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Instagram walks back full-screen home feed, Spotify’s new personalized playlist, every protein structure from DeepMind and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/28/23282682/instagram-rollback-tiktok-feed-recommendations-interview-adam-mosseri (The Verge): Instagram is walking back its changes for now — Adam Mosseri explains why https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/28/social-subscription-snapchat-is-already-faring-better-than-twitter-blue/ (TechCrunch): Social subscription Snapchat+ is already faring better than Twitter Blue https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/28/tiktok-begins-pilot-testing-html5-mini-games-with-a-handful-of-partners/ (TechCrunch): TikTok begins pilot testing HTML5 mini-games with a handful of partners https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/28/23282148/instagram-race-ethnicity-survey-researchers-you-gov (The Verge): Instagram will start asking some users for their race or ethnicity https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/28/smartphone-sales-drop-sharply-in-china/ (TechCrunch): Smartphone sales drop sharply in China https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/28/23282156/ev-tax-credit-used-vehicle-senate-deal-schumer-manchin (The Verge): EV tax credits are back — and bigger — in new Senate climate bill https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/28/google-announces-new-play-store-policies-around-intrusive-ads-impersonation-and-more/ (TechCrunch): Google announces new Play Store policies around intrusive ads, impersonation and more https://www.techradar.com/news/wix-has-a-new-ai-powered-website-builder-editor (TechRadar): Wix has a new AI-powered website builder editor https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/28/bill-gates-breakthrough-energy-ventures-backs-air-conditioning-startup.html (CNBC): Air conditioning is a climate disaster and Bill Gates is investing in this startup to fix it https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/28/spotify-forks-out-295m-for-findaway-podsights-chartable-and-sonantic-filing-reveals/ (TechCrunch): Spotify forks out $295M for Findaway, Podsights, Chartable, and Sonantic, filing reveals https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/28/retool-raises-45m-at-a-3-2b-valuation-to-make-building-custom-software-as-easy-as-buying-off-the-shelf/ (TechCrunch): Retool raises $45M at a $3.2B valuation to make building custom software as easy as buying off the shelf https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/28/23281394/microsoft-data-centers-hydrogen-fuel-cells (The Verge): Can hydrogen fuel cells power Microsoft data centers? https://www.techradar.com/news/peacock-suffers-another-huge-loss-as-subscribers-stall-are-more-cancelations-on-the-way (TechRadar): Peacock suffers another huge loss as subscribers stall, are more cancelations on the way? https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/28/spotifys-friends-mix-playlist/ (TechCrunch): Spotify’s new personalized playlist will recommend tracks based on what your friends are listening to https://www.engadget.com/nasa-mars-sample-return-program-114053940.html (Engadget): NASA plans to bring rock samples back from Mars with the help of two space helicopters https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/28/jack-ma-gives-up-control-ant-group/ (TechCrunch): Jack Ma to give up control of fintech giant Ant Group: WSJ https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/28/23280743/deepmind-alphafold-protein-database-alphabet (The Verge): DeepMind found the structure of nearly every protein known to science https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/28/23282007/electricity-demands-london-data-centers-blocking-new-housing-development (The Verge): The electricity demands of data centers are making it harder to build new homes in London https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/28/23281538/snap-snapchat-ar-game-ghost-phone-found-phone-mystery (The Verge): Snap’s first AR game is a spooky ‘found phone’ mystery https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/28/23281956/twitter-status-feature-test (The Verge): Twitter goes full circle with Status feature test
Apple’s iOS 16 beta updates, Meta first revenue decline, Pony.ai plans to mass produce robotrucks in China and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/27/dealcart-is-focused-on-price-conscious-pakistani-consumers/ (TechCrunch): DealCart is focused on price-conscious Pakistani consumers https://www.techradar.com/news/amd-and-nvidia-leaks-show-we-are-drunk-on-power-and-the-hangover-is-going-to-be-brutal (TechRadar): AMD and Nvidia leaks show we are drunk on power, and the hangover is going to be brutal https://www.techradar.com/news/gta-6-will-feature-multiple-cities-including-vice-city (TechRadar): GTA 6 will feature multiple cities, including Vice City https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/28/self-driving-tech-company-ponyai-plans-to-deliver-robotrucks-in-china.html (CNBC): Self-driving start-up Pony.ai plans to mass produce robotrucks in China https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/27/sequoia-kleiner-perkins-nubank-invest-in-pakistan-fintech-dbank/ (TechCrunch): Sequoia backs fintech Dbank in maiden Pakistan investment https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/27/23281580/google-nest-cam-chromecast-google-tv-live-video (The Verge): You can finally see a live feed of your Google Nest cameras on your TV https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/27/23281451/facebook-instagram-meta-recommendation-discovery-engine-ai (The Verge): Facebook and Instagram are going to show even more posts from accounts you don’t follow https://gizmodo.com/google-gmail-material-3-redesign-how-to-access-opt-out-1849340231 (Gizmodo): Gmail's Material Redesign is Officially Rolling Out to Everyone https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/27/meta-posts-its-first-ever-quarterly-revenue-decline/ (TechCrunch): Meta posts its first ever quarterly revenue decline https://gizmodo.com/nasa-mars-sample-return-mission-helicopters-1849338967 (Gizmodo): NASA Is Sending More Helicopters to Mars, and This Time They'll Have Wheels https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/27/23281110/apple-imessage-edit-history-ios-16 (The Verge): Apple’s latest iOS 16 beta ensures you can’t hide your mistakes with an edit
Spotify report: Car Thing shut down and 188M premium users, GTA 6 with female protagonist in Miami, Google delays phaseout of cookies in 2024 and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/27/google-delays-move-away-from-cookies-in-chrome-to-2024/ (TechCrunch): Google delays move away from cookies in Chrome to 2024 https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/27/23281033/ftc-meta-within-complaint-block-acquisition-vr-fitness-beat-saber (The Verge): FTC files to block Meta from buying VR fitness studio Within https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/27/23280629/manchester-city-smart-scarf-wearables (The Verge): Manchester City is making a smart scarf https://www.engadget.com/google-photos-chrome-os-video-editor-160037434.html (Engadget): Google Photos for Chromebooks is getting a video editor and movie maker https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/27/space-economy-grew-at-fastest-rate-in-years-in-2021-report.html (CNBC): The space economy grew at fastest rate in years to $469 billion in 2021, report says https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/27/23280496/gta6-gta-vi-miami-female-protagonist-2024-release-date-development-crunch (The Verge): GTA VI could finally let you blow up Miami as a woman in 2024 https://www.techradar.com/news/google-calendar-will-now-always-tell-your-team-exactly-where-youre-working (TechRadar): Google Calendar will now always tell your team exactly where you're working https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/27/first-ride-nimbus/ (TechCrunch): First impressions of the Nimbus 3-wheeled urban transportation pod https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/27/switchboard-creates-virtual-rooms-to-foster-better-collaboration/ (TechCrunch): Switchboard creates virtual rooms to foster better collaboration https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/27/23280406/tiktok-researchers-api-transparency-damaging-reports-china (The Verge): TikTok to provide researchers with more transparency as damaging reports mount https://thenextweb.com/news/why-nasa-chose-gold-plated-mirrors-for-james-webb-telescope (TNW | Neural): Why NASA chose gold-plated mirrors for the James Webb telescope https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/27/23280404/facebook-instagram-covid-antivax-misinformation-oversight-board-review (The Verge): Meta might let anti-vax posts back onto Facebook and Instagram https://www.engadget.com/wikipedia-judge-influence-study-130013916.html (Engadget): Study finds judges are increasingly citing Wikipedia in legal decisions https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/27/drover-ai-is-using-computer-vision-to-keep-scooter-riders-off-sidewalks/ (TechCrunch): Drover AI is using computer vision to keep scooter riders off sidewalks https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/27/seedtag-the-ex-googler-founded-cookie-free-ai-based-adtech-startup-taps-250m-in-funding/ (TechCrunch): Seedtag, the ex-Googler-founded, cookie-free, AI-based adtech startup, taps $250M+ in funding https://www.engadget.com/amd-noise-suppression-tool-121020566.html (Engadget): AMD’s Noise Suppression tool is its answer to NVIDIA Broadcast https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/27/web3-digital-identity-startup-unstoppable-domains-raises-funds-at-1-billion-valuation/ (TechCrunch): Web3 digital identity startup Unstoppable Domains raises funds at $1 billion valuation https://www.techradar.com/news/minis-next-electric-car-could-have-a-giant-smartwatch-on-its-carpet-dashboard (TechRadar): Mini's next electric car could have a giant smartwatch on its carpet dashboard https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/27/spotify-exits-short-lived-car-thing-hardware-play-as-reports-q2-maus-of-433m-offsetting-russia-exit-and-service-outage/ (TechCrunch): Spotify exits short-lived Car Thing hardware play, as reports Q2 MAUs of 433M, offsetting Russia exit and service outage https://www.techradar.com/news/alphabet-profit-falls-once-again-despite-major-revenue-growth (TechRadar): Alphabet profit falls once again, despite major revenue growth
Google street view launches in India, Zoox and Cruise robotaxi update, expensive internet in Africa, new features in Google Maps and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/27/as-africas-digital-economy-grows-expensive-internet-hinders-investor-activity-in-some-countries/ (TechCrunch): As Africa’s digital economy grows, expensive internet hinders investor activity in some countries https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/27/23279880/google-maps-aerial-views-immersive-cycling-directions-location-sharing-notifications (The Verge): Google is adding Flyover-like aerial views to Maps https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/27/packworks-makes-operations-easier-for-sari-sari-stores-in-the-philippines/ (TechCrunch): Packworks makes operations easier for sari-sari stores in the Philippines https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/26/google-street-view-india/ (TechCrunch): Google launches Street View in India years after restrictions https://www.techradar.com/news/dji-avata-fpv-drone-leak-points-to-imminent-take-off (TechRadar): DJI Avata FPV drone leak points to imminent take-off https://www.engadget.com/tiktok-owner-bytedance-reportedly-pushed-pro-china-messages-topbuzz-024207681.html (Engadget): TikTok owner ByteDance reportedly pushed pro-China messages in defunct news app https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/26/indonesias-ideal-takes-the-pain-out-of-applying-for-mortgages/ (TechCrunch): Indonesia’s IDEAL takes the pain out of applying for mortgages https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/26/23279562/arlo-apple-wyze-eufy-google-ring-security-camera-foortage-warrant (The Verge): Google, like Amazon, will let police see your video without a warrant https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/26/cruise-hopes-ramping-its-robotaxi-service-will-u-turn-its-cash-burn/ (TechCrunch): Cruise hopes ramping its robotaxi service will U-turn its cash burn https://www.axios.com/2022/07/25/sunset-social-network-facebook-tiktok (Axios): Facebook's TikTok-like redesign marks sunset of social networking era https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/26/justalk-spilled-millions-of-user-messages-and-locations-for-months/ (TechCrunch): JusTalk spilled millions of user messages and locations for months https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/26/23279365/spacex-starlink-12ghz-band-dish-dell-5g (The Verge): SpaceX says Dish’s 5G plan would be ‘detrimental’ to millions of Starlink users https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/26/pokemon-go-daily-adventure-incense/ (TechCrunch): Pokémon Go’s new ‘daily adventure incense’ will make you take a 15 minute walk https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/26/zoox-robotaxi-with-supercar-dna-rolls-towards-sf-vegas-seattle-streets/ (TechCrunch): Zoox robotaxi with supercar DNA rolls towards SF, Vegas, Seattle streets https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/26/23279502/npm-twitter-account-recovery-2fa-github-security (The Verge): NPM users can now connect a Twitter account as a recovery method https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/26/23279422/discord-xbox-voice-chat-beta-testers (The Verge): Discord voice chat is now available for Xbox beta testers https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/26/23279408/uber-wheelchair-accessible-service-judge-ruling-ada (The Verge): Uber doesn’t have to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles in every city, judge rules
Saudi Arabia's presents smart city The Line, merge of Eutelsat and OneWeb, scientists turn dead spiders into robots, $18 billion bids for 5G auction for India and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/26/23279265/uber-comfort-electric-cities-polestar-tesla-mustang (The Verge): Uber’s posh electric car service is coming to more cities https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/26/india-receives-18-billion-bids-for-5g-auction-expects-rollout-in-september/ (TechCrunch): India receives $18 billion bids for 5G auction, expects rollout in September https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/26/facebook-parent-meta-raises-price-of-its-quest-2-vr-headset-by-100.html (CNBC): Facebook parent Meta raises price of its Quest 2 VR headset by $100 https://www.techradar.com/news/google-chrome-will-soon-tell-you-just-how-bad-your-passwords-are (TechRadar): Google Chrome will soon tell you just how bad your passwords are https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/26/balance-56m-one-click-checkout-b2b-merchants/ (TechCrunch): Balance raises $56M to tip the one-click checkout scales in favor of B2B merchants https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/26/23278826/netflix-before-your-eyes-mobile-exclusive (The Verge): Netflix adds Before Your Eyes to its mobile game lineup https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/26/23278819/oura-ring-gen-3-spo2-blood-oxygen (The Verge): Blood oxygen sensing is finally rolling out on the Oura Ring https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/26/babbel-brings-its-b2b-language-learning-service-to-the-u-s/ (TechCrunch): Babbel brings its B2B language learning service to the U.S. https://www.engadget.com/instagram-head-says-video-pivot-inevitable-144951305.html (Engadget): Instagram head responds to backlash by saying video is inevitable https://www.engadget.com/playstation-vr2-user-experience-preview-140248545.html (Engadget): PlayStation VR2 will offer livestreaming support and a 'Cinematic Mode' https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/26/shopify-lays-off-10-of-its-workforce-as-rapid-pandemic-growth-slows/ (TechCrunch): Shopify lays off 10% of its workforce as rapid pandemic growth slows https://www.techradar.com/news/200tb-ssds-could-come-soon-thanks-to-microns-new-chip (TechRadar): 200TB SSDs could come soon thanks to Micron's new chip https://www.engadget.com/sec-investigating-coinbase-over-unregistered-security-listings-123321443.html (Engadget): SEC investigates Coinbase, says it may have illegally sold unregistered securities https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/26/messaging-app-viber-launches-payments-a-new-digital-wallet-for-paying-bills-money-transfers-and-buying-goods/ (TechCrunch): Messaging app Viber launches Payments, a new digital wallet for paying bills, money transfers and buying goods https://thenextweb.com/news/scientists-turn-dead-spiders-into-robots-that-grip-small-objects (TNW | Neural): Scientists turn dead spiders into robots able to grip small objects https://gizmodo.com/video-mbs-saudi-arabia-dystopian-city-utopia-line-1849331062 (Gizmodo): Saudi Arabia Wants to Build This Bizarre City Dubbed 'The Line' https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/26/oneweb-eutelsat-agree-3point4-billion-merger-to-rival-elon-musks-spacex.html (CNBC): Two European satellite companies are combining in a $3.4 billion deal to rival Elon Musk's SpaceX https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/26/krafton-pubg-bgmi-battlegrounds-mobile-india-investments-startups-2022-target/ (TechCrunch): Krafton says it has invested over $100 million in India and wants to become more than just a gaming company https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/26/amazon-hikes-prime-subscription-prices-in-europe-by-up-to-43/ (TechCrunch): Amazon hikes Prime subscription prices in Europe by up to 43% https://thenextweb.com/news/scientists-calculate-risk-of-death-by-space-junk (TNW | Neural): Scientists calculate the risk of someone being killed by space junk
Real driverless cars are now legal in China, sign up button in Netflix iOS app, NFL+ streaming service and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.techradar.com/news/t-mobile-to-fork-out-dollar350m-penalty-over-infamous-data-breach (TechRadar): T-Mobile to fork out $350m penalty over infamous data breach https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/25/can-a-babys-cry-identify-neurological-disorders-ubenwa-says-yes/ (TechCrunch): Can a baby’s cry identify neurological disorders? Ubenwa says ‘yes’ https://gizmodo.com/space-habitat-spacex-starship-rocket-1849326691 (Gizmodo): 3-Story Space Habitat Is Designed to Fit in SpaceX's Starship Rockets https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/25/23277347/anker-ganprime-fast-charging-usb-c-747 (The Verge): Anker’s new GaNPrime chargers are more powerful and slightly smaller https://www.engadget.com/roblox-china-documents-172350532.html (Engadget): Leaked documents show the hoops Roblox jumped through to do business in China https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/25/23277096/chromebook-hotspot-mobile-connectivity-google-developers (The Verge): Soon your Chromebook could be an LTE or 5G hotspot https://www.engadget.com/google-workspace-apps-new-features-make-the-most-of-larger-screens-160100898.html (Engadget): Google adds new multi-tasking features to its Workspace tablet apps https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/25/23277042/google-play-new-logo-10-year-anniversary (The Verge): Google Play gets a new logo for its 10-year anniversary https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/25/creators-on-facebook-cearn-money-through-videos-that-use-licensed-music/ (TechCrunch): Creators on Facebook can now earn money through videos that use licensed music https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/25/meta-is-shutting-down-tuned-its-social-app-for-couples/ (TechCrunch): Meta is shutting down Tuned, its social app for couples https://gizmodo.com/nft-9-11-gamestop-crypto-1849326807 (Gizmodo): NFT Evoking Man Falling on 9/11 Removed from GameStop's Marketplace https://www.quantamagazine.org/two-weeks-in-the-webb-space-telescope-is-reshaping-astronomy-20220725/ (Quanta Magazine): Two Weeks In, the Webb Space Telescope Is Reshaping Astronomy https://www.techradar.com/news/google-pixel-buds-pro-feature-will-make-them-less-annoying-to-use-than-the-originals (TechRadar): Google Pixel Buds Pro feature will make them less annoying to use than the originals https://www.engadget.com/nfl-plus-streaming-service-football-release-date-141525806.html (Engadget): The NFL+ streaming service arrives today starting at $40 per year https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/25/23277161/uber-2016-data-breach-settlement-cover-up (The Verge): Uber admits covering up massive 2016 data breach in settlement with US prosecutors https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/25/netflixs-ios-app-now-has-a-sign-up-button-that-takes-you-to-its-website/ (TechCrunch): Netflix’s iOS app now has a sign up button that takes you to its website https://www.techradar.com/news/some-schools-are-restricting-google-chrome-usage-over-security-concerns (TechRadar): Some schools are restricting Google Chrome usage over security concerns https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/25/real-driverless-cars-legal-in-chinas-shenzhen/ (TechCrunch): Real driverless cars are now legal in China’s tech hub Shenzhen https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/25/target-chases-bigger-e-commerce-profits-with-new-delivery-hubs-fleet-of-drivers.html (CNBC): Target chases bigger e-commerce profits with new delivery hubs, fleet of drivers https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/25/23276997/microsoft-xbox-series-x-s-boot-time-faster-update (The Verge): Microsoft is speeding up the Xbox Series X / S boot time
Google Play Store launches app privacy labels, Instagram is testing pinned posts for profiles, hamburger-cooking robot, Android 13 beta is public and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/26/eurora-raises-40m-for-its-ai-based-system-to-automate-eu-e-commerce-shipping-compliance/ (TechCrunch): Eurora raises $40M for its AI-based system to automate EU e-commerce shipping compliance https://asuprep.asu.edu/khan-world-school/ (Khan World School): Khan Academy launches Khan World School online high school https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/27/walmart-dangles-deeper-gas-discounts-to-attract-retain-subscribers.html (CNBC): Walmart dangles deeper gas discounts to attract and retain members of subscription service https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/26/voi-taps-drover-to-prevent-sidewalk-scooter-riding-in-oslo/ (TechCrunch): Voi taps Drover to prevent sidewalk scooter riding in Oslo https://www.engadget.com/twitter-alternative-mastodon-open-source-021001965.html (Engadget): After Musk's Twitter takeover, an open-source alternative is 'exploding' https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/26/bintango-wants-to-boost-indonesias-creator-economy/ (TechCrunch): BintanGO wants to boost Indonesia’s creator economy https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/26/23043678/microsoft-xbox-cloud-gaming-10-million-people-streamed (The Verge): Microsoft says more than 10 million people have streamed games on Xbox Cloud Gaming https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/26/youtubes-huge-miss-shows-digital-media-ad-market-is-getting-hit-hard.html (CNBC): YouTube's huge miss shows digital media ad market is getting hit hard https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/26/google-launches-media-cdn-to-compete-on-content-delivery/ (TechCrunch): Google launches Media CDN to compete on content delivery https://gizmodo.com/the-large-hadron-collider-rebooted-and-immediately-brok-1848843279 (Gizmodo): The Large Hadron Collider Rebooted and Immediately Broke a World Record https://www.techradar.com/news/aws-now-offers-a-quantum-powered-random-number-generation-service (TechRadar): AWS now offers a ‘quantum-powered’ random number generation service https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/26/thousands-of-semi-active-apps-could-be-caught-up-in-latest-app-store-purge/ (TechCrunch): Thousands of semi-active apps could be caught up in latest App Store purge https://gizmodo.com/first-public-android-13-beta-arrives-1848840381 (Gizmodo): The First Public Android 13 Beta Is Here https://www.engadget.com/sony-ps-plus-premium-timed-trial-developers-164841025.html (Engadget): Sony is reportedly telling developers to create time-limited demos for their games https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/26/fidelity-crypto-bitcoin-retirement-401k-savings-investors/ (TechCrunch): Fidelity says it will offer crypto in retirement accounts this year https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/26/23041651/youtube-expanded-super-thanks-tipping (The Verge): YouTube’s tipping feature is now available to more creators https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/26/23042343/google-play-store-safety-section-android-data-collection-security (The Verge): Google Play Store’s app privacy labels start appearing https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/26/pyka-adapts-its-autonomous-electric-plane-for-cargo-runs-with-a-37m-round/ (TechCrunch): Pyka adapts its autonomous electric plane for cargo runs with a $37M round https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/26/the-roku-channel-signs-multiyear-deal-with-lionsgate-films-to-stream-free-movies/ (TechCrunch): The Roku Channel signs multiyear deal with Lionsgate Films to stream free movies https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/26/relationalai-wants-to-change-the-way-intelligent-apps-are-built/ (TechCrunch): RelationalAI wants to change the way intelligent apps are built https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/26/scientists-shed-new-light-on-how-early-stage-breast-cancer-spreads-to-other-organs.html (CNBC): Scientists shed new light on how early stage breast...
