Chime and Dave execs are coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
The rise of neobanks has been fascinating to witness, as a number of companies in recent years have grown from merely challenging traditional banks to being massive players in and of themselves. Chime and Dave are just two examples of such neobanks. Hear from Chime product officer Madhu Muthukumar and
Read moreHow to enable Wikipedia’s dark mode
If you visited the Wikipedia website on mobile this week, you might have seen a pop-up indicating that dark mode is ready for prime time. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreHome security giant ADT says it was hacked
The home security company says attackers accessed databases containing customer home addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreThe Valley of Blessings Triumphs in Vuma Competition
The Valley of Blessings won the Vuma My Community Connects competition, showcasing local social innovators empowering women from under-resourced communities and earning an R20,000 prize. Reverend Shelter Matsa, CEO of The Valley of Blessings. Reverend Matsa witnessed a crisis while working in Centurion’s Olievenhoutbosch community, which led to the formation
Read moreLooking Glass’ new lineup includes a $300 phone-sized holographic display
The Looking Glass Pro has a 6-inch display and a foldable base. It shows spatial images like those created with the Apple Vision Pro and iPhone 15 Pro. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreCelebrating Women’s Month with 10,000 Free Ride Hailing
In honour of Women’s Month and the historic 1956 march of 20,000 women to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, Bolt is proud to announce the #BoltRoadToEqual initiative to support women-owned businesses. Throughout August, Bolt will provide 10,000 free rides to the value of R50 to women-owned establishments across South Africa,
Read moreTikTok, Warner Bros. partner to let users discover theatrical releases and stream TV shows
TikTok’s latest offering is capitalizing on the app’s ability to serve as a discovery engine for other media — something its users already take advantage of by sharing short clips of movies and TV shows. Today, the company is partnering with studios like Warner Bros. to launch a feature that
Read moreCocoon is transforming steel production runoff into a greener cement alternative
Slag is the molten runoff created while producing steel in a traditional blast furnace. The material has been prized as greener cement alternative for creating concrete, the Earth’s most abundant human-made material. The runoff is facing supply chain issues, however, as the steel industry looks to greener methods of production.
Read moreSoundHound acquires Amelia AI for $80M after it raised $189M+
SoundHound — the AI company that has made a name for itself selling voice interface technology to car companies, restaurants and tech companies like Snap and Qualcomm — is doubling down on enterprise services, taking an opportunity to play the consolidator in a crowded market. Today, the company announced that
Read moreFeeling Great’s new therapy app translates its psychologist co-founder’s experience into AI
Seeking mental health support is a complex process, but some founders believe that using AI to formalize techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help folks who might not have access to professionals. Dr. David Burns, who has over 40 years of experience in the field of psychiatry, has now
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