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Daily Crunch 11/13/21

13 Nov 2021

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Instagram adds TikTok-like Text-to-Speech and Voice Effects tools to Reels; Microsoft’s shift to the cloud is a lesson in corporate evolution Learn ...

Daily Crunch 11/12/21

12 Nov 2021

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Amazon Prime Video app introduces a new clip-sharing feature; Google reorg moves AR, VR, Starline and Area 120 into new ‘Labs’ team; Twitter no lo...

Daily Crunch 11/11/21

11 Nov 2021

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The DOJ is suing Uber over claims its ‘wait time’ fee policy discriminates against people with disabilities; YouTube is removing the dislike count...

Daily Crunch 11/10/21

10 Nov 2021

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Robinhood says millions of customer names and email addresses taken in data breach; Motional and Lyft to launch driverless commercial robotaxi service...

Daily Crunch 11/9/21

09 Nov 2021

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YouTube to expand test that reopens mobile app directly in its TikTok rival, Shorts; Apple says App Store won’t close to developers over holidays, a...

Daily Crunch 11/6/21

06 Nov 2021

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New antitrust suit from Phhhoto alleges Facebook copied and killed the competition; US government offers $10M bounty for DarkSide ransomware hackers; ...

Daily Crunch 11/5/21

05 Nov 2021

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Google Play to support alternative billing systems in South Korea, following new law; Cruise launches driverless robotaxi service in San Francisco; Ky...

Daily Crunch 11/4/21

04 Nov 2021

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DoorDash rolls out SafeDash, an in-app security toolkit for delivery people on the platform; Square’s Cash App opens up to teens ages 13 to 17 with ...

Daily Crunch 11/3/21

03 Nov 2021

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Netflix games are coming to all members on Android, starting this week; Zoom is piloting ads for free users; Microsoft Teams gets 3D animated avatars,...

Daily Crunch 11/2/21

02 Nov 2021

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Snap is working with NBCUniversal to bring more audio to its platform; Pinterest wants you to shop live; Tesla opens charging network to other car com...

Daily Crunch 10/30/21

30 Oct 2021

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Cloud infrastructure market hits $180B run rate in Q3, as even chip shortages can’t slow it down; Mastodon issues 30-day ultimatum to Trump’s soci...

Daily Crunch 10/29/21

29 Oct 2021

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Facebook changes its corporate branding to Meta; TikTok is testing a new direct tipping feature with select creators; Apple’s App Privacy Report lau...

Daily Crunch 10/28/21

28 Oct 2021

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Apple now lets you review more default apps like Phone, Messages, Photos and Safari; Self-driving company Cruise on track for early commercial operati...

Daily Crunch 10/27/21

27 Oct 2021

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In hearing with Snap, TikTok and YouTube, lawmakers tout new rules to protect kids online; Apple One’s Premier subscription tier is rolling out in 1...

Daily Crunch 10/26/21

26 Oct 2021

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Tesla, Hertz shares rise following order for 100,000 EVs; Facebook reports revenue miss, plans to break out AR/VR top lines; Blue Origin, Boeing and o...

Daily Crunch 10/23/21

23 Oct 2021

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Elon Musk says Starship should be ready for first orbital launch next month, ‘pending regulatory approval;’Tech watchdog campaign challenges big t...

Daily Crunch 10/22/21

22 Oct 2021

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Trump to launch his own social media platform, calling it TRUTH Social; Netflix employees stage a trans solidarity walkout, pose list of demands; Netf...

Daily Crunch 10/21/21

21 Oct 2021

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Facebook reportedly plans to change its name to focus on the metaverse; PayPal said to be exploring potential acquisition of Pinterest; Spotify partne...

Daily Crunch 10/20/21

20 Oct 2021

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Snap is launching a global studio to develop branded AR experiences; Senate budget committee tells NASA to select two developers for lunar lander prog...

Daily Crunch 10/19/21

19 Oct 2021

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Toyota earmarks $3.4 billion to boost EV battery production in the US through 2030; Amazon’s Zoox is expanding autonomous vehicle operations, testin...

Daily Crunch 10/16/21

16 Oct 2021

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Apple removes a popular Quran app in China after request from local regulators; Missouri governor threatens to prosecute local journalist for finding ...

Daily Crunch 10/15/21

15 Oct 2021

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Microsoft to pull LinkedIn from Chinese market; Tinder is releasing a new ‘Plus One’ feature to help users find a wedding date; WhatsApp now lets ...