First autonomous cars get taxi license in China, 5 billion people in the internet, Nreal AR glasses will be launched in UK and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/26/masdar-signs-deal-for-major-green-hydrogen-projects-in-egypt.html (CNBC): UAE's Masdar signs deal for green hydrogen projects in Egypt, targets exports to Europe https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/26/lengow-acquires-e-commerce-intelligence-startup-netrivals/ (TechCrunch): Lengow acquires e-commerce intelligence startup Netrivals https://thenextweb.com/news/more-than-5-billion-people-now-use-the-internet (TNW | Insider): More than 5 billion people now use the internet https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/25/egyptian-maas-startup-swvl-enters-turkish-markets-with-latest-acquisition/ (TechCrunch): Egyptian MaaS startup Swvl enters Turkish markets with latest acquisition https://www.techradar.com/news/pixel-watch-leak-suggests-google-is-going-in-a-drastically-different-direction-to-apple (TechRadar): Pixel Watch leak suggests Google is going in a drastically different direction to Apple https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/25/chinese-ar-start-up-nreal-to-launch-smart-glasses-in-the-uk.html (CNBC): Chinese start-up Nreal is launching its augmented reality glasses in the UK this spring https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/25/23041749/pony-ai-first-autonomous-car-company-taxi-license-china (The Verge): Pony.ai is the first autonomous car company with a taxi license in China https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-partners-with-mastercard-to-stop-you-getting-defrauded-online (TechRadar): Microsoft partners with Mastercard to stop you getting defrauded online
Elon Musk buys Twitter for $44B, Meta plans to open physical store, Starlink internet will work on Hawaiian Airlines planes and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/25/twitter-accepts-elon-musks-43b-acquisition-offer/ (TechCrunch): Twitter accepts Elon Musk’s $44B acquisition offer https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/25/musks-boring-company-to-begin-full-scale-hyperloop-testing-this-year/ (TechCrunch): Musk’s Boring Company to begin ‘full-scale’ hyperloop testing this year https://www.engadget.com/sony-linkbuds-s-wf-lsn900-earbuds-leak-175616256.html (Engadget): Sony's next wireless earbuds may offer 'automatic playback' https://www.engadget.com/axiom-space-ax-1-return-earth-iss-nasa-spacex-170827702.html (Engadget): The first all-civilian space crew has safely returned to Earth https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/25/23041052/stripe-twitter-test-payouts-usdc-stablecoin-cryptocurrency (The Verge): Stripe test lets Twitter creators get paid in cryptocurrency https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/25/nft-aggregator-gem-acquired-by-opensea-shortly-after-ousting-co-founder-for-sexual-misconduct/ (TechCrunch): NFT aggregator Gem acquired by OpenSea shortly after ousting co-founder for sexual misconduct https://spectrum.ieee.org/solid-state-lidar-2657187384 (IEEE Spectrum): New Lidar System Promises 3D Vision for Cameras, Cars, and Bots https://www.techradar.com/news/expressvpn-expands-its-security-suite-with-free-password-manager (TechRadar): ExpressVPN expands its security suite with free password manager https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/25/amazon-prime-debuts-on-tiktok-with-help-from-jason-derulo/ (TechCrunch): Amazon Prime debuts on TikTok with help from Jason Derulo https://gizmodo.com/china-hopes-to-redirect-a-nearby-asteroid-within-the-ne-1848836995 (Gizmodo): China Hopes to Redirect a Nearby Asteroid Within the Next Four Years https://gizmodo.com/google-pixel-watch-leaks-after-being-abandoned-at-resta-1848836945 (Gizmodo): Google’s Top Secret Pixel Watch 'Leaks' After Being Abandoned at a Restaurant https://www.techradar.com/news/apples-latest-app-store-policy-has-developers-up-in-arms (TechRadar): Apple's latest App Store policy change has developers up in arms https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/25/23037875/meta-retail-store-burlingame-ray-ban-stories-portal-quest-hours-location (The Verge): Meta is opening its first retail store next month https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/25/capella-space-raises-97-million-to-expand-satellite-data-products.html (CNBC): Satellite imagery specialist Capella raises nearly $100 million to expand its network https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/25/spotify-fund-support-independent-open-source-projects/ (TechCrunch): Spotify launches new fund to support independent open source projects https://www.engadget.com/chevrolet-corvette-ev-hybrid-142342494.html (Engadget): Chevrolet is making an all-electric Corvette https://www.techradar.com/news/googles-dollar5-billion-mandiant-acquisition-just-hit-a-snag (TechRadar): Google's $5 billion Mandiant acquisition just hit another snag https://www.techradar.com/news/amazon-is-sinking-a-pile-of-cash-into-developing-human-like-robots (TechRadar): Amazon is sinking a pile of cash into developing human-like robots https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/25/ge-hoping-to-3d-print-concrete-components-for-wind-turbines.html (CNBC): GE hoping to 3D print concrete components for wind turbines so it can save on transportation costs https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/25/spacex-signs-hawaiian-airlines-for-free-starlink-wi-fi-on-flights.html (CNBC): SpaceX's Starlink to provide Wi-Fi on Hawaiian Airlines flights with free service for passengers
Snapchat is growing faster than Facebook and Twitter, Amazon expands in India social commerce and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://thenextweb.com/news/truecaller-call-recording-google-play-policy (TNW | Plugged): PSA: You won’t be able to record calls with Truecaller and other Android apps anymore https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/21/manila-based-madeats-is-more-than-a-ghost-kitchen-startup/ (TechCrunch): Manila-based MadEats is more than a ghost kitchen startup https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/22/taiwans-biggest-offshore-wind-farm-generates-its-first-power.html (CNBC): Taiwan's 'biggest offshore wind farm' generates its first power https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/21/amazon-social-commerce-india/ (TechCrunch): Amazon acquires India’s GlowRoad in social commerce push https://www.engadget.com/twitter-will-recommend-third-party-apps-for-preventing-harassment-002913388.html (Engadget): Twitter will recommend third-party apps for preventing harassment https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/21/this-west-point-grad-started-a-booking-system-for-restaurants-and-vcs-just-funded-it/ (TechCrunch): This West Point grad started a booking system for restaurants, and VCs just funded it https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/21/23036381/valve-official-steam-deck-dock-upgrades-usb-3-1-gigabit-ethernet (The Verge): Valve upgrades its Steam Deck dock ahead of release, but we still don’t know how much it costs https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/21/snapchat-q1-2022-results/ (TechCrunch): Snapchat is growing faster than Facebook and Twitter https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/21/23032707/instagram-hashtag-chronological-algorithm-test-feature (The Verge): Instagram shuffles hashtag content in a new test that removes its ‘recent’ tab https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/21/spacex-first-starlink-inflight-wi-fi-deal-with-charter-airline-jsx.html (CNBC): SpaceX signs first Starlink inflight Wi-Fi deal with charter airline JSX https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/21/23036246/google-messages-battery-drain-power-fix (The Verge): A bug in Google Messages might be draining your battery https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/21/decentralized-web3-startups-find-out-the-hard-way-theres-no-safety-net/ (TechCrunch): ‘Decentralized’ web3 startups find out the hard way there’s no safety net
Spotify opens video podcasting, CNN+ is shutting down, Sony plans to add ads in PS games and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/21/23035875/sony-playstation-microsoft-games-in-game-ads (The Verge): Sony reportedly plans to put ads in PlayStation games https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/21/23035848/rocket-league-battle-royale-limited-time-event-knockout-bash (The Verge): Rocket League is getting a battle royale mode https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/21/apple-fitness-new-dance-workouts-featuring-music-bts-abba/ (TechCrunch): Apple Fitness+ adds new dance workouts featuring music from BTS, ABBA and more https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/21/freshflow-seed/ (TechCrunch): Freshflow is helping grocery retailers fight food waste https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/21/greenly-helps-you-measure-your-carbon-emissions-from-a-modern-dashboard/ (TechCrunch): Greenly helps you measure your carbon emissions from a modern dashboard https://www.techradar.com/news/google-meet-gets-new-co-hosting-options-to-help-keep-your-meetings-under-control (TechRadar): Google Meet gets new co-hosting options to help keep your meetings under control https://www.engadget.com/sennheiser-sport-true-wireless-earbuds-160055432.html (Engadget): Sennheiser says its new Sport earbuds can reduce noise from your own body https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/21/with-20m-series-a-glide-expands-no-code-application-building-capabilities/ (TechCrunch): After proving need for no-code apps, Glide rewarded with $20M Series A https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/21/cnn-is-shutting-down-effective-april-30-sources-say.html (CNBC): CNN+ is shutting down, effective April 30, sources say https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/21/convoy-raises-260m-series-e-to-expand-digital-freight-network-products/ (TechCrunch): Convoy raises $260M Series E to expand digital freight network products https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/21/23035289/google-reject-all-cookie-button-eu-privacy-data-laws (The Verge): Google gives Europe a ‘reject all’ button for tracking cookies after fines from watchdogs https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/21/23035242/spotify-video-podcasts-launch-countries (The Verge): Spotify opens up video podcasting to everyone in the US and select markets https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/21/23035224/netflix-category-hub-personalized-ui-refresh (The Verge): Netflix will start highlighting more of your favorite genres and categories https://www.engadget.com/mit-computer-vision-algorithm-identifies-images-down-to-the-pixel-130051112.html (Engadget): MIT's newest computer vision algorithm identifies images down to the pixel https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/21/hbo-max-grows-to-76point8-million-subscribers-as-netflix-growth-slows.html (CNBC): HBO grows to nearly 77 million total subscribers as Netflix reports a decline https://thenextweb.com/news/silicon-nanowires-promise-better-lithium-ion-ev-batteries (TNW | Shift): Silicon nanowires promise way better lithium-ion EV batteries https://www.techradar.com/news/watch-out-apple-eu-moves-closer-to-making-us-all-use-usb-c (TechRadar): Watch out Apple: EU moves closer to making us all use USB-C https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/21/upside-foods-bites-into-400m-round-to-serve-cultivated-meat-later-this-year/ (TechCrunch): UPSIDE Foods bites into $400M round to serve cultivated meat later this year https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/21/aeva-and-nasa-want-to-map-the-moon-with-lidar-powered-knack-pack/ (TechCrunch): Aeva and NASA want to map the Moon with lidar-powered KNaCK pack https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/21/23035183/ios-messages-communication-safety-nudity-sexually-explicit-message-blurring (The Verge): Apple’s nudity-blurring Messages feature gets international release
Instagram will show less reposts from TikTok to Reels, kamikaze drone, Amazon launches Prime delivery to other retailers and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/21/amazon-ramps-up-fedex-ups-rivalry-by-expanding-prime-to-third-parties.html (CNBC): Amazon opens up Prime delivery service to other retailers in its latest move to compete with FedEx and UPS https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/elon-musks-boring-company-raises-675m-to-scale-loop-projects/ (TechCrunch): Elon Musk’s Boring Company raises $675M to scale Loop projects https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/elon-musk-mass-produce-robotaxi-by-2024/ (TechCrunch): Musk says Tesla aspires to mass produce robotaxis by 2024 https://www.theverge.com/23034695/apple-magsafe-battery-pack-update-faster-charge-7-5-watts (The Verge): Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack can charge iPhones faster with a new firmware update https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/interceptor-drone/ (TechCrunch): This kamikaze drone sacrifices its own rotors to take down other drones https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/tumblr-blaze-420/ (TechCrunch): Tumblr said 420 Blaze it (but literally) https://www.engadget.com/garmin-unveils-new-vivosmart-fitness-tracker-after-nearly-four-years-214123183.html (Engadget): Garmin unveils new Vívosmart fitness tracker after nearly four years https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/wechats-newsfeed-turns-10-is-it-still-relevant/ (TechCrunch): WeChat’s newsfeed turns 10. Is it still relevant? https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/04/california-grid-set-record-with-97-percent-renewable-power-april-3/ (Solar Power World): California grid set record of 97% renewable power on April 3 https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/tesla-factories-to-run-below-capacity-through-2022/ (TechCrunch): Tesla expects gigafactories to run below capacity through 2022 https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/netflix-subscriber-decline-suggests-the-streamer-is-in-need-of-better-content/ (TechCrunch): Netflix subscriber decline suggests the streamer is in need of better content https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/20/23034024/brave-search-feature-discussions-append-reddit (The Verge): Brave Search no longer requires you to append ‘Reddit’ to your searches https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/20/23033696/astrobotic-peregrine-lunar-lander-nasa-moon (The Verge): Astrobotic unveils private robotic lunar lander it aims to launch to the Moon this year https://www.engadget.com/instagram-ranking-algorithm-original-content-200028046.html (Engadget): Instagram's latest algorithm tweak will 'value original content more'
Zoom announces gesture recognition, DuckDuckGo's browser can bypass AMP pages, Meta Quest Gaming showcase announces and more. DJ mixes in spatial audio Apple Music, If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/instagram-ranking-system-recommend-original-content/ (TechCrunch): Instagram to improve its ranking system to better highlight original content https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/20/23030460/meta-quest-game-vr-showcase-biggest-announcements (The Verge): The biggest announcements at the Meta Quest games showcase https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/google-search-air-quality-information/ (TechCrunch): Google Search now displays city-level air quality information in the US https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/the-venture-slowdown-is-impacting-fundraising-for-startups-of-every-size-sector/ (TechCrunch): The venture slowdown is impacting fundraising for startups of every size, sector https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/apple-music-dj-mixes-spatial-audio/ (TechCrunch): Apple Music launches new DJ mixes in spatial audio https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/tulu-series-a/ (TechCrunch): Tulu makes the sharing economy extremely local (to just your apartment building) https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/20/23033545/zoom-gestures-raise-hand-thumbs-up (The Verge): Zoom’s gesture recognition now works in its desktop apps https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/bolts-future-in-tanzania-uncertain-after-15-service-fee-order/ (TechCrunch): Bolt’s future in Tanzania uncertain after 15% service fee order https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/neptune-raises-17-25m-to-clean-ship-hulls-with-robots/ (TechCrunch): Neptune raises $17.25M to clean ship hulls with robots https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/20/23033437/apple-full-screen-iphone-16-camera-2024-ming-chi-kuo (The Verge): The first ‘full-screen iPhone’ could arrive in 2024 https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/coinbase-launches-nft-marketplace-in-hopes-of-appealing-to-crypto-and-mainstream-users/ (TechCrunch): Coinbase launches NFT marketplace in hopes of appealing to crypto and mainstream users https://www.theverge.com/23032327/wildlife-photos-ai-conservation-research (The Verge): Wildlife photos are a new treasure trove for AI-driven conservation research https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/payu-doubles-down-on-latam-fintech-acquires-ding-and-leads-46m-investment-in-superapp-treinta-in-colombia/ (TechCrunch): PayU doubles down on LatAm fintech, acquires Ding and leads $46M investment in ‘superapp’ Treinta in Colombia https://www.techradar.com/news/cloud-computing-is-set-for-a-massive-spending-boost-in-2022 (TechRadar): Cloud computing is set for a massive spending boost in 2022 https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/20/23032951/bmw-i7-electric-sedan-announce-specs-price (The Verge): BMW’s new electric 7 series luxury sedan will start at $120,295 https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/cma-consumer-competition-reforms/ (TechCrunch): UK targets fake reviews and killer acquisitions in reform package https://www.engadget.com/lexus-rz-450e-ev-platform-toyota-110544774.html (Engadget): Lexus announces the RZ, its first purpose-built EV https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/prezent-ai-secures-20m-to-gamify-deck-presentations/ (TechCrunch): Prezent.ai secures $20M to gamify deck presentations https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/20/23030327/garmin-vivosmart-5-fitness-tracker-wearables (The Verge): Garmin’s Vivosmart 5 might finally get the touchscreen right https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/20/just-eat-takeaway-is-exploring-a-sale-of-grubhub.html (CNBC): Just Eat Takeaway is exploring a sale of Grubhub barely a year after buying the company https://www.engadget.com/braves-browser-can-automatically-bypass-googles-amp-pages-090532430.html (Engadget): Brave's browser can automatically bypass Google's AMP pages
Netflix plans to add ad-supported plans and deal with password sharing, $22M to Indonesian audio content platform and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-29458-3 (Nature): Double ridge formation over shallow water sills on Jupiter’s moon Europa https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/19/indonesian-audio-content-platform-noice-gets-22m-series-a/ (TechCrunch): Indonesian audio content platform NOICE gets $22M Series A https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/19/netflix-to-introduce-ad-supporter-plan/ (TechCrunch): Netflix to introduce ad-supporter plan https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/19/23032545/google-nearby-share-airdrop-update-android (The Verge): Google’s AirDrop competitor is reportedly getting a big upgrade https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/19/lyft-doubles-micromobility-footprint-with-pbsc-acquisition/ (TechCrunch): Lyft doubles micromobility footprint with PBSC acquisition https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/19/netflix-warns-password-sharing-crackdown-is-coming.html (CNBC): Netflix estimates 100 million households are sharing passwords and suggests a global crackdown is coming
Mercedes-Benz EV EQS SUV in US market, Uber and Lyft drop mask requirements, Audi’s Urbansphere EV concept and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/19/23032389/the-pokemon-company-acquisition-millenium-print-group-trading-card-game (The Verge): The Pokémon Company has acquired the company that prints the trading card game https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/19/instagram-removes-recent-tab-hashtag-pages/ (TechCrunch): Instagram test removes ‘Recent’ tab from hashtag pages for some users https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/19/23031996/meta-quest-vr-ar-hand-tracking-api-presence-platform-update-gestures (The Verge): Meta’s Quest hand tracking can now detect high-fives and clapping https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/19/23031241/delta-airlines-starlink-internet-wi-fi-flights-spacex (The Verge): Delta confirms ‘exploratory’ Starlink tests https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/19/23031850/spotify-greenroom-creator-fund-live-audio-shut-down (The Verge): Spotify quietly shuts down Greenroom creator fund https://www.engadget.com/apple-recycled-materials-environmental-progress-report-2022-143040422.html (Engadget): Apple products were made with 50 percent more recycled material last year https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/19/googles-switch-to-android-app-now-officially-rolling-out/ (TechCrunch): Google’s ‘Switch to Android’ app now officially rolling out https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/19/gravity-sketch-draws-33m-for-a-platform-to-design-collaborate-on-and-produce-3d-objects/ (TechCrunch): Gravity Sketch draws $33M for a platform to design, collaborate on and produce 3D objects https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/19/uber-drops-mask-requirements-passengers.html (CNBC): Uber drops mask requirements for drivers, passengers https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/19/co2-to-alcohol/ (TechCrunch): This company makes vodka out of thin air to save the planet https://www.theverge.com/23030924/tiktok-alaina-wood-climate-change-sustainability (The Verge): How a sustainability scientist uses TikTok to fight climate anxiety with solutions https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/19/planetary-wants-to-help-food-startups-brew-up-more-fake-meat/ (TechCrunch): Planetary wants to help food startups brew up more fake meat https://www.techradar.com/news/7-zip-vulnerability-gives-hackers-the-keys-to-the-kingdom (TechRadar): 7-zip vulnerability gives hackers the keys to the kingdom https://www.engadget.com/audi-urbansphere-ev-concept-is-built-for-tomorrow-megacities-110009796.html (Engadget): Audi’s Urbansphere EV concept is built for tomorrow's megacities https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/19/23029320/audi-urbansphere-concept-electric-size-specs (The Verge): Audi’s latest concept car is an oversized urban EV that shouldn’t be legal in cities https://www.techradar.com/news/zero-click-iphone-exploit-abused-to-launch-nso-spyware-attacks (TechRadar): Zero-click iPhone exploit abused to launch NSO spyware attacks https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/19/fintech-novopayment-raises-first-venture-round-in-15-years-to-expand-its-global-full-stack-baas-platform/ (TechCrunch): Fintech NovoPayment raises first venture round in 15 years to expand its full-stack banking API platform https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/19/23030202/mercedes-benz-eqs-suv-electric-ev-specs (The Verge): Mercedes-Benz announces EQS SUV, its first electric sport utility for the US https://www.techradar.com/news/battlefield-2042-finally-gets-voice-chat-a-whole-five-months-after-launch (TechRadar): Battlefield 2042 finally gets voice chat – a whole five months after launch https://www.techradar.com/news/uk-government-reportedly-hit-by-pegasus-spyware (TechRadar): UK government reportedly hit by Pegasus spyware
Instagram launches product tagging feature, new update from Telegram, Wix plans to help sell tickets to live events and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/18/top-softbank-latam-partners-leave-firm-to-start-their-own/ (TechCrunch): Top SoftBank LatAm partners leave firm to start their own https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/18/alibaba-ant-group-2c2p-acquisition-payments/ (TechCrunch): Ant Group buys Singapore’s 2C2P to further global payments ambitions https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/18/chinas-work-automation-startup-laiye-raises-160m-acquires-frances-mindsay/ (TechCrunch): China’s work automation startup Laiye raises $160M, acquires France’s Mindsay https://www.techradar.com/news/wix-wants-to-help-businesses-sell-tickets-to-their-live-events (TechRadar): Wix wants to help businesses sell tickets to their live events https://www.techradar.com/news/the-latest-duckduckgo-update-is-terrible-news-for-pirates (TechRadar): This recent DuckDuckGo update was terrible news for pirates https://gizmodo.com/teslas-shanghai-factory-will-reportedly-force-employees-1848806106 (Gizmodo): Tesla's Shanghai Factory Will Reportedly Force Employees to Sleep at Work https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/18/23030464/google-wallet-return-pay-screen-manage-cards-passes (The Verge): Google Wallet may be making a return https://www.techradar.com/news/sonys-flagship-soundbars-just-got-support-for-another-spatial-audio-format (TechRadar): Sony's flagship soundbars just got support for another spatial audio format https://www.engadget.com/playdate-group-one-orders-shipping-174813662.html (Engadget): First Playdate orders begin shipping today https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/18/23030356/telegram-messaging-app-set-any-sound-notifications-update (The Verge): Telegram now lets you set any sound for your notifications https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/18/instagram-rolls-out-product-tagging-feature-to-u-s-users/ (TechCrunch): Instagram rolls out product tagging feature to U.S. users https://www.techradar.com/news/gmail-will-no-longer-harass-you-with-notifications-outside-working-hours (TechRadar): Gmail will no longer harass you with notifications outside working hours https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/18/23030345/netflix-exploding-kittens-mobile-game-tv-animated-series (The Verge): Netflix and Exploding Kittens are partnering on a mobile game and an animated series https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/18/golden-state-warriors-launch-entertainment-division-will-feature-bambam.html (CNBC): NBA's Golden State Warriors launch entertainment division that will create licensed content https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/18/yep-startup-prices-are-falling/ (TechCrunch): Yep, startup prices are falling https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/18/clipboard-health-which-matches-health-workers-with-facilities-raises-80m/ (TechCrunch): Clipboard Health, which matches health workers with facilities, raises $80M https://www.engadget.com/culture-heritage-sites-arrive-on-google-arts-culture-for-the-first-time-120556420.html (Engadget): Google lets you explore new heritage sites with help from the State Department https://citizenlab.ca/2022/04/catalangate-extensive-mercenary-spyware-operation-against-catalans-using-pegasus-candiru/ (The Citizen Lab): Extensive Mercenary Spyware Operation Against Catalans Using Pegasus and Candiru https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/18/rivian-ceo-on-growth-amazon-vans-spac-bubble-and-lower-priced-evs.html (CNBC): Inside Rivian's EV plant and CEO RJ Scaringe's strategy for growth, lower-priced EVs and competing with Tesla https://www.engadget.com/researchers-set-quantum-secure-communication-distance-record-of-64-miles-104334468.html (Engadget): Researchers break world record for quantum-encrypted communications
Microsoft wants to brings ads to free-to-play Xbox games, Indian neobank at $700 million valuation, China restricts livestreaming of unauthorized games and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.engadget.com/twitter-edit-button-tweet-history-190228962.html (Engadget): Twitter's edit feature may list a tweet's revision history https://www.engadget.com/china-cracks-down-game-livestreaming-155234885.html (Engadget): China cracks down on livestreaming of ‘unauthorized’ games https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/16/neobank-fi-finalizing-funding-at-700-million-valuation/ (TechCrunch): Neobank Fi finalizing funding at $700 million valuation https://thenextweb.com/news/dall-e-2-shows-power-of-generative-deep-learning-but-raises-dispute-over-ai-practices (TNW | Neural): DALL-E 2 shows the power of generative deep learning, but raises dispute over AI practices https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/15/23027502/wordle-spelling-bee-ad-finish-puzzle (The Verge): You might see an ad after you finish today’s Wordle https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/15/23027363/apple-scammy-apps-mac-app-store-moderation (The Verge): Apple’s still not catching scammy apps, and this time they’re on the Mac https://www.engadget.com/duckduckgo-removes-pirate-sites-204936242.html (Engadget): DuckDuckGo removes search results for major pirate websites https://www.engadget.com/xbox-free-to-play-in-game-ad-program-microsoft-193552041.html (Engadget): Microsoft reportedly wants to sell ad space in free-to-play Xbox games
FBI says North Korean behind $615 million cryptocurrency hack, Opera launches crypto browser on iOS, Twitter poison pill to block Musk takeover and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.engadget.com/amc-theatres-mobile-app-cryptocurrency-dogecoin-185038191.html (Engadget): AMC's mobile app lets you buy tickets with crypto now https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/15/youth-sports-app-teamsnap-launches-a-new-system-designed-for-clubs-and-leagues/ (TechCrunch): Youth sports app TeamSnap launches a new system designed for clubs and leagues https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/15/china-further-limits-access-to-unauthorized-foreign-games/ (TechCrunch): China further limits access to unauthorized foreign games https://www.engadget.com/hubble-space-telescope-largest-comet-ever-172504556.html (Engadget): Hubble telescope spots the largest known comet to date https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/15/23024978/elon-musk-twitter-buyout-offer-ownership-deal-finance (The Verge): Twitter board announces poison pill measure to block Musk buyout https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/15/how-opensea-cornered-the-17-billion-market-for-nfts.html (CNBC): How OpenSea cornered the $17 billion market for NFTs https://thenextweb.com/news/game-theory-determine-which-ai-regulated (TNW | Neural): We used game theory to determine which AI projects should be regulated https://gizmodo.com/kirin-electric-chopsticks-make-food-taste-more-salty-di-1848798132 (Gizmodo): Electric Chopsticks Make Food Taste More Savoury Without Added Salt https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/15/23026063/core-game-creation-tool-pc-ios-mac-this-summer-epic-games-store (The Verge): Core, an accessible game creation tool, is expanding from PC to iOS and Mac this summer https://www.engadget.com/build-your-own-quantum-computer-with-googles-latest-simulator-124513737.html (Engadget): Build your own quantum computer with Google's latest 'simulator' https://gizmodo.com/lenovo-yoga-9i-gen-7-oled-touchscreen-convertible-excel-1848790312 (Gizmodo): Lenovo's Yoga 9i Is a Beautiful, OLED-Capable 2-in-1 Laptop https://www.engadget.com/operas-crypto-browser-ios-113713720.html (Engadget): Opera's crypto browser is now available on iOS https://www.techradar.com/news/almost-half-of-businesses-have-suffered-a-data-breach-in-recent-years (TechRadar): Almost half of businesses have suffered a data breach in recent years https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/15/ronin-hack-north-korea-linked-to-615-million-crypto-heist-us-says.html (CNBC): U.S. officials link North Korean hackers to $615 million cryptocurrency heist https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/15/swiggy-rapido/ (TechCrunch): Swiggy backs bike taxi platform Rapido in $180 million funding
Meta works on a web version of Horizon Worlds, Apple starts tests M2 chips on macs and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.techradar.com/news/over-half-of-americans-would-delete-themselves-from-the-internet-if-they-could (TechRadar): Over half of Americans would delete themselves from the internet if they could https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/14/23026073/apple-m2-silicon-macbook-air-pro-mac-mini-rumors (The Verge): Apple’s M2 chips and the computers they’ll power detailed in new leak https://www.engadget.com/hbo-max-exec-owns-up-to-the-apps-early-flaws-233115087.html (Engadget): HBO Max exec admits to the app’s early flaws https://www.techradar.com/news/designers-take-note-asuss-newest-zenbook-is-how-you-get-our-attention (TechRadar): Designers take note, Asus's newest ZenBook is how you get our attention https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/14/the-airbnb-acquisition-that-could-be-key-to-its-post-pandemic-playbook.html (CNBC): Here's why Airbnb's 2019 acquisition of HotelTonight could be key to its post-pandemic playbook https://www.techradar.com/news/a-new-arm-based-cpu-with-128-cores-will-send-a-shiver-down-spines-at-intel-and-amd (TechRadar): A new Arm-based CPU with 128 cores will send a shiver down spines at Intel and AMD https://www.techradar.com/news/the-worlds-largest-chip-just-received-a-major-machine-learning-flavored-upgrade (TechRadar): The world's largest chip just received a major machine learning-flavored upgrade https://www.engadget.com/meta-horizon-worlds-web-version-194644865.html (Engadget): Meta teases a web version of Horizon Worlds
Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter, search comments on Reddit, new WhatsApp features, no crypto for Wikipedia and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/14/chris-saccas-investment-firm-raises-350-million-for-carbon-removal.html (CNBC): Chris Sacca's climate investment firm raises $350 million to invest in carbon removal start-ups https://www.techradar.com/news/nvidia-geforce-now-will-make-you-rethink-what-cloud-gaming-really-is (TechRadar): NVIDIA GeForce NOW will make you rethink what cloud gaming really is https://www.engadget.com/alexa-tunein-premium-streaming-radio-171201296.html (Engadget): Alexa devices now support TuneIn Premium radio streaming https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/14/23024230/youtube-shorts-video-sampling-remixing (The Verge): YouTube Shorts now allows creators to splice in long-form videos https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/14/23025334/whatsapp-emoji-reaction-announcement-file-size-voice-calls (The Verge): WhatsApp is getting emoji reactions https://www.techradar.com/news/opera-launch-crypto-browser-project-on-ios (TechRadar): Opera launch Crypto Browser Project on iOS https://gizmodo.com/wikipedia-editors-molly-white-end-crypto-donations-at-w-1848793067 (Gizmodo): Wikipedia Editors Tell Cryptobros Their Donations Aren't Welcome https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/14/peloton-raises-subscription-fees-cuts-prices-for-bikes-treads.html (CNBC): Peloton is raising subscription fees while cutting prices for its Bikes and other equipment https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/14/23024703/whatsapp-communities-admin-group-messaging-feature (The Verge): WhatsApp’s new Communities tab creates a way for group admins to message thousands https://gizmodo.com/intel-climate-change-going-green-300-million-investment-1848792938 (Gizmodo): Intel Stakes $300 Million on Going Green https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/14/india-tata-neu-super-app/ (TechCrunch): India’s Tata confident its super app will deliver where others have struggled https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/14/tinder-adds-a-festival-mode-for-making-connections-ahead-of-concerts-and-events/ (TechCrunch): Tinder adds a ‘Festival Mode’ for making connections ahead of concerts and events https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/14/welcome-tech-which-wants-to-build-a-super-app-for-immigrants-raises-30m/ (TechCrunch): Welcome Tech, which wants to build a ‘Super App’ for immigrants, raises $30M https://www.techradar.com/news/teburu-is-the-future-of-board-games-that-nerds-actually-want (TechRadar): Teburu could be the future of board games that gamers actually want https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/14/23021868/reddit-search-results-comments-desktop (The Verge): Reddit adds comment searching to help improve search results https://www.techradar.com/news/casio-adds-solar-charging-to-one-of-its-slimmest-ever-g-shock-watches (TechRadar): Casio adds solar charging to one of its slimmest ever G-Shock watches https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/14/23024905/elon-musk-offers-to-buy-twitter (The Verge): Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter in takeover attempt https://www.engadget.com/thermophotovoltaic-cell-converts-40-percent-of-heat-energy-to-electricity-101051572.html (Engadget): Thermophotovoltaic cell converts 40 percent of heat energy to electricity https://www.techradar.com/news/clubhouse-finally-gets-dark-mode-on-android-and-ios (TechRadar): Clubhouse finally gets dark mode on Android and iOS https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/14/23024886/amazon-price-hike-fuel-inflation (The Verge): Amazon prices likely going up with new ‘fuel and inflation surcharge’
New browser extension to kill annoying cookie pop-ups, Proton privacy-first calendar, 1,000 km single charge Mercedes EV and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.techradar.com/news/tiktok-wants-you-to-build-your-own-ar-if-you-own-a-mac (TechRadar): TikTok wants you to build your own AR - if you own a Mac https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/13/23024443/1password-8-early-access-ios-iphone-ipad-beta-redesign-password-manager (The Verge): You can now try 1Password’s customizable redesign on your iPhone and iPad https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/13/tokyo-based-luup-to-more-than-double-shared-e-scooters-e-bikes/ (TechCrunch): Tokyo-based Luup to more than double shared e-scooters, e-bikes https://www.engadget.com/the-new-york-public-library-offers-banned-books-on-its-free-e-reader-app-234805966.html (Engadget): The New York Public Library makes four banned books free nationwide on its e-reader app https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/13/can-vinfast-make-ev-battery-subscriptions-a-thing/ (TechCrunch): Can VinFast make EV battery subscriptions a thing? https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/13/how-social-commerce-is-bridging-southeast-asias-infrastructure-gaps/ (TechCrunch): How social commerce is bridging Southeast Asia’s infrastructure gaps https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/13/23024041/mercedes-benz-vision-eqxx-ev-distance-battery-charge-test (The Verge): Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept car traveled over 1,000 km on a single charge https://www.engadget.com/james-webb-cyrocooler-212704170.html (Engadget): NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is ready for calibration after chilling out https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/13/chinas-banking-association-proposes-restrictions-on-nfts/ (TechCrunch): China’s banking association proposes restrictions on NFTs https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/13/rent-the-runway-rent-q4-2021-loss.html (CNBC): Rent the Runway CEO sees inflation as a competitive advantage for the company https://www.techradar.com/news/a-clever-new-browser-extension-eliminates-one-of-the-worst-problems-with-the-web (TechRadar): A clever new browser extension eliminates one of the worst problems with the web https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/13/23024029/staybl-ipads-hand-tremors-parkinsons-disease (The Verge): A new free app makes using iPads easier for people with hand tremors https://www.techradar.com/news/proton-launches-a-privacy-first-alternative-to-google-calendar-for-android (TechRadar): Proton launches a privacy-first alternative to Google Calendar for Android
Amazon renames IMDb to Freevee, Meta plans to take 50% cut on metaverse sales, TikTok tests dislike button, modern Tamagotchi launch and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.engadget.com/tiktok-is-testing-a-dislike-button-in-comments-175514051.html (Engadget): TikTok is testing a 'dislike' button in comments https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/13/whatsapp-permitted-to-extend-payments-service-to-100-million-users-in-india/ (TechCrunch): WhatsApp permitted to extend payments service to 100 million users in India https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/13/23021722/peridot-niantic-ar-pet-game-iphone-android-pokemon-go (The Verge): Pokémon Go developer Niantic is making an AR pet game called Peridot https://www.engadget.com/meta-ar-glasses-2024-release-162237114.html (Engadget): Meta reportedly plans to release its first AR glasses in 2024 https://www.techradar.com/news/intel-is-making-some-mysterious-moves-in-quantum-computing (TechRadar): Intel is making some mysterious moves in quantum computing https://www.engadget.com/amazon-imdb-tv-freevee-rebranding-160405693.html (Engadget): Amazon is rebranding IMDb TV as 'Freevee' https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/13/blueocean-raises-30m-for-its-ai-based-brand-intelligence-platform/ (TechCrunch): BlueOcean raises $30M for its AI-based brand intelligence platform https://news.mit.edu/2022/thermal-heat-engine-0413 (MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology): A new heat engine with no moving parts is as efficient as a steam turbine https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/13/google-quietly-launches-its-awaited-switch-to-android-app-on-ios/ (TechCrunch): Google quietly launches its awaited ‘Switch to Android’ app on iOS https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/13/23021782/ancestry-dna-sort-genes-parents-ethnicity (The Verge): Ancestry will tell you which genetics came from which parent https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/13/google-cloud-survey-finds-most-execs-support-sustainability-efforts-but-few-follow-the-data/ (TechCrunch): Google Cloud survey finds most execs support sustainability efforts, but few follow the data https://www.techradar.com/news/its-now-quicker-than-ever-to-buy-the-items-on-your-pinterest-board (TechRadar): It’s now quicker than ever to buy the items on your Pinterest board https://www.engadget.com/sony-nintendo-stop-unused-game-subscription-billing-uk-131717625.html (Engadget): Sony and Nintendo stop billing unused game subscriptions in the UK https://www.techradar.com/news/you-can-now-join-a-video-call-straight-from-google-docs (TechRadar): You can now join a video call straight from Google Docs https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/13/tether-to-reduce-commercial-paper-holdings-in-usdt-reserves.html (CNBC): Crypto firm Tether to further reduce holdings of commercial debt in stablecoin reserves https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/13/zoom-launches-ai-powered-features-aimed-at-sales-teams/ (TechCrunch): Zoom launches AI-powered features aimed at sales teams https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/13/salsify-secures-200m-as-the-boom-in-e-commerce-catapults-its-valuation-to-2b/ (TechCrunch): Salsify secures $200M as the boom in e-commerce catapults its valuation to $2B https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/13/meta-plans-to-take-a-nearly-50percent-cut-on-nft-sales-in-its-metaverse.html (CNBC): Meta plans to take a nearly 50% cut on NFT sales in its metaverse https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/13/23022409/polar-pacer-pro-running-smartwatch (The Verge): Polar’s new smartwatches aim to help runners pace themselves https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/13/23023276/duovox-mate-pro-night-vision-camera-hands-on-kickstarter (The Verge): The Duovox Mate Pro is a tiny camera that truly sees in the dark https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/13/2299588/ (TechCrunch): Wagestream, a financial super app for waged workers, raises $175M, passes 1M users and doubles down on the U.S.
