Hashtag Trending Jan.15-Microsoft’s software update triggers installation hassles; eBay fined for harassment campaign; AI girlfriend apps
Microsoft users hit a rough patch – literally. The EU is challenging Apple to allow third party app stores on its devices, eBay is fined 3 million dollars for harassing a blogger who posted an unfavourable review and surprise, surprise, AI girlfriend apps are sneaking into the GPT store.
Read MoreIntroducing the HP Spectre Fold, a Revolution in Personal Computing
HP, a global computing innovator, reveals a game-changing foldable laptop at CES 2024 with a 17-inch OLED display, possibly named HP Spectre Fold. The HP Spectre Fold aims to provide the best of both worlds, combining a sizable screen for productivity and entertainment with a compact form factor for enhanced
Read MoreLG opens its first US EV charging factory in Texas
LG Electronics has opened its first electric vehicle (EV) charger facility outside of South Korea — in Fort Worth, Texas — to capture a share of North America’s competitive EV charging market. Its new EV charging station factory, spanning 59,202 square feet, has the capacity to produce more than 10,000
Read MoreAI-Driven Crypto Payments in E-Commerce
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency is a groundbreaking development reshaping the landscape of online transactions and commerce. This article explores how AI assistants are adopting cryptocurrencies for online payments, affirming crypto as the native currency of the internet. The focus is on the practicalities of this integration,
Read MoreCES has almost fully succeeded in chasing sex-tech off its show floors
CES has long been a launchpad for innovation and cutting-edge technology. However, at this year’s event, there was a conspicuous void: the near-absence of sex tech. Despite being an industry that caters to a universal human experience, sex tech has always had an uneasy association with CES. This year, its
Read MoreCountdown Capital winding down is not a bad omen for micro funds
As long as micro funds can be nimble enough to gain meaningful ownership, they shouldn't be too concerned about Countdown's fate. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreCarta’s missteps and real estate fintech’s up-and-down week
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech (formerly The Interchange)! In this edition, I’m going to look at some hits and misses in the real estate fintech space, Carta’s missteps (again), and more! To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Sunday at 7:30
Read MoreAs more than $1 trillion flows into climate tech, incentive-tracking apps find firm footing
Climate tech is suddenly so awash in cash that there are a number of websites, apps and startups rushing to track all the incentives available. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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