Daily Crunch 10/14/21

14 Oct 2021

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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches 4-person crew, including William Shatner, to space; Ireland’s draft GDPR decision against Facebook branded a joke...

Daily Crunch 10/13/21

13 Oct 2021

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Twitter launches Spark audio creator program to boost Spaces; Coinbase is launching its own NFT platform to take on OpenSea; Memberful, a Patreon subs...

Daily Crunch 10/12/21

12 Oct 2021

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Apple appeals the Epic Games ruling and asks to put ordered App Store changes on hold; Facebook’s Oversight Board will meet with the Facebook whistl...

Daily Crunch 10/9/21

09 Oct 2021

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The mystery of Elon Musk’s missing gas; Elon Musk announces Tesla to move headquarters to Austin; Google to give security keys to ‘high risk’ us...

Daily Crunch 10/8/21

08 Oct 2021

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DOJ will sue federal contractors that hide cyberattacks and breaches; Microsoft acquires Ally.io, OKR startup that raised $76 million; Twitter invests...

Daily Crunch 10/7/21

07 Oct 2021

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Google confirms $1B investment into Africa, including subsea cable for faster internet; Twitch confirms hack after source code and creator payout data...

Daily Crunch 10/6/21

06 Oct 2021

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Apple launches new coding guide for elementary school students; Co-streaming rolls out to all creators on Facebook Gaming; Telegram says it added 70M ...

Daily Crunch 10/5/21

05 Oct 2021

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Apple Watch Series 7 arrives October 15, starting at $399; Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp down; Apple makes it easier to report bad apps ...

Daily Crunch 10/2/21

02 Oct 2021

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Twitter ban in Nigeria to be lifted if platform sets up a local office and pays taxes, president says; Rivian’s IPO filing is now public; And that’...

Daily Crunch 10/1/21

01 Oct 2021

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Facebook spins own research; New ad products from TikTok; Spotify bolsters podcasting toolkit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Daily Crunch 9/30/21

30 Sep 2021

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Google is redesigning Search using AI technologies and new features; YouTube will now ban content with vaccine misinformation; General Motors’ new s...

Daily Crunch 9/29/21

29 Sep 2021

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Here’s everything Amazon announced this morning, from smart thermostats to security robots; Microsoft’s Windows store is now open to third-party a...

Daily Crunch 9/28/21

28 Sep 2021

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Instagram puts kids version ‘on ice’ after critical backlash; Coinbase to let you deposit part of your paycheck into your Coinbase account; TikTok...

Daily Crunch 9/25/21

25 Sep 2021

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China says all cryptocurrency-related transactions are illegal and must be banned; FCC showers schools across the US with $1.2B from Emergency Connect...

Daily Crunch 9/24/21

24 Sep 2021

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Europe will finally legislate for a common charger for mobiles; Google’s Android Automotive OS is coming to Honda cars in 2022; Google files writ ag...

Daily Crunch 9/23/21

23 Sep 2021

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FedEx to test Aurora’s self-driving trucks on Dallas-to-Houston route; AeroFarms is supplying the hops for Goose Island’s latest IPA; YouTube conf...

Daily Crunch 9/22/21

22 Sep 2021

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PayPal launches its ‘super app’ combining payments, savings, bill pay, crypto, shopping and more; Tumblr’s subscription product Post+ enters ope...

Daily Crunch 9/21/21

21 Sep 2021

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Following SEC lawsuit threat, Coinbase cancels launch of ‘Lend’ product; Facebook warned over ‘very small’ indicator LED on smart glasses, as ...

Daily Crunch 9/18/21

18 Sep 2021

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In internal memo, Apple says it is monitoring legal challenges to Texas abortion law; Elon Musk praises Chinese automakers amidst regulatory scrutiny;...

Daily Crunch 9/17/21

17 Sep 2021

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Twitter Super Follows has generated only around $6K+ in its first two weeks; Ford boosts spending to increase production capacity of its F-150 Lightni...

Daily Crunch 9/16/21

16 Sep 2021

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Walmart to launch autonomous delivery service with Ford and Argo AI; The FDA should regulate Instagram’s algorithm as a drug; Europe plans a Chips A...

Daily Crunch 9/15/21

15 Sep 2021

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Apple’s iPhone 13 sports better battery and improved cameras, starting at $799; LinkedIn launches a $25M fund for creators, will test Clubhouse-styl...