MoonPay rides celebrity interest to $3.4B valuation, Bosch acquires self-driving startup Five.ai, in-room gaming feature at Clubhouse and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.techradar.com/news/tim-cook-does-not-want-you-to-sideload-iphone-apps (TechRadar): Tim Cook does not want you to sideload iPhone apps https://www.engadget.com/spotify-exec-courtney-holt-podcast-leaving-the-company-055730399.html (Engadget): Spotify exec who helped lead its podcast push is leaving the company https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/13/23022660/moonpay-nft-crypto-valuation-snoop-dogg-gwyneth-paltrow-justin-bieber-paris-hilton (The Verge): Thanks, Gwyneth! MoonPay rides celebrity interest to $3.4 billion valuation https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/12/23022843/sony-playstation-network-outage-is-down-error-store-ps5-ps4 (The Verge): PlayStation Network is experiencing an outage https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/12/daily-crunch-beating-other-takeover-bidders-bosch-acquires-autonomous-driving-startup-five-ai/ (TechCrunch): Daily Crunch: Beating ‘other takeover bidders,’ Bosch acquires autonomous driving startup Five.ai https://www.techradar.com/news/new-final-cut-pro-update-brings-mac-studio-support-voice-isolation-and-more (TechRadar): New Final Cut Pro update brings Mac Studio support, Voice Isolation, and more https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/12/youtube-services-worldwide-are-experiencing-issues-company-confirms/ (TechCrunch): YouTube services worldwide are experiencing issues, company confirms https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/12/cruise-expands-walmart-autonomous-delivery-pilot-in-arizona/ (TechCrunch): Cruise expands Walmart autonomous delivery pilot in Arizona https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/12/walmart-hires-paypal-executive-as-its-chief-financial-officer.html (CNBC): Walmart hires PayPal executive as its chief financial officer https://gizmodo.com/nasa-will-test-gigantic-centrifuge-for-hurling-objects-1848784359 (Gizmodo): NASA Will Test Gigantic Centrifuge for Hurling Objects Into Space https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/12/clubhouse-in-room-gaming-feature/ (TechCrunch): Clubhouse begins testing an in-room gaming feature https://www.engadget.com/t-mobile-google-photos-unlimited-storage-193702645.html (Engadget): T-Mobile resurrects Google Photos' unlimited storage, with a catch https://gizmodo.com/raidforums-stolen-identity-marketplace-shutdown-fbi-1848783269 (Gizmodo): The Feds Just Shut Down One of the Web’s Biggest Hacker Marketplaces
Spotify adds live audio shows, FIFA’s streaming service, iMovie 3.0 auto-generates movies, AI coffee systems tests and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://gizmodo.com/tiktok-2022-ad-revenue-twitter-snap-1848782437 (Gizmodo): TikTok Will Rake in More Cash This Year Than Snap and Twitter Combined: Report https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/12/stripe-alphabet-meta-shopify-mckinsey-spur-carbon-capture-market.html (CNBC): Stripe teams up with major tech companies to commit $925 million toward carbon capture https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/12/23022005/snap-dynamic-stories-newsrooms-rss (The Verge): Snapchat’s new tool builds Stories based on ESPN, Bloomberg, and Vogue articles https://gizmodo.com/apples-new-imovie-feature-can-edit-video-with-a-click-1848782336 (Gizmodo): Apple's New iMovie Features Take the Effort Out of Editing Videos https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/12/cnn-plus-low-viewership-numbers-warner-bros-discovery.html (CNBC): CNN+ struggles to lure viewers in its early days, drawing fewer than 10,000 daily users https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/12/duckduckgo-launches-mac-app-in-beta/ (TechCrunch): DuckDuckGo launches Mac app in beta https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/12/blackrock-fidelity-and-others-to-invest-400m-in-usdc-stablecoin-issuer-circle/ (TechCrunch): BlackRock, Fidelity and others to invest $400M in USDC stablecoin issuer Circle https://www.engadget.com/twitter-openback-notifications-relevant-engagement-140710507.html (Engadget): Twitter bought a company to make notifications more relevant https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/12/spotify-brings-live-audio-shows-to-its-main-app-rebrands-companion-app-greenroom-as-spotify-live/ (TechCrunch): Spotify brings live audio shows to its main app, rebrands companion app Greenroom as ‘Spotify Live’ https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/12/fifa-gets-into-the-streaming-business-with-the-new-soccer-platform-fifa/ (TechCrunch): FIFA gets into the streaming business with the new soccer platform FIFA+ https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/12/tiktok-launches-its-own-ar-development-platform-effect-house/ (TechCrunch): TikTok launches its own AR development platform, Effect House https://www.engadget.com/artiphon-orba-musical-grapefruit-mpe-synth-132643942.html (Engadget): Orba, the musical grapefruit, now lets you design your own synth sounds https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/12/jobox-is-building-a-bridge-between-skilled-labor-available-work/ (TechCrunch): Jobox is building a bridge between skilled labor, available work https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/12/box-is-adding-free-whiteboarding-tool-for-collaborating-on-visual-content/ (TechCrunch): Box is adding free whiteboarding tool for collaborating on visual content https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/12/a-neobank-for-digital-solopreneurs-just-raised-5-3m-led-by-accel/ (TechCrunch): A neobank for digital entrepreneurs, founded by a former Apple Card designer, just raised $5.3M https://www.theverge.com/23021285/gopro-hero10-black-bones-drones-fpv (The Verge): GoPro ripped out the guts of the Hero10 Black to give its bones to drones https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/12/23005191/adobe-after-effects-apple-silicon-premiere-pro-refresh-frame-io (The Verge): Adobe’s including Frame.io collaboration software in Creative Cloud subscriptions https://www.engadget.com/the-lectric-xp-lite-is-a-folding-e-bike-with-a-really-low-price-122558687.html (Engadget): The Lectric XP Lite is a folding e-bike with a low price https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/12/panera-bread-tests-automated-coffee-brewing-with-miso-robotics.html (CNBC): Panera Bread is testing automated coffee brewing with Miso Robotics https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/12/23020395/theraface-pro-massage-gun-facial-microcurrent (The Verge): Therabody launches a massage gun for your face https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/12/montonio-is-building-the-payment-and-checkout-solution-to-rule-them-all/ (TechCrunch): Montonio is building
Meta test selling digital goods in VR, social commerce in Vietnam, Honda plans to invest $40 billion on EVs and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.engadget.com/honda-40-billion-30-models-electric-vehicles-2030-063213675.html (Engadget): Honda plans to invest $40 billion on EVs and launch 30 models by 2030 https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/11/choco-unicorn-food-waste-supply-chain/ (TechCrunch): Choco gets its horn amid mission to remove food waste from supply chain https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/12/huge-undersea-cables-to-give-uk-germany-first-ever-energy-link.html (CNBC): Giant undersea cables set to give the UK and Germany their first direct energy link https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/12/us-fintech-plaid-hires-bookingcom-exec-as-head-of-europe.html (CNBC): U.S. fintech Plaid taps Booking.com veteran to lead its European expansion https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/11/aemi-eases-the-challenges-of-social-commerce-in-vietnam/ (TechCrunch): Aemi eases the challenges of social commerce in Vietnam https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/11/23021155/deliveries-package-app-fedex-api-services (The Verge): Deliveries package tracking app loses FedEx access, says blame shipping companies https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/11/softbank-latam-upload-ventures-marcelo-claure/ (TechCrunch): SoftBank reverses LatAm plan with new early-stage spinout, Upload Ventures https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/11/paymaya-owner-voyager-innovations-raises-210m-at-a-valuation-of-1-4b/ (TechCrunch): PayMaya owner Voyager Innovations raises $210M at a valuation of $1.4B https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/automate-public-certificate-lifecycle-management-via--acme-client-api (Google Cloud Blog): Google announced its free ACME server https://gizmodo.com/google-sues-for-puppy-fraud-1848779997 (Gizmodo): Google Sues a Guy, Alleging 'Puppy Fraud' https://www.engadget.com/etsy-seller-strike-fee-increase-222042949.html (Engadget): Etsy sellers go on strike over fee hikes https://www.engadget.com/horizon-worlds-monetization-tools-test-220033094.html (Engadget): Meta tests letting creators sell digital goods in virtual reality https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/11/23020549/amazon-struggling-drone-deliveries-prime-air-bezos (The Verge): Amazon is still struggling to make drone deliveries work https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/11/stenn-banks-50m-on-a-900m-valuation-for-a-platform-to-finance-smbs-that-trade-internationally/ (TechCrunch): Stenn banks $50M on a $900M valuation for a platform to finance SMBs that trade internationally https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/11/cocos-engine-series-b-50-million-china/ (TechCrunch): China’s game engine Cocos raises $50M, goes beyond games https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/11/defi-giant-uniswap-launches-venture-arm-to-invest-in-other-crypto-companies/ (TechCrunch): DeFi giant Uniswap launches venture arm to invest in other crypto companies
Youtube plans picture-in-picture on iOS, Two Thumbs Up button from Netflix, Fitbit heart rhythm monitoring and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/11/jaguar-land-rover-and-hitachi-are-backing-this-unique-battery-recycler.html (CNBC): Jaguar Land Rover and Hitachi are backing this unique battery recycler https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/11/23020499/square-ipad-point-of-sale-stand-built-in-payments-reader (The Verge): Square’s new iPad stand has tap to pay and chip card readers built in https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/11/amazon-expands-its-custom-fit-clothing-service-made-for-you-with-athletic-tees/ (TechCrunch): Amazon expands its custom-fit clothing service ‘Made for You’ with athletic tees https://www.engadget.com/netflix-will-let-you-give-shows-a-two-thumbs-up-160048116.html (Engadget): Netflix will let you give shows 'Two Thumbs Up' https://www.engadget.com/sonos-buys-audio-startup-mayht-155001450.html (Engadget): Sonos bought a startup that made a light-powered Bluetooth speaker https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/11/fanatics-aims-to-be-100-billion-company.html (CNBC): Fanatics wants to be a $100 billion company – here's how it plans to get there https://www.engadget.com/lincoln-ev-concept-teaser-150551617.html (Engadget): Lincoln teases its first EV concept https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/11/kaseya-acquiring-disaster-recovery-service-datto-for-6-2b-with-help-from-consortium-of-investors/ (TechCrunch): Kaseya acquiring disaster recovery service Datto for $6.2B with help from consortium of investors https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/11/terradepth-raises-another-20-million-to-map-the-ocean-floor-with-robots/ (TechCrunch): Terradepth raises another $20 million to map the ocean floor with robots https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/11/23019954/vivo-x-fold-folding-phone-price-specs (The Verge): Vivo announces its first folding phone https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/11/23020143/fitbit-google-fda-clearance-heart-rhythm-afib (The Verge): Fitbit gets FDA clearance for passive heart rhythm monitoring https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/11/23020134/epic-2-billion-funding-metaverse-sony-lego (The Verge): Epic announces $2 billion in funding for its metaverse efforts https://www.engadget.com/apple-iphone-13-india-manufacturing-131034955.html (Engadget): Apple begins manufacturing the iPhone 13 in India https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/11/doordash-discounted-dashpass-subscription-college-students/ (TechCrunch): DoorDash launches a discounted ‘DashPass’ subscription plan for college students https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/11/thoma-bravo-to-take-identity-security-company-sailpoint-private-for-6-9b/ (TechCrunch): Thoma Bravo to take identity security company SailPoint private for $6.9B https://www.engadget.com/go-pros-new-player-reel-steady-app-lets-you-stabilize-any-footage-123514021.html (Engadget): GoPro's new Player + ReelSteady app adds stabilization and 360 tools https://thenextweb.com/news/apple-patent-gaming-controllers-analysis (TNW | Plugged): Apple patenting game controllers shows it’s taking the sector seriously https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/11/22979247/tp-link-xe75-affordable-wifi-6e-mesh-router (The Verge): TP-Link’s affordable new Wi-Fi 6E mesh router helps dip the cost of the new tech https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/11/binance-deepens-middle-east-expansion-with-abu-dhabi-approval.html (CNBC): Binance deepens Middle East expansion with ‘in-principle’ Abu Dhabi approval; CEO says 'more to come' https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/11/23019960/youtube-premium-picture-in-picture-test-ended-april-8 (The Verge): YouTube ends picture-in-picture iOS test for Premium subscribers
Elon Musk won’t join Twitter’s board, WarnerMedia finalizes $43 billion merger with Discovery, iOS 16 possible features and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/10/23019802/elon-musk-not-joining-twitter-board-announced (The Verge): Elon Musk won’t join Twitter’s board after all https://www.engadget.com/ios-16-notifications-overhaul-report-212743091.html (Engadget): iOS 16 could include improved notifications and new health tracking features https://www.engadget.com/cruise-vehicle-drives-away-from-police-194657296.html (Engadget): An autonomous Cruise vehicle left police confused when they tried to pull it over https://gizmodo.com/robinhood-ftc-complaints-covid-19-pandemic-1848766631 (Gizmodo): 'They Are Robbing Me': Angry Robinhood Users Flood the FTC With Complaints https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/10/23019046/meta-no-longer-allow-private-residential-address-doxxing-facebook-instagram-oversight-board (The Verge): Meta will no longer allow the sharing of ‘publicly available’ private home addresses https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/10/coinbase-suspends-upi-payments-in-india-days-after-launch/ (TechCrunch): Coinbase suspends UPI payments in India less than four days after launch https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/9/23018126/twitter-reverts-change-left-blank-spaces-websites-embedded-tweets (The Verge): Twitter reverts change that left blank spaces in place of deleted embedded tweets https://lithub.com/its-official-according-to-science-reading-fiction-makes-you-nicer/ (Literary Hub): It’s official According to science, reading fiction makes you nicer https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/9/23017806/google-fi-unlimited-plans-cheaper-more-high-speed-data (The Verge): Google Fi cuts unlimited plan pricing while increasing high-speed data https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/08/elon-musk-telsa-may-have-get-into-mining-refining-lithium-directly.html (CNBC): Elon Musk says Tesla may have to get into the lithium business because costs are so 'insane' https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/8/22972247/warnermedia-discovery-complete-merger-streaming-hbo-max (The Verge): WarnerMedia and Discovery have completed their mega-streaming merger https://www.engadget.com/apple-dual-usb-c-port-adapter-leak-210549338.html (Engadget): Apple hints at its first dual-port USB-C power adapter https://www.engadget.com/amazon-prime-canada-price-increase-202050317.html (Engadget): Amazon Prime is about to get more expensive in Canada https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/8/23016861/youtube-comment-spam-testing-moderation (The Verge): YouTubers are sick of comment spam, so YouTube is testing a stricter moderation system
Unmentioning yourself in Twitter, LEGO metaverse for kids, Car Thing from Spotify, first private crew to ISS and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.engadget.com/ford-lincoln-personalize-alexa-commands-055322525.html (Engadget): Ford and Lincoln owners can now personalize their Alexa commands https://www.techradar.com/news/wordpress-founder-and-others-inject-dollar100m-into-nordvpn-owner (TechRadar): WordPress founder and others inject $100m into NordVPN owner https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/07/brilliant-planet-series-a/ (TechCrunch): Brilliant Planet is running algae-farms to pull carbon out of the air https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/07/twitter-alt-text-badge-image-description/ (TechCrunch): Twitter launches improved alt text accessibility features globally https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/7/23015676/snapchat-american-sign-language-asl-alphabet-lens (The Verge): Snapchat has a new lens to help you learn the American Sign Language alphabet https://www.engadget.com/wordle-wordlebot-nyt-analysis-score-230101769.html (Engadget): Wordle’s Wordlebot will analyze how badly you played https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/07/tencent-to-shut-down-its-game-streaming-service/ (TechCrunch): Tencent to shut down its game streaming service https://gizmodo.com/spotifys-baffling-car-thing-can-now-do-more-things-1848765285 (Gizmodo): Spotify's Baffling 'Car Thing' Can Now Do More Things https://www.engadget.com/hbo-max-apple-tv-app-update-202628226.html (Engadget): HBO Max's Apple TV app gets a much-needed overhaul https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/7/23013067/spacex-crew-dragon-axiom-space-ax-1-iss-launch (The Verge): SpaceX poised to send first private crew to the International Space Station for Axiom Space https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/07/vinfast-ev-files-ipo/ (TechCrunch): Another EV automaker is headed for an IPO https://www.techradar.com/news/epic-games-and-the-lego-group-team-up-to-create-a-metaverse-for-kids (TechRadar): Epic Games and The LEGO Group team up to create a metaverse for kids https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/07/twitter-untag-replies/ (TechCrunch): Twitter will finally let you ‘unmention’ yourself in tweets
Emojis in Google Docs, 'Zuck Bucks' from Meta, Uber plans create travel superapp, new Google Play rules with outdated apps and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/06/coinbase-upi-india/ (TechCrunch): Crypto giant Coinbase makes India push with UPI payments https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/06/grover-grabs-330m-to-double-down-on-the-circular-economy-with-consumer-electronics-subscriptions/ (TechCrunch): Grover grabs $330M to double down on the circular economy with consumer electronics subscriptions https://www.techradar.com/news/uber-to-bring-train-and-airplane-tickets-to-its-app-this-summer (TechRadar): Uber to bring train and airplane tickets to its app this summer https://www.techradar.com/news/fujitsu-plans-to-provide-on-demand-access-to-the-worlds-fastest-supercomputer (TechRadar): Fujitsu plans to provide on-demand access to the world's fastest supercomputer https://www.techradar.com/news/opera-launches-pro-tier-for-its-built-in-browser-vpn (TechRadar): Opera launches Pro tier for its built-in browser VPN https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/06/nord-security-the-startup-behind-nordvpn-raises-its-first-ever-funding-100m-at-a-1-6b-valuation/ (TechCrunch): Nord Security, the startup behind NordVPN, raises its first-ever funding, $100M at a $1.6B valuation https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/6/23013896/meta-facebook-zuck-bucks-finance-financial-services-products (The Verge): Meta is reportedly making ‘Zuck Bucks’ https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/06/fanatics-raises-1-5b-at-a-27b-valuation-as-it-evolves-into-a-digital-sports-platform/ (TechCrunch): Fanatics raises $1.5B at a $27B valuation as it evolves into a ‘digital sports platform’ https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/06/twitter-deleted-embedded-tweet/ (TechCrunch): Twitter is wiping embeds of deleted tweets from the web https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/06/google-play-will-hide-and-block-downloads-for-outdated-apps-starting-later-this-year/ (TechCrunch): Google Play will hide and block downloads for outdated apps starting later this year https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/06/terras-founder-plans-to-back-its-stablecoin-with-a-basket-of-cryptocurrencies/ (TechCrunch): Terra’s founder plans to back its stablecoin with a ‘basket’ of cryptocurrencies https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/06/tiktok-program-help-creative-agencies-reach-audience/ (TechCrunch): TikTok launches new program to help creative agencies reach its audience https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/06/nasa-finds-two-new-space-based-ways-to-track-climate-change/ (TechCrunch): NASA finds two new space-based ways to track climate change https://gizmodo.com/pinterest-says-your-vision-board-cant-deny-climate-chan-1848758677 (Gizmodo): Pinterest Says Your Vision Board Can't Deny Climate Change https://gizmodo.com/google-docs-emoji-reactions-1848757969 (Gizmodo): Emojis Are Coming to Google Docs https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/6/23013399/instagram-reels-payments-cuts (The Verge): Creators say Instagram is cutting Reels payouts
Peter Thiel leaves Meta's board of directors, Nvidia calls off Arm acquisition, Apple buys AI music creator service and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/08/softbank-plans-to-take-arm-public-after-nvidia-takeover-deal-collapses.html (CNBC): SoftBank plans to take Arm public after Nvidia's $66 billion takeover deal collapses https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/07/clikalia-clicks-on-86m-to-expand-its-ibuyer-marketplace-across-europe-and-latin-america/ (TechCrunch): Clikalia clicks on $86M to expand its iBuyer marketplace across Europe and Latin America https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/07/vietnam-focused-investment-app-infina-boosts-its-seed-round-to-6m/ (TechCrunch): Vietnam-focused investment app Infina boosts its seed round to $6M https://gizmodo.com/apple-ai-music-acquisition-1848496216 (Gizmodo): Apple's Newest Acquisition Could Mean Changes for Apple Music https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/7/22922731/nvidia-no-longer-buying-acquiring-arm-reportedly (The Verge): Nvidia’s huge Arm deal has reportedly just been scrapped https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/07/selina-raises-150m-to-dish-out-flexible-loans-that-leverage-home-equity/ (TechCrunch): Selina raises $150M to dish out flexible loans that leverage home equity https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/7/22922564/signal-change-number-feature-conversation-threads-messaging-app (The Verge): Signal now lets you change your number without wiping out your conversation threads https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/07/peter-thiel-to-step-down-from-facebook-board.html (CNBC): Peter Thiel to step down from Facebook board https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/07/flexport-raises-nearly-1-billion-as-shopify-michael-dell-invest.html (CNBC): Freight forwarding firm Flexport raises nearly $1 billion in funding, adds Shopify, Michael Dell as investors
Samsung will made phones from fishing nets, air taxi in South Korea, Vivid Money raise $114M for Europe financial super app and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/07/spotify-will-invest-100m-in-content-from-underrepresented-creators-says-ceo-daniel-ek/ (TechCrunch): Spotify will invest $100M in content from underrepresented creators, says CEO Daniel Ek https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/07/watch-rocket-builder-astra-launch-first-florida-mission-for-nasa.html (CNBC): Watch rocket builder Astra launch first mission from Florida carrying NASA satellites https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/07/vivid-money-a-financial-super-app-raises-114m-at-an-886m-valuation-to-expand-in-europe/ (TechCrunch): Vivid Money, a financial super app, raises $114M at an $886M valuation to expand in Europe https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/07/meta-threatens-to-shut-down-facebook-and-instagram-in-europe.html (CNBC): Meta threatens to shut down Facebook and Instagram in Europe over data-sharing dispute https://thenextweb.com/news/newly-discovered-mars-zircon-may-hold-the-secret-to-life (TNW | Space): Newly discovered Mars zircon may hold the secret to life on the red planet https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/07/polygon-raises-450m-from-sequoia-capital-india-softbank-and-tiger-global/ (TechCrunch): Polygon raises $450M from Sequoia Capital India, SoftBank and Tiger Global https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/07/softbank-goldman-sachs-mint-unicorn-in-indian-commerce-startup-elasticrun/ (TechCrunch): SoftBank, Goldman Sachs mint unicorn in Indian commerce startup ElasticRun https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/07/bumble-makes-its-first-acquisition-with-deal-for-french-gen-z-dating-app-fruitz/ (TechCrunch): Bumble makes its first acquisition with deal for French Gen Z dating app, Fruitz https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/07/countries-in-sub-saharan-africa-most-affected-as-meta-halts-low-cost-express-wi-fi/ (TechCrunch): Countries in sub-Saharan Africa most affected as Meta halts low-cost Express Wi-Fi https://www.engadget.com/google-hit-with-2-4-billion-lawsuit-in-europe-for-favoring-its-own-shopping-service-092136746.html (Engadget): Google hit with $2.4 billion lawsuit in Europe for favoring its own shopping service https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/07/nigerian-healthtech-startup-reliance-health-raises-40m-led-by-general-atlantic/ (TechCrunch): Nigerian healthtech startup Reliance Health raises $40M led by General Atlantic https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/06/joby-aviation-to-launch-air-taxi-service-in-south-korea/ (TechCrunch): Joby Aviation to launch air taxi service in South Korea https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/06/seoul-based-micromobility-startup-swing-grabs-24m-for-growth-expands-to-japan/ (TechCrunch): Korean micromobility startup Swing grabs $24M for growth, expands to Japan https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/06/samsung-sustainability/ (TechCrunch): Samsung gets more fine-tuna to sustainability with phones made from fishing nets https://www.techradar.com/news/murder-bears-and-heavy-metal-exoplanet-atmospheres-lead-the-week-in-science-news (TechRadar): Murderous bears and heavy metal exoplanet atmospheres lead the week in science news
New Apple events in March, Spotify deletes over 100 Joe Rogan episodes and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.engadget.com/spotify-deletes-joe-rogan-experience-episodes-112104415.html (Engadget): Spotify deletes over 100 'Joe Rogan Experience' episodes https://www.engadget.com/apple-music-one-month-trial-period-223911452.html (Engadget): The free trial of Apple Music was quietly reduced to a single month https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/04/apple-reportedly-preparing-low-cost-iphone-ipad-for-march-launch.html (CNBC): Apple reportedly preparing low-cost iPhone, iPad for March launch https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/4/22917857/jaguar-land-rover-alexa-ota-software-update (The Verge): Amazon’s Alexa is coming to thousands of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/04/discord-forums-mod-tools-homepages-experimental-features/ (TechCrunch): Discord is testing forums, new mod tools and homepages that surface hot topics in some servers
Apple 27$ commission 3rd party payment in Dutch, Twitter expands downvote, Rockstar confirms GTA6 development and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.engadget.com/meta-quest-horizon-worlds-horizon-venues-personal-boundary-harassment-174140461.html (Engadget): Meta adds 'personal boundaries' to Horizon Worlds and Venues to fight harassment https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/4/22917783/rocstar-games-gta6-active-development-gta5-ps5-xbox-series-x-patch (The Verge): Rockstar finally confirms it’s working on the next Grand Theft Auto https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/04/cloud-infrastructure-market-soared-to-178b-in-2021-growing-49b-in-one-year/ (TechCrunch): Cloud infrastructure market soared to $178B in 2021, growing $49B in one year https://www.engadget.com/billionaire-space-barons-want-to-build-mixed-use-business-parks-in-low-earth-orbit-153050603.html (Engadget): Billionaire space barons want to build 'mixed-use business parks' in low Earth orbit https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/04/snap-shares-rise-more-than-after-strong-q4-earnings-report.html (CNBC): Snap shares soar more than 40% after earnings show it's weathering Apple's privacy changes https://www.economist.com/big-mac-index (The Economist): The Big Mac index: February 2022 https://www.techradar.com/news/aws-sees-hugely-successful-quarter-despite-massive-outages (TechRadar): AWS sees hugely successful quarter despite massive outages https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/4/22917511/twitter-downvotes-test-experiment-feature-relevant-replies (The Verge): Twitter expands downvote test worldwide https://9to5mac.com/2022/02/04/apple-will-charge-27-commission-for-purchases-made-using-alternative-payment-systems-in-the-netherlands/ (9to5Mac): Apple will charge 27% commission for alternative payment systems in Netherlands
Amazon reports 9% sales increase, Snap is finally profitable, new social radio platform in India and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.techradar.com/news/india-has-a-new-interactive-social-radio-platform-we-explain-what-it-is (TechRadar): India has a new interactive social radio platform - We explain what it is https://www.theverge.com/creators/2022/2/3/22916642/snapchat-and-facebook-future-of-social-media-tiktok (The Verge): Snapchat and Facebook agree that the future of social media looks like TikTok https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/03/amazon-amzn-q4-2021-earnings.html (CNBC): Amazon reports 9% sales increase in fourth quarter and big profit gain on Rivian stake; shares jump https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/03/snap-q4-2021-earnings.html (CNBC): Snap shows first-ever quarterly net profit, stock pops 39% https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/03/amazon-increases-the-price-of-prime-nearly-17percent-to-139-per-year.html (CNBC): Amazon increases the price of Prime nearly 17% to $139 per year https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/03/with-a-plan-to-decarbonize-home-heating-with-hydrogen-modern-electron-raises-30m/ (TechCrunch): With a plan to decarbonize home heating with hydrogen, Modern Electron raises $30M
New RadioRoom co-host Janet Roomtech, US tests robot patrol dogs on its borders, AI could spot dead cells 100 times faster than people, Facebook stock plummets 26% and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/03/facebook-shares-plummet-22percent-after-reporting-weak-guidance.html (CNBC): Facebook stock plummets 26%, on pace for its biggest one-day drop ever https://thenextweb.com/news/ai-can-now-spot-dead-cells-100-times-faster-than-people-which-could-help-cure-alzheimers (TNW | Neural): AI can now spot dead cells 100 times faster than people — which could help cure Alzheimer’s https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/02/spotify-stock-plunges-on-middling-user-growth-projections.html (CNBC): Spotify stock plunges on middling user growth projections https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/3/22914873/quantum-space-lunar-robotic-outpost-nasa-artemis (The Verge): New company run by former NASA leader aims to build robotic outpost near the Moon https://www.engadget.com/tesla-seat-belt-chime-recall-model-3-s-x-y-141642137.html (Engadget): Tesla recalls more than 817,000 cars over faulty seat belt chimes https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/03/getlabs-at-home-blood-tests-20m-series-a/ (TechCrunch): Getlabs will build out its at-home blood testing network with $20M Series A https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/03/iceyes-new-136m-in-funding-points-to-a-white-hot-space-based-remote-sensing-market/ (TechCrunch): ICEYE’s new $136M in funding points to a white hot space-based remote sensing market https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/03/palmpay-raised-100m-series-a-last-august-claims-to-have-5-million-users/ (TechCrunch): PalmPay raised $100M Series A last August, claims to have 5 million users https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/03/colombias-bold-raises-55m-in-tiger-led-round-to-enable-digital-payments-in-latam/ (TechCrunch): Colombia’s Bold raises $55M in Tiger Global-led round to enable digital payments in LatAm https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/03/hopper/ (TechCrunch): Travel booking app Hopper upgrades its valuation to $5B on secondary sale https://www.engadget.com/twitter-testing-articles-feature-114509387.html (Engadget): Twitter is testing a new 'Articles' feature https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/3/22915760/us-robot-dogs-border-patrol-dhs-tests-ghost-robotics (The Verge): The US is testing robot patrol dogs on its borders https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/03/kyoto-fusioneering-secures-11-7m-to-build-out-its-fusion-reactor-technologies/ (TechCrunch): Kyoto Fusioneering secures $11.7M to build out its fusion reactor technologies https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/03/frontline-worker-hr-platform-snapshift-raises-45m-round-led-by-highland-europe/ (TechCrunch): Frontline worker HR platform Snapshift raises $45M round led by Highland Europe https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/02/flip-a-popular-chat-app-for-frontline-workers-raises-33m-as-it-passes-1m-users/ (TechCrunch): Flip, a popular chat app for frontline workers, raises $33M as it passes 1M users
Facebook's daily active users decreases for the first time, Spotify presents as creator company, $35M from Sequoia for online video editor and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/02/veed-an-online-video-editing-platform-picks-up-35m-from-sequoia/ (TechCrunch): Veed, an online video editing platform, picks up $35M from Sequoia https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/02/annotell-raises-24m-for-tech-that-tests-autonomous-vehicle-perception-systems-to-improve-how-they-work/ (TechCrunch): Annotell raises $24M for tech that tests autonomous vehicle perception systems to improve how they work https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/02/kenyan-insurtech-startup-lami-enters-malawi-drc-after-acquiring-bluewave-eyes-rest-of-africa/ (TechCrunch): Kenyan insurtech startup Lami enters Malawi, DRC after acquiring Bluewave, eyes rest of Africa https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/02/meta-reality-labs-reports-10-billion-loss.html (CNBC): Mark Zuckerberg's 'metaverse' business lost more than $10 billion last year, and the losses keep growing https://www.engadget.com/spotify-earnings-daniel-ek-joe-rogan-225016585.html (Engadget): Spotify CEO admits its content policy should've been public before now https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/2/22914970/facebook-app-loses-daily-users-first-time-earnings (The Verge): Facebook lost daily users for the first time ever last quarter https://www.engadget.com/zagg-phone-protection-plan-applecare-alternative-215635273.html (Engadget): A new competitor to AppleCare offers cheaper insurance for smartphones https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/02/travel-experiences-app-headout-survives-the-omicron-surge-grabs-30-million-more-in-funding/ (TechCrunch): Travel experiences app Headout survives the Omicron surge, grabs $30M more in funding
Withings acquires personalized fitness app 8fit, Yelp suffers from boom of review violations, GitHub launches sponsor-only repositories, DeepMind AI coding engine and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/2/22914195/eu-nuclear-energy-gas-sustainable-climate-investment (The Verge): In controversial move, EU says nuclear power and gas can be green investments https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/02/github-introduces-sponsor-only-repositories/ (TechCrunch): GitHub introduces sponsor-only repositories https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/02/rudderstack-raises-56m-for-its-customer-data-platform/ (TechCrunch): RudderStack raises $56M for its customer data platform https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/2/22914085/alphacode-ai-coding-program-automatic-deepmind-codeforce (The Verge): DeepMind says its new AI coding engine is as good as an average human programmer https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/02/fast-growing-livestream-shopping-platform-whatnot-acquires-pastel-labs-hires-vp-of-engineering/ (TechCrunch): Fast-growing livestream shopping platform Whatnot acquires Pastel Labs, hires VP of engineering https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/02/calm-app-acquisition-ripple-health-group-new-co-ceo.html (CNBC): Calm app acquires Ripple Health Group and appoints a new CEO https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/02/canva-acquires-flourish-in-mission-to-tell-better-stories-with-data/ (TechCrunch): Canva acquires Flourish in mission to tell better stories with data https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/02/colombian-e-commerce-enablement-startup-melonn-raises-20m/ (TechCrunch): Colombian e-commerce enablement startup Melonn raises $20M to help SMBs scale in LatAm https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/2/22913976/google-maps-moderation-machine-learning-human-review-yelp (The Verge): Google Maps review moderation detailed as Yelp reports thousands of violations https://www.engadget.com/youtube-easy-to-access-controls-landscape-android-ios-102525428.html (Engadget): YouTube adds easy-to-access controls to its video player on iOS and Android https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/2/22913921/spacex-starlink-premium-satellite-internet-faster-speed-expensive (The Verge): SpaceX’s new Starlink Premium tier promises up to 500Mbps for $500 a month https://www.engadget.com/withings-buys-8fit-personalized-meal-and-exercise-planner-080002864.html (Engadget): Withings buys personalized fitness app 8fit
