Two state laws that could upend the way social media companies handle content moderation are still in limbo after a Supreme Court ruling sent the challenges back to lower courts, vacating previous rulings. In a 9 – 0 decision in Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice […]
Month: July 2024
Meta’s ‘pay or consent’ model fails EU competition rules, Commission finds
Preliminary findings by the European Commission investigating a controversial binary choice Meta has forced on regional users of its social neworks, Facebook and Instagram, since last fall does not comply with the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). Failure to abide by the ex ante market […]
Users can now purchase e.l.f. Cosmetics products through Roblox
Aspiring beauty gurus can now purchase a selection of physical e.l.f. Cosmetics products through its Roblox experience, powered by Walmart.
Meta could get slapped with a massive fine for violating the EU’s Digital Markets Act
In late June, the European Union shared its preliminary findings that Apple had violated the Digital Markets Act (DMA) — the bloc’s first regulatory action since the law took effect in March. Now, it’s Meta’s turn, with the EU announcing Facebook and Instagram’s owner has […]
Vaire Computing raises $4.5M for ‘reversible computing’ moonshot which could drastically reduce energy needs
Vaire Computing, based in London and Seattle, is betting that chips that can do reversible computing are going to be the way forward for the world. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
There’s still time to get half off one year of Paramount+ with Showtime
Between price increases and Netflix cutting people off their neighbor’s sister’s dog sitter’s account, affording streaming accounts has become a lot harder. So, we’re thrilled that Paramount+ with Showtime annual subscriptions are still available for half off. The yearly cost is $60, down from $120 […]
Robinhood snaps up Pluto to add AI tools to its investing app
Investment app Robinhood is adding more AI features for investors with its acquisition of AI-powered research platform Pluto Capital, Inc., announced on Monday. The company says that Pluto will allow Robinhood to add tools for quicker identification of trends and investment opportunities, help guide users […]
Japan’s SmartHR raises $140M Series E as strong demand for HR tech boosts its ARR to $100M
The round was led by KKR and Teachers’ Ventures Growth, an investment arm of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Vaire Computing raises $4.5M for ‘reversible computing’ moonshot which could drastically reduce energy needs
Vaire Computing, based in London and Seattle, is betting that chips that can do reversible computing are going to be the way forward for the world. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Apple reportedly working to bring AI to the Vision Pro
Apple’s AI plans go beyond the previously announced Apple Intelligence launches on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company is also working to bring these features to its Vision Pro headsets. It’s not the most surprising move — if Apple […]