Daily Crunch 9/14/21

14 Sep 2021

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Instagram is building a ‘Favorites’ feature so you don’t miss important posts; Dutch court finds Uber drivers are employees; Apple patches a NSO...

Daily Crunch 9/11/21

13 Sep 2021

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Apple Music is using Shazam to solve the streaming industry’s problem with DJ mixes; Google and Jio delay their India smartphone launch; Epic Games ...

Daily Crunch 9/10/21

10 Sep 2021

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Facebook debuts its Ray-Ban Stories smart sunglasses; The newest Roomba gets smarter as it vacuums; Twitter wants you to tweet to interest-based commu...

Daily Crunch 9/9/21

09 Sep 2021

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Microsoft launches a personalized news service, Microsoft Start; Google Workspace opens up spaces for all users; Twitter is testing big ol’ full-wid...

Daily Crunch 9/8/21

08 Sep 2021

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Volkswagen and Argo AI reveal first ID Buzz test vehicle for autonomous driving; Hulu is raising the price on its on-demand plans by $1 starting Oct. ...

Daily Crunch 9/4/21

04 Sep 2021

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Instagram may not be a photo-sharing app anymore, but Glass is; Apple delays plans to roll out CSAM detection in iOS 15 after privacy backlash; Playby...

Daily Crunch 9/3/21

03 Sep 2021

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FBI says Chinese authorities are hacking US-based Uyghurs; Tesla ordered to share Autopilot data with the US traffic safety agency; Point raises $46.5...

Daily Crunch - 9/2/21

02 Sep 2021

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Apple secures first states to support digital driver’s licenses, but privacy questions linger; Twitter is testing a new anti-abuse feature called ‘...

Daily Crunch - 9/1/21

01 Sep 2021

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Windows 11 launches October 5; Spotify officially launches Blend, allowing friends to match their musical tastes and make playlists together; TikTok’...

Daily Crunch - 8/31/21

31 Aug 2021

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Instagram will require users to provide their birthday; China restricts kids’ online gaming to three hours a week; Apple buys classical music servic...

Daily Crunch - 8/28/21

28 Aug 2021

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Apple will now let App Store developers talk to their customers about buying direct; Tesla wants to sell electricity in Texas; Zeal banks $13M to offe...

Daily Crunch 8/27/21

27 Aug 2021

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Big Tech pledges billions to bolster US cybersecurity defenses; Netflix begins testing mobile games in its Android app in Poland; Facebook will report...

Daily Crunch - 8/26/21

26 Aug 2021

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Canalys: US PC sales up 17% YoY for quarter, even as tablet sales stagnate;’ Headspace and Ginger are merging to form Headspace Health; OnlyFans ‘...

Daily Crunch - 8/25/21

25 Aug 2021

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Airbnb to provide free temporary housing for 20,000 Afghan refugees; Spotify’s Podcasts Subscriptions service is now open to all US creators; Waymo ...

Daily Crunch 8/24/21

24 Aug 2021

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TikTok is building its own AR development platform, TikTok Effect Studio; PayPal expands the ability to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrency to the UK; G...

Daily Crunch 8/21/21

21 Aug 2021

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SiriusXM launches ‘TikTok Radio,’ a music channel featuring viral hits hosted by TikTok stars; Peloton’s Android app hints at long-rumored rowin...

Daily Crunch 8/20/21

20 Aug 2021

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OnlyFans bans explicit content; General Motors and AT&T will offer 5G connectivity in certain vehicles from model year 2024; In growing battle with Ti...

Daily Crunch 8/19/21

19 Aug 2021

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T-Mobile says at least 47M current and former customers affected by hack; Apple walks back controversial Safari changes with iOS 15 beta 6 update; Mea...

Daily Crunch 8/18/21

18 Aug 2021

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Hopper raises $175M at $3.5B+ valuation as travel surges and its fintech tools help offset variant concerns; Apple’s sustainability-focused Impact A...

Daily Crunch 8/17/21

17 Aug 2021

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US safety regulator opens investigation into Tesla Autopilot following crashes with parked emergency vehicles; Tinder will soon make voluntary ID Veri...

Daily Crunch 8/14/21

14 Aug 2021

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Facebook is bringing end-to-end encryption to Messenger calls and Instagram DMs; Argentine fintech Ualá lands $350M at a $2.45B valuation in SoftBank...