Netflix lets you clear ‘Continue Watching’ row, Apple News launches local newsletter, Alphabet report and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/01/gostudent-acquires-uks-seneca-learning-and-spains-tus-media-group/ (TechCrunch): GoStudent acquires UK’s Seneca Learning and Spain’s Tus Media Group https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/01/alphabet-googl-q4-2021-earnings.html (CNBC): Alphabet reports big fourth-quarter beat; stock pops https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/1/22913199/youtube-mobile-video-player-ios-android-buttons-like-dislike-comments (The Verge): YouTube’s video player is getting a new look on Android and iOS https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/01/vertical-farming-firm-kalera-eyes-spac-deal/ (TechCrunch): Vertical farming firm Kalera eyes SPAC deal https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/01/apple-news-launches-its-first-daily-local-newsletter-targeting-bay-area-readers/ (TechCrunch): Apple News launches its first daily local newsletter, targeting Bay Area readers https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/1/22912474/netflix-continue-watching-row-remove-tv-shows-movies-update (The Verge): Netflix finally lets you remove the shows and movies haunting your ‘Continue Watching’ row
HBO Max is expanding to 15 more countries, new enterprise-focused web browser with $100M funding, Cruise launches public waitlist for its robotaxis in SF and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/01/whose-your-landlord-raises-2-1m-for-its-rental-review-and-data-service/ (TechCrunch): Whose Your Landlord raises $2.1M for its rental review and data service https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/01/pendo-acquires-the-mind-the-product-to-boost-global-product-manager-community/ (TechCrunch): Pendo acquires the Mind the Product to boost global product manager community https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/1/22912553/cruise-public-waitlist-robotaxi-autonomous-san-francisco (The Verge): Cruise launches public waitlist for its robotaxis in San Francisco https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/01/metronome-raises-30m-to-help-software-companies-shift-to-usage-based-pricing-models/ (TechCrunch): Metronome raises $30M to help software companies shift to usage-based pricing models https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/01/metaverse-real-estate-sales-top-500-million-metametric-solutions-says.html (CNBC): Metaverse real estate sales top $500 million, and are projected to double this year https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/01/superpedestrian-gets-125m-to-expand-tech-that-corrects-unsafe-scooter-riding/ (TechCrunch): Superpedestrian gets $125M to expand tech that corrects unsafe scooter riding https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/01/island-stealth-enterprise-browser/ (TechCrunch): Island emerges from stealth with a new enterprise-focused web browser https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/01/chinese-ev-makers-xpeng-nio-january-deliveries-rise-from-a-year-ago.html (CNBC): Chinese EV maker Xpeng delivers over 10,000 cars for fifth straight month but units dip from December https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/01/wayflyer-raises-150m-on-a-1-6b-valuation-for-a-new-spin-on-providing-finance-to-e-commerce-merchants/ (TechCrunch): Wayflyer raises $150M on a $1.6B valuation for a new spin on providing finance to e-commerce merchants https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/01/construction-tech-startup-renorun-lands-142m-in-tiger-global-led-series-b/ (TechCrunch): Construction tech startup RenoRun lands $142M in Tiger Global-led Series B https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/01/globalwafers-bid-for-siltronics-fails-amid-tech-sovereignty-concerns-.html (CNBC): Germany collapses $5 billion chip deal with Taiwan firm amid tech sovereignty concerns https://www.techradar.com/news/your-iphone-now-lets-you-safely-store-and-share-your-covid-vaccination-record (TechRadar): Your iPhone now lets you safely store and share your Covid vaccination record https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/1/22912007/sonos-t2-software-bluetooth-startup-le-audio-lc3-codec (The Verge): Sonos acquisition fuels new headphone rumors https://www.engadget.com/facebook-winding-down-express-wifi-program-developing-countries-091057829.html (Engadget): Meta is winding down its low-cost WiFi program for developing countries https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/01/hbo-max-is-expanding-to-15-more-countries-in-march/ (TechCrunch): HBO Max is expanding to 15 more countries in March https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/01/gwi-series-b/ (TechCrunch): GWI raises $180M Series B at $850M valuation for its market research SaaS https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/01/egypts-yfs-gets-7m-to-scale-its-on-demand-logistics-and-delivery-business-across-mena/ (TechCrunch): Egypt’s YFS gets $7M to scale its on-demand logistics and delivery business across MENA
The New York Times buys Wordle, Meta sells crypto project, EU scooter-sharing service Dott raises $70M, 30% tax on crypto and NFTs income in India and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/31/india-proposes-30-tax-on-crypto-and-nfts-income/ (TechCrunch): India proposes 30% tax on crypto and NFTs income https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/31/european-micromobility-startup-dott-grabs-70-million/ (TechCrunch): European micromobility startup Dott grabs $70 million https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/31/scaler-upskilling-working-professionals-funding/ (TechCrunch): Upskilling platform Scaler tops $700 million valuation in new funding https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/31/waymo-can-keep-some-driverless-data-secret-for-another-22-days/ (TechCrunch): Waymo can keep some driverless data secret for another 22 days https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/31/22911426/meta-diem-cryptocurrency-confirms-sale (The Verge): Zuckerberg’s dream of launching a cryptocurrency is officially over https://gizmodo.com/ads-will-soon-target-you-based-on-your-music-and-podcas-1848455454 (Gizmodo): Ads Will Soon Target You Based on Your Music and Podcast Taste https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/31/22911101/discord-playstation-network-account-connect-switching-experiments-rollout-partnership (The Verge): Discord is finally starting to let users link their PlayStation Network accounts https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/31/the-new-york-times-is-buying-wordle.html (CNBC): The New York Times is buying Wordle, the game that exploded in popularity this month https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/31/22911274/wordle-new-york-times-free-word-game-acquisition (The Verge): Wordle has been bought by The New York Times, will ‘initially’ remain free for everyone to play https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/31/paradigm-invests-in-solana-wallet-app-phantom-at-1-2-billion-valuation/ (TechCrunch): Paradigm invests in Solana wallet app Phantom at $1.2 billion valuation
Pinterest releases AR furniture shopping to its app, Meta adds 3D avatars into stories, Sony buys Halo and Destiny creator Bungie for $3.6B and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.theverge.com/22910846/sony-bungie-acquisition-playstation-destiny-halo (The Verge): Sony is buying Bungie, the developer of Destiny and original creator of Halo https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/31/22910271/meta-3d-avatars-instagram-stories-messenger-facebook (The Verge): Meta adds 3D avatars to Instagram Stories, with updates for Messenger and Facebook https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/31/ember-expands-into-cold-chain-medical-shipping-with-new-device-cardinal-health-partnership/ (TechCrunch): Ember expands into cold chain medical shipping with new device, Cardinal Health partnership https://gizmodo.com/7-eleven-shows-off-touch-free-holographic-self-checkout-1848452133 (Gizmodo): 7-Eleven Stores in Japan Are Getting Touch-Free Floating Holographic Self-Checkouts https://www.engadget.com/pinterest-furniture-augmented-reality-150002511.html (Engadget): Pinterest adds augmented reality furniture shopping to its app https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/31/22906891/intel-12th-gen-alder-lake-mobile-laptop-chips-msi-ge76-raider-video (The Verge): Intel takes a bite out of Apple https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/31/22910194/walmart-angi-tech-installation-services (The Verge): Walmart launches new pro service to install your smart home tech https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/31/citrix-to-be-acquired-by-vista-and-evergreen-elliott-in-a-16-5b-all-cash-deal-will-be-merged-with-tibco-to-create-saas-powerhouse/ (TechCrunch): Citrix to be acquired by Vista and Evergreen/Elliott in a $16.5B all-cash deal, will be merged with Tibco to create SaaS powerhouse https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/31/gandeeva-therapeutics-raises-40m-zoom-in-on-biomolecules-and-create-new-drugs-in-the-process/ (TechCrunch): Gandeeva Therapeutics raises $40m zoom in on biomolecules – and create new drugs in the process https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/31/sunday-competitor-qlub-emerges-with-17m-seed-round-from-cherry-and-point-nine/ (TechCrunch): Sunday competitor Qlub emerges with $17M Seed round from Cherry and Point Nine https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/31/22910129/grindr-china-app-store-removal-ios-android (The Verge): Grindr reportedly disappears from app stores in China https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/31/tiger-global-and-greycroft-back-nigerian-investment-app-bamboo-in-15m-round/ (TechCrunch): Tiger Global and Greycroft back Nigerian investment app Bamboo in $15M round
Smartphone shipments grew last year, Spotify releases COVID-19 content guidelines, Apple’s App Store permits unlisted apps and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/30/egyptian-social-commerce-startup-brimore-raises-25m-led-by-the-ifc-and-endure-capital/ (TechCrunch): Egyptian social commerce startup Brimore raises $25M led by IFC and Endure Capital https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/30/pennylane-wants-to-overhaul-the-accounting-tech-stack-in-france/ (TechCrunch): Pennylane wants to overhaul the accounting tech stack in France https://www.engadget.com/kias-ev-6-is-a-phenomenal-family-car-050118560.html (Engadget): Kia's EV6 is the new benchmark for affordable electric cars https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/30/entain-looks-to-compete-in-gambling-in-metaverse-immersive-gambling.html (CNBC): Global gaming company Entain looks to compete in metaverse, immersive gambling https://www.techradar.com/news/it-sounds-like-whatsapp-for-ipad-could-still-be-happening (TechRadar): It sounds like WhatsApp for iPad could still be happening https://www.engadget.com/apple-app-store-unlisted-apps-174302198.html (Engadget): Apple’s App Store now permits unlisted apps https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/29/streaming-video-no-longer-impresses-investors-whats-next.html (CNBC): Streaming video no longer impresses investors, so media companies need a next act https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/28/22906392/life360-tile-location-data-precise-aggregated-privacy (The Verge): Life360 is getting out of the business of selling its user’s precise location data https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/28/22907069/spotify-joe-rogan-neil-young-covid-19-moderation-policies (The Verge): Here is the Spotify COVID content policy that lets Joe Rogan slide https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-and-nasa-are-partnering-on-quantum-computing (TechRadar): Microsoft partners with NASA to take quantum computing into space https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/28/smartphone-shipments-grew-last-year-for-the-first-time-since-2017/ (TechCrunch): Smartphone shipments grew last year, for the first time since 2017 https://www.engadget.com/opensea-free-minting-tool-220008042.html (Engadget): Over 80 percent of NFTs minted for free on OpenSea are fake or plagiarized
1.8B active Apple devices, Apple launches new universal control feature for macs, China five-year plan for space exploration and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/28/22906277/china-space-exploration-white-paper-five-year-plan (The Verge): China unveils five-year plan for space exploration that continues push into lunar space https://www.engadget.com/tesla-microphone-karaoke-teslamic-171414270.html (Engadget): Tesla is selling a microphone for in-car karaoke, but only in China https://www.techradar.com/news/the-microsoft-teams-empire-is-about-to-expand-even-further (TechRadar): The Microsoft Teams empire is about to expand even further https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/28/rise-is-a-new-calendar-app-with-a-scheduling-engine-for-teams/ (TechCrunch): Rise is a new calendar app with a scheduling engine for teams https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/28/causalens-gets-45m-for-no-code-technology-that-introduces-cause-and-effect-into-ai-decision-making/ (TechCrunch): CausaLens gets $45M for no-code technology that introduces cause and effect into AI decision making https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/28/asset-financiers-to-the-rescue-as-bolt-plans-to-sign-up-200000-new-drivers-in-africa-to-meet-growing-demand-for-ride-hailing-services/ (TechCrunch): Asset financiers to the rescue as Bolt plans to sign-up 200,000 new drivers in Africa to meet growing demand for ride-hailing services https://gizmodo.com/apples-new-universal-control-feature-for-macs-actually-1848437348 (Gizmodo): Apple's New Universal Control Feature for Macs Actually Feels Like Magic https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/28/south-korean-proptech-startup-zigbang-acquires-samsung-sds-smart-home-iot-business/ (TechCrunch): South Korean proptech startup Zigbang acquires Samsung SDS’ smart home IoT business https://www.techradar.com/news/google-cloud-is-making-changes-to-help-startups-grow (TechRadar): Google Cloud is making changes to help startups grow https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/28/22906063/spotify-neil-young-apple-music-joe-rogan-feud (The Verge): Apple trolls Spotify with Neil Young tweets, playlists, and push notifications https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/28/22906071/apple-1-8-billion-active-devices-stats (The Verge): Apple now has 1.8 billion active devices https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/28/tech-sell-off-has-vcs-worried-about-a-drop-in-startup-valuations.html (CNBC): The tech sell-off has some venture capitalists worried the good times may be coming to an end
Offer tabs in Google Play to find deals on games and apps, Apple made more money than ever, Zapp raise $200M to its instant grocery play and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/28/lewis-hamilton-invests-in-rapid-grocery-delivery-start-up-zapp.html (CNBC): Formula One star Lewis Hamilton invests in rapid grocery delivery start-up Zapp https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/28/global-smartphone-shipment-grew-for-first-time-since-2017-counterpoint.html (CNBC): Global smartphone shipment grew for the first time since 2017, new report says https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/27/google-airtel-india/ (TechCrunch): Google to invest up to $1 billion in Indian telecom operator Airtel https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/27/moglix-series-f/ (TechCrunch): India’s Moglix valued at $2.5 billion in new funding https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/27/newsom-california-in-transformational-moment-to-fight-climate-change-.html (CNBC): Newsom says California is doing the 'hard work' to fight climate change, not just talking a good game https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/27/robinhood-shares-tumble-9percent-after-first-quarter-revenue-forecast-is-well-below-estimates.html (CNBC): Robinhood shares tank 15% after it loses active users, forecasts weak revenue https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/27/22904413/apple-q1-2022-earnings-iphone-13-supply-chain (The Verge): Apple made more money than ever, even with the supply chain crunch https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/27/22905029/spacex-nasa-52-launches-record-2022 (The Verge): SpaceX planning to launch up to 52 missions in 2022 https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/27/22905061/google-play-offers-tab-games-apps-deals (The Verge): Google is adding an Offers tab to Google Play to help you find deals on games and apps https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/27/european-north-american-edtech-startups-see-funding-triple-in-2021/ (TechCrunch): European, North American edtech startups see funding triple in 2021
Open Ai raises $250 million, Warner Music Group presents a metaverse concert, Face ID could work with masks, NFT from Lamborghini, Domestika $1.3B valuation and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/27/22904908/apple-ios-15-4-beta-1-developer-face-id-mask (The Verge): Apple might let you use Face ID with a mask in the next iOS update https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/27/22904713/microsoft-xbox-subscriptions-changes-uk-cma-regulator (The Verge): Microsoft is making its Xbox subscriptions more flexible after UK regulator steps in https://www.engadget.com/peacock-9-million-subscribers-annoucement-171757606.html (Engadget): Peacock has 9 million subscribers https://gizmodo.com/facebook-messenger-end-to-end-encryption-screenshots-st-1848432095 (Gizmodo): Meta's Encrypted Messenger Gets Screenshot Warnings and Other New Features https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/27/22904382/warner-music-group-the-sandbox-virtual-real-estate-sale-concert-venue (The Verge): Warner Music Group is launching a metaverse concert hall where you can pay to be its neighbor https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/27/italian-space-company-d-orbit-going-public-via-nasdaq-spac.html (CNBC): Italian space company D-Orbit to go public via SPAC at a $1.4 billion valuation https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/27/the-vets-a-pet-healthcare-platform-that-provides-at-home-care-raises-40m-led-by-target-global/ (TechCrunch): The Vets, a pet healthcare platform that provides at-home care, raises $40M led by Target Global https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/27/musk-tesla-robot-top-priority-for-new-product-development-this-year.html (CNBC): Elon Musk says it’s more important for Tesla to make a robot than new car models this year https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/27/hackerone-series-e/ (TechCrunch): Bug bounty giant HackerOne lands $49M, thanks to cloud adoption boon https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/27/esusu-becomes-unicorn-with-softbank-vision-fund-2-led-130m-funding/ (TechCrunch): Esusu becomes unicorn with SoftBank Vision Fund 2-led $130M funding https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/27/ascends-bnpl-approach-to-insurance-lifted-by-280m-in-new-equity-debt/ (TechCrunch): Ascend’s BNPL approach to insurance lifted by $280M in new equity, debt https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/27/22904126/geforce-now-lg-tvs-exits-beta-nvidia (The Verge): Nvidia’s cloud gaming service arrives on LG TVs https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/27/openai-bags-250-million-after-raising-1-billion-from-microsoft-.html (CNBC): An A.I. lab co-founded by Elon Musk and backed by Microsoft has raised $250 million https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/27/vesta-closes-on-30m-in-an-a16z-led-series-a-to-build-a-new-kind-of-mortgage-infrastructure/ (TechCrunch): Vesta closes on $30M in an a16z-led Series A to build a new kind of mortgage infrastructure https://www.techradar.com/news/intel-core-i9-alder-lake-laptop-cpu-is-faster-than-apple-m1-max (TechRadar): Intel Core i9 Alder Lake laptop CPU is faster than Apple M1 Max https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/27/domestika-raises-110m-on-a-1-3b-valuation-to-expand-its-learning-community-for-creative-types/ (TechCrunch): Domestika raises $110M on a $1.3B valuation to expand its learning community for creative types https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/27/22901181/lamborghini-nft-crypto-blockchain-winkelmann-interview (The Verge): Lamborghini releases its first NFT, which is the most Lamborghini thing ever https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/27/portalone-raises-60m-as-it-gears-up-to-launch-of-its-hybrid-immersive-gaming-platform-later-this-year/ (TechCrunch): PortalOne raises $60M as it gears up to launch of its hybrid, immersive gaming platform later this year https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/27/ev-battery-maker-lg-energy-solution-becomes-south-koreas-second-most-valuable-firm-in-ipo-debut/ (TechCrunch): EV battery maker LG Energy Solution becomes South Korea’s second most valuable firm in IPO debut...
Apple fixes critical Safari bug in last update, NFT user profile pics from Reddit, robot perform autonomous surgery on a pig, Disney+ will expand to 42 countries and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/26/stonly-a-customer-onboarding-platform-raises-22m-series-a-led-northzone-and-accel/ (TechCrunch): Stonly, a customer onboarding platform, raises $22M series A led Northzone and Accel https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/26/boat-ipo-india/ (TechCrunch): Indian electronics and lifestyle startup Boat files for an IPO https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/26/22903971/iphone-apple-mobeewave-contactless-payments-ios-update (The Verge): iPhones will soon accept contactless payments directly, says report https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/26/singapore-based-edtech-cialfo-gets-40m-led-by-square-peg-and-seek/ (TechCrunch): Singapore-based edtech Cialfo gets $40M led by Square Peg and SEEK https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/26/22900462/cowboy-e-bikes-investment-expansion-plans (The Verge): E-bike maker Cowboy joins the exclusive $100 million club https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/26/22903351/apple-fix-icloud-syncing-problems (The Verge): Apple rolls out fix for a bug that could break iCloud syncing https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/26/instagram-rolls-out-a-new-profile-banner-to-display-users-upcoming-live-streams/ (TechCrunch): Instagram rolls out a new profile banner to display users’ upcoming live streams https://www.techradar.com/news/breakthrough-at-cutting-edge-laser-lab-brings-fusion-energy-closer-than-ever (TechRadar): Breakthrough at cutting-edge laser lab brings fusion energy closer than ever https://www.engadget.com/disney-plus-expansion-42-countries-213034443.html (Engadget): Disney+ will expand to 42 countries this summer https://www.techradar.com/news/a-robot-just-performed-autonomous-surgery-on-a-pig-and-were-shook (TechRadar): A robot just performed autonomous surgery on a pig and we're shook https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/26/blizzard-is-working-on-a-brand-new-survival-game-that-could-define-its-next-era/ (TechCrunch): Blizzard is working on a brand new survival game that could define its next era https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/26/identity-verification-provider-veriff-raises-100m-series-c-co-led-by-tiger-global-and-alkeon/ (TechCrunch): Identity verification provider Veriff raises $100M Series C co-led by Tiger Global and Alkeon https://www.engadget.com/reddit-nft-user-profile-pictures-test-cryptosnoo-202356263.html (Engadget): Reddit tests NFT user profile pictures, just like Twitter
$45 million for cancer care startup, Huawei launches smartphones overseas, Spain wants better environment for startups, Boston Dynamics robot gets a job and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/26/firebolt-a-data-warehouse-startup-raises-100m-at-a-1-4b-valuation-for-faster-cheaper-analytics-on-large-data-sets/ (TechCrunch): Firebolt, a data warehouse startup, raises $100M at a $1.4B valuation for faster, cheaper analytics on large data sets https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-teams-is-officially-more-popular-than-ever (TechRadar): Microsoft Teams is more popular than ever, so you'd better get used to it https://gizmodo.com/a-spacex-rocket-is-going-to-slam-into-the-moon-1848424992 (Gizmodo): A SpaceX Rocket Is Going to Slam Into the Moon https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/26/22902447/substack-video-private-beta (The Verge): Substack’s rolling out a video feature, but it’s not available to everyone yet https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/nkorean-internet-downed-by-suspected-cyber-attacks-researchers-2022-01-26/ (Reuters): North Korean internet downed by suspected cyber attacks https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/26/founders-fund-backs-vest-a-startup-out-to-give-latin-americans-a-way-to-invest-in-the-u-s-stock-market/ (TechCrunch): Founders Fund backs Vest, a startup out to give Latin Americans a bridge to investing in the US stock market https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/26/boston-dynamics-warehouse-robot-gets-a-15m-gig-working-for-dhl/ (TechCrunch): Boston Dynamics’ warehouse robot gets a $15M gig working for DHL https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/26/mcdonalds-mcplant-burger-made-with-beyond-meat-sold-better-than-expected.html (CNBC): McDonald's McPlant burger made with Beyond Meat sold better than expected, analyst says https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/26/captivateiq-raises-100m-at-a-1-25b-valuation/ (TechCrunch): CaptivateIQ raises $100M at a $1.25B valuation to help companies design customized sales commission plans https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/26/spain-startup-law-interview-francisco-polo/ (TechCrunch): “We are going to create the best environment for startups in Europe” https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/26/santander-launches-buy-now-pay-later-service-zinia-to-take-on-klarna.html (CNBC): Santander launches a buy now, pay later service to take on fintech rivals https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/26/clean-energy-firm-husk-signs-un-energy-compact-as-it-begins-solar-mini-grid-expansion-in-nigeria-rest-of-africa/ (TechCrunch): Clean energy firm Husk signs UN energy compact as it begins solar mini-grid expansion in Nigeria, rest of Africa https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/26/huawei-p50-pro-p50-pocket-launch-price-release-date-features.html (CNBC): China's Huawei launches high-end smartphones overseas even as its global market share deteriorates https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/26/baidus-electric-carmaker-jidu-series-a/ (TechCrunch): Baidu’s electric car brand Jidu closes $400M Series A round https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/26/resilience-raises-45-million-for-its-cancer-care-startup/ (TechCrunch): Resilience raises $45 million for its cancer care startup https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/26/bentley-to-invest-3point4-billion-to-exclusively-offer-evs-by-2030.html (CNBC): Bentley to invest $3.4 billion to exclusively offer EVs by 2030
Facebook free internet have costs for users, Apple updates safety user guide for AirTags, Klarna launches physical card in UK and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/26/klarna-launches-physical-card-in-the-uk.html (CNBC): Buy now, pay later firm Klarna launches physical card in the UK https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/25/paack-pulls-in-a-225m-series-d-led-by-softbank-to-scale-its-e-commerce-delivery-platform/ (TechCrunch): Paack pulls in a $225M Series D led by SoftBank to scale its E-commerce delivery platform https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/25/infermedica-raises-30m-to-expand-its-ai-based-medical-guidance-platform/ (TechCrunch): Infermedica raises $30M to expand its AI-based medical guidance platform https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/25/kkr-invests-45m-into-growsari-a-b2b-platform-for-filipino-msmes/ (TechCrunch): KKR invests $45M into GrowSari, a B2B platform for Filipino MSMEs https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/25/apples-updated-personal-safety-user-guide-addresses-the-airtag-stalking-problem/ (TechCrunch): Apple’s updated Personal Safety User Guide addresses the AirTag stalking problem https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/25/22900924/facebooks-free-internet-less-developed-costing-users-wsj (The Verge): Facebook’s plan to offer free internet in developing countries ended up costing users, WSJ reports
Nvidia preparing to abandon its $40 billion takeover of Arm, Google kills off FLoC, replaces it with Topics to track cookies, Amazon's cashierless Go stores are coming to the suburbs and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.quantamagazine.org/researchers-build-ai-that-builds-ai-20220125/ (Quanta Magazine): Researchers Build AI That Builds AI https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/25/venture-capitalists-fell-in-love-with-europe-last-year/ (TechCrunch): Venture capitalists fell in love with Europe last year https://www.engadget.com/substack-video-player-creators-163001612.html (Engadget): Substack is testing a native video player https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/25/sylvera-series-a/ (TechCrunch): Sylvera takes $32M to build trust in carbon offsetting ratings https://www.techradar.com/news/google-docs-will-now-really-let-you-stamp-your-mark-on-your-work (TechRadar): Google Docs will now really let you stamp your mark on your work https://www.engadget.com/amazon-my-favorite-murder-podcast-exclusive-154549838.html (Engadget): Amazon buys rights to popular true-crime podcast 'My Favorite Murder' https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/25/how-one-of-googles-earliest-genetic-experiments-23andme-paid-off.html (CNBC): One of Google's earliest genetic experiments, 23andMe, paid off — here's what will make or break its future https://www.techradar.com/news/tesla-gearing-up-for-charging-speed-increase (TechRadar): Tesla may be about to super-charge its EV Superchargers https://www.engadget.com/amazon-go-store-suburbs-141216011.html (Engadget): Amazon's cashierless Go stores are coming to the suburbs https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/25/walmart-makes-an-investment-in-vertical-farming-start-up-plenty.html (CNBC): Walmart makes an investment in vertical farming start-up Plenty https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/25/dremio-raises-160m-series-e-for-its-data-lake-platform/ (TechCrunch): Dremio raises $160M Series E for its data lake platform https://www.engadget.com/google-topics-api-privacy-sandbox-third-party-cookie-replacement-130049935.html (Engadget): Google is testing a new replacement for third-party cookies https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/25/archive-aims-to-put-clothing-brands-in-control-of-their-secondhand-sales/ (TechCrunch): Archive aims to put clothing brands in control of their secondhand sales https://www.engadget.com/nvidia-privately-admits-arm-deal-might-not-go-through-123542854.html (Engadget): Report suggests NVIDIA is preparing to walk away from its ARM acquisition https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/25/brazilian-fintech-creditas-gets-260m-at-a-4-8b-valuation-and-a-new-investor-in-fidelity-after-revenue-jumps-in-2021/ (TechCrunch): Brazilin fintech Creditas lands $4.8B valuation and Fidelity as an investor after revenue jumps in 2021 https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/25/22900453/amazon-go-convenience-store-suburbs-cashierless-just-walk-out (The Verge): Amazon brings Just Walk Out convenience to the suburbs https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/25/tunisian-enterprise-ai-startup-instadeep-raises-100m-from-alpha-biontech-google/ (TechCrunch): Tunisian enterprise AI startup InstaDeep raises $100M from Alpha, BioNTech, Google https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/25/wandelbots-raises-another-84-million-to-teach-robots-without-code/ (TechCrunch): Wandelbots raises another $84 million to teach robots without code https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/25/22900456/nvidia-arm-acquisition-deal-trouble-regulator-worries-report (The Verge): Nvidia is making preparations to give up on Arm acquisition, says report https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/25/starship-technologies-picks-up-e50m-from-the-eus-investment-arm-to-expand-its-fleet-of-autonomous-delivery-robots/ (TechCrunch): Starship Technologies picks up €50M from the EU’s investment arm to expand its fleet of autonomous delivery robots
Google lawsuit over ‘deceptive’ location tracking, Twitter start tests of close friends’ feature, new future features from TikTok and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/zoi-a-preventive-care-startup-co-founded-by-a-former-macron-advisor-raises-23-million-seed-round/ (TechCrunch): Zoi, a preventive care startup co-founded by a former Macron advisor, raises $23 million seed round https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/intellect-the-mental-health-startup-focused-on-apac-raises-10m-series-a/ (TechCrunch): Intellect, the mental health startup focused on APAC, raises $10M Series A https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/25/netease-hires-sega-veterean-to-open-gaming-studio-in-japan.html (CNBC): Chinese internet giant NetEase opens another gaming studio in Japan as international push continues https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/tiktok-is-working-on-avatars-live-audio-streams-new-creator-tools-and-more/ (TechCrunch): TikTok is working on avatars, live audio streams, new creator tools and more https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/darwinbox-hr-tech-gartner-tcv-unicorn/ (TechCrunch): Asia HR tech platform Darwinbox becomes unicorn with TCV-led $72 million funding https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/apple-extends-an-in-app-purchase-exemption-for-some-developers-impacted-by-pandemic/ (TechCrunch): Apple extends an in-app purchase exemption for some developers impacted by pandemic https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/24/22899387/twitter-flock-tweet-privacy-trusted-friends (The Verge): Twitter’s ‘close friends’ feature could share tweets with up to 150 select users https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/google-wordle-doodle-easter-egg/ (TechCrunch): Google has a Wordle easter egg and it’s cute, okay https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/google-lawsuit-location-dc-privacy/ (TechCrunch): Google gets hit with a new lawsuit over ‘deceptive’ location tracking https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/nasa-celebrates-private-sector-deployments-of-space-born-tech-in-its-latest-spinoff/ (TechCrunch): NASA celebrates private sector deployments of space-born tech in its latest Spinoff
$10.7 billion valuation of Indian food delivery Swiggy, GTA 5 running on a Game Boy, agiest AI, $35 million for virtual photo shoot platform for e-commerce and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/24/netflix-shares-fall-to-lowest-since-april-2020-on-subscriber-concern.html (CNBC): Netflix shares fall near pre-pandemic level as investors fear slowing subscriber growth, competition https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/deliverect-raises-150m-at-a-1-4b-valuation-to-streamline-online-and-offline-food-orders/ (TechCrunch): Deliverect raises $150M at a $1.4B+ valuation to streamline online and offline food orders https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/nbcuniversal-is-partnering-with-tiktok-for-the-winter-olympics/ (TechCrunch): NBCUniversal is partnering with TikTok for the Winter Olympics https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/tekever-raises-23m-for-industrial-drone-technology-optimized-for-maritime-surveillance/ (TechCrunch): Tekever raises $23M for industrial drone technology optimized for maritime surveillance https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/soona-a-virtual-photo-shoot-platform-for-e-commerce-raises-35-million-series-b/ (TechCrunch): Soona, a virtual photo shoot platform for e-commerce, raises $35 million Series B https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/anyplace-raises-5-3m-to-provide-a-home-office-away-from-home/ (TechCrunch): Anyplace raises $5.3M to provide a home (office) away from home https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/gorillas-to-acquire-frichti-in-latest-instant-grocery-consolidation/ (TechCrunch): Gorillas to acquire Frichti in latest instant grocery consolidation https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/sayata-business-insurance-marketplace/ (TechCrunch): Sayata adds $35M to Series A for business insurance https://thenextweb.com/news/ai-can-be-racist-sexist-ageist-syndication (TNW | Neural): Oh great — AI can not only be racist and sexist, but ageist too https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/a16z-monashees-lead-new-round-into-inventory-discovery-startup-inventa/ (TechCrunch): a16z, Monashees lead new round into inventory discovery startup Inventa https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/accuweather-acquires-air-pollution-startup-plume-labs/ (TechCrunch): AccuWeather acquires air pollution startup Plume Labs https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/spectrum-labs-b/ (TechCrunch): Spectrum Labs raises $32M for AI-based content moderation that monitors billions of conversations daily for toxicity https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/24/22865280/boeing-wisk-aero-funding-evtol-air-taxi (The Verge): Boeing sinks more money into electric air taxi project it’s co-developing with Kitty Hawk https://www.techradar.com/news/check-out-gta-5-running-on-a-game-boy-no-seriously (TechRadar): Check out GTA 5 running on a Game Boy – no, seriously https://www.techradar.com/news/european-parliament-passes-huge-clampdown-on-tracking-ads (TechRadar): European Parliament passes huge clampdown on tracking ads https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/indian-food-delivery-giant-swiggy-raises-700-million-at-10-7-billion-valuation/ (TechCrunch): Indian food delivery giant Swiggy raises $700 million at $10.7 billion valuation https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/23/ola-electric-valued-at-5-billion-in-new-funding/ (TechCrunch): Ola Electric valued at $5 billion in new funding
Possible transfer of WhatsApp chats from Android to iOS, EU approves ban some targeted ads, stock drop of Indian tech and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/23/paytm-zomato-nykaa-and-policybazaar-shares-drop-to-record-lows/ (TechCrunch): Paytm, Zomato, Nykaa and PolicyBazaar shares drop to record lows https://gizmodo.com/apple-to-waive-in-app-purchase-requirement-for-online-g-1848408411 (Gizmodo): Apple to Waive In-App Purchase Requirement for Online Group and Event Apps Until June https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/23/22897574/european-parliament-eu-digital-services-act-big-tech (The Verge): European Parliament approves initial proposal to ban some targeted ads https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/23/lab-grown-meat-start-ups-hope-to-make-strides-in-2022.html (CNBC): Lab-grown meat could make strides in 2022 as start-ups push for U.S. approval https://www.techradar.com/news/sony-seems-to-be-serious-about-electric-cars-as-it-gears-up-for-a-major-ev-push (TechRadar): Sony seems to be serious about electric cars as it gears up for a major EV push https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/22/22896666/whatsapp-android-to-ios-transfer-feature-rumor (The Verge): WhatsApp may soon let you transfer your chats from Android to iOS
