Uber plans to deliver more perks to Uber One members, like member-exclusive events, in a bid to gain more revenue through subscriptions. “You will see more member-exclusives coming up where members have exclusive access to events and experiences, which will kind of surprise and delight […]
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Apple slammed by users over iPad Pro ‘Crush’ ad: ‘fascist aesthetic’
We’ll see if and how this feeling effects Apple’s sales or reputation among consumers more broadly in the coming weeks and months.
Bluesky to add DMs, video support and in-app custom feed curation
The social network said it is planning to introduce direct messages, support for videos, improved custom feeds, and new moderation controls. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
UK details requirements to protect children from ‘toxic algorithms’
Illustration by Hugo Herrera for The Verge The UK is calling on search and social media companies to “tame toxic algorithms” that recommend harmful content to children, or risk billions in fines. On Wednesday, the UK’s media regulator Ofcom outlined over 40 proposed requirements for […]
FTX crypto fraud victims to get their money back — plus interest
Bankruptcy lawyers representing customers impacted by the dramatic crash of cryptocurrency exchange FTX 17 months ago, say that the vast majority of victims will receive their money back — plus interest. The news comes six months after FTX co-founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) […]
Google Wallet is now available in India
Google Wallet has debuted in India as the company’s digital wallet for non-payment use cases — two years after it was launched in the U.S. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
US revokes Intel and Qualcomm’s licenses for chip sales to Huawei
The United States has taken further action to limit China’s technological advancement, revoking licenses that allowed Intel and Qualcomm to buy and sell chips to Huawei Technologies, the Financial Times reports. The decision will impact chips Huawei uses for computers and mobile phones and is […]
Samsung Medison to acquire French AI ultrasound startup Sonio for $92.7M
The French startup’s AI assistant is aimed at helping obstetricians and gynecologists with the evaluation and documentation of ultrasound exams. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
EU grills Elon Musk’s X about content moderation and deepfake risks
The European Union has deepened the investigation of Elon Musk-owned social network X it opened back in December, under the bloc’s online governance and content moderation rulebook: the Digital Services Act (DSA). Confirmed breaches of the regime could be expensive for Musk as enforcers are […]
EA CEO wants games to be a platform for socialization and self-expression
Andrew Wilson, CEO of EA, said that in North America, engagement for the top 10 franchises has increased market share since fiscal 2022.