Facebook can’t move fast to fix the things it broke

Facebook's old motto was "move fast and break things," a sort of hacker rallying cry that put product evolution over basically everything else. Realizing that the demands placed on a massive, publicly traded company required a new outlook, Facebook o...

BenQ's HT2550 is a well-priced 4K projector with some minor issues

4K video is made to be seen on very large screens, and projectors are the cheapest way to do that. High-end models from Sony are out of reach, price-wise, for most of us, but cheap 4K projectors from BenQ, Optoma and others are finally hitting the ma...

Bubblz lets you collaborate on painful processes

Meet Bubblz, a French startup that wants to optimize all the boring processes that slow you down. If you’re trying to hire someone, if you need to collect information from many people, if you regularly put together marketing campaigns, you can use Bubblz to automate all the steps and collaborate with your coworkers. Many people […]

Mining costs show why 51 percent attacks on Bitcoin are easier than thought

There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding Bitcoin mining pretty much since its inception. The process of mining is so costly that it’s unfeasible for most people to be able to participate in the mining, leaving the control over the blockchain consensus mechanism to a select few people. A recent interview between Bitfury CEO Valery Vavilov and journalist Laura Shin has now rekindled the debate. Discussing the financial feasibility of Bitcoin mining, Vavilov told Shin that mining is profitable down to a price of $2,500-$3,000 per Bitcoin, even though it might vary a little by location. .@BitfuryGroup's @valeryvavilov says it depends…

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Uber introduces a bunch of new safety features

In a post today, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced a slew of new features for the app, designed to address growing concerns over rider safety. A majority of the additions are contained within a handy Safety Center landing page inside the app. The section features a bunch of insight into the company’s process for screening […]

Tougher regulation of Facebook is inevitable

Two long days of congressional hearings have come to an end for Mark Zuckerberg. But, the embattled Facebook CEO seems to have left members of Congress with more questions than answers about his company's handling of user data, leading a number of th...

Last call on Early Bird tickets for TC Robotics at UC Berkeley, May 11

After tomorrow, April 13, ticket prices for TC Sessions: Robotics will jump $100 for the May 11 event hosted at UC Berkeley. Buy your early bird $249 tickets today before these savings fly the coop! You’ll get full access to the conference, workshops and closing networking reception. Lunch and breakfast are included. The event’s stage […]

Jupiter's north pole comes to life in this 3D infrared video

If nothing else, the spacecraft Juno, which is currently in an elongated orbit of Jupiter, has taught us that the largest planet in our solar system is weird. From spectacular photographs to readings that make us question what this giant even is, Jun...

Investing app Stash partners with Green Dot to expand into banking

Stash, the finance app favored by first-time investors who are just learning the market, is getting into banking. The company announced this morning it will roll out a set of mobile-first banking services aimed at those left behind by traditional banks. The services include bank accounts with debit cards, no overdraft fees, access to a network of […]

Marketing platform Punchh raises $20M Series B to give brick-and-mortar retailers better data analytics

Founded in 2010 as an online loyalty card service, Punchh has since grown into a marketing platform serving more than 115 restaurant chains, including Pizza Hut and Quiznos. Now it’s raised a $20 million Series B to expand into more retail verticals and increase the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in its cloud […]

Airstream's New Nest Camper is Cute and Practical

The compact, lightweight Nest breaks with the aluminum tradition in favor of fiberglass.

Why It's Almost Impossible for Fastballs to Get Any Faster

Advances have fueled a dramatic upward trend in world-record athletic performances, but the baseball pitch is stuck. The reason is physics.

We want to give you $500 worth of cryptocurrency for free

Instead of taking home a new iPad or a set of steak knives of any other fun prize being offered, an entry in this sweepstakes will ultimately land one lucky winner $500 in the valuable Ethereum cryptocurrency.