Ineffective greenhouse gas capturing Shell CCS plant, Robinhood opens cryptocurrency wallet to beta testers, flying taxi hub in UK, acquisition deals record in 2021 by big tech and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/22/amazon-microsoft-alphabet-set-more-deals-in-2021-than-last-10-years.html (CNBC): Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet all announced more deals in 2021 than in the last 10 years as regulators plot their next move https://gizmodo.com/nasa-has-a-zany-plan-to-sail-to-an-asteroid-1848399978 (Gizmodo): NASA Has a Zany Plan to Sail to an Asteroid https://thenextweb.com/news/uk-startup-to-build-flying-taxi-hubs-65-cities-syndication (TNW | Shift): UK startup to build flying taxi hubs in 65 cities https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/21/farmraise-aims-to-become-a-financial-services-giant-starting-with-farm-grants/ (TechCrunch): FarmRaise aims to become a financial services giant, starting with farm grants https://www.techradar.com/news/google-docs-update-makes-formatting-on-mobile-easier-at-last (TechRadar): Google Docs update makes formatting on mobile easier at last https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/21/airbnb-ceo-says-future-of-flexible-work-and-travel-will-boost-company.html (CNBC): Airbnb CEO says a future of flexible work and travel will give company a boost https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/21/daily-crunch-ibm-sells-off-watson-health-unit-to-private-equity-firm-francisco-partners/ (TechCrunch): Daily Crunch: IBM sells off Watson Health unit to private equity firm Francisco Partners https://www.engadget.com/robinhood-cryptocurrency-wallet-beta-225721593.html (Engadget): Robinhood opens cryptocurrency wallet to beta testers https://www.techradar.com/news/mars-ingenuity-becomes-first-aircraft-ever-grounded-on-another-planet-due-to-weather (TechRadar): Mars Ingenuity becomes first aircraft ever grounded on another planet due to weather https://gizmodo.com/shell-ccs-carbon-capture-1848401554 (Gizmodo): Shell CCS Plant Emits More Greenhouse Gases Than It's Captured
Intel plans $20B chip factory in Ohio, note-taking app with messenger UX, Netflix stocks down over 20%, 1Password plans to use one password and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/21/netflix-and-microsoft-show-video-gaming-has-become-too-big-to-ignore.html (CNBC): Netflix and Microsoft show that video gaming has become too big for tech giants to ignore https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/21/22893678/1password-enterprise-universal-sign-on-security-okta-active-directory (The Verge): 1Password has plans to get companies to actually use one password https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/21/european-spend-management-platform-moss-raises-86-million/ (TechCrunch): European spend management platform Moss raises $86 million https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/21/netflix-stock-down-20percent-after-earnings-show-growth-slowdown.html (CNBC): Netflix plummets over 20%, on pace for worst day since July 2012 https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/21/calii-bags-22-5m-to-build-latin-americas-grocery-shopping-future/ (TechCrunch): Calii bags $22.5M to build Latin America’s grocery shopping future https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/21/buffetts-midamerican-energy-plans-3point9-billion-wind-solar-project.html (CNBC): Warren Buffett's MidAmerican Energy plans $3.9 billion renewables project in Iowa https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/21/nourish-bloom-market-first-black-owned-autonomous-grocery-opens-in-atlanta/ (TechCrunch): Nourish + Bloom Market, first Black-owned, autonomous grocery, opens in Atlanta https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/20/stock-market-futures-open-to-close-news.html (CNBC): Nasdaq futures fall 1% as Netflix drags tech-heavy index deeper into correction territory https://www.engadget.com/implant-genetically-altered-pig-kidneys-brain-dead-patient-120509525.html (Engadget): US surgeons implant genetically altered pig kidneys in a brain-dead patient https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/21/edps-calls-for-political-microtargeting-ban/ (TechCrunch): Europe’s top privacy regulator calls for ban on political microtargeting https://www.techradar.com/news/a-note-taking-app-that-works-like-imessage-shouldnt-work-but-it-does (TechRadar): A note-taking app that works like iMessage shouldn't work, but it does https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/21/zuper-secures-13m-to-take-the-sting-out-of-home-repairs/ (TechCrunch): Zuper secures $13M to take the sting out of home repairs https://www.engadget.com/intel-ichip-making-facility-in-ohio-073608482.html (Engadget): Intel is spending $20 billion to build a massive chip-making facility in Ohio
TikTok starts testing creator subscriptions, 40 quintillion black holes in observable universe, Netflix lowest subscriptions growth since 2015 and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.techradar.com/news/india-to-have-epassports-soon-but-are-they-safe (TechRadar): India to have ePassports soon - But are they safe? https://www.engadget.com/instagram-will-down-rank-potentially-harmful-content-in-feed-and-stories-004411923.html (Engadget): Instagram will now reduce the visibility of 'potentially harmful' content https://gizmodo.com/tiktok-ousts-marketing-guy-responsible-for-tiktok-kitch-1848395820 (Gizmodo): TikTok Ousts Marketing Guy Responsible for TikTok Kitchens and Other Weird Stunts https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/20/netflix-quietly-admits-streaming-competition-is-eating-into-growth.html (CNBC): Netflix quietly admits streaming competition is eating into growth https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/20/spotify-subscription-numbers-up-youtube-music-tidal/ (TechCrunch): Spotify still tops other music services, but its market share declined https://gizmodo.com/there-are-40-000-000-000-000-000-000-black-holes-in-th-1848394398 (Gizmodo): There Are 40,000,000,000,000,000,000+ Black Holes in the Observable Universe, Says New Estimate https://www.engadget.com/tiktok-paid-subscriptions-test-202828605.html (Engadget): TikTok joins Instagram in testing creator subscriptions
Amazon opens real-world clothing store, $100M BNPL pilot from Morocco, Twitter Communities rolls-out on Android, Instagram expands TikTok's video remix options and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://www.engadget.com/airbnb-travel-insurance-191808479.html (Engadget): Airbnb will offer travel insurance this spring https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/20/meta-researchers-build-an-ai-that-learns-equally-well-from-visual-written-or-spoken-materials/ (TechCrunch): Meta researchers build an AI that learns equally well from visual, written or spoken materials https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/20/on-a-mission-to-be-the-affirm-for-b2b-vartana-secures-57m-in-debt-equity/ (TechCrunch): On a mission to be the ‘Affirm for B2B,’ Vartana secures $57M in debt, equity https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/20/mitsubishi-partners-with-cartken-to-break-into-the-robotic-delivery-world/ (TechCrunch): Mitsubishi partners with Cartken to break into the robotic delivery world https://www.engadget.com/facebook-instagram-nft-creation-sales-141156280.html?src=rss (TechCrunch): Facebook and Instagram may help you create and sell NFTs https://www.techradar.com/news/meta-is-building-whatsapp-into-its-workplace-collaboration-platform (TechRadar): Meta is building WhatsApp into its workplace collaboration platform https://www.techradar.com/news/instagram-is-greatly-expanding-its-video-remixing-options (TechRadar): Instagram is greatly expanding its video remixing options https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/20/22891314/mercedes-benz-luminar-equity-stake-lidar-autonomous-vehicles (The Verge): Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in lidar maker Luminar, will use its sensors for future autonomous vehicles https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/20/22892939/music-streaming-services-market-share-q2-2021-spotify-apple-amazon-tencent-youtube (The Verge): Streaming music report sheds light on battle between Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and Google https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/20/22892904/twitter-communities-android-release (The Verge): Twitter Communities now work on Android https://www.techradar.com/news/yes-you-can-finally-play-wordle-on-your-bbc-micro-like-its-1985 (TechRadar): Yes, you can finally play Wordle on your BBC Micro like it's 1985 https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/20/22892879/microsoft-windows-11-new-task-manager-design (The Verge): Windows 11 is getting a new Task Manager design https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/20/wisear/ (TechCrunch): Clench your jaw to skip a track: That’s the magic of Wisear https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/20/south-koreas-agtech-startup-greenlabs-raises-140m-series-c-to-accelerate-global-expansion/ (TechCrunch): South Korea’s agtech startup Greenlabs raises $140M Series C to accelerate global expansion https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/20/moroccos-chari-valued-at-100m-in-bridge-round-as-it-looks-to-pilot-bnpl-services/ (TechCrunch): Morocco’s Chari valued at $100M in bridge round as it looks to pilot BNPL services https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/20/customer-referral-platform-mention-me-raises-25m-series-led-by-octopus-ventures/ (TechCrunch): Customer referral platform Mention Me raises $25M Series B led by Octopus Ventures https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/20/terra-quantum-raises-60m-for-its-quantum-as-a-service-platform/ (TechCrunch): Terra Quantum raises $60M for its Quantum-as-a-Service platform https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/20/amazon-opening-new-apparel-store-amazon-style-with-fitting-rooms.html (CNBC): Amazon is opening a real-world clothing store with high-tech fitting rooms https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/19/m2p-fintech-funding-insight-partners/ (TechCrunch): Payments infra startup M2P Fintech valued at over $600 million in $56 million funding
Moon's far side covering, hot spots from Strava, Listen with collections on Apple Podcasts, Android users can now play games on PC, annual plans for Youtube Premium and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/19/insurtech-startup-luko-acquires-coya-and-gains-insurance-license/ (TechCrunch): Insurtech startup Luko acquires Coya and gains insurance license https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/19/22892132/youtube-premium-music-premium-annual-plans-discount (The Verge): You can now save $20-$36 a year on YouTube Premium and Music Premium with new annual plans https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/19/yc-alum-dropee-a-malaysia-b2b-wholesale-platform-lands-7m-series-a/ (TechCrunch): YC alum Dropee, a Malaysia B2B wholesale platform, lands $7M Series A https://www.techradar.com/news/this-new-opera-browser-is-dedicated-to-crypto (TechRadar): This new Opera browser is dedicated to crypto https://gizmodo.com/google-play-games-android-games-pc-beta-1848386541 (Gizmodo): Google Finally Starts Letting Android Users Play Games on PC https://www.axios.com/artificial-intelligence-voice-dubbing-synthetic-14bfb3c6-99db-4406-920d-91b37d00a99a.html (Axios): AI could end foreign-language subtitles https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/19/pepsico-and-beyond-meats-joint-venture-will-reportedly-launch-a-plant-based-jerky.html (CNBC): PepsiCo and Beyond Meat's joint venture will reportedly launch a plant-based jerky https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/19/apple-podcasts-introduces-new-listen-with-collections-to-help-users-discover-shows/ (TechCrunch): Apple Podcasts introduces new ‘Listen With’ collections to help users discover shows https://www.engadget.com/gm-hydrotec-hydrogen-fuel-cell-power-generator-202526346.html (Engadget): GM aims to use hydrogen fuel cells for mobile power generators https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/19/22891366/strava-routes-maps-points-of-interest-running (The Verge): Strava can help you avoid the runs on those long runs https://gizmodo.com/the-moon-s-far-side-is-covered-in-sticky-soil-and-fresh-1848385460 (Gizmodo): The Moon’s Far Side Is Covered in Sticky Soil and Fresh Craters
1Password has raised $620M with $6.8B valuation, Revolut starts stock trading in the US, legal status of Google Analytics in EU, Instagram launches creator subscriptions and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/19/instagram-launches-early-test-of-creator-subscriptions-in-the-u-s/ (TechCrunch): Instagram launches early test of creator subscriptions in the U.S. https://www.engadget.com/tonga-internet-cut-off-volcano-eruption-152450410.html (Engadget): Tonga's internet may be cut off for weeks following eruption https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/19/filmhub-backed-by-6-8m-from-a16z-and-others-helps-filmmakers-get-their-work-streamed/ (TechCrunch): Filmhub, backed by $6.8M from a16z and others, helps filmmakers get their work streamed https://www.techradar.com/news/the-inventor-of-the-world-wide-web-says-his-creation-has-been-abused-for-too-long (TechRadar): The inventor of the World Wide Web says his creation has been abused for too long https://blog.1password.com/future-of-1password/ (1Password Blog): 1Password Has Raised $620M https://www.engadget.com/netflix-arcanium-krispee-street-mobile-games-141533991.html (Engadget): Netflix's latest mobile games include an open-world card battler https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/19/mantra-health-raises-22m-to-scale-its-digital-mental-health-clinic-for-young-adults/ (TechCrunch): Mantra Health raises $22M to scale its digital mental health clinic for young adults https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/19/turing-labs-which-uses-ai-to-help-formulate-cpg-products-raises-16-5m/ (TechCrunch): Turing Labs, which uses AI to help formulate CPG products, raises $16.5M https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/19/former-spacex-engineers-bring-autonomous-electric-rail-vehicle-startup-out-of-stealth/ (TechCrunch): Former SpaceX engineers bring autonomous, electric rail vehicle startup out of stealth https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/19/microsoft-activision-tie-up-sony-shares-tank-over-12percent-in-response.html (CNBC): Sony shares tank over 12% after Microsoft and Activision's $68.7 billion tie-up plan https://tutanota.com/blog/posts/google-analytics (Tutanota): Google Analytics declared illegal in the EU https://www.techradar.com/news/whatsapp-for-windows-11-is-getting-a-new-look (TechRadar): WhatsApp for Windows 11 is getting a new look https://www.techradar.com/news/the-official-beijing-winter-olympics-athlete-app-has-some-mega-security-flaws (TechRadar): The official Beijing Winter Olympics athlete app reportedly has some mega security flaws https://www.engadget.com/opera-is-making-a-dedicated-crypto-browser-112602524.html (Engadget): Opera launches a dedicated crypto browser https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/19/revolut-launches-stock-trading-in-the-us/ (TechCrunch): Revolut launches stock trading in the US https://www.engadget.com/anemia-could-make-space-travel-to-mars-a-challenge-study-finds-103522230.html (Engadget): Anemia could make space travel to Mars a challenge, study finds https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/19/lattice-raises-175m-more-at-a-3b-valuation-for-its-people-management-platform/ (TechCrunch): Lattice raises $175M more at a $3B valuation for its people management platform
Youtube stops making original content, $80M to boost space solar cell production, no laser to FedEx airplanes, investments in Africa and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/18/sequoia-capital-india-tiger-global-in-talks-to-back-commerce-startup-bikayi/ (TechCrunch): Sequoia Capital India looks to double down on commerce startup Bikayi https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/19/geothermal-energy-could-transform-the-way-lithium-is-sourced.html (CNBC): The world is hungry for lithium. Geothermal energy could transform how it's sourced https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/18/kenyan-fintech-zanifu-nabs-1m-to-bridge-msme-financing-gap-eyes-ghana-uganda-expansion/ (TechCrunch): Kenyan fintech Zanifu nabs $1M to bridge MSME financing gap, eyes Ghana, Uganda expansion https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/18/softbank-ai-infrastructure-pyxis-one-pixis/ (TechCrunch): SoftBank leads cash infusion into AI infrastructure company Pyxis One as it starts year with new name https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/18/philippines-buy-now-pay-later-startup-billease-scores-11m-series-b/ (TechCrunch): Philippines ‘buy now pay later’ startup BillEase scores $11M Series B https://www.engadget.com/lyft-massachusetts-13-million-ballot-measure-uber-025834250.html (Engadget): Lyft is spending millions to stop Massachusetts drivers from becoming employees https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/18/opensea-buys-defi-wallet-startup-dharma-labs-appoints-new-cto/ (TechCrunch): OpenSea buys DeFi wallet startup Dharma Labs, appoints new CTO https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/18/22890463/fedex-laser-missile-defense-infrared-airplane-faa (The Verge): Looks like FedEx won’t be adding lasers to its airplanes https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/18/banning-surveillance-advertising-act/ (TechCrunch): New privacy bill would put major limits on targeted advertising https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/18/22890100/antitrust-bill-apple-google-big-tech-senate (The Verge): Apple and Google split with startups over antitrust bill https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/18/rocket-lab-acquires-solaero-holdings-for-80m-to-boost-space-solar-cell-production/ (TechCrunch): Rocket Lab acquires SolAero Holdings for $80M to boost space solar cell production https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/18/volkswagen-and-bosch-set-up-jv-to-push-european-battery-production/ (TechCrunch): Volkswagen and Bosch set up JV to push European battery production https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/18/animoca-brands-has-raised-funding-at-a-more-than-5b-valuation-triple-where-it-was-in-november/ (TechCrunch): Animoca Brands has raised funding at a more than $5B valuation, triple where it was in October https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/18/could-humanlike-behavior-make-smart-devices-more-engaging-mit-researchers-think-so/ (TechCrunch): Could humanlike behavior make smart devices more engaging? MIT researchers think so https://www.engadget.com/snapchat-limit-quick-add-teens-203057086.html (Engadget): Snapchat is limiting friend recommendations for teen accounts https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/18/22889889/youtube-originals-series-ending-susanne-daniels (The Verge): YouTube will stop making most original shows
Activision Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft for $68.7 billion, 260 million individual users of China’s digital yuan wallet, Shopify tie-up with JD to enter China, 25 million subscribers of Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/18/snapchat-fentanyl-opioid-crisis-update/ (TechCrunch): Snapchat says it’s getting better at finding illicit drug dealers before users do https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/18/22889359/coinbase-mastercard-nft-marketplace-payments (The Verge): Coinbase will let you pay with Mastercard in its upcoming NFT marketplace https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/18/gopuff-launches-private-label-products-starting-with-bottled-water.html (CNBC): GoPuff launches line of private label products, starting with bottled water https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/18/ford-and-adt-launch-joint-venture-new-product-to-prevent-theft-from-vehicles/ (TechCrunch): Ford and ADT team up to prevent theft from vehicles https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/18/twitter-expands-misinformation-reporting-feature-to-more-international-markets/ (TechCrunch): Twitter expands misinformation reporting feature to more international markets https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/18/space-investing-q4-report-companies-hit-record-14point5-billion-in-2021.html (CNBC): Investment in space companies hit record $14.5 billion in 2021, report says https://thenextweb.com/news/bp-ev-chargers-soon-more-profitable-than-pumps-heres-how-it-can-happen (TNW | Shift): BP says its EV chargers will be more profitable than pumps — here’s how it can happen https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/18/22889180/ai-language-summary-scientific-research-tldr-papers (The Verge): A new use for AI: summarizing scientific research for seven-year-olds https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/18/22406059/xbox-game-pass-subscribers-25-million-microsoft-activision (The Verge): Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service grows to 25 million subscribers TechRadar: 5G C-band could lead to 'chaos' warn major airlines https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/18/22889258/microsoft-activision-blizzard-xbox-acquisition-call-of-duty-overwatch (The Verge): Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion https://www.engadget.com/google-changed-the-white-noise-on-nest-devices-and-users-are-not-happy-125022202.html (Engadget): People are losing sleep after Google replaced the 'white noise' sound on Nest speakers https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/18/starbucks-meituan-tie-up-expands-coffee-delivery-in-china.html (CNBC): Starbucks expands coffee delivery and services in China through tie-up with Meituan https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/18/wayve-raises-200m-series-b-led-by-eclipse-for-its-ai-for-autonomous-delivery-vehicles/ (TechCrunch): Wayve raises $200M Series B led by Eclipse for its AI for autonomous delivery vehicles https://www.techradar.com/news/facebook-meta-patents-would-fill-the-metaverse-with-ads (TechRadar): Facebook Meta patents would fill the metaverse with ads https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/18/permiso-stealth-cloud-security/ (TechCrunch): Permiso emerges from stealth with $10M to tackle the next wave of cloud security https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/18/verana-health-closes-150m-to-glean-more-detail-from-electronic-health-records/ (TechCrunch): Verana Health closes $150M to glean more detail from electronic health records https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/18/shopify-and-jd-tie-up-to-let-us-merchants-sell-in-china.html (CNBC): Shopify steps up China expansion through tie-up with e-commerce giant JD.com https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/18/turkish-mobile-gaming-startup-dream-games-raises-255-million.html (CNBC): Turkish mobile gaming start-up defies economic turmoil to hit a $2.75 billion valuation https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/18/chinas-digital-yuan-wallet-now-has-260-million-individual-users/ (TechCrunch): China’s digital yuan wallet now has 260 million individual users...
Indian startup aimed to help farmers raise $60 million, new unicorn from France is Spendesk, raise of social commerce in Vietnam small cities and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/17/nigerian-restaurant-management-platform-orda-gets-1-1m-wants-to-be-the-toast-of-africa/ (TechCrunch): Nigerian restaurant management platform Orda gets $1.1M, wants to be the Toast of Africa https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/18/european-regulators-in-italy-france-germany-and-uk-rein-in-big-tech-.html (CNBC): Italy has quietly become one of Big Tech's most prolific antagonists https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/17/spendesk-is-the-fifth-french-startup-to-reach-unicorn-status-this-month/ (TechCrunch): Spendesk is the fifth French startup to reach unicorn status this month https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/18/wayve-series-b-microsoft-virgin.html (CNBC): Autonomous driving start-up Wayve bags $200 million from Microsoft, Virgin and Baillie Gifford https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/17/focused-on-smaller-cities-vietnamese-social-commerce-startup-mio-raises-8m-series-a/ (TechCrunch): Focused on smaller cities, Vietnamese social commerce startup Mio raises $8M Series A https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/17/south-koreas-hr-software-platform-flex-raises-32m-series-b-at-a-287m-valuation/ (TechCrunch): South Korean HR automation platform flex raises $32M Series B at a $287M valuation https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/17/arya-post-harvest-services-india-agritech/ (TechCrunch): India’s Arya raises $60 million to provide farmers with finance and post-harvest services
Amazon UK won't ban Visa credit cards, how roads can harvest energy, science-based app for ADHD, raises $2.3M, 5-year payment deal between Ford and Stripe and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/17/space-startup-wyvern-raises-4-5m-and-joins-ycs-latest-cohort/ (TechCrunch): Space startup Wyvern raises $4.5M and joins YC’s latest cohort https://thenextweb.com/news/energy-harvesting-roads-are-creating-next-gen-electric-vehicle-charging (TNW | Shift): Energy harvesting roads turn weird science into commercial applications https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/17/rebundle-raises-1-4m-for-plant-based-hair-extensions/ (TechCrunch): Rebundle raises $1.4M for plant-based hair extensions https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/17/turkeys-spyke-raises-55m-in-a-seed-round-to-bring-a-social-twist-to-casual-mobile-games/ (TechCrunch): Turkey’s Spyke raises $55M in a seed round to bring a social twist to casual mobile games https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/17/ford-signs-five-year-payments-deal-with-stripe-for-e-commerce-drive.html (CNBC): Ford signs five-year payments deal with Stripe for e-commerce drive https://www.techradar.com/news/google-and-facebook-reportedly-struck-a-secret-deal-to-consolidate-the-ad-market (TechRadar): Google and Facebook reportedly struck a secret deal to consolidate the ad market https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/17/meituan-backs-chip-start-up-as-chinese-giants-pour-money-into-space.html (CNBC): Meituan backs A.I. chip start-up as Chinese tech giants pour money into semiconductors https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/17/indmoney-super-app-finance-funding/ (TechCrunch): INDmoney raises $75M for its super finance app in India https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/17/22887637/amazon-uk-visa-credit-card-ban-reversed-deal (The Verge): Amazon reverses decision to ban Visa credit cards in the UK over fees https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/17/moffett-china-series-a-round/ (TechCrunch): AI chip designer Moffett AI raises ‘tens of millions of dollars’ in Series A round https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/17/inflow-a-science-based-app-for-adhd-raises-2-3m-seed-led-by-hoxton-ventures/ (TechCrunch): InFlow, a science-based app for ADHD, raises $2.3M Seed led by Hoxton Ventures https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/17/ghanaian-fintech-float-raises-17m-seed-to-power-cash-flow-for-commerce-in-africa/ (TechCrunch): Ghanaian fintech Float raises $17M seed to power cash flow for commerce in Africa https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/17/payflow-series-a/ (TechCrunch): Spain’s Payflow, a salary advance startup, banks $9.1M to fuel a super app growth strategy https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/17/juro-series-b/ (TechCrunch): Juro draws $23M into its browser-based contract automation platform https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/17/ugandan-lender-asaak-raises-30million-to-support-acquisition-of-motorbikes-smartphones-by-taxi-operators/ (TechCrunch): Ugandan lender Asaak raises $30million to support acquisition of motorbikes, smartphones by taxi operators https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/16/tado-the-german-smart-home-energy-startup-plans-to-go-public-via-a-spac-at-a-e450m-valuation/ (TechCrunch): Tado, the German smart home energy startup, plans to go public via a SPAC at a €450M valuation
Netflix price raise in US, Apple lets dating apps in Netherlands use third-party payments, Walmart prepares to enter the metaverse and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/17/thailands-baiya-phytopharm-working-on-plant-based-covid-vaccine.html (CNBC): A Thai start-up is working on a Covid vaccine — using tobacco leaves https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/16/7bridges-raises-17m-to-automate-logistics-supply-chains-using-ai/ (TechCrunch): 7bridges raises $17M to automate logistics supply chains using AI https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/16/warehouse-robotics-system-exotec-raises-335-million/ (TechCrunch): Warehouse robotics system Exotec raises $335 million https://www.engadget.com/apple-carkey-hyundai-genesis-cars-172130052.html (Engadget): Apple's digital car keys may work with Hyundai and Genesis models this summer https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/16/walmart-is-quietly-preparing-to-enter-the-metaverse.html (CNBC): Walmart is quietly preparing to enter the metaverse https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/16/22886523/wordle-wardle-app-donate-charity-popularity-spike (The Verge): Wordle! and Wardle team up to donate proceeds from an unrelated app’s popularity spike https://www.engadget.com/fed-ex-anti-missile-laser-proposal-182159427.html (Engadget): FedEx wants to equip cargo aircraft with anti-missile lasers https://www.engadget.com/apple-netherlands-payment-ruling-dating-apps-145622372.html (Engadget): Apple will let dating apps in the Netherlands offer third-party payments https://thenextweb.com/news/live-on-the-moon-extract-its-oxygen (TNW | Space): To live on the Moon, we need to extract its oxygen https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/14/singapore-based-sesto-robotics-targets-international-expansion-with-5-7m-raise/ (TechCrunch): Singapore-based Sesto Robotics targets international expansion with $5.7M raise https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/14/lg-nova-incubator/ (TechCrunch): LG reveals the first shortlisted startups for its LG Nova incubator https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/14/22884263/netflix-price-increases-2021-us-canada-all-plans-hd-4k (The Verge): Netflix raises prices on all plans in US
Google new $1bn London HQ, North Korea hacked nearly $400M in cryptocurrency last year, elf-driving freight customer of Waymo and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/14/fintech-and-insurtech-innovation-in-brazil-set-to-take-off-on-regulatory-tailwinds/ (TechCrunch): Fintech and insurtech innovation in Brazil set to take off on regulatory tailwinds https://gizmodo.com/facebook-patented-a-mechanical-eyeball-1848360492 (Gizmodo): Facebook Patented a Mechanical Eyeball https://www.theverge.com/22882287/clean-energy-tech-design-recycling (The Verge): Clean energy tech needs to be designed for recycling, experts say https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/14/j-b-hunt-will-be-waymos-first-self-driving-freight-customer/ (TechCrunch): J.B. Hunt will be Waymo’s first self-driving freight customer https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/14/22882648/bill-gates-climate-fund-breakthrough-energy-rfp-europe-us (The Verge): Bill Gates’ climate fund looks to funnel billions into carbon removal, green hydrogen, and more https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/14/22882648/bill-gates-climate-fund-breakthrough-energy-rfp-europe-us (TechCrunch): Fresh round of $355M lifts online checkout company Bolt into decacorn territory https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/14/north-korea-hacked-nearly-400m-in-cryptocurrency-last-year/ (TechCrunch): North Korea hacked nearly $400M in cryptocurrency last year https://www.techradar.com/news/google-splashes-dollar1bn-on-new-london-hq (TechRadar): Google splashes $1bn on new London HQ https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/14/shell-founded-startup-fund-receives-13-million-from-canadian-dfi-to-accelerate-clean-energy-access-in-africa/ (TechCrunch): Shell-founded startup fund receives $13 million from Canadian DFI to accelerate clean energy access in Africa
Fortnite returns to iPhone, Twitter lets all app users record spaces, Nvidia success in China and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://thenextweb.com/news/voice-assistants-will-soon-get-all-up-in-your-shopping-and-binge-watching-syndication (TNW | Tech): Voice assistants will soon get all up in your shopping and binge-watching https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/13/evage-raises-28m-to-be-a-driving-force-in-indias-commercial-ev-revolution/ (TechCrunch): EVage raises $28M to be a driving force in India’s commercial EV revolution https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/14/nvidia-is-finding-success-in-china-by-riding-the-electric-vehicle-boom.html (CNBC): U.S. chip giant Nvidia is finding success in China by riding the country's EV boom https://gizmodo.com/after-log4j-open-source-software-is-now-a-national-sec-1848356403 (Gizmodo): After Log4j, Open-Source Software Is Now a National Security Issue https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/13/jan-6-tech-subpoenas-insurrection/ (TechCrunch): House committee investigating Jan. 6 subpoenas Meta, YouTube, Twitter and Reddit https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/13/22880143/virgin-orbit-launcherone-747-cosmic-girl-air-launch-small-satellites (The Verge): Virgin Orbit launches first satellite mission after SPAC merger https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/13/uk-class-action-lodged-against-meta-seeks-3-1bn-for-breach-of-competition-law/ (TechCrunch): UK class action lodged against Meta seeks $3.1Bn for breach of competition law https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/13/vangst-ropes-in-19-million-more-to-place-employees-with-work-in-the-growing-cannabis-industry/ (TechCrunch): Vangst ropes in $19 million more to place employees with work in the growing cannabis industry https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/13/new-nasa-chief-scientist-katherine-calvin-interview-on-climate-plans.html (CNBC): New chief scientist wants NASA to be about climate science, not just space https://blog.google/technology/safety-security/making-open-source-software-safer-and-more-secure/ (Google): Google wants to work with government to secure open-source software https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/13/22882479/twitter-spaces-recordings-ios-android (The Verge): Twitter will now let all iOS and Android users record Spaces https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/13/meta-shuts-down-its-experimental-video-speed-dating-service-sparked/ (TechCrunch): Meta shuts down its experimental video speed-dating service, Sparked https://gizmodo.com/fortnite-returns-to-iphones-thanks-to-nvidia-s-gaming-l-1848353395 (Gizmodo): Fortnite Returns to iPhones Thanks to Nvidia’s Gaming Loophole
Global app stores’ spend up 19% to $170B, Lime launches its new electric bikes, Checkout.com raises $1B round, Alexa can help workout and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://www.engadget.com/snapchat-bitmoji-reactions-chat-replies-182903027.html (Engadget): Snapchat adds bitmoji reactions and threaded replies to chats https://www.techradar.com/news/alexa-can-help-you-workout-with-these-voice-controlled-adjustable-dumbbells (TechRadar): Alexa can help you workout with these voice-controlled adjustable dumbbells https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/12/ai-powered-transcription-platform-deepscribe-raises-30m-to-unburden-doctors-from-tedious-data-entry/ (TechCrunch): AI-powered transcription platform DeepScribe raises $30M to unburden doctors from tedious data entry https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/12/instagram-still-benefitting-from-tiktoks-ban-in-india-again-become-the-top-app-by-downloads-in-q4/ (TechCrunch): Instagram, still benefitting from TikTok’s ban in India, again become the top app by downloads in Q4 https://www.techradar.com/news/new-godaddy-tools-let-microbuisnesses-get-even-more-creative-online (TechRadar): New GoDaddy tools let microbuisnesses get even more creative online https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/long-duration-energy-storage/goldman-sachs-just-made-a-record-setting-investment-in-long-duration-energy-storage (Canary Media): Goldman Sachs invests $250m in compressed air energy storage https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/12/merit-grabs-50m-series-b-to-expand-digital-credentials-platform/ (TechCrunch): Merit grabs $50M Series B to expand digital credentials platform https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/12/masters-an-app-for-training-with-celeb-athletes-closes-a-2-7m-seed-funding-round/ (TechCrunch): Masters, an app for training with celeb athletes, closes a $2.7M Seed funding round https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/12/nuro-autonomous-delivery-bot-launch/ (TechCrunch): Nuro’s newest autonomous delivery bot is designed for the masses https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/12/eureka-raises-8m-for-its-data-cloud-security-platform/ (TechCrunch): Eureka raises $8M for its data cloud security platform https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/12/checkout-com-raises-1b-round-at-40b-valuation/ (TechCrunch): Checkout.com raises $1B round at $40B valuation https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/12/placer-ai-a-location-analytics-startup-finds-100m-at-a-1b-valuation/ (TechCrunch): Placer.ai, a location analytics startup, finds $100M at a $1B valuation https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/12/headspace-health-acquires-ai-powered-mental-health-and-wellness-company-sayana/ (TechCrunch): Headspace Health acquires AI-powered mental health and wellness company Sayana https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/12/jakarta-based-investment-app-pluang-raises-55m-led-by-accel/ (TechCrunch): Jakarta-based investment app Pluang raises $55M led by Accel https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/12/newcomer-aggregator-ecommerce-brands-snags-40m-in-equity-debt-to-deploy-ecaas-model/ (TechCrunch): Newcomer aggregator Ecommerce Brands snags $40M in equity, debt to deploy eCaaS model https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/12/bigpandas-gets-its-horn-after-securing-190m-in-fresh-capital/ (TechCrunch): BigPanda gets its horn after securing $190M in fresh capital https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/12/web3auth-secures-13m-to-drive-mass-adoption-of-web3-apps-and-wallets-through-non-custodial-authentication-infrastructure/ (TechCrunch): Web3Auth secures $13M from Sequoia India to simplify crypto onboarding and authentication https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/12/22878726/lime-ebike-specs-hands-on-micromobility-scooter (The Verge): Lime launches its new electric bikes in Washington, DC as part of $50 million blitz https://www.techradar.com/news/nvidias-ai-powered-dldsr-allows-rtx-gpus-to-make-your-games-look-better (TechRadar):...
