Two landmark child safety bills – KOSA and COPPA 2.0 – passed the U.S. Senate with major implications for gaming UGC and advertising.
U.S. Senate passes two kids safety bills for tech and games platforms
Day: July 30, 2024
Wear This AI Friend Around Your Neck
The latest attempt at an AI-powered wearable is an always-listening pendant. But it doesn’t help you be more productive, it just keeps you company.
The best headphones for running in 2024
There’s nothing quite like getting into the zone during a run, and for many of us, the right soundtrack is a requirement. Whether you need classic rock, reggaeton or an immersive audiobook to properly settle into your morning jog, you’ll get the best listening experience […]
Canva adds a new generative AI platform to its growing creative empire
Canva welcomes Leonardo.ai to its design app portfolio. | Image: Leonardo.ai Canva has announced plans to acquire Leonardo.ai, an Australian generative AI content and research startup, as part of its goal to build a “world-class suite of visual AI tools.” While financial terms haven’t been […]
The Purple Track at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games Has a Secret Ingredient
Recycled shells of mollusks native to the Mediterranean Sea were used to manufacture the synthetic floor of the athletics track, as part of the Games’ commitment to sustainability.
Hey, there ARE Growth funds in Europe — Kennet raises $287M for its largest fund to date
Europe is routinely castigated by tech industry observers for having too little ‘growth capital’ funds, and, compared to the US, that’s true. That said, it is nowhere near non-existent on this front. To wit: Growth equity investor Kennet has just announced it’s raised €266 million […]
Sennder buys CH Robinson’s European business
Sennder is acquiring the European ground transportation assets of logistics giant C.H. Robinson. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Meta will pay Texas $1.4B in settlement over facial recognition software
Meta agrees to pay the state of Texas $1.4 billion over five years, and the first payment of $500 million is due in the next month, according to a court filing. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Packing travel insurance products into an app helped FAYE to a $31M Series B
We’ve been covering US-based Insurtech startup FAYE way back since 2022 with its Seed round, and the Series A round in 2023, and it seems they continue to be on a roll, today announcing a $31 million in Series B funding. What is keeping this […]
Spotify lyrics are back for free users
Spotify users who don’t pay for a subscription can once again see lyrics for any song they listen to on the service. Back in May, the company began a wider rollout of a test that it initiated last fall, requiring a paid subscription to see […]