Apple finally allows Spotify to show pricing info to EU users on iOS
Spotify will be able to display the pricing for things like Spotify subscriptions and digital goods, including Spotify's more recently added collection of audiobooks. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreThe defense tech acquisition spree has begun: Autonomous factory startup Hadrian acquires Datum Source
Hadrian announced they bought Datum Source, a software company founded by SpaceX alums that uses AI to help hardware companies find manufacturing partners. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read More8 Reasons Hackers Might Choose Your Business as a Target
No firm is too small to be targeted by cybercriminals. Although some business owners believe they are too insignificant to be noticed, the statistics reveal a different story. More than 343 million individuals were victims of cybercrime in 2023 alone, and this trend shows no signs of decreasing. Cyberattacks may
Read MoreIndia’s top court clears way for Byju’s insolvency proceedings
India's Supreme Court has cleared the way for insolvency proceedings to be resumed against Byju's in a win for U.S. creditors. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreBolt’s Driver App Chat Upgrade Rolls Out in South Africa
Bolt is enhancing its Driver App conversation with the ability to translate speech to text. This means that driver-partners may now dictate a chat message rather than typing it, and the Bolt app will transcribe it, convert it to the rider’s selected language, and deliver it to the rider as
Read MorexAI releases Grok-2, adds image generation on X
Elon Musk-owned launched Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini in beta today with improved reasoning. The new Grok AI model can now generate images on the X social network, though Grok access is currently limited to Premium and Premium+ users on X. xAI said that both Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini are available
Read MoreGoogle faces headwinds as it brings Pixel 9 to India
Google Pixel 9 series India launch coincides with the expansion of its sales channels and after-sales support in the country. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreZepto hits $5B valuation as quick commerce heats up in India
Zepto has finalized a $340 million round that increases its valuation to $5 billion, up from $3.6 billion in June and $1.4 billion last August, as the startup races to win market share in India’s contested quick commerce market. General Catalyst and Mars Growth Capital are co-leading the Series G
Read MoreMade by Google 2024: A few AI features you might’ve missed
We rounded up some of the more intriguing AI-related announcements that didn't get a ton of play, like Pixel Studio. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreThiel’s Gawker takedown could be coming to a theater near you
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have acquired a screenplay called “Killing Gawker,” which presumably delves into billionaire VC Peter Thiel’s campaign to bury the media outfit for posting excerpts from a Hulk Hogan sex tape. The film is based on a book that details the 2016 court case in which
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