App Store developers earned more than $260 billion, Take-Two buys the maker of FarmVille, Uber rival Bolt valued at $8.4 billion and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/10/apple-to-allow-third-party-app-payment-options-in-south-korea/ (TechCrunch): Apple to allow third party app payment options in South Korea https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/11/european-uber-rival-bolt-valued-at-8point4-billion-in-new-funding-round.html (CNBC): European Uber rival Bolt valued at $8.4 billion in new funding round https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/10/vodafone-idea-india-government/ (TechCrunch): India to own 35.8% in Vodafone Idea after conversion of dues https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/10/business-banking-startup-qonto-raises-552-million-at-5-billion-valuation/ (TechCrunch): Business banking startup Qonto raises $552 million at $5 billion valuation https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/10/indonesias-efishery-raises-90m-from-temasek-softbank-vision-fund-2-and-sequoia-capital-india/ (TechCrunch): Indonesia’s eFishery raises $90M from Temasek, SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Sequoia Capital India https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/10/jakarta-based-sme-financial-platform-koinworks-scoops-up-108m-series-c/ (TechCrunch): Jakarta-based SME financial platform KoinWorks scoops up $108M Series C https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/10/rivian-files-trademark-for-electric-bikes/ (TechCrunch): Rivian files trademark for electric bikes https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/10/peer-to-peer-car-sharing-company-turo-files-ipo-to-go-public/ (TechCrunch): Peer-to-peer car-sharing company Turo files IPO to go public https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/10/22877117/take-two-zynga-acquisition-13-billion (The Verge): Why Take-Two wants to pay nearly $13 billion for the maker of FarmVille https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/10/22877023/uber-apple-watch-app-discontinued (The Verge): Uber is the latest popular app to bail on the Apple Watch https://apnews.com/article/pig-heart-transplant-6651614cb9d73bada8eea2ecb6449aef (AP NEWS): In first, US surgeons transplant pig heart into human patient https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/10/22877041/europol-delete-petabytes-crime-data-eu-privacy-law (The Verge): Europol ordered to delete petabytes of data not clearly linked to crime https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/10/22876791/apple-app-store-developers-earnings-launch-services-subscriptions (The Verge): Apple says App Store developers have earned more than $260 billion
Swipe Party new feature from Tinder, Twitter copies TikTok's reaction videos, Clubhouse adds web support, Trump social network plans to launch in February and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/06/nigerian-ethical-credit-recovery-fintech-bfree-secures-1-7m-expands-to-asia-europe-south-america-and-across-africa/ (TechCrunch): Nigerian ethical credit-recovery fintech Bfree secures $1.7M, expands to Asia, Europe, South America and across Africa https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/6/22871167/trump-truth-social-app-network-launch-february-tmtg (The Verge): Trump’s Truth Social app will apparently launch in February https://www.engadget.com/clubhouse-web-listening-225259317.html (Engadget): Clubhouse finally adds support for web listening https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/06/spacex-starlink-internet-service-has-more-than-145000-users-so-far.html (CNBC): SpaceX says Starlink internet service has more than 145,000 users so far https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/6/22870872/twitter-quote-tweet-with-reaction-tiktok-video-photo (The Verge): Twitter joins Instagram in copying TikTok’s reaction videos https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/bitcoin-network-power-slumps-kazakhstan-crackdown-hits-crypto-miners-2022-01-06/ (Reuters): Bitcoin network power slumps as Kazakhstan crackdown hits crypto miners https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/06/tinder-is-developing-a-feature-called-swipe-party-that-invites-friends-to-join-your-swiping-sessions/ (TechCrunch): Tinder is developing a feature called ‘Swipe Party’ that invites friends to join your swiping sessions https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/06/goldfinch-raises-25m-from-a16z-to-power-its-defi-lending-protocol-for-borrowers-in-developing-countries/ (TechCrunch): Goldfinch raises $25M from a16z to power its DeFi lending protocol for borrowers in developing countries https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/06/zuddl-raises-13m-for-its-simple-but-powerful-virtual-events-platform/ (TechCrunch): Zuddl raises $13M for its simple but powerful virtual events platform
France fines Google and Facebook with millions dollars, Spotify new ads format for podcasts, LinkedIn launches Clubhouse-style audio events and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/06/meta-had-a-good-holiday-as-its-oculus-vr-companion-app-gained-2m-downloads-since-christmas/ (TechCrunch): Meta’s Oculus VR companion app gained ~2M downloads since Christmas https://gizmodo.com/dogs-can-tell-if-youre-speaking-to-them-in-a-foreign-la-1848313640 (Gizmodo): Dogs Can Tell If You're Speaking to Them in a Foreign Language, Study Finds https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/06/little-otter-raises-22m-to-scale-its-personalized-pediatric-mental-health-platform/ (TechCrunch): Little Otter raises $22M to scale its personalized pediatric mental health platform https://www.engadget.com/the-athletic-new-york-times-deal-170515634.html (Engadget): The New York Times is reportedly buying subscription-based sports site The Athletic https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/06/linkedin-is-launching-interactive-clubhouse-style-audio-events-this-month-in-beta-a-video-version-will-come-this-spring/ (TechCrunch): LinkedIn is launching interactive, Clubhouse-style audio events this month in beta; a video version will come this spring https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/06/spotify-introduces-a-new-ad-format-for-podcasts-that-puts-clickable-cards-inside-shows/ (TechCrunch): Spotify introduces a new ad format for podcasts that puts clickable cards inside shows https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/06/rupifi-raises-25-million-for-its-b2b-payments-platform-in-india/ (TechCrunch): Rupifi raises $25 million for its B2B payments platform in India https://www.techradar.com/news/skydrive-air-taxi-lands-at-ces-2022-but-no-ones-allowed-to-fly-in-it (TechRadar): SkyDrive air taxi lands at CES 2022 – but no-one's allowed to fly in it https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/06/emotional-wellness-app-mined-raises-3-5m-led-by-listen-ventures/ (TechCrunch): Emotional wellness app Mine’d raises $3.5M led by Listen Ventures https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/6/22868990/taco-bell-subscription-service-doritos-locos-reactions (The Verge): Let’s give ‘em something to Taco ‘bout https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/06/iproov-snaps-up-70m-for-its-facial-verification-technology-already-in-use-by-homeland-security-the-nhs-and-others/ (TechCrunch): iProov snaps up $70M for its facial verification technology, already in use by Homeland Security, the NHS and others https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/06/reliance-retail-backs-dunzo-in-240-million-funding/ (TechCrunch): Reliance Retail backs Dunzo in $240 million funding https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/06/cnil-facebook-google-cookie-consent-eprivacy-breaches/ (TechCrunch): France spanks Google $170M, Facebook $68M over cookie consent dark patterns https://telegra.ph/All-New-Cars-Sold-In-EU-To-Be-Fitted-With-Data-Recording-Black-Box-01-06 (Telegraph): All New Cars Sold in EU to Be Fitted with Data Recording 'Black Box' https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/06/yc-backed-namibian-startup-jabu-gets-3-2m-for-its-b2b-e-commerce-and-retail-play/ (TechCrunch): YC-backed Namibian startup JABU gets $3.2M for its B2B e-commerce and retail play
Drone defibrillator delivery saved life, Popcorn Time shuts down, numbers from HBO Max and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/05/payroll-startup-payfit-is-frances-latest-unicorn-as-it-raises-289-million/ (TechCrunch): Payroll startup PayFit is France’s latest unicorn as it raises $289 million https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/05/korean-car-sharing-startup-socar-has-filed-for-an-ipo/ (TechCrunch): Korean car-sharing startup SOCAR has filed for an IPO https://digiday.com/media/why-facebook-keeps-collecting-peoples-data-and-building-their-profiles-even-when-their-accounts-are-deactivated/ (Digiday): Facebook collecting people's data even when accounts are deactivated https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/5/22869125/hbo-max-73-million-subscribers-streaming-data (The Verge): HBO Max is doing great, according to HBO Max https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/5/22869361/tiktok-atmosphere-waiting-rooms (The Verge): TikTok’s latest deal could mean its videos are coming to waiting room TVs near you https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/05/software-stocks-get-punched-in-the-face-again/ (TechCrunch): Software stocks get punched in the face (again) https://gizmodo.com/rip-popcorn-time-1848307032 (Gizmodo): RIP Popcorn Time https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/05/petal-nears-unicorn-status-with-fresh-140m-in-capital-to-upend-broken-traditional-credit-system/ (TechCrunch): Petal nears unicorn status with fresh $140M in capital to upend ‘broken’ traditional credit system https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/5/22868777/everdrone-drone-defibrillator-health-tech-sweden (The Verge): Drone carrying a defibrillator saves its first heart attack patient in Sweden
Miro valued at $17.5B, BMW created a color-changing car, Walmart's InHome Delivery service will reach up to 30 million households, Beyond Meat's plant-based 'chicken' is coming to KFC across US, Instagram’s chronological feed is back and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://gizmodo.com/bmw-created-a-color-changing-car-completely-wrapped-in-1848297528 (Gizmodo): BMW Created a Color-Changing Car Completely Wrapped In Electronic Paper https://thenextweb.com/news/google-pays-apple-billions-to-stay-out-of-search-business-lawsuit-claims (TNW | Tech): Google and Apple’s unholy search alliance faces another antitrust suit https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/5/22866190/volvo-ride-pilot-level-3-autonomous-subscription-california (The Verge): Volvo confident it can get its ‘unsupervised’ highway driving mode approved in California https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/05/google-brings-android-and-some-windows-pcs-closer-together/ (TechCrunch): Google brings Android and (some) Windows PCs closer together https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/5/22868608/volvo-google-android-automotive-climate-control-youtube-lyft (The Verge): Some Volvos will get a YouTube app and Google Assistant-controlled AC https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/5/22865297/motorola-ma1-wireless-android-auto-dongle-bluetooth-car-head-unit (The Verge): The Motorola MA1 is a dongle for wireless Android Auto https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/5/22864892/google-2022-ecosystem-android-chromebook-ces-features (The Verge): Google will spend 2022 trying to match Apple’s ecosystem integrations https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/05/instagram-chronological-feed/ (TechCrunch): Instagram’s chronological feed is back https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/5/22868704/ubisoft-plus-xbox-launch-rainbow-six-extraction-xbox-game-pass (The Verge): Ubisoft is bringing its subscription service to Xbox https://www.engadget.com/amazon-fire-tv-ford-cars-2022-171741731.html (Engadget): Amazon Fire TV is coming to Ford SUVs in 2022 https://www.engadget.com/chevrolet-silverado-ev-details-ces-debut-171551300.html (Engadget): GM officially reveals its Chevrolet Silverado electric truck https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/05/walmart-and-fedex-sign-deals-for-thousands-of-gms-new-electric-vans.html (CNBC): Walmart and FedEx sign deals with GM for thousands of new BrightDrop electric vans https://www.axios.com/workers-quit-jobs-november-data-labor-force-a58b23b6-ef54-4ed7-bb3b-78140b326a66.html (Axios): A record 4.5M workers quit their jobs in November https://www.engadget.com/goodyear-prototype-tire-70-percent-sustainable-materials-170024650.html (Engadget): Goodyear unveils a prototype tire made from 70-percent sustainable materials https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/05/rings-alarm-system-gets-a-broken-glass-detector/ (TechCrunch): Ring’s alarm system gets a broken glass detector https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/05/instagram-is-testing-private-likes-on-stories-with-select-users/ (TechCrunch): Instagram is testing private likes on Stories with select users https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/05/ftc-legal-action-log4j/ (TechCrunch): FTC warns of legal action against organizations that fail to patch Log4j flaw https://www.engadget.com/beyond-meat-chicken-kfc-nationwide-162015106.html (Engadget): Beyond Meat's plant-based 'chicken' is coming to KFC locations across the US https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/5/22868388/meta-xros-vr-ar-os-development-canceled (The Verge): Meta reportedly canceled a 300-person VR / AR operating system project https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/05/making-sense-of-opensea-at-a-13b-valuation/ (TechCrunch): Making sense of OpenSea at a $13B valuation https://www.techradar.com/news/google-chrome-now-lets-you-delete-the-data-a-website-has-on-you (TechRadar): Google Chrome now lets you delete the data a website has on you...
CES updates from Intel, Nvidia, Sony, LG ant others, For will double production of EV F-150, Masonite presents smart front door and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/04/recorded-future-securitytrails/ (TechCrunch): Recorded Future acquires internet inventory startup SecurityTrails for $65M https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/04/skydio-debuts-updated-1099-self-flying-drone-with-new-bells-and-whistles/ (TechCrunch): Skydio debuts updated $1099 self-flying drone with new bells and whistles https://gizmodo.com/intel-just-revealed-a-ton-more-12th-gen-alder-lake-desk-1848299114 (Gizmodo): Intel Just Revealed a Ton More 12th-Gen Alder Lake Desktop CPUs https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/04/the-convergence-of-deep-neural-networks-and-immunotherapy/ (TechCrunch): The convergence of deep neural networks and immunotherapy https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/4/22865640/lg-tv-telehealth-platform-independa (The Verge): LG TVs now have a built-in health platform https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/04/pinterest-stock-down-10percent-to-new-52-week-low-on-guggenheim-downgrade.html (CNBC): Pinterest dips 10% to new 52-week low on Guggenheim downgrade https://www.engadget.com/intel-mobileye-eyeq-ultra-self-driving-car-chip-174343591.html (Engadget): Intel's Mobileye unveils a chip that could bring self-driving cars to the masses https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/04/israels-cybersecurity-startups-post-another-record-year-in-2021/ (TechCrunch): Israel’s cybersecurity startups post another record year in 2021 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/an-ancient-greek-astronomical-calculation-machine-reveals-new-secrets/ (Scientific American): An Ancient Greek Astronomical Calculation Machine Reveals New Secrets https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/4/22857571/nasa-jwst-space-telescope-sunshield-deployment-success (The Verge): NASA successfully deploys complex sunshield on James Webb Space Telescope https://www.bytesizedengineering.com/projects/openwheel (byte sized): DIY Onewheel – open-source self balancing skateboard https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/04/formlabs-promises-up-to-40-speed-increase-with-new-3d-printers/ (TechCrunch): Formlabs promises up to 40% speed increase with new 3D printers https://gizmodo.com/ankers-new-4k-laser-projector-makes-your-home-theater-c-1848227094 (Gizmodo): Anker's New 4K Laser Projector Makes Your Home Theater Completely Portable https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/04/nvidia-expands-its-geforce-now-game-streaming-ecosystem/ (TechCrunch): Nvidia expands its GeForce Now game streaming ecosystem https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/4/22865583/nvidia-geforce-now-cloud-gaming-att-5g-plan-deal-ces-2022 (The Verge): AT&T is giving away six months of Nvidia GeForce Now cloud gaming service https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/04/starlink-india-head-steps-down-after-government-order/ (TechCrunch): Starlink India head steps down after government order https://www.engadget.com/chipolo-card-spot-find-my-network-wallet-tracker-160045097.html (Engadget): Chipolo's new credit card-sized tracker features Find My support https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/04/toyota-dethrones-gm-to-become-americas-top-selling-automaker-in-2021.html (CNBC): Toyota dethrones GM to become America's top-selling automaker in 2021 https://www.techradar.com/news/roborocks-new-robot-vacuum-can-keep-an-eye-on-pets-and-kids-too (TechRadar): Roborock's new robot vacuum can keep an eye on pets and kids too https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/04/calm-makes-its-first-foray-into-physical-activity-and-video-content-with-new-daily-move-feature/ (TechCrunch): Calm makes its first foray into physical activity and video content with new ‘Daily Move’ feature https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/4/22865486/sony-bravia-tv-cam-announced-features-gestures (The Verge): Sony made a camera for its TVs...
Moen's latest faucet can be controlled entirely with gestures, Withings launches an even smarter scale to measure you from top to toe, Roofing giant takes on Tesla to make solar roof shingles more affordable, Elizabeth Holmes found guilty and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/03/tesla-opens-dealership-in-xinjiang-china.html (CNBC): Tesla opened a dealership in Xinjiang, China, despite widespread reports of Uyghur oppression there https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/03/liquid-death-lands-75-million-more-in-funding-including-to-roll-out-flavored-water/ (TechCrunch): Liquid Death lands $75 million more to expand the brand https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/3/22857166/invoxia-pet-tracker-smart-collar-heart-rate-dogs (The Verge): This smart collar wants to be an Apple Watch for your dog https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/03/exotel-raises-40-million-for-its-full-stack-customer-engagement-platform/ (TechCrunch): Exotel raises $40 million for its full-stack customer engagement platform https://www.engadget.com/y-brush-2-concept-010037878.html (Engadget): Y-Brush shows off a concept for its second-generation, uh, Y-shaped toothbrush https://www.techradar.com/news/withings-body-scan-scale-adds-a-sensor-bar-and-goes-way-beyond-weight-measurement (TechRadar): Withings Body Scan scale adds a sensor bar and goes way beyond weight measurement https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/03/elizabeth-holmes-verdict-guilty-theranos-fraud/ (TechCrunch): Elizabeth Holmes convicted of 4 of 11 fraud counts in Theranos trial https://www.theverge.com/22865603/gaf-energy-timberline-solar-shingle-panel-roof-ul-tesla (The Verge): The solar roof could finally become a reality thanks to GAF’s nailable solar shingles https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/3/22858664/sleep-number-360-smart-bed-ces-2022 (The Verge): Sleep Number wants you to grow old in its smart beds https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/3/22858262/moen-smart-faucet-motion-control-smart-water-network-ces2022 (The Verge): Hands off: Moen’s new smart faucet doesn’t even need a handle
Denmark want domestic flights all "green" by 2030, rumours about AirPods Pro 2, Delivery Hero acquires major stake of Glovo , L'Oreals's new gadget helps colouring your hair, new EV from Mercedes-Benz, Apple is now a $3 trillion company and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: The Verge: Apple is now a $3 trillion company CNBC: Ford beats out Tesla to become the auto industry's top growth stock in 2021 The Verge: Mercedes-Benz unveils sporty, ultra-long-range Vision EQXX electric concept car Gizmodo: L’Oréal’s Colorsonic Is a Home Hair Dye Device to Save You From DIY Disaster TechCrunch: Why Delivery Hero is acquiring a majority stake in Spanish delivery company Glovo TechCrunch: Seriously, it’s time to get rid of that classic BlackBerry, for real now TechCrunch: Twitter completes sale of MoPub to AppLovin for $1.05 billion TechCrunch: Brazil’s Abstra lands Accenture as a customer and $2.3M to help teams make apps with its no-code tool CNBC: Sweetgreen rolls out a subscription program, as consumers kick off New Year's resolutions The Verge: Kohler can now run you a bath with just a voice command TechRadar: Uber lets you send anyone an email claiming to be from Uber.com TechCrunch: Smarter Health gets $5.15M SGD to reduce healthcare costs in Southeast Asia Engadget: China's video game regulator hasn't approved any new titles since July 2021 TechRadar: 2021 was a massive year for internet traffic TNW | Plugged: Fingers crossed: the AirPods Pro 2 could deliver sweet lossless audio to your ear holes Engadget: Denmark pledges ‘green’ domestic flights by 2030
Tesla delivered near 1 mln vehicles in 2021, new Samsung monitors will be with smart-home hub, cloud gaming and NFT and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://gizmodo.com/alienwares-concept-nyx-is-the-gaming-setup-of-our-dream-1848288077 (Gizmodo): Alienware's Concept Nyx is the Gaming Setup of Our Dreams https://www.engadget.com/samsung-nft-platform-smart-tvs-020825042.html (Engadget): Samsung is putting NFTs in its smart TVs https://www.theverge.com/22862814/samsung-2022-tv-geforce-now-stadia-nvidia-google-utomik-cloud-gaming (The Verge): Samsung’s new 2022 TVs bring Nvidia GeForce Now and Google Stadia gaming https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/2/22860390/samsung-eco-remote-2022-solar-rf-harvesting-charging (The Verge): Samsung’s new TV remote uses radio waves from your router to stay charged https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/02/aimmo-grabs-12m-series-a-to-advance-data-labeling-technology/ (TechCrunch): AIMMO bags $12M Series A to advance data labeling technology https://www.engadget.com/samsung-smart-monitor-m8-odyssey-neo-g8-204612785.html (Engadget): Samsung's new M8 monitor has a built-in smart home hub https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/2/22863751/tesla-delivered-one-million-vehicles-2021 (The Verge): Tesla delivered close to one million vehicles in 2021
First lithium-ion cell from Europe battery startup, African tech took center stage in 2021m Wondercise Studio aims to replace Zoom for online fitness classes and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://www.pnas.org/content/119/1/e2110013119 (PNAS): Deepfake detection by human crowds, machines, and machine-informed crowds https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/30/22859827/wondercise-studio-connected-fitness-social-media (The Verge): Wondercise Studio wants to replace Zoom for connected fitness classes https://gizmodo.com/south-korea-asks-app-stores-to-abolish-play-to-earn-cry-1848286727 (Gizmodo): South Korea Asks App Stores to Abolish 'Play-To-Earn' Crypto Games https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/30/voyant-raises-15m-to-scale-production-of-its-tiny-inexpensive-lidar-tech/ (TechCrunch): Voyant raises $15M to scale production of its tiny, inexpensive lidar tech https://thenextweb.com/news/trashed-27 (TNW | Shift): How electric trucks became all the rage this year https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/30/african-tech-took-center-stage-in-2021/ (TechCrunch): African tech took center stage in 2021 https://www.techradar.com/news/china-looks-to-massively-expand-data-center-footprint (TechRadar): China looks to massively expand data center footprint https://www.engadget.com/tumblr-ios-tags-restriction-115024668.html (Engadget): Tumblr blocks tags for 'sensitive content' in order to stay on the App Store https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/29/-northvolt-europes-tesla-battery-rival-produces-lithium-ion-cell-.html (CNBC): Europe's $12 billion battery start-up produces its first lithium-ion cell https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/30/tech-led-biofuel-startup-koko-networks-launches-new-consumer-goods-business-in-kenya/ (TechCrunch): Tech-led biofuel startup Koko Networks launches new consumer goods business in Kenya https://www.engadget.com/samsunge-galaxy-flip-3-more-people-to-switch-than-flagships-085330086.html (Engadget): Samsung says the Galaxy Flip 3 motivated more people to switch than its flagships
Microsoft Edge provide new way to procrastinate, Fortnite servers were down for five hours, China's bookstores are booming and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/30/cryptocurrency-exchange-binance-is-trying-to-woo-france.html (CNBC): The world's largest crypto exchange Binance is trying to woo France https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/29/we-need-to-pay-more-attention-to-age-tech/ (TechCrunch): We need to pay more attention to “age-tech” https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/30/china-bookstore-boom-fueled-by-visual-appeal-social-media-traffic.html (CNBC): China's bookstores are booming — and their looks can matter more than their books https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/29/22846610/canoo-fire-california-august-startup-battery-lithium-ion (The Verge): A vehicle burned at Canoo’s headquarters after a battery test https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/29/22858478/fortnite-down-servers-offline-banned-epic-games-store (The Verge): Fortnite servers were down for five hours, but now the game is back online https://gizmodo.com/waymo-wants-to-drive-you-around-without-a-steering-whee-1848283050 (Gizmodo): Waymo Wants to Drive You Around Without A Steering Wheel https://gizmodo.com/webb-space-telescope-got-a-lucky-boost-from-its-christm-1848283556 (Gizmodo): Webb Space Telescope Got a Lucky Boost From Its Christmas Launch https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-edge-is-about-to-give-you-an-excellent-new-way-to-procrastinate (TechRadar): Microsoft Edge is about to give you an excellent new way to procrastinate https://thenextweb.com/news/delusional-elon-musk-claims-tesla-robot-will-be-like-c3po-r2d2 (TNW | Neural): Delusional Elon Musk claims Tesla Robot will be ‘like C3PO or R2D2’
LG new recipe service, food delivery with drones in China, 100M daily searches on DuckDuckGo, new Pinterest-like discovery feature on Fiverr and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://gizmodo.com/life-on-venus-could-be-hiding-in-its-weird-clouds-1848278148 (Gizmodo): Life on Venus Could Be Hiding in Its Weird Clouds https://gizmodo.com/this-might-be-the-worlds-first-festive-snow-globe-that-1848281123 (Gizmodo): This Might Be the World's First Festive Snow Globe That Generates Its Own Snow https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/29/22857125/discovery-antarctic-ice-biolife-ice-shelf (The Verge): Scientists find unexpected trove of life forms beneath Antarctic ice shelf https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/29/22857157/solar-recycling-new-better-method (The Verge): Solar recycling is broken, but there’s a plan to fix it https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/29/fiverr-rolls-out-new-pinterest-like-personalized-visual-discovery-feature/ (TechCrunch): Fiverr rolls out new Pinterest-like personalized discovery feature https://en.brinkwire.com/technology/duckduckgos-daily-search-queries-have-surpassed-100-million-with-a-47-increase-expected-in-2021/ (Brinkwire): DuckDuckGo's daily search queries surpassed 100M, a 47% increase https://stackoverflow.blog/2021/12/27/dont-push-that-button-exploring-the-software-that-flies-spacex-starships/ (Stack Overflow Blog): Exploring the software that flies SpaceX rockets and Starships https://soccermatics.medium.com/how-swedes-were-fooled-by-one-of-the-biggest-scientific-bluffs-of-our-time-de47c82601ad (Medium): Swedes were fooled by one of the biggest scientific bluffs of our time https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/29/apple-ditched-intel-and-it-paid-off.html (CNBC): Apple ditched Intel, and it paid off https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/29/how-one-founder-spotted-the-future-of-the-fitness-industry-and-built-tools-for-trainers-to-take-advantage/ (TechCrunch): How one founder spotted the future of the fitness industry and built tools for trainers to take advantage https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/29/meituan-food-drone-delivery-china/ (TechCrunch): How Meituan is redefining food delivery in China with drones https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/29/tusimple-completes-its-first-driverless-autonomous-truck-run-on-public-roads/ (TechCrunch): TuSimple completes its first driverless autonomous truck run on public roads https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/29/22858099/lg-recipe-delivery-service-walmart-amazon-fresh-2022 (The Verge): LG’s new recipe service uses Walmart and Amazon Fresh to deliver ingredients
News about James Webb space telescope, weird and fun Acrimoto’s three-wheeled roadster EV, Instagram will focus on Reels, Waymo partners with Geely and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/29/rapid-delivery-arms-race-drives-up-london-commercial-property-rents.html (CNBC): A rapid delivery 'arms race' is driving up commercial property rents in London https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/28/globalbees-joins-unicorn-club-for-its-thrasio-like-house-of-brands/ (TechCrunch): India’s GlobalBees joins unicorn club for its Thrasio-like house of brands https://www.engadget.com/amenhotep-ct-scan-204504392.html (Engadget): Researchers used CT scans to virtually unwrap a pristine mummy https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/28/waymo-partners-with-geely-to-make-electric-avs-for-ride-hail-in-the-us/ (TechCrunch): Waymo partners with Geely to make electric AVs for ride hail in the US https://thenextweb.com/news/how-should-nasa-break-news-if-discovers-alien-life-in-2022 (TNW | Neural): How should NASA break the news if it discovers alien life in 2022? https://www.techradar.com/news/zoom-could-be-planning-even-bigger-events (TechRadar): Zoom could be planning even bigger events https://www.engadget.com/instagram-2022-priorities-video-creators-transparency-messaging-adam-mosseri-213020718.html (Engadget): Instagram will 'double down' on video in 2022 and focus on Reels https://www.enr.com/articles/53336-report-doe-spent-11b-to-build-just-3-carbon-capture-demos (Engineering News-Record RSS Feed): DoE Spent $1.1B to Build Just 3 Carbon Capture Demos https://www.engadget.com/acrimoto-three-wheeled-ev-roadster-200034411.html (Engadget): Acrimoto’s three-wheeled roadster EV combines weird with fun https://www.wired.com/story/the-quest-to-trap-carbon-in-stone-and-beat-climate-change/ (Wired): The Quest to Trap Carbon in Stone–and Beat Climate Change https://gizmodo.com/here-s-what-s-next-for-the-webb-space-telescope-as-it-h-1848276284 (Gizmodo): Here’s What’s Next for the Webb Space Telescope as It Hurtles Toward Deep Space
Fintech is killing off UK bank, could fusion energy power the world, e-bikes enormous growth in 2021, smart guitar with LED guides from Samsung and more. If you like this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://thenextweb.com/news/chinas-new-ai-policy-doesnt-prevent-building-autonomous-weapons (TNW | Neural): China’s new AI policy doesn’t prevent it from building autonomous weapons https://www.engadget.com/samsung-c-lab-project-smart-guitar-led-guide-170029783.html (Engadget): Samsung's latest C-Lab projects include a smart guitar with LED guides https://thenextweb.com/news/why-2021-was-a-great-year-for-ebike-companies-and-investors (TNW | Shift): Ebikes sped from zero to critical mass worldwide in 2021 https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/28/sectors-where-new-zealand-startups-are-poised-to-win/ (TechCrunch): Sectors where New Zealand startups are poised to win https://www.techradar.com/news/godaddy-sells-dollar800m-stake-to-private-investor-firm (TechRadar): GoDaddy sells $800m stake to private investor firm https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/12/staying-below-2-c-warming-costs-less-than-overshooting-and-correcting/ (Ars Technica): It’s cheaper to stop emitting now than to pull carbon from the air later https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/28/europes-antitrust-policy-shouldnt-ignore-china/ (TechCrunch): Europe’s antitrust policy shouldn’t ignore China https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/28/nasdaq-is-poised-to-underperform-sp-500-for-first-time-since-2016.html (CNBC): Nasdaq is poised to underperform S&P 500 for first time since 2016 as investors shun tech stocks https://gizmodo.com/will-nuclear-fusion-ever-power-the-world-1848149991 (Gizmodo): Will Nuclear Fusion Ever Power the World? https://www.techradar.com/news/charity-issues-drone-laws-reminder-after-incident-with-resting-seals (TechRadar): Charity issues drone laws reminder after incident with resting seals https://www.techradar.com/news/how-palm-pre-and-webos-inspired-the-modern-smartphone (TechRadar): How Palm Pre and webOS inspired the modern smartphone https://www.techradar.com/news/fintech-is-killing-off-the-uk-high-street-bank (TechRadar): Fintech is killing off the UK high street bank
