DFS Lab is helping the developing world bootstrap itself with fintech

Entrepreneurs have it rough in Africa, India, Pakistan — places where VC cash doesn't fall from the sky and necessary infrastructure like reliable banking and broadband can be hard to come by. But companies grow and thrive nevertheless in these rugged environments, and DFS Lab is an incubator focused on connecting them with the resources they need to go global.

Uber’s new driver app identifies areas with the best fares

Uber is rolling out a new app for drivers starting today. The hope with the redesign is to make it easier for drivers to access the information they need the most, while ensuring the app is not a distraction while behind the wheel, three Uber driver app product leads told TechCrunch last week. Earnings and […]

Watch Zuckerberg’s Senate testimony live right here

Today, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will begin two of the most publicly scrutinized days of his career. This afternoon, members of the Senate will hear from Zuckerberg on data use, protection and privacy in the midst of the Cambridge Analytica scandal and Russian election meddling. While Zuckerberg’s prepared statement has already been released to the […]

Hulu's live TV service is now available on LG smart TVs

Hulu continues to slowly roll its new UI and Live TV out following additions last fall on computers and game consoles. Now you can enjoy the streaming television service on most current LG WebOS Smart TVs, this year's Samsung Tizen Smart TVs and two...

Two 'Mega Man X' collections are coming July 24th

To celebrate Mega Man's 30th anniversary and Mega Man 11 coming out this year, Capcom planned a re-release of two bundles collecting the first ten games for the Switch. But the company must have heard fans crying out to play titles from the franchise...

Cambridge Analytica might have accessed private Facebook messages

Facebook just began notifying people if their information was accessed by Cambridge Analytica today. Soon after, the social media company created a Help Center page that you can check to see if you were one of the affected members who logged into qui...

Fisher-Price’s wearable baby monitor is an unreliable rash machine

Spoiler alert: This does not end well for Fisher-Price. For several months now I've been using the company's Sproutling wearable "baby monitor." And you'll notice that's in scarequotes, because it is definitely not a baby monitor. In fact, it's real...

Dubai will begin digital license plate trial next month

Next month, Dubai will begin testing smart license plates, the BBC reports, and they'll be able to contact emergency services in the event of a crash, communicate with other cars about traffic conditions and display an alert if it or the car it's on...

Twitch will stream five short films and a Q&A by Neill Blomkamp

Neill Blomkamp, director of dystopian sci-fi epics District 9, Elysium and Chappie, will be live on Twitch tomorrow, April 11, showcasing five independent films made by his film studio, Oats Studios. After each of the short films -- Rakka, God, Zygot...

Instagram 'Focus' fakes portrait mode on single-camera phones

You no longer need dual cameras or a Pixel 2 to take DSLR-like portrait photos with your phone... provided you're using Instagram. The social service has rolled out a Focus camera mode that will soften the background the moment it detects a face in t...

Virtual 'Minecraft' convention Minecon Earth returns September 29th

Minecon is returning to a livestream near you. On September 29th, the virtual fan convention will broadcast a 90-minute show featuring panels, a costume contest and news. To participate in the first two, you just need to fill out an application form...

Watch Mark Zuckerberg's first congressional hearing at 2:15PM ET

After a couple weeks of anticipation, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will make the first of two appearances before congressional committees this afternoon. At 2:15PM ET, Zuckerberg with testify before both the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportatio...

Zuckerberg reportedly asked Instagram to copy Snapchat Stories

It's no secret that Instagram has had serious Snapchat envy for a while, but what got the ball rolling? If you believe Bloomberg, it's none other than Mark Zuckerberg himself. A source talking to the news outlet claimed that Instagram's founders re...

Instagram rolls out Focus portrait mode for videos and photos

Instagram is one-upping Apple with a portrait mode feature that runs on a wider variety of phones and works with video, not just photos. Last month TechCrunch reported about a Focus feature buried in Instagram’s code which began publicly testing a week later. Now Instagram is rolling out Focus, which blurs the background while keeping […]

CoinTracker raises $1.5M to make tracking crypto investments easy for anyone

It’s April, that means tax returns for people in the U.S. very soon. Given the breakout year that crypto had in 2017 — despite prices cooling down in recent months — and well-intended individuals might be thinking about whether to file taxes based on gains they enjoyed from bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. It’s good timing, then, […]

Vimeo debuts a Mac app for Final Cut Pro users

Vimeo today announced the launch of a new Mac app that will give video creators using Final Cut Pro more control over their file formats and video codecs. The app expands upon the existing integration with Final Cut Pro, which already offered the ability to upload to Vimeo. With the new app, creators can upload […]

Amazon now delivers Whole Foods groceries to LA Prime members

Next time you need your favorite organic peanut butter, salmon fillet or coconut water right at that very moment, say a silent thanks to Amazon. The e-commerce giant's two-hour Whole Foods Market delivery is now available in Los Angeles, and for free...

Here’s how technology can stop us from becoming lazy shits

Let’s be honest: I’m not big on exercise. I workout because it’s important, but that doesn’t mean I enjoy the process. That being said, I have a lot of optimism when it comes to the future of fitness. From wearables to VR, the opportunities to ensure that we stay active are endless. In a lot of ways, however, technology is making us lazier. With driverless cars and AI, we have less reason to move than ever before. Even today, child obesity is on the rise — so will we honestly keep going to the gym? At the Future Generations track…

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Netflix’s ‘Nailed It!’ casts season two with a cookie selfie challenge

Netflix's cooking competition show Nailed It! is looking for bakers for its upcoming second season and it's going a rather interesting route to find them. Host Nicole Byer announced a competition through which aspiring Nailed It! contestants can earn...

Walmart expands grocery delivery with help from Postmates

Can't make it to one of Walmart's pickup towers to snag your online grocery order? Don't worry: Now you can have it delivered via Postmates. And it all sounds pretty simple, too. Either place your order via the Walmart website or grocery app and then...

Ledger’s Bitcoin Cash wallets haven’t been working for 2 days

Users of the hardware wallet Ledger haven’t been able to access Bitcoin Cash (BCH) on their device, and they’re freaking out on Reddit. Ledger users cannot access their wallet, see their coins, or make any transactions with BCH at all. The Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Wallet is not functioning on Ledger, and its users are freaking out on Reddit. The Ledger users are not able to access their wallet, see their coins, or make any transactions with BCH at all. A Ledger user complaint on its sub-reddit: I recently trasfered all my BTC, ETH, and LTC from coinbase to my Nano…

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What Random Walks in Multiple Dimensions Teach You About Life

There are real world applications of the stochastic mathematical process known as a random walk—really.

ReactJS helps create sturdier, more dynamic web apps—bootcamp it now for under $40

ReactJS is one of the most popular developer secrets in web creation, so get on board with this ReactJS Programming Bootcamp package. Right now, it’s only $39 (an over 90 percent savings) from TNW Deals.