FTC report on predatory social media data hoarding hints at future regulations
A new FTC report on how social media and streaming sites collect and monetize their hoards of user data doesn’t really feature a lot of surprises for anyone who’s followed the space. It’s more helpful to consider this part of a paper trail the agency is laying down in order
Read moreThis robotic knee exoskeleton is made from consumer braces and drone motors
Test subjects were required to move a 30-pound kettlebell up and down a flight of stairs. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreApple, Google wallets now support California driver’s licenses
California residents can now store their driver’s license or state ID in their Apple Wallet apps, the state’s government announced on Thursday. California started allowing digital IDs through Google Wallet just last month. Californians with an ID in the Apple Wallet or Google Wallet app can use their mobile devices
Read moreVirtuous, a fundraising CRM for nonprofits, raises $100M from Susquehanna Growth Equity
I recently adopted a kitten from a local animal shelter. The modern, well-staffed three-story facility relies almost entirely on donations to operate. It’s just one of the 1.8 million nonprofits in the U.S. that need to continually solicit contributions from donors to maintain its services. But Virtuous founder and CEO
Read moreNo, the FAA isn’t fining SpaceX because of Elon Musk’s politics, former FAA head says
Elon Musk is suing the FAA over fines he claims are "politically-motivated." The former head of the FAA disagrees. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreApple Intelligence is now live in public beta. Here’s what it offers and how to enable it.
Starting Thursday, those who are enrolled in Apple’s public beta program will be able to experience the generative AI-fueled platform the company has been talking up since June. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreA leadership shake-up at Motional, inside the fight over TuSimple’s cash, and Fisker waffles on recall repairs
This week's Mobility newsletter looks at a leadership shakeup at Motional, and we go inside the fight over TuSimple's cash and much more. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreGoogle’s passkey syncing makes it easier to move on from passwords
Chrome users will need to either unlock their Android screen or use the Password Manager PIN feature to use passkeys on new devices. | Illustration: The Verge Google is improving passkey support in Chrome by making it easier to use the passwordless sign-in credentials across different devices. The search giant is
Read moreTechCrunch Minute: United will use SpaceX’s Starlink to bring free Wi-Fi to flights
United Airlines announced last week that it came to an agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring the Starlink internet service to its entire fleet. That’s a huge partnership for both parties, and as this rollout takes place, anyone who flies United will be able to access free Wi-Fi on
Read moreQuilt, Furno Materials, and RA Capital Management share the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
Launching a new product is challenging, but doing it in a space dominated by tech giants requires bold innovation, sharp strategy, and the ability to scale quickly. TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 — taking place at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 28-30 — brings together three experts who are doing
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