Google fit can measure heart and respiratory rates on iPhones, most people use a personal smartphone for work, investment round for Indian neobank and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://thenextweb.com/news/securing-100k-pre-seed-investment-in-30-min-nothing-but-an-idea (TNW | Growth-Quarters): I secured a $100K pre-seed investment in 30 min with nothing but an idea https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/28/top-us-vc-firms-are-struggling-to-find-the-right-staff-in-europe.html (CNBC): Top U.S. VC firms are struggling to find the right staff in Europe https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/pricing/conversationpricing/ (Facebook for Developers): WhatsApp API will switch to a conversation-based pricing model https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/27/indian-neobank-jupiter-raises-86-million-to-launch-lending-and-wealth-management-services/ (TechCrunch): Indian neobank Jupiter raises $86 million to launch lending and wealth management services https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/27/22855426/zoom-liminal-acquisition-professional-broadcast-tools-events (The Verge): Zoom’s latest acquisition connects professional broadcast tools for large-scale events https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/27/22855409/xpg-the-vault-gaming-mouse-1-tb-ssd-portable-games-libray-lan-party (The Verge): XPG imagines a gaming mouse that can also store 1TB of games https://www.techradar.com/news/gaming-gear-to-help-minimize-your-carbon-footprint-in-the-new-year (TechRadar): Gaming gear to help minimize your carbon footprint in the New Year https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/27/22855390/poland-pegasus-spyware-opposition-brejza-nso (The Verge): Spyware scandal rocks Polish government https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-edge-wants-to-help-you-keep-up-with-your-favorite-websites (TechRadar): Microsoft Edge is bringing back a classic feature - and you should absolutely use it https://www.techradar.com/news/its-official-most-people-use-a-personal-smartphone-for-work (TechRadar): It's official: Most people use a personal smartphone for work https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/27/alphabet-was-the-top-big-tech-stock-of-the-year-heres-why.html (CNBC): Alphabet was the top Big Tech stock of the year — here's why https://www.techradar.com/news/galaxy-s23-series-could-be-the-first-to-feature-samsungs-200mp-camera (TechRadar): Galaxy S23 series could be the first to feature Samsung's 200MP camera https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/27/22850147/movano-ring-smart-ring-chronic-illnesses-ces-2022 (The Verge): This ambitious smart ring hopes to one day monitor chronic illnesses https://www.engadget.com/lg-transparent-oled-dual-screen-virtual-real-art-114544636.html (Engadget): LG Display's latest transparent 'shelf' OLED can display or augment artworks https://thenextweb.com/news/google-may-have-achieved-breakthrough-time-crystals (TNW | Neural): Google’s ‘time crystals’ could be the greatest scientific achievement of our lifetimes https://www.techradar.com/news/google-fit-on-iphones-can-now-measure-heart-and-respiratory-rates (TechRadar): Google Fit on iPhones can now measure heart and respiratory rates
$100 million Google fine from Russia, James Webb Space Telescope in space, Apple must let alternative payment option for dating apps, TikTok fails in mental health protection for moderators and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://gizmodo.com/moderator-who-watched-hours-of-traumatic-videos-sues-ti-1848272748 (Gizmodo): Moderator Who Watched Hours of Traumatic Videos Sues TikTok for Failing to Protect Her Mental Health https://www.techradar.com/news/whatsapp-doubles-down-on-business-searches-within-the-app-itself (TechRadar): WhatsApp doubles down on business searches within the app itself https://gizmodo.com/apple-must-let-dating-apps-offer-alternative-payment-op-1848272605 (Gizmodo): Apple Must Let Dating Apps Offer Alternative Payment Options in the App Store, Dutch Regulator Says https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/26/bubblicious-used-car-prices-rising-faster-than-bitcoin-jim-bianco-warns-.html (CNBC): ‘Bubblicious’ used car prices are rising faster than bitcoin, market researcher Jim Bianco warns https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/26/22854541/apple-hires-meta-ar-communications-headset (The Verge): Apple reportedly hires away Meta’s AR public relations head https://www.techradar.com/news/samsungs-rumored-tri-fold-phone-could-offer-even-more-screen-space (TechRadar): Samsung's rumored tri-fold phone could offer even more screen space https://bearbin.net/blog/2021/adblock-your-city (bearblog): You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? https://gizmodo.com/tesla-s-gift-to-the-world-allows-anyone-to-turn-their-c-1848271441 (Gizmodo): Tesla’s Gift to the World Allows Anyone to Turn Their Car Into a Light Show Machine https://www.engadget.com/2021-showed-us-that-trucks-and-suvs-dont-need-gas-engines-160020378.html (Engadget): 2021 showed us that trucks and SUVs don't need gas engines https://www.engadget.com/nasa-james-webb-space-telescope-launch-123452649.html (Engadget): NASA has finally launched the James Webb Space Telescope https://thenextweb.com/news/new-research-indicates-the-whole-universe-could-be-a-giant-neural-network (TNW | Neural): Research indicates the whole universe could be a giant neural network https://thenextweb.com/news/why-aliens-should-be-terrified-of-nasas-new-space-telescope (TNW | Neural): Why aliens should be terrified of NASA’s new space telescope https://www.engadget.com/russia-fines-alphabet-98-million-over-banned-content-190040071.html (Engadget): Russia fines Google $98 million over 'banned content'
Tesla locks access to video games in main display while car is in motion, new TV for gamers from Samsung with auto-calibration and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/24/teslas-german-gigafactory-faces-local-hurdles-as-it-nears-completion.html (CNBC): Tesla’s German gigafactory faces local hurdles as it nears completion https://www.techradar.com/news/zoom-update-delivers-a-quick-hack-for-more-productive-meetings (TechRadar): Zoom update delivers a quick hack for more productive meetings https://www.techradar.com/news/seti-gets-a-laser-update-to-help-seek-out-alien-life-among-the-stars (TechRadar): SETI gets a laser update to help seek out alien life among the stars https://www.techradar.com/news/tsmc-plans-to-begin-3mn-chip-production-ahead-of-apples-m3-chips (TechRadar): TSMC plans to begin 3mn chip production ahead of Apple’s M3 chips https://www.engadget.com/tesla-passenger-play-gaming-disabled-214634365.html (Engadget): Tesla will disable in-dash video games while its cars are in motion https://gizmodo.com/magnetic-fields-could-be-early-warning-that-a-tsunami-i-1848265914 (Gizmodo): Magnetic Fields Could Be Early Warning That a Tsunami Is on the Way https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/23/capital-is-a-commodity/ (TechCrunch): Capital is a commodity https://www.techradar.com/news/hey-gamers-samsungs-2022-qled-tvs-can-automatically-calibrate-themselves (TechRadar): Hey gamers, Samsung's 2022 QLED TVs can automatically calibrate themselves
News from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, invention of first lickable screen, Fitbit could test your mental health with mini games and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://thenextweb.com/news/this-futuristic-solar-truck-concept-is-like-an-ev-transformer (TNW | Shift): This futuristic solar truck concept is like an EV Transformer https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/23/jdcom-tanks-after-tencent-says-it-will-give-most-of-its-stake-to-shareholders.html (CNBC): JD.com tanks after Tencent says it will give away most of its stake in e-commerce giant to shareholders https://www.techradar.com/news/your-next-fitbit-could-test-your-mental-health-with-mini-games (TechRadar): Your next Fitbit could test your mental health with mini games https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/23/22851418/huawei-pocket-p50-foldable-clamshell-phone-specs-features (The Verge): Huawei’s foldable P50 Pocket has a circular external screen that’s perfect for notifications https://thenextweb.com/news/this-material-learns-like-animals-further-ai-research-syndication (TNW | Neural): This material ‘learns’ like animals, and could help further AI research https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/23/with-36-million-series-c-brazils-ambar-hopes-to-make-civil-construction-more-efficient/ (TechCrunch): With $36 million Series C, Brazil’s Ambar hopes to make civil construction more efficient https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/23/huge-floating-wind-farms-are-being-planned-off-the-coast-of-australia.html (CNBC): Huge floating wind farms are being planned off the coast of Australia https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/23/huawei-joins-chinas-electric-car-race-in-competition-with-tesla.html (CNBC): Huawei enters China's electric car race in competition with Tesla https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/23/new-european-deep-tech-focused-fund-outsized-ventures-hits-first-e60m-close-of-inaugural-fund/ (TechCrunch): New European deep tech-focused fund Outsized Ventures hits first €60M close of inaugural fund https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/23/wombo-dream-app/ (TechCrunch): This AI-powered art app lets you paint pictures with words https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/23/skio-raises-3-7m-to-help-brands-sell-subscriptions/ (TechCrunch): Skio raises $3.7M to help brands on Shopify sell subscriptions https://gizmodo.com/the-radiant-black-universe-expands-again-with-a-radiant-1848259046 (Gizmodo): The Radiant Black Universe Expands Again With a Radiant Red Miniseries https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/23/social-media-and-dating-apps-have-a-serious-identity-problem/ (TechCrunch): Social media and dating apps have a serious identity problem https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/23/22851585/lick-taste-the-tv-screen-snozzberries-flavor-chemicals-menu (The Verge): Take a look at this delicious lickable screen to see the future we knew was coming https://gizmodo.com/here-s-what-could-still-go-wrong-with-the-webb-space-te-1848259511 (Gizmodo): Here’s What Could Still Go Wrong With the Webb Space Telescope https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/23/nasa-kathy-leuders-interview-artemis/ (TechCrunch): Kathy Leuders on Artemis, restructuring NASA, and the lifecycle of the ISS https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/23/codecademy-sends-it-with-skillsoft-in-a-525m-deal/ (TechCrunch): Codecademy sends it with Skillsoft in a $525M deal
Meta releases newsletter platform numbers, Google Voice now lets you decide who goes to voicemail, new vertical monitor from LG and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: Singularity Hub: DeepMind’s New AI with a Memory Outperforms Algorithms 25 Times Its Size MAHB: When Fossil Fuels Run Out, What Then? (It's 2060) Gizmodo: Walk-Through Metal Detectors Can Be Hacked, New Research Finds Gizmodo: LG's New Monitor Sports a Unique 18:16 Vertical Aspect Ratio The Verge: Intel will put unvaccinated employees on unpaid leave TechRadar: One of the best Microsoft Edge features just got even better Gizmodo: It's Official: The Next OnePlus Flagship Is Coming in January The Verge: Google Voice now lets you set custom rules for phone calls Engadget: Microsoft's $19.7 billion Nuance acquisition wins EU approval The Verge: Meta releases newsletter platform numbers, and it’s good news for Substack
Could Nissan be a biggest Tesla threat, next Xiaomi flagship phone on Dec 28, rapid-delivery app from Europe is setting its sights on the U.S, most popular websites in 2021 and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/21/array-ventures-raises-56m-to-back-tech-heavy-enterprise-software/ (TechCrunch): Array Ventures raises $56M to back tech-heavy enterprise software https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/21/patreon-cpo-interview-double-in-size-2022/ (TechCrunch): Patreon CPO says the company will double in size in 2022 https://gizmodo.com/even-the-top-of-the-alps-are-littered-with-microplastic-1848251384 (Gizmodo): Even the Top of the Alps Are Littered With Microplastics https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/21/22848108/nikola-settlement-sec-fraud-trevor-milton-investors (The Verge): Nikola agrees to pay $125 million to settle allegations it defrauded investors https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/21/ampla-raises-40m-series-a-to-provide-commerce-brands-with-lines-of-credit-for-working-capital/ (TechCrunch): Ampla raises $40M Series A for its business of providing credit to commerce brands https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/21/airtable-acqui-hires-walrus-ais-founding-team/ (TechCrunch): Airtable acqui-hires Walrus.ai’s founding team https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/21/onlyfans-founder-tim-stokely-steps-down-appoints-spokesperson-as-ceo/ (TechCrunch): OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely steps down, appoints spokesperson as CEO https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/21/mcdonalds-to-sell-digital-tech-startup-dynamic-yield-to-mastercard-.html (CNBC): McDonald's is selling digital tech startup Dynamic Yield to Mastercard https://www.techradar.com/news/zoom-gets-extra-security-certifications-to-prove-its-not-lying-this-time (TechRadar): Zoom gets extra security certifications to prove it's not lying this time https://www.techradar.com/news/here-are-the-most-popular-websites-of-2021-and-the-winner-might-surprise-you (TechRadar): Here are the most popular websites of 2021 - and the winner might surprise you https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/21/consortium-to-focus-on-geothermal-energy-projects-in-northern-ireland-.html (CNBC): Consortium to focus on development of geothermal energy projects in Northern Ireland https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/21/22847280/2021-year-in-review-netflix-facebook-spotify-podcast-audio-trend (The Verge): 2021 was the year platforms came for our ears https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/21/calibrate-ventures-raises-97m-for-second-fund-targeting-ai-automation/ (TechCrunch): Calibrate Ventures raises $97M for second fund targeting AI, automation https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/21/elon-musk-and-jack-dorsey-are-talking-about-web3-heres-why.html (CNBC): Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey are talking about 'Web3' – here’s what it is and why it matters https://tutanota.com/blog/posts/belgian-encryption-backdoor-law-stopped (Tutanota): We fought an anti encryption law in Belgium – and won https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/TSMC-in-Japan-5-things-to-know-about-its-chip-factory-plans (Nikkei Asia): TSMC in Japan: things to know about its chip factory plans https://www.techradar.com/news/meta-is-suing-cybercriminals-over-phishing-scams-on-facebook-whatsapp-messenger (TechRadar): Meta is suing cybercriminals over phishing scams on Facebook, WhatsApp, Messenger https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/21/getir-rapid-delivery-app-plans-to-expand-across-us-in-2022.html (CNBC): Europe's biggest rapid-delivery app is setting its sights on the U.S. https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/21/next-day-package-delivery-veho-series-a/ (TechCrunch): Next-day package delivery startup Veho valued at $1B following $125M Series A Engadget: Tesla's holiday update adds TikTok and 'Sonic' to its infotainment system...
If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://www.theverge.com/22846965/ev-charging-stations-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-equity (The Verge): The EV revolution’s next big roadblock: access to chargers https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/20/22846952/meta-lawsuit-phishing-attacks (The Verge): Meta cracks down on phishing scams that use its trademarks https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/20/2250109/ (TechCrunch): Voi scooters raises $115M Series D round as it preps to enter new cities – and for an IPO https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/20/venture-firm-chapter-one-focused-on-all-things-web3-draws-backing-from-big-name-vc-firms/ (TechCrunch): Venture firm Chapter One, focused on all things web3, draws backing from big-name VC firms
Chip shortage will last until 2023 according to Intel, new capital to build cross-border remittances, Oracle makes a move into healthcare, how kite can help to cut emissions and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/20/zepto-a-10-minute-grocery-delivery-app-in-india-raises-100-million/ (TechCrunch): Zepto, a 10-minute grocery delivery app in India, raises $100 million https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/20/ai-chip-kneron-25-million-funding/ (TechCrunch): AI chip maker Kneron raises $25M for autonomous driving push https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/20/tiktok-to-rank-as-the-third-largest-social-network-2022-forecast-notes/ (TechCrunch): TikTok to rank as the third largest social network, 2022 forecast notes https://thenextweb.com/news/can-airseas-make-cargo-ships-more-sustainable (TNW | Shift): Wait… a kite can tow a cargo ship and use wind power to cut emissions? https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/20/22846414/airbnb-party-night-rentals-new-years-eve-restrictions (The Verge): Airbnb tightens ‘anti-party’ rules for rentals as New Year’s Eve approaches https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/20/overjet-sinks-its-teeth-into-another-round-of-capital-for-its-dental-ai-tech/ (TechCrunch): Overjet sinks its teeth into another round of capital for its dental AI tech https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/20/turing-books-87m-at-a-1-1b-valuation-to-help-source-hire-and-manage-engineers-remotely/ (TechCrunch): Turing books $87M at a $1.1B valuation to help source, hire and manage engineers remotely https://www.engadget.com/in-2021-billionaires-headed-to-the-stars-210013764.html (Engadget): In 2021, billionaires headed to the stars https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/20/oracle-to-buy-medical-records-company-cerner.html (CNBC): Oracle to buy medical records company Cerner in its biggest acquisition ever https://www.theverge.com/22789561/nasa-jwst-james-webb-space-telescope-priorities-astronomy-astrophysics-exoplanets (The Verge): How astronomers aimed NASA’s most powerful space telescope https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/20/rec-room-raises-145m-at-a-3-5b-valuation-for-its-user-generated-immersive-gaming-platform/ (TechCrunch): Rec Room raises $145M at a $3.5B valuation for its user-generated, immersive gaming platform https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/20/how-cerebral-and-alto-neuroscience-embarked-on-an-at-home-clinical-trial-for-depression/ (TechCrunch): How Cerebral and Alto Neuroscience embarked on an at-home clinical trial for depression https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/20/facebook-transfers-impact-assessment-noyb/ (TechCrunch): Facebook’s internal assessment of EU-US data transfers shows it has no legal leg to stand on, says noyb https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/20/real-time-soil-testing-agtech-startup-stenon-raises-20m-series-a-funding-round/ (TechCrunch): Real-time soil-testing AgTech startup Stenon raises $20M Series A funding round https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/20/taptap-send-raises-65m-to-build-cross-border-remittances-focused-on-the-most-underserved-markets/ (TechCrunch): Taptap Send raises $65M to build cross-border remittances focused on the most underserved markets https://www.techradar.com/news/intel-ceo-again-warns-that-chip-shortage-will-last-until-2023 (TechRadar): Intel CEO again warns that chip shortage will last until 2023 https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/20/lapse-an-app-that-lets-you-snap-and-develop-rolls-of-film-with-groups-of-friends-raises-11m-from-gv-and-others/ (TechCrunch): Lapse, an app that lets you snap and ‘develop’ rolls of film with groups of friends, raises $11M from GV and others https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/20/could-supernova-be-an-ethical-alternative-to-the-social-media-giants/ (TechCrunch): Could Supernova be an ‘ethical alternative’ to the social media giants?...
Samsung works on rollable phone, new rounds in Indian startups, NASA releases sound of Jupiter's moon Ganymede, Zoom will continue growth with hybrid work and more. We want to provide more news in one episode. So, from now this podcast will be published twice a day on weekdays and once in weekend. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/19/indias-cars24-a-used-vehicle-sales-platform-raises-400m-now-at-a-3-3b-valuation-to-double-down-on-growth/ (TechCrunch): India’s Cars24, a used-vehicle sales platform, raises $400M, now at a $3.3B valuation, to double down on growth https://www.techradar.com/news/did-the-cci-go-overboard-in-striking-down-amazon-future-deal (TechRadar): Did the CCI go overboard in striking down Amazon-Future deal? https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/19/nigerian-mobility-tech-max-bags-31-million-in-series-b-round-set-to-expand-across-africa-build-ev-infrastructure/ (TechCrunch): Nigerian mobility-tech startup MAX bags $31 million in Series B round, set to expand across Africa, build EV infrastructure https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/20/zoom-exec-says-hybrid-work-will-keep-driving-growth-after-the-pandemic.html (CNBC): Zoom executive says hybrid work will continue to drive growth after the pandemic https://gizmodo.com/nasa-releases-an-audio-clip-of-what-jupiter-s-icy-moon-1848243513 (Gizmodo): NASA Releases an Audio Clip of What Jupiter’s Icy Moon Ganymede Sounds Like https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/19/kurly-lands-210m-pre-ipo-at-a-3-3b-valuation-just-months-after-its-last-funding/ (TechCrunch): Kurly lands $210M pre-IPO at a $3.3B valuation just months after its last funding https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/19/indian-fintech-giant-razorpay-valued-at-7-5-billion-in-375-million-funding/ (TechCrunch): Indian fintech giant Razorpay valued at $7.5 billion in $375 million funding https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/19/22836418/latitude-ai-dungeon-voyage-ai-powered-game-platform-launch (The Verge): AI Dungeon’s creators are launching an experimental AI-powered game platform https://www.techradar.com/news/forget-watches-and-rings-your-next-fitness-tracker-could-be-a-pair-of-earbuds (TechRadar): Forget watches and rings – your next fitness tracker could be a pair of earbuds https://www.techradar.com/news/samsungs-next-foldable-could-also-be-a-rollable-patent-reveals (TechRadar): Samsung's next foldable could also be a rollable, patent reveals
How AI help us design greener and cleaner homes, Adidas earns $23 million from NFT, electric Hummer pickup is ready for customers and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://www.techradar.com/news/online-retailers-will-lose-out-on-millions-in-revenue-this-christmas-heres-why (TechRadar): Online retailers will lose out on millions in revenue this Christmas - here’s why https://thenextweb.com/news/how-quantum-computation-discover-materials-that-can-turn-wasted-heat-into-electricity-syndication (TNW | Science): Quantum computation is helping uncover materials that turn wasted heat into electricity https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/18/22843805/gm-ev-hummer-pickup-truck-delivery (The Verge): GM starts delivering electric Hummer pickup trucks to customers https://www.engadget.com/adidas-nft-drop-earnings-165112219.html (Engadget): Adidas' first NFT drop earns $23 million https://www.engadget.com/hitting-the-books-supersight-david-rose-ben-bella-books-163045081.html (Engadget): Hitting the Books: AI can help us design the greener, cleaner homes of tomorrow https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/18/chinese-electric-car-start-up-nio-reveals-a-new-sedan-ar-vr-glasses.html (CNBC): Chinese electric car start-up Nio reveals a new sedan, augmented reality glasses
Delivery-only restaurants from TikTok, large mass of water detected in Mars canyon, new LG's soundbar and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: Science: The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than It Should Be The Verge: LG’s new flagship soundbar shoots voices up in the air so you can hear TechRadar: Google Chrome steals one of the best new Edge features The Verge: This cute EV off-road buggy concept arrived just in time for the weekend TechCrunch: Nonprofits have the answers to improve social media: Big Tech has the resources to make it happen TechCrunch: in 2021, space investors watched stars form in real time CNN: Satellite detects large mass of water in Mars canyon CNBC: Asana CEO Moskovitz is buying the dip in his software company's stock during a roller-coaster year TechCrunch: TikTok is launching delivery-only restaurants across the U.S. in March
FedEx receives its first EV, TikTok Kitchen will make its most popular recipes for you, Crypto leaders tries to disrupt Caribbean politics and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://gizmodo.com/crypto-leaders-are-trying-to-disrupt-caribbean-politics-1848234654 (Gizmodo): Crypto Leaders Are Trying to Disrupt Caribbean Politics https://www.engadget.com/tiktok-kitchen-food-delivery-virtual-dining-concepts-160335181.html (Engadget): TikTok Kitchen will make its most popular recipes for you https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/17/gm-to-start-shipping-113000-electric-hummer-pickups-to-customers.html (CNBC): GM to start shipping $113,000 electric Hummer pickups to customers https://thenextweb.com/news/sidewalk-labs-shows-the-challenge-for-smart-city-manufacturing (TNW | Shift): Alphabet’s Sidewalk Lab is throwing in the towel. Can any manufactured smart city succeed? https://www.techradar.com/news/meta-cracks-down-on-mysterious-companies-spying-on-facebook-users (TechRadar): Meta cracks down on mysterious companies spying on Facebook users https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/17/22839470/fedex-gm-brightdrop-electric-delivery-van-ev600 (The Verge): FedEx receives its first electric delivery vans from GM’s BrightDrop https://www.techradar.com/news/oracle-is-lining-up-its-biggest-acquisition-yet (TechRadar): Oracle is lining up its biggest acquisition yet
E-scooter firm Lime plans Middle East expansion, Sony's innovative sensor for smartphone cameras, India antitrust watchdog fines Amazon and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/17/india-antitrust-watchdog-fines-amazon-suspends-2019-deal-with-future/ (TechCrunch): India antitrust watchdog fines Amazon, suspends 2019 deal with Future https://www.techradar.com/news/sonys-innovative-sensor-could-be-another-breakthrough-for-smartphone-cameras (TechRadar): Sony's innovative sensor could be another breakthrough for smartphone cameras https://thenextweb.com/news/racism-real-in-metaverse-heres-how-we-can-fix-that-syndication (TNW | Neural): Racism is already real in the metaverse — here’s how we can fix that https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/17/e-scooter-firm-lime-plans-aggressive-middle-east-expansion-.html (CNBC): E-scooter firm Lime plans aggressive Middle East expansion https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/17/payments-start-up-checkoutcom-poaches-crypto-exec-from-meta-fb.html (CNBC): Payments start-up Checkout.com poaches Meta crypto exec to lead product strategy
Uber will test 'autonomous' food delivery next year, Spotify latest acquisition, second Rivian EV factory and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! Welcome to our website at https://www.radioroom.news/welcome (radioroom.news). News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/alibaba-lazada-annual-users-2021/ (TechCrunch): Alibaba’s Southeast Asia arm Lazada hits $130M annual consumers https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/16/rivian-confirms-new-5-billion-us-plant-as-ev-reservations-jump-28percent-to-71000.html (CNBC): Rivian confirms new $5 billion U.S. plant as EV reservations jump 28% to 71,000 https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/instagram-now-lets-you-embed-a-miniature-version-of-your-profile-into-a-website/ (TechCrunch): Instagram now lets you embed a miniature version of your profile into a website https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/spotify-acquires-podcast-tech-company-whooshkaa-which-turns-radio-broadcasts-into-on-demand-audio/ (TechCrunch): Spotify acquires podcast tech company Whooshkaa which turns radio broadcasts into on-demand audio https://www.engadget.com/uber-motional-food-delivery-partnership-183107550.html (Engadget): Uber will test 'autonomous' food delivery sometime next year
How Zoom can help the fight against terrorism, Spotify adds rating for podcasts, TikTok new features, unicorn Dutch vertical farm and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! Welcome to our website at https://www.radioroom.news/welcome (radioroom.news). News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/tiktok-rolls-out-giphy-support-hd-videos-cat-sound-effects-among-other-new-features/ (TechCrunch): TikTok rolls out GIPHY support, HD videos, cat sound effects, among other new features https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/gopuff-the-instant-grocery-startup-is-raising-up-to-1-5b-at-up-to-a-40b-valuation-ahead-of-going-public-as-soon-as-mid-2022/ (TechCrunch): Gopuff, the instant grocery startup, is raising $1.5B in a convertible note at up to a $40B valuation, ahead of going public as soon as mid-2022 https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/16/22839535/waymo-collision-pedestrian-san-francisco-manual-mode (The Verge): Waymo says test vehicle was in manual mode when it struck a pedestrian in San Francisco https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/phytoform-climate-crop-technology/ (TechCrunch): Phytoform plants $5.7M into climate-resistant crop technology https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/16/infarm-vertical-farming-firm-valued-at-over-1-billion-by-investors.html (CNBC): A Dutch vertical farming company has just been valued at over $1 billion https://www.engadget.com/sidewalk-labs-products-google-alphabet-151740698.html (Engadget): Sidewalk Labs products will be folded into Google proper https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/16/22839417/hyundai-mobed-wheeled-robot-mobility-device-ces-2022 (The Verge): Hyundai’s new four-wheeled robot is designed to carry anything you want it to https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/tiktok-to-diversify-its-for-you-feed-let-users-pick-the-topics-they-want-to-avoid/ (TechCrunch): TikTok to diversify its ‘For You’ feed, let users pick the topics they want to avoid https://www.engadget.com/spotify-podcast-ratings-144925182.html (Engadget): Spotify adds listener ratings for podcasts https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/how-to-build-a-better-rocket-company/ (TechCrunch): How to build a better rocket company https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/16/22838243/google-ads-climate-change-denial (The Verge): Google still ran ads on climate denial, despite promising to stop https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/why-every-vc-should-spend-a-month-with-an-accelerator/ (TechCrunch): Why every VC should spend a month with an accelerator https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/weight-care-management-startup-found-lands-100m-at-a-600m-valuation/ (TechCrunch): Weight care management startup Found lands $100M at a $600M valuation https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/motional-and-uber-partner-to-launch-autonomous-delivery-pilot-in-santa-monica-in-2022/ (TechCrunch): Motional and Uber partner to launch autonomous delivery pilot in Santa Monica in 2022 https://www.techradar.com/news/zoom-thinks-it-can-help-the-fight-against-global-terrorism (TechRadar): Zoom thinks it can help the fight against global terrorism https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/women-focused-pe-fund-alitheia-idf-raises-100-million-to-invest-in-gender-diverse-businesses-across-africa/ (TechCrunch): Women-focused PE fund Alitheia IDF raises $100 million to invest in gender-diverse businesses across Africa https://www.techradar.com/news/google-calendar-update-will-prevent-disastrous-scheduling-mishaps (TechRadar): Google Calendar update will prevent disastrous scheduling mishaps
New investments in Africa, CD Projekt Red will pay only $1.85 million, Uber expands same-day delivery and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/mavrck-raises-120m-to-scale-its-influencer-marketing-platform/ (TechCrunch): Mavrck raises $120M to scale its influencer marketing platform https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/tusimple-draft/ (TechCrunch): TuSimple locks in self-driving trucks deal with DHL https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/16/software-start-up-cockroach-labs-doubles-valuation-in-latest-funding.html (CNBC): Cockroach Labs doubles valuation in red hot market for private software start-ups https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/sweep-raises-a-22m-to-aim-at-large-corporates-scrambling-to-deal-with-carbon/ (TechCrunch): Sweep raises a $22M to aim at large corporates scrambling to deal with carbon https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/16/22838302/uber-connect-cities-same-day-delivery-expand (The Verge): Uber expands its same-day local delivery business to more cities https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/ventures-platform-announces-first-close-of-its-40m-pan-african-fund/ (TechCrunch): Ventures Platform announces first close of its $40M pan-African fund https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/16/22839213/tiktok-live-studio-desktop-live-streaming-twitch (The Verge): TikTok tests PC game streaming app that could let it take on Twitch https://www.engadget.com/cyberpunk-2077-lawsuit-settlement-cd-projekt-095416106.html (Engadget): CD Projekt Red will pay only $1.85 million to settle 'Cyberpunk 2077' lawsuit https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/googles-africa-investment-fund-makes-first-investment-in-ugandas-safeboda/ (TechCrunch): Google’s Africa Investment Fund makes first investment in Uganda’s SafeBoda https://www.engadget.com/arrival-car-first-look-prototype-090031725.html (Engadget): Arrival offers an early look at its first electric car https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/la-belle-vie-raises-28-million-to-build-an-online-supermarket-from-scratch/ (TechCrunch): La Belle Vie raises $28 million to build an online supermarket from scratch
Meta and Ray-Ban's glasses can send and read Messenger texts, Global ClimateTech investment triples, microbes starts eat plastic, Reddit files to take the company public and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/16/chinas-buy-now-pay-later-market-to-grow-challenges-ahead-experts.html (CNBC): China's buy now pay later market is growing — but challenges remain, experts say https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/15/reddit-files-to-go-public-.html (CNBC): Reddit files to go public https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/bold-visions-and-solid-business-fundamentals-are-driving-investor-interest-in-space/ (TechCrunch): Bold visions and solid fundamentals are driving investor interest in space https://gizmodo.com/microbes-may-be-evolving-to-eat-plastic-1848222333 (Gizmodo): Microbes May Be Evolving to Eat Plastic https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/voly-raises-13m-led-by-sequoia-to-deliver-instant-groceries-in-australia/ (TechCrunch): Voly raises $13M led by Sequoia to deliver instant groceries in Australia https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/15/22836401/intel-metaverse-computing-capability-cpu-gpu-algorithms (The Verge): Intel thinks the metaverse will need a thousand-fold increase in computing capability https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/global-climatetech-investment-triples-but-cash-for-tech-directly-cutting-emissions-lags/ (TechCrunch): Global ClimateTech investment triples, but cash for tech directly cutting emissions lags https://www.engadget.com/meta-ray-ban-stories-voice-update-194355398.html (Engadget): Meta and Ray-Ban's Stories glasses can now send and read Messenger texts https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/ai-powered-vfx-startup-wonder-dynamics-raises-10m-a-round/ (TechCrunch): AI-powered VFX startup Wonder Dynamics raises $10M A round
