Shein hit with consumer protection action in EU as bloc unboxes strategy to tackle low-cost ecommerce risks
Chinese ecommerce and fast fashion giant Shein is facing fresh scrutiny in the European Union in relation to consumer protection rules following the launch of a coordinated action by the bloc’s Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPCN). The action is being conducted with reference to the EU’s Unfair Commercial Practices Directive,
Read moreModern Synthesis is making compostable materials that last a lifetime
Modern Synthesis’s fibers can be manipulated in ways that simple plant fibers cannot. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreFormer Whoop exec’s new app Alma uses AI for all things nutrition
Generative AI models have demonstrated to app developers that combining a robust knowledge base with the right model can enable them to offer users services — once reliant on costly professionals like therapists or executive assistants — at a fraction of the price. Former VP of product at fitness company
Read moreWaymo just popped up on the Uber app in Austin ahead of robotaxi launch
Uber customers in Austin may notice a new offer when they open the app and hail a ride: an invitation to signal their interest in a Waymo robotaxi. For now, this doesn’t translate into a Waymo picking them up. But it will soon. The “interest list,” which launched Wednesday, is
Read moreXiaomi Unveils Revolutionary Features Ahead of Redmi Note 14 Series Launch
Xiaomi Corporation (stock code: 1810), a global pioneer in consumer electronics and smart manufacturing, is preparing to fascinate audiences ahead of the highly anticipated release of the Redmi Note 14 Series. The launch event, set for February 11, 2025, offers an immersive exhibition of brand-driven content aimed to pique interest
Read moreApple Launches New App to Personalize Invitations & Share Memories
Apple unveiled Apple Invites, a new iPhone software that allows users to make personalized invitations to join friends and family for any event. According to Apple, this feature attempts to add a fun, visually attractive element to invites by allowing users to send invitations with a dynamic, joyful touch—with users
Read moreRouter maker Zyxel tells customers to replace vulnerable hardware exploited by hackers
The Taiwanese hardware maker says it has no plans patch the flaws impacting legacy router models © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreTransfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone 15/16 [Top 5 Ways]
Upgrading to a new iPhone, especially models like the iPhone 15 or 16, from an Android device is an exciting transition. However, many users worry about transferring their WhatsApp data, which is a crucial part of their daily communication. You might have seen questions like, “Is it possible to move
Read moreEuropean AI startups raised $8 billion in 2024
In just a few days, France will host the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, with heads of state flocking to Paris to meet global tech leaders. They’ll most likely announce some big investments and diplomatic agreements focused on safety or the environmental impact of artificial intelligence. Ahead of the summit, early-stage
Read moreHitachi Ventures raises $400M fund to invest in everything from fusion to AI
The size of the new fund is a vote of confidence in a range of deep tech verticals. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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