News

News and press release listings 20754 public listings.

• Dell, Microsoft join (RED) (Techcrunch)
  Starting January 31 at Best Buy stores and Dell’s Website, you’ll be able to purchase a Dell machine with Windows Vista that’s been branded…
• Defcon AI closes $44M seed round to solve a problem of 'maximum complexity': Military logistics (Techcrunch)
  Department of Defense is a mammoth organization.
• Worthwhile gadget upgrades for the tech-obsessed (Techcrunch)
  More than likely, there’s someone in your circle who takes great pride in knowing about and staying on top of the latest tech.
• TheTruthSpy exposed: This spyware lookup tool says if your Android device was compromised (Techcrunch)
  You can now check to see if your Android device was compromised by TheTruthSpy spyware network.
• Car2go’s North American fleet will be mostly Mercedes-Benz by the end of 2017 (Techcrunch)
  Car2 go is making a significant change to its car-sharing operation in North America, which will see its fleet of short-term rental vehicle…
• Fitbit brings Pixel Watch features to the Charge 6 (Techcrunch)
  Fitbit products haven’t exactly been a focus for Google since the acquisition closed at the beginning of 2021.
• Seed funding: Everything founders should know about fundraising, seed rounds and more for 2024 (Techcrunch)
  To understand the state of seed funding, we spoke with three experienced investors for their unique perspectives and advice.
• Perfios raises $229 million for its real-time credit underwriting solutions | TechCrunch (Techcrunch)
  Perfios, an Indian fintech that provides real-time credit underwriting solutions to banks and non-banking financial institutions, has raise…
• Fitbit will start prompting users to migrate to Google accounts this summer (Techcrunch)
  Google and Fitbit have announced that existing Fitbit users will have the option to start logging in using a Google account this summer.
• How the FBI and Mandiant caught a 'serial hacker' who tried to fake his own death (Techcrunch)
  Jesse Kipf was a prolific hacker who sold access to systems he hacked, had contacts with a notorious cybercrime gang, and tried to use his…
• New, new, new TechCrunch (Techcrunch)
  And, if you’ve been reading TechCrunch for the last five years or so, you’re used to seeing new, new TechCrunch.
• Fitbit is revamping its app with a three-tab layout (Techcrunch)
  Google-owned Fitbit announced today that the company will introduce a new app with a refreshed design over the next few months.
• Sanwa Supply Rolls Out Micro Projector For iPhone 4/4S (Techcrunch)
  Japan-based accessory maker Sanwa Supply started selling the 400-PRJ011 in its online store, a DLP micro projector that slides onto an iPho…
• Porsche’s newest app lets buyers track the progress of their 911 (Techcrunch)
  Porsche has been placing more resources into developing digital services as it tries to match the tech demands of its customers.
• Apple launches an online store on China's WeChat app (Techcrunch)
  Apple has launched an online store on China's WeChat app, the Tencent-owned chat platform said, selling gadgets including the iPhone.
• DIY WristWatch Turntable (Techcrunch)
  This odd little turntable lets you rock the wheels of steel from the comfort of your own wrist, in turn becoming the most popular of your p…
• Daily Crunch: Ledger locks down another $108M to double down on hardware crypto wallets | TechCrunch (Techcrunch)
  Hello, friends, and welcome to Daily Crunch, bringing you the most important startup, tech and venture capital news in a single package.
• Chrysler’s first EV draws inspiration from the Pacifica minivan (Techcrunch)
  Based on the Chrysler Airflow crossover concept, this inaugural EV is tasked with setting the design direction for parent company Stellanti…
• Upsie’s direct-to-consumer swing at the warranty space nets $18.2M | TechCrunch (Techcrunch)
  Upsie, a consumer warranty startup, has raised $18.2 million in a Series A round led by True Ventures.
• Automakers have battery anxiety, so they're taking control of the supply (Techcrunch)
  Battery joint ventures have become the hot must-have deal for automakers that have set ambitious targets to deliver millions of electric ve…
• Montblanc Takes Google To Court To Obtain Identity Of, And Sue, Counterfeit Advertisers (Techcrunch)
  Google has been going to great lengths to keep advertisers who sell counterfeit goods online out of its AdWords program, but as far as Mont…
• Luminar to invest in Geely-affiliated Ecarx, eyes China (Techcrunch)
  Luminar's sensing technology can potentially reach millions of vehicles through the Geely/Ecarx auto empire.
• Yeah, That Flickr iPhone Data Is Way Off (Techcrunch)
  Earlier today, TUAW noted that according to Flickr's stats, the iPhone 4 is now the most popular camera across the site.
• Apple’s GarageBand update adds new remixes with Katy Perry and SEVENTEEN (Techcrunch)
  New, free downloads include Perry’s “Harleys in Hawaii” and SEVENTEEN’s “Darl+ing;” users can access features in GarageBand to create new m…
• LTE flaws let hackers 'easily' spoof presidential alerts (Techcrunch)
  Security vulnerabilities in LTE can allow hackers to "easily" spoof presidential alerts sent to mobile phones in the event of a national em…
• Das Keyboards is crowdfunding a cloud-connected, intelligent keyboard (Techcrunch)
  Das Keyboard, everyone’s favorite keyboard company that sounds like something Kraftwerk would carry with them on road gigs, has announced t…
• Here's The Best Looking iPhone 4 Clone Yet | TechCrunch (Techcrunch)
  Look at the image above and pick the real iPhone 4 from the clone.
• YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki steps down, will assume advisory role at Google and Alphabet (Techcrunch)
  YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has announced that she's stepping down after nine years at the helm.
• Apple’s new campus ‘Apple Park’ will open in April (Techcrunch)
  This grand opening has been years in the making. Apple’s new campus now has a name and an opening date.
• Porsche’s all-electric Taycan outsells its flagship 911 sports car (Techcrunch)
  The all-electric Porsche Taycan outsold the German automaker’s iconic internal combustion-powered 911 sports car in the first nine months o…
• OpenSea UX teardown: 3 key takeaways (Techcrunch)
  NFT marketplace OpenSea hit a $1.5 billion valuation this year, raising from Andreessen Horowitz, Kevin Durant and Ashton Kutcher.
• The Fluance RT81 is a high quality entry-level turntable at a bargain price (Techcrunch)
  The Fluance RT81 is a high-quality and budget-friendly turntable for beginners that offers a slick look and great design with few drawbacks.
• EscapeCapsule Lets You Use Your iPhone 4 In Water, Sand, Mud, Snow, And Other Gross Stuff (Techcrunch)
  There really should be no argument when I say that a case for your iPhone 4 is nothing short of necessary.
• Apple’s glass walls result in 911 calls (Techcrunch)
  Apple should definitely avoid throwing stones as its glass houses have been causing some problems of late.
• Swell Energy's new deal in New York shows how the company plans to spend the $450 million it's (Techcrunch)
  Back in December, Swell Energy said it would be raising $450 million to support the development of distributed power projects in three stat…
• Rumor: Apple Preparing Discount iPhone 4 For September (Techcrunch)
  Like Apple's original strategy for the aging iPhone 3GS, a new report states that Apple is working on an 8GB iPhone 4 to be sold at a disco…
• Building tech for worker safety, Guardhat Technologies is a company that could only come from (Techcrunch)
  Saikat Dey, the founder of Detroit's own Guardhat Technologies, got his start working in the steel industry.
• Volta Energy Technologies raises over $90M of a targeted $150M fund to back energy storage startups (Techcrunch)
  Volta Energy Technologies, the energy investment and advisory services firm backed by some of the biggest names in energy and energy storag…
• Quizlet valued at $1 billion as it raises millions during a global pandemic | TechCrunch (Techcrunch)
  As millions of students and teachers shift to learn from home in response to the novel coronavirus disease, modern-day flashcard business Q…
• Mecanizou, now with $14.5M, plans to expand auto parts marketplace in São Paulo | TechCrunch (Techcrunch)
  Mecanizou provides auto parts and prices based on a car's basic information. Parts are purchased in one click and delivered in an hour.
• Scratch Shield: Nissan Introduces World's First Self-Healing iPhone Case (Techcrunch)
  As you can imagine, it would make no sense for the automaker to develop an ordinary case, and the so-called Nissan Scratch Shield iPhone Ca…
• Snag This Glowing Apple iPhone 4 Mod Before Apple's Lawyers Do! (Techcrunch)
  Set the rear-facing Apple logo aglow with this simple mod. Per the video demo below, it only takes 5 minutes to install and seems relativel…
• 2 CEOs are better than 1 (Techcrunch)
  The co-CEO model can work — with the right ingredients in place.
• Construction workers are posting Snapchat stories from inside Apple Park (Techcrunch)
  Snapchat’s powerful but hidden Story Search feature is finally making itself useful by giving us a behind-the-scenes glimpse inside Apple P…
• Details and solutions emerge for missile threat false alarm in Hawaii (Techcrunch)
  A preliminary report from the FCC has revealed additional details about the situation that caused a false missile threat alarm in Hawaii ea…
• Amazon Prime Video launches localized services for top three markets in Southeast Asia (Techcrunch)
  Amazon Prime Video today launched localized versions of its streaming service in Southeast Asia’s biggest markets — Indonesia, Thailand and…
• Daimler Trucks buys a majority stake in self-driving tech company Torc Robotics (Techcrunch)
  Daimler Trucks just announced that it’s acquiring a majority stake in Torc Robotics, a deal that will see the two companies collaborating o…
• The iPhone 5 Has Arrived: But Which iPhone Is The Best Value? (Techcrunch)
  The iPhone 5 is now on sale in most launch markets starting today, and as daylight approaches on the U.S.
• Fitbit targeted with trio of data transfer complaints in Europe (Techcrunch)
  Google-owned Fitbit is facing a trio of privacy complaints in the European Union which allege the company is illegally exporting user data…
• A second Apple Store files to hold a union election (Techcrunch)
  Apple store employees in Towson, Maryland have organized a union and petitioned to hold an official union election.