Influencer shopping app LTK gets an automatic direct message tool
LTK (formerly LiketoKnow.it and RewardStyle), the influencer shopping app with 40 million monthly users, announced on Thursday the launch of a free direct message tool for creators to instantly share pre-set responses with followers. The new tool, called LTK DM, is integrated into the posts section of the LTK app.
Read MoreCar dealerships hit with massive computer system outage
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge CDK Global, the company that provides management software for nearly 15,000 car dealerships in North America, is down for a second day following a cyberattack, according to a report from Automotive News. The outage has left car dealerships across North America unable
Read MoreYouTube confirms crackdown on VPN users accessing cheaper Premium plans
YouTube appears to be taking a firm stance against Premium subscribers who attempt to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to access cheaper subscription prices in other countries. This week, a number of users took to Reddit to express their frustration after their Premium plans were canceled for using a
Read MoreBoeing’s Starliner capsule took astronauts to space — now it needs to bring them back
The delays are not over for Boeing’s Starliner capsule. After years of delays, the aerospace giant finally launched the spacecraft earlier this month, but the two-person crew is currently due to spend more than double the planned amount of time in space due to continuing technical issues on orbit. On
Read MoreBillion Systems TechXAfrica 2024: Unveiling the Future of Business Tech
Billion Systems, a leading innovator in business and technology solutions, is excited to announce the upcoming “Billion Systems TechXAfrica 2024.” The event is set to take place on June 25, 2024, at the prestigious Maslow Hotel in Sandton. This full-day conference, running from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, promises to
Read MoreUS car dealerships face ongoing outage after CDK cyberattacks
CDK said it "does not have an estimated time frame" for recovery, as car dealerships and auto shops face continued outages. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreInstagram now lets users livestream exclusively to their Close Friends list
Instagram is introducing the ability for users to broadcast live to just their Close Friends list, the company announced on Thursday. The new “Close Friends on Live” feature allows users to go live with up to three other people. Instagram says the new feature can be used to share what’s
Read MoreAnnouncing the agenda for the Space Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
We’re out-of-this-world excited to announce that we’ve added a dedicated Space Stage to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. It joins Fintech, SaaS and AI as the other industry-focused stages — all under one big roof. And we’re excited to share we’ll be hosting a pitch competition this year “The Space Challenge, powered
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