PM
Brooklinen, the direct-to-consumer bed sheet brand backed by investors including FirstMark, is entering the apparel space with its first line of loungewear. The company says its designs, including tops, pants, shorts and a dress, are inspired by vintage athletic clothing and made from cotton and modal blended with spandex. Prices range from $28 for a […]
Nintendo Switch Lite's trade-off of whimsy for practicality is a good one
Jul 10, 1:26PM
Nintendo today revealed a new Switch Lite version of its current-generation console, which attaches the controllers permanently, shrinks the hardware a bit and adds a touch more battery life — but it also takes away the “Switch” part of the equation, because you can only use it handheld, instead of attached to a TV or […]
Inside the GM factory where Cruise's autonomous Bolt is made
Jul 10, 1:00PM
TechCrunch took a field trip to GM’s Orion Assembly plant in Michigan to get an up-close view of how this factory has evolved since the 1980s. What we found at the plant that employs 1,100 people is an unusual sight: a batch of Cruise autonomous vehicles produced on the same line — and sandwiched in […]
Techstars Detroit announces first class after major refocus
Jul 10, 1:00PM
At the beginning of 2019, Techstars Mobility turned into Techstars Detroit. At the time of the announcement, Managing Director Ted Serbinski penned "the word mobility was becoming too limiting. We knew we needed to reach a broader audience of entrepreneurs who may not label themselves as mobility but are great candidates for the program." I […]
After restructuring, Amazon's Game Studios partners with Athlon Games on 'Lord of the Rings' title
Jul 10, 1:00PM
On the heels of its recent restructuring, Amazon Game Studios is partnering with the Los Angeles-based Athlon Games to bring the company’s free-to-play Lord of the Rings-based multiplayer online game to market. First announced last year by Athlon Game Studios’ Chinese parent company, Leyou Technologies, the game is set around the time of the events […]
YL Ventures, a specialist in Israeli cybersecurity startups, has closed its fourth fund with $120 million
Jul 10, 12:57PM
YL Ventures, a 12-year-old, Mill Valley, Calif.-based seed-stage venture firm that invests narrowly in Israeli cybersecurity startups, just closed its fourth fund with $120 million in capital commitments, bringing the total capital it now manages to $260 million. It’s an interesting firm in numerous ways that set it apart from many of its similar-size peers. […]
Nintendo announces a handheld Nintendo Switch Lite for $199
Jul 10, 12:33PM
Nintendo has unveiled a new Nintendo Switch called the Nintendo Switch Lite. As the name suggests, this console is a bit cheaper than the original Nintendo Switch, but it comes with a few drawbacks. The biggest difference between the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch Light is that you can't connect the Switch Light to […]
Anvyl, looking to help D2C brands manage their supply chain, raises $9.3M
Jul 10, 12:30PM
Growing D2C brands face an interesting challenge. While they’ve eliminated much of the hassle of a physical storefront, they must still deal with all the complications involved in managing inventory and manufacturing and shipping a physical product to suppliers. Anvyl, with a fresh $9.3 million in Series A funding, is looking to jump in and […]
Samsung backs Indus OS, three other startups in first investments for its VC arm in India
Jul 10, 12:23PM
Samsung Venture, the investment arm of the South Korean technology giant, has invested $8.5 million in Indus OS and three other Indian startups as the company’s VC fund begins its journey in the country. Indus OS is a popular Android fork that has built a suite of localized applications focused on serving the masses in […]
Birth control delivery startup Nurx introduces STI home-testing kits
Jul 10, 12:00PM
This is the startup's first product launch following an NYT report that outlined irresponsible business practices.
Visa funds $40M for no-password crypto vault Anchorage
Jul 10, 12:00PM
Visa and Andreessen Horowitz are betting even bigger on cryptocurrency, funding a big round for fellow Facebook Libra Association member Anchorage’s omnimetric blockchain security system. Instead of using passwords that can be stolen, Anchorage requires cryptocurrency withdrawals to be approved by a client’s other employees. Then the company uses both human and AI review of […]
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