Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --A militia group used Facebook groups, among other methods, to coordinate a planned kidnapping of a Democratic governor --Twitter and Facebook announced efforts to try to not ruin democracy more --and Porsche pursues a different path for sustainable cars. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Twitter made a number of relatively significant changes, including a switch to how retweets work on the platform. Learn ...
Oct 10, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Alphabet’s self-driving technology company hits a major milestone --Apple TV+ extends its free subscription period --and Affirm files to go public. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Waymo hit a major milestone. It’s offering fully driverless rides to some members of the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 09, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --The major tech platforms push back against the House antitrust report --Google Assistant gets a “guest” mode --and we interview a freshly minted Nobel laureate. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: The House Judiciary Committee released its tech antitrust report, concluding that the big tech platforms should face additional regulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 08, 2020•6 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Google rebrands G Suite --Apple announces its next event date --and John McAfee has been arrested. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: G Suite has become Google Workspace. To a large extent, Google Workspace is just a rebranding of G Suite, complete with a new set of -- less distinctive -- logos for Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, and Meet. But the company is also launching a number of new features. Learn more...
Oct 07, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Venmo’s first credit card is here --a former Amazon employee is arrested for fraud --and we review the Nest Audio smart speaker. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: PayPal-owned mobile payment app Venmo already offers a Mastercard-branded debit card, and it announced a year ago that it was planning to launch its first credit card as well. It just made good on that promise. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Oct 06, 2020•6 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Twitter addresses questions of bias in its image-cropping algorithms -- we take a look at Mario Kart Live -- and the stock market takes a hit after President Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis. Here’s your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Twitter confronts image-cropping concerns. Last month, a white Ph.D. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 03, 2020•6 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Google is paying a lot of money for its news licensing program -- Microsoft announces an affordable laptop -- and Facebook says it won’t accept ads casting doubts on the election. This is your Daily Crunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 02, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Google has some fresh hardware -- Facebook Messenger and Instagram get new integrations -- and Palantir goes public. This is your Daily Crunch The big story is: Google held its annual hardware event, and it packed a number of new product announcements into a brisk 30 minutes of pre-recorded promotional videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 01, 2020•6 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Amazon unveils a new biometric ID technology -- the Biden campaign takes aim at Facebook -- and iRobot’s co-founder joins a robotic gardening startup. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Amazon is letting you pay with your palm. The company announced a new biometric device for Amazon Go stores called Amazon One. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 30, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Americans can continue using TikTok for now -- Google updates its developer policies -- and Uber gets approval to resume operations in London. This is your Daily Crunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --We’ve got an in-depth review of the Apple Watch Series 6 --Apple gives Facebook a temporary break on App Store fees --and Alexis Ohanian is raising a new fund. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Brian Heater has already been writing about the Apple Watch Series 6, but now he’s published his full review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Amazon announces a new game service and plenty of hardware upgrades --Tech companies team up against app stores --and United Airlines tests a program for rapid COVID-19 testing. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Amazon has unveiled its own game-streaming platform. Amazon’s competitor to Google Stadia and Microsoft xCloud is called Luna, and it’s available now at an early access price of $5. Learn more abou...
