Monthly Archives: June 2024

Why being the last company to launch in a category can pay off

When Jordan Nathan launched his DTC nontoxic cookware company, Caraway, in 2019, he knew he was not the only founder trying to sell a new brand of pots and pans to millennials scrolling through Instagram. But he found that launching … Continue reading

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This humanoid robot can drive cars — sort of

Out of an abundance of caution, the car took two minutes to turn a corner. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Brazil’s biggest bank opens investment app to crypto trades

Brazil’s largest bank has opened up cryptocurrency trading to all users of its investment platform, allowing them to sell Bitcoin and Ethereum directly. Guto Antunes, the chief executive of Itau Unibanco, said the decision came after a series of surveys … Continue reading

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Apple watchOS 11 will debut Translate app, though it may exclude older models

Apple recently announced the upcoming watchOS 11 at WWDC 2024, which will introduce the Translate app to the Apple Watch for the first time. This new version of the operating system includes better fitness and health apps, Live Activities, and … Continue reading

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Broadcom beats earnings estimates, announces 10-for-1 stock split

Broadcom announced a 10-for-1 stock split and beat earnings estimates for the second fiscal quarter.

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Mandiant Report: Snowflake Users Targeted for Data Theft and Extortion

A threat actor exploited the Snowflake platform to target organizations for data theft and extortion using compromised credentials. Learn how to protect your business from this threat.

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Ahead of Tesla’s big shareholder vote, let’s re-read the judge’s opinion that got us here

There has been a silly amount of drama in the run-up to Tesla‘s annual shareholder meeting on Thursday. The company is set to hold a vote on “re-ratifying” the $56 billion compensation package awarded to Elon Musk in 2018, which … Continue reading

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iOS 18 cracks down on apps asking for full address book access

To give users more control over the contacts an app can and cannot access, the permissions screen has two stages. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Larry Ellison is $18 billion richer after Oracle shares rally the most since 2021

Larry Ellison’s 42% ownership of Oracle has made him one of the richest people in the world and continues to rise in value, with the stock hitting a record.

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Generative AI takes robots a step closer to general purpose

The push to produce a robotic intelligence that can fully leverage the wide breadth of movements opened up by bipedal humanoid design has been a key topic for researchers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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