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Read moreNFL kicks off in Brazil for the first time, but reporters and fans can’t post on X due to nationwide ban
The Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers will face off tonight in their first game of the NFL season. But this season opener is a bit different. As the league seeks to expand into international markets, the two football teams have traveled to Brazil to make history by playing
Read moreTechCrunch Minute: Canva faces backlash over price hikes
Some Canva customers are experiencing serious sticker shock, while the company is pointing to new AI features to justify the price hike. The company has established itself as a simpler, more affordable alternative to legacy design software, but the “more affordable” part of the equation is becoming a little less
Read moreThe New Data Pipeline: Fivetran, DataStax and NEA are coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
In the world of modern AI, data is more than just a resource — it’s the fundamental core that aligns decision-makers, supports processes and enables innovation. As AI applications become more robust and pervasive, the pace of such advancement is only as good as the evolution of the data infrastructure
Read moreTransport for London outages drag into weekend after cyberattack
In a brief update ahead of the weekend, the London transport network said it has no evidence yet that customer data was compromised. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreInstagram DMs get upgraded with new features
Instagram is jazzing up the inbox by adding new features for photo editing, sticker creation and themes. The company is trying to make Instagram more appealing as a messaging app with features to make conversations more engaging. While some of these features might not sound new, it’s all about removing
Read moreLast call: Boost your brand by hosting a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
Keep the excitement of TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 alive by hosting an exclusive Side Event after hours. Don’t miss out — today is the final day to apply for free! Maximize your brand’s exposure to 10,000 Disrupt attendees and the dynamic Bay Area tech scene during “Disrupt Week” — taking place
Read moreDonald Trump says he’ll task Elon Musk with auditing the entire federal government
Image: Laura Normand / The Verge Former President Donald Trump says that if reelected, he’ll create a government efficiency task force — and that Elon Musk has already agreed to lead it. During a speech in New York on Thursday, Trump said the new efficiency commission would conduct a “complete
Read moreGoogle faces provisional antitrust charges in UK for ‘self-preferencing’ its ad exchange
More antitrust woes for Google. The U.K’.s competition watchdog said on Friday that it suspects the company of adtech antitrust abuses. The tech giant will now have a chance to respond to the provisional findings before the regulator reaches a final decision. Confirmed violations of U.K. competition law can lead
Read moreKaro is a to-do app that lets you assign tasks to your friends and family
You can build a reminder and task management system for yourself, and use a service that works for your team. But it might not be easy to get your family members or friends to use the same task management app. iOS app Karo (which means “do it” in Hindi) aims
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