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YouTube CEO says it 'missed the mark' with verification overhaul
Sep 20, 8:14PM
Less than 24 hours after YouTube announced that it would be changing its creator verification process, CEO Susan Wojcicki admitted that the news hasn’t gone over very well. “To our creators & users – I'm sorry for the frustration & hurt that we caused with our new approach to verification,” Wojcicki tweeted. “While trying to […]
Here are the security sessions you can't miss at Disrupt SF
Sep 20, 8:02PM
Security is in everything, it’s everywhere, and it’s everyone’s responsibility. What part are you playing? At TechCrunch Disrupt SF on October 2-4, we’re proud to have some of the smartest security executives and highest-ranking officials ready to talk shop on stage. Security will be front and center of Disrupt SF with our panels and experts […]
'Am I as brave as I think I am?' MIT Media Lab student Arwa Mboya on the aftermath of a scandal
Sep 20, 7:57PM
It's been another hard week at MIT. Our campus has been divided by revelations of inappropriate fundraising, coverups, and the harboring of far too many tech geniuses who seemingly put their own interests and careers over the safety of women, among other marginalized groups. As a chaplain to students and faculty at the Institute, but […]
Tinder's interactive series 'Swipe Night' could bring a needed boost to user engagement
Sep 20, 7:16PM
On Sundays in October, Tinder is launching in its dating app an “interactive adventure” called “Swipe Night” that will present a narrative where users make a series of choices in order to proceed. This sort of choose-your-own-adventure format has been more recently popularized by Netflix and others as a new way to engage with digital […]
Ten questions for 2020 presidential candidate Tom Steyer
Sep 20, 7:07PM
In November 2020, America will go to the polls to vote in perhaps the most consequential election in a generation. The winner will lead the country amid great social, economic and ecological unrest. The 2020 election will be a referendum on both the current White House and the direction of the country at large. Nearly […]
Update: Walmart is pulling electronic cigarettes from store shelves
Sep 20, 7:05PM
Walmart is planning to pull electronic cigarettes from its stores. “Given the growing federal, state and local regulatory complexity and uncertainty regarding e-cigarettes, we plan to discontinue the sale of electronic nicotine delivery products at all Walmart and Sam's Club U.S. locations,” a company spokesman said in an email. “We will complete our exit after […]
Amazon Prime adds free mobile game content to its perks, starting with PUBG Mobile
Sep 20, 7:01PM
Amazon today is introducing a new perk for Prime members: free mobile game content. The company, which already offers Twitch Prime benefits through its subsidiary, will now give its Prime members various in-game items for PUBG Mobile, the popular battle royale title from Tencent. The items launching today include an exclusive Infiltrator Mask, Infiltrator Jacket, […]
Facebook has suspended 'tens of thousands' of apps suspected of hoarding data
Sep 20, 6:11PM
Facebook has suspended “tens of thousands” of apps connected to its platform which it suspects may be collecting large amounts of user profile data. That’s a sharp rise from the 400 apps flagged a year ago by the company’s investigation in the wake of Cambridge Analytica, a scandal that saw tens of millions of Facebook […]
Fujifilm's upcoming X-Pro3 camera has a unique design sure to appeal to film photographers
Sep 20, 4:56PM
Fujifilm is teasing its forthcoming X-Pro3, the successor to its popular digital rangefinder mirrorless camera, ahead of its official full introduction on October 23. During its X Summit event going on today, the company showed off the X-Pro3 in detailed images (via Fujirumors), revealing for the first time its innovative new rear display design. The […]
How Kobalt is betting on music's middle class and DIY stars
Sep 20, 4:18PM
Streaming services have made music ubiquitous, driving more exploration by consumers who don't have to pay for each song or album individually. Musicians are correspondingly able to find their own niche of fans scattered around the world. (This is the third installment of our EC-1 series on Kobalt Music Group and changes in the music […]
Tonic launches a personalized news reader that respects user privacy
Sep 20, 4:10PM
Personalization technology can lead to better experiences as it allows apps to customize their content for each individual user. But it can also chip away at user privacy. A company called Canopy wants to change that. It has developed a personalization engine that works without requiring users to log in or even provide an email. […]
At TechCrunch Disrupt, insights into key trends in venture capital
Sep 20, 4:00PM
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Beats headphones will get iOS 13 audio sharing next week
Sep 20, 3:23PM
Audio sharing is among the more delightful features arriving as part of Apple's iOS 13 update. With it, users will be able to share songs across nearby devices — a sort of 2019 version of buying a headphone splitter or handing someone your earbud. Beats pinged TechCrunch this morning to let us know that the […]
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries resets ISS mission H-IIB rocket launch for September 24
Sep 20, 3:19PM
After a setback last week due to a fire on the launch pad, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is ready to take another shot at its HTV-8 mission to deliver supplies and other payloads to the International Space Station. The launch was originally scheduled for September 11, but the fire caused a scrub and led to […]
Lookiero closes $19M led by MMC Ventures to be the Stitch Fix for Europe
Sep 20, 2:28PM
Lookiero, the online personal shopping service for clothes and accessories, has closed a $19 million funding round led by London-based VC MMC Ventures with support from existing investor All Iron Ventures, and new investors Bonsai Partners, 10x and Santander Smart. The company will use the backing to expand in its main markets of Spain, France […]
Vianai emerges with $50M seed and a mission to simplify machine learning tech
Sep 20, 1:40PM
You don’t see a startup get a $50 million seed round all that often, but such was the case with Vianai, an early stage startup launched by Vishal Sikka, former Infosys managing director and SAP executive. The company launched recently with a big check and a vision to transform machine learning. Just this week, the […]
Alchemist Accelerator is launching a European program
Sep 20, 1:09PM
Enterprise-focused startup accelerator Alchemist is expanding its footprint this morning with the launch of an initiative focused on European startups. While Alchemist was happy to accept European companies into their US program before — they tell me they’ve had about 25 European startups go through Alchemist already — it hasn’t been a focus. With the […]
Google is investing $3.3B to build clean data centers in Europe
Sep 20, 12:54PM
Google announced today that it was investing 3 billion euro (approximately $3.3 billion USD) to expand its data center presence in Europe. What’s more, the company pledged the data centers would be environmentally friendly. This new investment is in addition to the $7 billion the company has invested since 2007 in the EU, but today’s […]
An Indian startup that uses WhatsApp to serve thousands with chronic disease raises $5.5M seed round
Sep 20, 12:38PM
Another startup in India is cashing in on the popularity of WhatsApp, the most popular app in the country with more than 400 million users, to build a business around it. Digi-Prex is a seven-month old startup that runs an eponymous online subscription pharmacy in Hyderabad and serves patients with chronic diseases. Patients share their […]
Clutter acquires The Storage Fox for $152M to add self-storage to its on-demand platform
Sep 20, 12:00PM
The world of on-demand storage has seen some ups and downs, with some of the biggest hopefuls pivoting into new areas, some as unrelated as cryptocurrency, in the search for better product-market fit. One that found its groove early on, however, is today announcing an acquisition to expand its existing business into a new market category. […]
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