Sep 25, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Shopify blames “rogue” employees for a data breach --Google Maps adds COVID-19 data --and China pushes back against the TikTok deal. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Shopify has confirmed a data breach. The e-commerce platform blamed 2 “rogue members” of its support team, alleging that they stole customer data from “less than 200 merchants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
Sep 24, 2020•6 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Microsoft takes on Twilio --Google launches a work-tracking tool --and Mirakl raises $300 million. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Microsoft announced the launch of Azure Communication Services, a new set of features in its cloud that enable developers to add voice and video calling, chat, and text messages to their apps, as well as old-school telephony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Sep 23, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Companies send out conflicting messages about the TikTok deal -- Microsoft acquires a gaming giant -- and the WeChat ban is temporarily blocked. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: The TikTok deal keeps getting more confusing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- The Trump Administration moves forwards with plans to ban TikTok and WeChat, although TikTok gets a partial extension -- Unity goes public -- and we announce the winner of this year’s Startup Battlefield. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: The US TikTok ban is imminent. The U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 19, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Twitter takes preemptive steps to avoid election-related hacks -- We check out the new Apple Watches -- And Facebook launches new business tools. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Twitter said today that “high-profile, election-related” accounts in the United States will be receiving notifications telling them they’re required to adopt strong passwords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Sep 18, 2020•6 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Facebook makes its next steps in VR -- Apple releases iOS 14 -- and the PlayStation 5 gets a launch date. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Facebook has unveiled the Oculus Quest 2. The smaller, more affordable follow-up to the Oculus Quest VR headset will be launching on October 13th, at a starting price of $299. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 17, 2020•6 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Apple unveils new hardware and new subscriptions -- Spotify adds virtual event listings -- and Opendoor is going public via SPAC. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Apple had a big hardware event yesterday. And while you should check out our full roundup at TechCrunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 16, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Oracle appears to be the winner in the battle for ownership of TikTok’s U.S. operations -- we run down the possibilities for Apple’s event later this week -- and Google announces an event of its own. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: TikTok's ownership drama continues. News broke over the weekend that there was a surprising winner in the bidding war over TikTok’s U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Sep 15, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Apple’s making App Store changes --China might stop TikTok’s acquisition --and we talk to Polish venture capitalists about the startup scene. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Apple announced a bunch of changes to its App Store guidelines, with details about how it will support new iOS features like App Clips and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Facebook returns to its college roots --Alexa gets a printing feature --and we take a deep dive into Unity’s business. This is your Daily Crunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2020•6 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --A massive content recommendation merger falls apart --Microsoft reveals the release date and pricing for its flagship game console --and Alexa enables phone calls for AT&T customers. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: It looks like the 2 biggest companies in the content recommendation market won’t be teaming up after all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 10, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. Apple strikes back at Epic Games, Android 11 is here, and Microsoft announces a new stripped-down Xbox. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Apple has made the latest move in a legal battle against Epic Games, filing a lawsuit claiming that the company behind Fortnite is in breach of contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 09, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Peloton’s product lineup is both getting cheaper and more expensive -- Nintendo announces a new retro device -- and Palantir reveals more about its governance plans. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Peloton is preparing to add new products at both ends of its pricing range, according to a report in Bloomberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 05, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Apple announces a surprising delay -- Facebook bans new political ads for the week before the U.S. election -- and SpaceX is testing its Starlink internet system. This is your Daily Crunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 04, 2020•6 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- India continues to crack down on Chinese apps -- Microsoft launches a deepfake detector -- and Google offers a personalized news podcast. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: India has banned PUBG and other Chinese apps. The Indian government is continuing its purge of apps created by or linked to Chinese companies. It already banned 59 Chinese apps back in June, including TikTok. Learn more about your ad ch...
Sep 03, 2020•6 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round-up of the top tech news of the day. Apple and Google are adding support for app-less exposure notifications, Facebook says it might block news sharing in Australia, and Samsung has a new foldable phone. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Apple and Google are introducing new tools that should make it easier for public health authorities, or PHAs, to implement notifications for people who may have been exposed to COVID-19. Learn more about your a...
Sep 02, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Netflix tests a free promotional offering -- Amazon’s drone delivery gets trial flight approval from the FAA -- and Neuralink shows off its human-brain tech. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Netflix has taken some of its best-known Originals out from behind the paywall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 01, 2020•5 min
Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --The Justice Department reveals a thwarted malware attack on Tesla --Facebook tests linking your news subscriptions to your social network account --and Xiaomi has plans for under-screen cameras. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: The Justice Department released a complaint Thursday describing a thwarted malware attack against an unidentified company in Sparks, Nevada, where Tesla has a factory. Learn more a...
Aug 29, 2020•4 min