HelpSelf uses simple AI to help those in legal trouble

HelpSelf is a AI-assisted legal app that helps you deal with simple issues. Need protection against debt collectors? Need an expungement? Want to deal with domestic violence? This robot can help. The project is an “automated legal technology company” that automates simple legal procedures. They currently work in the above areas but are moving into […]

Firefox updates its iOS web browser to turn Tracking Protection on by default

At a time when web users are becoming more concerned about their online privacy and personal data, Mozilla today is launching a new version of its Firefox for iOS web browser that includes Tracking Protection turned on by default. That means when you use the browser, websites won’t be able to track your activity and capture […]

Here’s what the new Gmail looks like

Yesterday, Google pressed the Send button too quickly and informed G Suite customers that a new Gmail was coming soon. TechCrunch obtained a few screenshots of the new interface from a tipster called Chaim. I confirmed the authenticity of those screenshots with another person who saw the new design. So here’s what you can expect. […]

Learn how cloud computing works and how to get in on this booming job sector, for over 90% off

Cloud computing isn’t just a trend anymore, it’s now the norm. That creates loads of career opportunities for IT pros capable of dealing with a company’s digital requirements. You can learn how to be that expert with the Essential Cloud Computing Lifetime Bundle. Right now, it’s $18, over 90 percent off, from TNW Deals.

Tastemade executive team is getting a Goop makeover with new COO pick

Tastemade is getting a Goop makeover with the announcement that the former president of Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle empire, Geraldine Martin-Coppola, is coming on board as Tastemade’s new chief operating officer. Martin brings a wealth of experience in lifestyle branding to Tastemade’s online video and pictorial food, travel, and home design channel. At Tastemade, Martin-Coppola will […]

ESPN launches its streaming service ESPN+

ESPN’s subscription streaming service ESPN+ arrives today. In addition to being the sports media giant’s first big push into digital subscriptions, ESPN+ is also parent company Disney’s first streaming launch since it took a majority stake in technology company BAMtech last year, with the explicit goal of helping Disney move into streaming. “I consider these […]

Revue, the newsletter publishing tool, now lets you charge subscribers

Dutch startup Revue, which is now positioning itself as an “editorial newsletter platform,” is adding the option to charge subscribers. This means that newsletters can be monetized directly, rather than relying on sponsorship or ads. The new feature requires signing up for a Stripe account, which you connect to Revue . You then write a […]

Background checks pay for Checkr, which just rang up $100 million in new funding

Criminal records, driving records, employment verifications. Companies that use on-demand employees need to know that all the boxes have been checked before they send workers into the world on their behalf, and they often need those boxes checked quickly. A growing number of them use Checkr, a San Francisco-based company that says it currently runs […]

Is voice search set to become the next frontier?

There is a common theme at many of the top marketing and technology events this year. Personalization, experiences, storytelling, and artificial intelligence are the big buzzwords that many companies believe are the ingredients to the secret sauce that will capture the attention of their easily distracted customers. Shantanu Narayen, Adobe’s CEO, recently declared that products [aren’t the main] differentiator anymore in a world where people are buying experiences, not products. Meanwhile, Kindra Hall highlighted at the Marketing United event that most people wouldn’t remember who played in the 2014 Super Bowl, but they will remember the commercial with the puppies…

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Cloudflare launches Spectrum to protect the internet beyond the web

When it launched back in 2010, Cloudflare was all about speeding up websites and protecting them from hackers. Today, with the launch of Spectrum, it’s taking a major step to move beyond the web and into protecting — and potentially speeding up — other parts of the internet. While Cloudflare’s regular services work well for […]

Misfit's $150 slimmed-down hybrid watch is now available

You can now add Misfit Path, the brand's slimmest hybrid watch yet, to the list of options to choose from if you're looking to buy a high-tech arm candy. The wearable is now available for sale on Misfit's website and will set you back at least $150,...

Google's Gmail redesign will display your calendar or to-do list

Yesterday, Google warned G Suite administrators about an impending Gmail redesign. We weren't expecting to hear much more about it for a few weeks, but The Verge has gotten their hands on screenshots of the new design.