AWS is down again, new rounds in Brazil and security startups, Facebook gets $150B lawsuit over genocide and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/brazils-olist-gets-its-horn-with-new-186m-funding-round/ (TechCrunch): Brazil’s Olist gets its horn with new $186M funding round https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/prellis-biologics-raises-14-5m-debuts-a-human-immune-system-in-a-dish/ (TechCrunch): Prellis Biologics raises $14.5M, debuts a “human immune system” in a dish The Verge: Amazon is still having another server outage, but Twitch is back up https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/avantstay-a-platform-for-kitting-out-and-then-renting-out-high-end-vacation-rental-homes-raises-160m/ (TechCrunch): AvantStay, a platform for kitting out – and then renting out – high-end vacation rental homes, raises $160M https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/aurora-self-driving-trucks-are-using-uber-freight-to-haul-goods-for-customers/ (TechCrunch): Aurora self-driving trucks are using Uber Freight to haul goods for customers https://www.wgbh.org/news/commentary/2021/12/15/a-150-billion-lawsuit-over-genocide-may-force-facebook-to-confront-its-dark-side (News): $150B lawsuit over genocide may force Facebook to confront its dark side https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/google-france-antitrust-news-litigation-settlement-offer/ (TechCrunch): Google offers behavioral pledges on news payments in France to try to end costly antitrust litigation https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/e-commerce-marketplace-the-list-checks-off-new-funding-new-app/ (TechCrunch): E-commerce marketplace The List checks off new funding, new app https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/noname-security-unicorn-series-c/ (TechCrunch): Noname Security hits $1B valuation after $135M Series C raise https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/cylus-raises-30m-series-b-to-help-protect-trains-and-metros-worldwide/ (TechCrunch): Cylus raises $30M Series B to help protect trains and metros worldwide https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/brazilian-consumer-credit-startup-open-co-raises-115m-in-softbank-led-round/ (TechCrunch): Brazilian consumer credit startup Open Co raises $115M in SoftBank-led round https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/more-funding-for-israels-saas-security-startups-as-atmosec-raises-6-million-seed-round/ (TechCrunch): More funding for Israel’s SaaS security startups as Atmosec raises $6 million seed round
Buy now pay later startup from India raises $70 million, new folding smartphone from Oppo and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/grindr-final-gdpr-fine/ (TechCrunch): Grindr’s $7M GDPR fine is a stark warning to adtech not to track https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/swimply-raises-40m/ (TechCrunch): Swimply raises $40M from Airbnb and Lime co-founders, VCs for its online pool marketplace https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/signal-ai-a-decision-augmentation-startup-raises-50m-for-a-platform-that-extracts-insights-from-the-internet-and-other-public-content/ (TechCrunch): Signal AI, a ‘decision augmentation’ startup, raises $50M for a platform that extracts insights from the internet and other public content https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/15/22837149/oppo-find-n-hands-on-announcement-specs-price (The Verge): Oppo’s Find N is an impressive first folding phone https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/pabio-seed-plus-german-expansion/ (TechCrunch): Furniture rental company Pabio expands to Germany https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/target-global-leads-3-5m-pre-seed-in-nigerian-online-learning-platform-edukoya/ (TechCrunch): Target Global leads $3.5M pre-seed in Nigerian online learning platform Edukoya https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/indian-fintech-uni-raises-70-million-for-its-pay-later-cards-offering/ (TechCrunch): Indian fintech Uni raises $70 million for its pay-later cards offering https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/15/educate-online-which-allows-remote-learning-at-international-schools-raises-4m-seed/ (TechCrunch): Educate Online, which allows remote learning at international schools, raises $4M Seed
Dell presents new laptop concept, pandemic doesn't threaten dating apps, Google is threatening to fire unvaccinated employees, NASA spacecraft enters the Sun's outer atmosphere and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! Welcome to our website at https://www.radioroom.news/welcome (radioroom.news). News in this episode: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-03751-5 (nature.com): NASA spacecraft ‘touches’ the Sun for the first time ever https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/14/22836575/google-unvaccinated-employees-mandate-unpaid-leave-termination-remote-work (The Verge): Google is threatening to fire unvaccinated employees https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/14/kenyan-startup-wowzi-secures-3-2-million-from-4dx-ventures-andela-co-founder-to-expand-across-africa/ (TechCrunch): Kenyan startup Wowzi secures $3.2 million from 4DX Ventures, Andela co-founder to expand across Africa https://thenextweb.com/news/google-glass-is-dead-but-is-it-really (TNW | Plugged): Google is building a new OS for its next ‘innovative AR device’ https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/14/norwest-unveils-a-3-billion-fund-which-is-a-whopping-one-fourth-the-capital-it-has-ever-raised/ (TechCrunch): Norwest unveils a $3 billion fund, which is nearly one-fourth the capital it has ever raised https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/14/bumble-ceo-business-remains-largely-unaffected-amid-omicron-threat.html (CNBC): Bumble CEO says dating app's business remains ‘largely unaffected’ during Covid omicron threat https://www.engadget.com/twitter-automatic-video-captions-232326100.html (Engadget): Twitter adds automatically generated captions for videos https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/14/22834895/ibm-samsung-vtfet-transistor-technology-advancement-battery-life-smartphone-semiconductor (The Verge): IBM and Samsung say their new chip design could lead to week-long battery life on phones https://www.techradar.com/news/dells-concept-luna-could-be-a-glimpse-of-future-green-friendly-laptops (TechRadar): Dell’s Concept Luna could be a glimpse of future green-friendly laptops
Self-driving shuttles delivers food to seniors in Detroit, Instagram surpasses 2 billion monthly users, preview voice-message in WhatsApp, LinkedIn launches app for China users, Snap paid $250 million to creators and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! Welcome to our website at https://www.radioroom.news/welcome (radioroom.news). News in this episode: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/developers-practitioners/find-anything-blazingly-fast-googles-vector-search-technology/ (Google Cloud Blog): Find anything fast with Google's vector search technology https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/14/22834234/snap-story-studio-video-editing-app-mobile (The Verge): Snap launches Story Studio, a standalone video editing app for mobile https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/14/space-florida-shrinking-rivian-stake/ (TechCrunch): Space Florida’s incredible shrinking Rivian stake https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/14/snap-paid-250-million-to-creators-on-its-tiktok-clone-this-year/ (TechCrunch): Snap paid $250 million to creators on its TikTok clone this year https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/14/22834040/whatsapp-voice-message-preview-ios-android-web-desktop (The Verge): WhatsApp can now preview voice messages before sending them https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/14/garner-health-raises-45m-series-b-for-totally-objective-doctor-review-service/ (TechCrunch): Garner Health raises $45M Series B for “totally objective” doctor review service https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/14/instagram-surpasses-2-billion-monthly-users.html (CNBC): Instagram surpasses 2 billion monthly users while powering through a year of turmoil https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/14/staircase-raises-18-million/ (TechCrunch): Staircase steps up effort to build the ‘AWS Marketplace for the mortgage industry’ with fresh $18M https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/14/pinterest-rolls-out-the-option-to-reply-to-comments-with-videos/ (TechCrunch): Pinterest rolls out the option to reply to comments with videos https://www.theverge.com/22832490/niantic-ceo-john-hanke-metaverse-pokemon-go-ar-vr-podcast-decoder-interview (The Verge): The metaverse is already here — and it’s full of Pokemon, Niantic CEO John Hanke explains https://www.engadget.com/lastpass-standalone-company-151024253.html (Engadget): LastPass will launch new features faster after becoming independent https://www.techradar.com/news/linkedin-launches-app-for-chinese-users-after-sunsetting-its-old-service (TechRadar): LinkedIn launches app for Chinese users, after sunsetting its old service https://www.engadget.com/ford-self-driving-shuttle-pilot-142907017.html (Engadget): Ford pilot uses self-driving shuttles to deliver food to Detroit seniors https://thenextweb.com/news/not-all-black-holes-are-black-researchers-found-more-than-75k-brightest-syndication (TNW | Space): Not all black holes are black — and researchers found more than 75k of the brightest https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/14/22832833/honda-connected-car-road-conditions-pilot-ohio (The Verge): Honda wants to use connected cars to identify hazardous road conditions https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/14/investment-from-united-to-purchase-hydrogen-electric-engines-.html (CNBC): United Airlines plans to purchase up to 100 hydrogen-electric engines https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/14/globalwonks-relaunches-as-enquire-ai-following-5-5m-round/ (TechCrunch): GlobalWonks relaunches as Enquire AI following $5.5M round https://www.theverge.com/22787729/matter-smart-home-standard-apple-amazon-google (The Verge): Matter’s plan to save the smart home https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/14/jack-annies-jackfruit-meat-alternatives/ (TechCrunch): jack & annie’s closes $23M; aims to make jackfruit hero among meat alternatives https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/14/carto-raises-61-million-to-help-you-visualize-data-on-maps/ (TechCrunch): Carto raises $61 million to help you visualize data on maps
Investments in fast grocery delivery startups, Netflix cuts prices in India, Oppo announces Air Glass and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/14/22831966/hackers-mammogram-ai-cancer-fake-images (The Verge): Algorithms that detect cancer can be fooled by hacked images https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/14/mesh-payments-racks-up-50m-to-help-corporate-users-manage-spend-and-payments/ (TechCrunch): Mesh Payments racks up $50M to help corporate users manage spend and payments https://www.engadget.com/toyota-key-fob-remote-start-function-requires-subscription-111606852.html (Engadget): Toyota's remote start key fob feature requires an $8 monthly subscription https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/14/google-backed-neobank-open-acquires-finin-for-10-million/ (TechCrunch): Google-backed neobank Open acquires Finin for $10 million https://www.engadget.com/l-gs-stanbyme-wireless-tv-101519278.html (Engadget): LG’s StanbyME is a wireless TV on wheels https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/14/22833801/google-augmented-reality-operating-system-ar-os-team-mark-lucovsky (The Verge): Google staffs up to build OS for unknown ‘innovative AR device’ https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/14/22833796/oppo-air-glass-ar-glasses-announced-china-release-date (The Verge): Oppo announces Air Glass ‘assisted reality’ device https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/14/toyota-ceo-announces-automakers-battery-ev-plans.html (CNBC): Toyota to invest $35 billion into battery-powered EVs and roll out 30 models by 2030 https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/14/e-scooter-company-tier-acquires-wind-mobilitys-italian-subsidiary/ (TechCrunch): E-scooter company Tier acquires Wind Mobility’s Italian subsidiary https://www.techradar.com/news/why-is-flipkart-and-walmart-investing-again-in-ninjacart (TechRadar): Why is Flipkart and Walmart investing again in Ninjacart? https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/14/struggling-to-win-subscribers-netflix-cuts-prices-in-india/ (TechCrunch): Struggling to win subscribers, Netflix cuts prices in India https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/14/fast-groceries-startup-grovy-hopes-eastern-europe-and-sustainability-will-set-it-apart/ (TechCrunch): Fast groceries startup Grovy hopes Eastern Europe and sustainability will set it apart https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/13/fresha-a-business-platform-for-salons-spas-and-beauty-and-wellness-pros-extends-series-c-by-52-5m-at-a-640m-valuation/ (TechCrunch): Fresha, a business platform for salons, spas and beauty and wellness pros, extends Series C by $52.5M at a $640M+ valuation https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/13/venturefriends-raises-112m-fund-aimed-at-southern-europe-middle-east-and-latam/ (TechCrunch): VentureFriends raises $112M fund aimed at Southern Europe, Middle East and LatAm
TikTok getting better at creating billion-listen megahits, Amazon planning to expand grocery delivery business, Nike preparing for metaverse and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! Welcome to our website at https://www.radioroom.news/welcome (radioroom.news). News in this episode: https://thenextweb.com/news/microsoft-surface-repair-tools (TNW | Plugged): Following Apple, Microsoft made it easier to buy Surface repair tools https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/13/forwardx-warehoue-robot-series-c1/ (TechCrunch): Warehouse robotics startup ForwardX raises $31M in first Series C close https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/13/the-macro-trends-forcing-change-on-the-investment-management-industry/ (TechCrunch): The macro trends forcing change on the investment management industry https://www.theverge.com/22833369/nike-rtfkt-nft-sneaker-shoe-metaverse-company (The Verge): Nike just bought a virtual shoe company that makes NFTs and sneakers ‘for the metaverse’ https://www.engadget.com/amazon-grocery-expansion-report-001357636.html (Engadget): Amazon reportedly plans to expand its grocery delivery business https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/13/max-q-astra-heads-to-the-space-coast/ (TechCrunch): Max Q: Astra heads to the Space Coast https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/13/22832943/whatsapp-privacy-last-seen-status (The Verge): WhatsApp will hide your ‘last seen’ status from strangers by default https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/13/22832529/instagram-reels-visual-replies-feature-tiktok-copy (The Verge): Instagram’s new Reels Visual Replies are just another feature copied from TikTok https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/13/22832765/universal-control-apple-macos-monterey-ipad-delay-spring (The Verge): Universal Control won’t be coming to macOS Monterey until sometime this spring https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/13/22832231/tiktok-2021-roundup-music-songs (The Verge): TikTok’s 2021 music recap says it’s getting even better at creating billion-listen megahits https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/13/ex-snap-employees-raise-4m-for-conversational-commerce-startup-whym/ (TechCrunch): Ex-Snap employees raise $4.3M for conversational commerce startup Whym https://www.engadget.com/apple-music-voice-only-siri-only-plan-ios-15-2-183416178.html (Engadget): Apple Music's Siri-only plan is now available as iOS 15.2 rolls out
Police can link DNA with ancestry, new SPAC deals, Instagram now lets users reply to comments with Reels, launching Adobe Creative Cloud Express, release of iOS 15.2 and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! Welcome to our website at https://www.radioroom.news/welcome (radioroom.news). News in this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/13/22828226/apple-ios-15-2-iphone-update-digital-legacy-music-macro-app-privacy (The Verge): Apple releases iOS 15.2 with App Privacy Report, Digital Legacy, and more https://www.axios.com/facebook-bosworth-covid-misinformation-89a751dc-6875-4ad3-8103-33cd10b9972c.html (Axios): Facebook Exec Says Society to Blame, Not Facebook https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/13/notus-wants-to-suggest-the-best-ways-to-have-influence-and-then-scale-it/ (TechCrunch): Notus wants to suggest the best ways to have influence, and then scale it https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/13/studyfree-an-international-student-scholarships-and-grants-platform-raises-3m-seed/ (TechCrunch): StudyFree, an international student scholarships and grants platform, raises $3M Seed https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/13/low-code-software-start-up-airtable-worth-11-billion-in-new-funding.html (CNBC): Software start-up Airtable hits $11 billion valuation in latest funding, adds Salesforce, Michael Dell as investors https://thenextweb.com/news/adas-driver-assistance-tech-is-making-ebike-riding-safer (TNW | Shift): Self-driving AI is not just for cars — it’s coming to ebikes too https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/13/22828544/adobe-creative-cloud-express-app-announced-launch (The Verge): Adobe launches Creative Cloud Express, a new app that simplifies its powerful editing tools https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/13/instagram-now-lets-users-reply-to-comments-with-reels/ (TechCrunch): Instagram now lets users reply to comments with Reels https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/13/factor-raises-seed-round-led-by-google-ai-team-to-streamline-an-overlooked-part-of-the-supply-chain/ (TechCrunch): Factor raises seed round to streamline an overlooked part of the supply chain https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/13/sirius-xm-snags-former-disney-exec-as-its-new-head-of-product-and-technology/ (TechCrunch): Sirius XM snags former Disney+ exec as its new head of product and technology https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/13/walmart-supported-symbotic-set-to-go-public-via-softbank-spac/ (TechCrunch): Walmart-supported Symbotic set to go public via Softbank SPAC https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/13/22832112/harley-davidson-livewire-electric-motorcycle-spac-value (The Verge): Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle brand LiveWire is merging with a SPAC to go public https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/13/harrys-acquisition-d2c-deodorant-lume/ (TechCrunch): Brand incubator Harry’s Labs makes acquisition of D2C deodorant brand Lumē https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/13/german-bionic-debuts-a-new-exoskeleton-with-upper-and-lower-body-assistance/ (TechCrunch): German Bionic debuts a new exoskeleton with upper- and lower-body assistance https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/13/mozilla-expects-to-generate-more-than-500m-in-revenue-this-year/ (TechCrunch): Mozilla expects to generate more than $500M in revenue this year https://www.techradar.com/news/one-third-of-phishing-pages-only-stay-active-for-a-day (TechRadar): One-third of phishing pages only stay active for a day https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/13/former-twitter-india-head-leaving-firm-to-start-an-edtech/ (TechCrunch): Former Twitter India head leaving firm to start an edtech platform https://www.techradar.com/news/vivaldi-ceo-accuses-microsoft-of-being-blatantly-anti-competitive-in-pushing-edge-browser (TechRadar): Vivaldi CEO accuses Microsoft of being ‘blatantly anti-competitive’ in pushing Edge browser https://thenextweb.com/news/australias-police-linking-dna-ancestry-privacy-nightmare-syndication (TNW | Tech): Australia’s police linking DNA with ancestry could be a...
Most meetings could be in a metaverse in a few years, AR is used to try out new job before signing on at MGM and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! Welcome to our website at https://www.radioroom.news/welcome (radioroom.news). News in this episode: https://www.techradar.com/news/bill-gates-predicts-that-most-meetings-will-move-to-the-metaverse-within-3-years (TechRadar): Bill Gates predicts that most meetings will move to the Metaverse within 3 years https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/13/rivian-r1t-named-motortrends-truck-of-the-year.html (CNBC): Rivian R1T named MotorTrend's truck of the year https://www.techradar.com/news/log4shell-attacks-are-spreading-fast-after-flaw-exploited (TechRadar): Log4Shell attacks are spreading fast after flaw exploited https://www.techradar.com/news/microsofts-new-ai-tool-can-tell-you-when-your-code-sucks (TechRadar): Microsoft's new AI tool can tell you when your code sucks https://www.engadget.com/mgm-is-letting-potential-employees-try-out-jobs-in-vr-before-signing-on-101720483.html (Engadget): MGM lets potential employees try out jobs in VR before signing on http://privacyinternational.org/long-read/4709/managed-bots-surveillance-gig-economy-workers (Privacy International): Managed by Bots: surveillance of gig economy workers https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/13/indonesian-insurtech-startup-fuse-gets-25m-series-b-extension-to-expand-further-in-southeast-asia/ (TechCrunch): Indonesian insurtech startup Fuse gets $25M Series B extension to expand further in Southeast Asia https://www.engadget.com/nasa-sleeping-bag-prevent-eyeball-squashing-083937316.html (Engadget): NASA's new sleeping bags could prevent eyeball 'squashing' on the ISS
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Daily tech&startup news summaries from TechCrunch, The Verge, CNBC, TechRadar, Engadget, TNW, Gizmodo and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! Welcome to our website at https://www.radioroom.news/welcome (radioroom.news). News in this episode: https://blog.newlimit.com/p/announcing-newlimit-a-company-built (NewLimit Blog): Coinbase founder co-founds longevity company https://www.techradar.com/news/boffins-unveil-artificial-intelligence-that-thinks-just-like-we-do (TechRadar): Boffins unveil artificial intelligence that thinks just like we do https://sprudge.com/can-seaweed-replace-plastic-in-single-serve-coffee-183443.html (Sprudge Coffee): Packaging for instant coffee made out of seaweed https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/11/22828713/apple-app-tracking-transparancy-psa-privacy-ads-cohorts (The Verge): Apple’s app tracking transparency feature isn’t an instant privacy button https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-canadian-startup-keplers-planned-internet-satellite-fleet-worries/ (The Globe and Mail): Canadian startup Kepler stirs debate with planned fleet of internet satellites https://www.engadget.com/log4shell-vulnerability-log4j-155543990.html (Engadget): Logging library for millions of apps has a serious vulnerability https://www.sciencealert.com/ai-is-discovering-patterns-in-pure-mathematics-that-have-never-been-seen-before (ScienceAlert): AI Is Discovering Patterns in Pure Mathematics That Have Never Been Seen Before https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/11/buzzfeed-fell-39percent-in-debut-week-provides-valuation-benchmark-for-media.html (CNBC): Why BuzzFeed's poor debut doesn't necessarily spell bad news for new media
Daily tech&startup news summaries from TechCrunch, The Verge, CNBC, TechRadar, Engadget, TNW, Gizmodo and more. If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! Welcome to our website at https://www.radioroom.news/welcome (radioroom.news). News in this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/11/22827900/blue-origin-new-shepard-launch-michael-strahan-faa-investigation-watch-live (The Verge): Watch as Blue Origin plans to launch its first crew of six to space, with Michael Strahan on board https://www.engadget.com/ford-delays-explorer-aviator-ev-triple-mustang-mach-e-output-101527917.html (Engadget): Ford will triple its output for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E https://gizmodo.com/forget-about-gold-study-says-investing-in-lego-sets-wi-1848198385 (Gizmodo): Forget About Gold: Study Says Investing in Lego Sets Will Earn You More Money https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/10/aws-explains-outage-and-will-make-it-easier-to-track-future-ones.html (CNBC): Amazon Web Services explains outage and will make it easier to track future ones https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/10/22828773/instagram-chronological-feed-details-mosseri-two-versions (The Verge): Adam Mosseri explains how Instagram is bringing back the chronological feed https://www.techradar.com/news/western-digital-plots-to-squeeze-the-tape-market-with-massive-archive-hdds (TechRadar): Western Digital plots to squeeze the tape market with massive archive HDDs https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/10/larry-ellison-is-now-richer-than-the-google-co-founders-page-and-brin.html (CNBC): Larry Ellison is now richer than the Google co-founders after big Oracle run-up https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/10/22826695/apple-china-mou-275-billion-tim-cook-icloud (The Verge): Apple’s concessions in China reportedly include a secret $275 billion deal and one odd change in Maps https://gizmodo.com/mercedes-beats-tesla-to-hands-free-driving-1848197046 (Gizmodo): Mercedes Beats Tesla to Hands-Free Driving https://www.theverge.com/22828526/sony-playstation-ps-now-cloud-gaming-mobile-apple-epic (The Verge): Sony was bringing PlayStation Now to mobile phones, according to a confidential Apple presentation https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/10/saks-ceo-marc-metrick-says-e-commerce-split-makes-sense-for-luxury-retailer.html (CNBC): Saks CEO Marc Metrick says e-commerce split makes sense for luxury retailer https://www.livescience.com/little-known-sleep-stage-may-be-creative-sweet-spot (livescience.com): Sleep technique used by Salvador Dalí works https://gizmodo.com/jeff-bezos-space-joyride-emitted-a-lifetime-s-worth-of-1848196182 (Gizmodo): Jeff Bezos’ Space Joyride Emitted a Lifetime’s Worth of Carbon Pollution https://www.engadget.com/twitter-reportedly-knew-spaces-would-be-misused-due-to-lack-of-moderation-201501061.html (Engadget): Twitter reportedly knew Spaces could be misused due to a lack of moderation https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/10/as-eus-vat-reform-ramps-up-marketplaces-must-focus-on-compliance-to-avoid-tax-risk/ (TechCrunch): As EU’s VAT reform ramps up, marketplaces must focus on compliance to avoid tax risk https://thenextweb.com/news/wacky-ai-paper-says-we-should-merge-with-machines-teach-our-ways (TNW | Neural): Wacky AI paper says we should merge with machines to teach them our ways https://gizmodo.com/most-of-amazon-s-pollution-spewing-warehouses-are-built-1848194997 (Gizmodo): Most of Amazon’s Pollution-Spewing Warehouses Are Built In Communities of Color https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/10/22828164/mercedes-benz-hyperscreen-recall-browser-internet-tv (The Verge): Mercedes-Benz fixes error that let drivers watch TV while in motion https://www.engadget.com/sony-buys-valkyrie-entertainment-185659510.html (Engadget): Sony buys co-development studio Valkyrie Entertainment
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If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/09/flink-the-berlin-based-instant-grocery-startup-is-now-valued-at-2-85b-after-raising-750m-in-a-round-led-by-doordash/ (TechCrunch): Flink, the Berlin-based instant grocery startup, is now valued at $2.85B after raising $750M in a round led by DoorDash https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/9/22827037/google-android-games-windows-pc-google-play-games (The Verge): Google is bringing Android games to Windows in 2022 https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/9/22826888/coinbase-defi-interest-non-us-compound-lending-program (The Verge): Coinbase will let users earn interest on crypto but not in the US https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/09/clubhouses-paul-davison-on-hypergrowth-and-becoming-a-real-company.html (CNBC): Clubhouse's Paul Davison on hypergrowth and becoming a "real company," post-pandemic https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/09/tim-berners-lee-inrupt-fundraise/ (TechCrunch): Web creator Tim Berners-Lee’s startup Inrupt raises $30 million https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/09/officely-raises-2m-to-help-hybrid-teams-coordinate-office-time-right-in-slack/ (TechCrunch): Officely raises $2M to help hybrid teams coordinate office time right in Slack https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/9/22826297/microsoft-xbox-xcloud-streaming-exclusives-iphone-ipad-gamepas (The Verge): Microsoft quietly told Apple it was willing to turn big Xbox-exclusive games into iPhone apps https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/09/facebook-and-instagram-roll-out-personalized-year-in-review-features/ (TechCrunch): Facebook and Instagram roll out personalized ‘Year in Review’ features https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/09/why-the-next-big-entrepreneur-must-come-from-climate-tech/ (TechCrunch): Why the next big entrepreneur must come from climate tech https://sifted.eu/articles/salt-energy-storage-seaborg-hyme/ (Sifted): A molten salt storage solution using sodium hydroxide https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/9/22820381/tile-life360-location-tracking-data-privacy (The Verge): Life360 makes millions selling location data, and it’s about to buy Tile https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/09/facebook-opens-horizon-worlds-vr-metaverse-app-.html (CNBC): Facebook takes a step toward building the metaverse, opens virtual world app to everyone in U.S. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/09/cloud-software-maker-hashicorp-hcp-starts-trading-on-nasdaq.html (CNBC): HashiCorp shares rise after one of top software IPOs of 2021 values company at over $14 billion https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/09/netflix-launches-a-website-dedicated-to-news-about-renewals-exclusive-interviews-and-more/ (TechCrunch): Netflix launches a website dedicated to news about renewals, exclusive interviews and more https://www.techradar.com/news/google-docs-is-finally-solving-this-major-editing-pain (TechRadar): Google Docs is finally solving this major editing pain
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If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and make sure to hit the subscribe button! You can also write to us at host@radioroom.news with any feedback about this podcast. News in this episode: https://thenextweb.com/news/nasa-creates-predictive-algorithm-to-protect-earth-asteroids-sentry-ii (TNW | Neural): NASA unveils new weapon in the war on asteroids: An Earth-loving algorithm https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/07/bezos-climate-fund-gives-millions-to-energy-start-up-blocpower.html (CNBC): Jeff Bezos climate fund gives millions to energy efficiency start-up BlocPower https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/07/therify-hopes-to-build-a-more-diverse-and-inclusive-therapist-network-with-1-3m-seed-round/ (TechCrunch): Therify hopes to build a more diverse and inclusive therapist network with $1.3M seed round https://gizmodo.com/astrophysicists-see-a-galaxy-that-weirdly-appears-to-ha-1848166557 (Gizmodo): Astrophysicists See a Galaxy That Weirdly Appears to Have No Dark Matter https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/07/google-disrupts-russian-botnet-that-infected-1-million-windows-machines/ (TechCrunch): Google disrupts Russian botnet that infected 1 million Windows machines https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/07/torq-raises-50m-series-b-for-its-no-code-security-automation-platform/ (TechCrunch): Torq raises $50M Series B for its no-code security automation platform https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/07/sendowl-a-platform-for-selling-digital-goods-raises-4-5m-from-defy-vc-and-stripe/ (TechCrunch): SendOwl, a platform for selling digital goods, raises $4.5M from Defy.vc, Stripe and others https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/7/22822332/amazon-server-aws-down-disney-plus-ring-outage (The Verge): An Amazon server outage is causing problems for Alexa, Ring, Disney Plus, and others https://www.engadget.com/tesla-touchscreen-video-games-driving-165327545.html (Engadget): Tesla’s in-dash video games can be played even while driving https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/07/engie-masdar-establish-5-billion-green-hydrogen-alliance.html (CNBC): Green hydrogen hub backed by $5 billion of investment planned for the UAE https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/07/kenyas-president-signs-new-law-to-police-digital-lenders-apps-have-six-months-to-apply-for-licenses/ (TechCrunch): Kenya’s president signs new law to police digital lenders, apps have six months to apply for licenses https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/7/22822042/discord-premium-memberships-creators-monetize-servers-feature (The Verge): Discord’s new Premium Memberships let creators monetize servers https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/07/twitter-now-lets-all-ios-android-and-web-users-listen-to-recorded-spaces/ (TechCrunch): Twitter now lets all iOS, Android and web users listen to recorded Spaces https://www.techradar.com/news/the-first-ever-quantum-computing-powered-security-platform-is-here (TechRadar): The first-ever quantum computing-powered security platform is here https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/07/majority-raises-27m-series-a-six-months-after-its-seed-round-to-expand-mobile-banking-for-migrants/ (TechCrunch): MAJORITY raises $27M Series A six months after its seed round to expand mobile banking for migrants https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/07/circle-comes-around-again-with-fresh-capital-led-by-tiger-global-for-200m-valuation/ (TechCrunch): Circle comes around again with fresh capital, led by Tiger Global, for $200M valuation https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/07/twitter-acquires-quill-a-would-be-slack-rival-team-will-work-on-dms-as-quill-shuts-down/ (TechCrunch): Twitter acquires Quill, a would-be Slack rival; team will work on DMs as Quill shuts down https://www.techradar.com/news/your-microsoft-office-subscription-price-might-be-about-to-see-a-major-hike (TechRadar): Your Microsoft Office subscription price might be about to see a major hike https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/07/hummingbird-just-landed-30-million-to-bring-design-thinking-to-anti-money-laundering-investigations/ (TechCrunch): Hummingbird lands $30M
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