Daily Crunch 8/13/21

13 Aug 2021

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Box reports earnings early to give shareholders time to review financials ahead of board vote; A new Senate bill would totally upend Apple and Google’...

Daily Crunch 8/12/21

12 Aug 2021

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Twitter redesigns website and app with new font, less clutter and high-contrast features; E-commerce-as-a-service platform Cart.com picks up $98M to g...

Daily Crunch 8/11/21

11 Aug 2021

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Venmo to allow credit card holders to automatically buy cryptocurrency with their cash back; Amazon says it will now compensate consumers for defectiv...

Daily Crunch 8/10/21

10 Aug 2021

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Car-sharing startup Turo has filed confidentially for an IPO; Instagram tests ads in its Shop tab; SpaceX to acquire satellite connectivity startup Sw...

Daily Crunch 8/7/21

07 Aug 2021

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SpaceX stacks the full Starship launch system for the first time, standing nearly 400 feet tall; Verifiable secures $17M for its API that manages heal...

Daily Crunch 8/6/21

06 Aug 2021

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Apple confirms it will begin scanning iCloud Photos for child abuse images; Twitter Spaces now let you invite co-hosts; Automakers urge greater govern...

Daily Crunch 8/5/21

05 Aug 2021

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Robinhood is now a stonk; Match Group to add audio and video chat, including group live video, to its dating app portfolio; Launchpad hiccups indefini...

Daily Crunch 8/4/21

04 Aug 2021

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Fleet your last Fleet — the Twitter feature vanishes today; Google Maps on iOS adds live location sharing in iMessage, home screen widget, dark mode...

Daily Crunch 8/3/21

03 Aug 2021

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Zoom will pay $85M to settle lawsuit over 'Zoombombing,' user privacy; Why Square is shelling out $29B to snag BNPL player Afterpay; Amazon will pay y...

Daily Crunch 7/31/21

31 Jul 2021

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Elon Musk calls Apple’s App Store fees ‘a de facto global tax on the Internet;’ A Tesla Megapack caught fire at the Victorian Big Battery facili...

Daily Crunch 7/30/21

30 Jul 2021

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Microsoft in talks to back India’s Oyo; Amazon’s Fire TV Cube now supports Zoom calls on your TV; PayPal’s new ‘super app,’ to include messa...

Daily Crunch 7/29/21

29 Jul 2021

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Duolingo’s IPO pricing is great news for edtech startups; Walmart to sell its e-commerce technologies to other retailers; Twitter launches US e-comm...

Daily Crunch 7/28/21

28 Jul 2021

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Shopify allows merchants to sell NFTs directly through their storefronts; Google TV mobile app redesign adds new services and recommendations; Pintere...

Daily Crunch 7/27/21

27 Jul 2021

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Rivian raises another $2.5B, pushing its EV war chest up to $10.5B; Data-driven iteration helped China’s Genki Forest become a $6B beverage giant in...

Daily Crunch 7/24/21

24 Jul 2021

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GM recalls Bolt EVs once again over fire risks; Paystand banks $50M to make B2B payments cashless and with no fees; GM recalls Bolt EVs once again ove...

Daily Crunch 7/23/21

23 Jul 2021

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A DNS outage just took down a large chunk of the internet; Rivian is planning a second US factory; Tesla, BHP ink supply deal for nickel ahead of dema...

Daily Crunch 7/22/21

22 Jul 2021

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Clubhouse is now out of beta and open to everyone; Argo, Ford to launch self-driving vehicles on Lyft’s ride-hailing app; Amazon aims to inject new ...

Daily Crunch 7/21/21

21 Jul 2021

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Blue Origin’s New Shepard carries Jeff Bezos and three crew members to space and back; Facebook onboards another 31 newsletter writers on Bulletin; ...

Daily Crunch 7/20/21

20 Jul 2021

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Colombian on-demand delivery startup Rappi raises ‘over’ $500M at a $5.25B valuation; CNN+ streaming service will offer live and on-demand content...

Daily Crunch 7/17/21

17 Jul 2021

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Intel rumored to be in talks to buy chip manufacturer GlobalFoundries for $30B; Tumblr’s parent company is buying popular podcast app Pocket Casts; ...

Daily Crunch 7/16/21

16 Jul 2021

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Xiaomi global shipments push past Apple for No. 2 spot; Blue Origin’s final passenger for its first human spaceflight will be 18-year-old Oliver Dae...

Daily Crunch 7/15/21

15 Jul 2021

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Facebook is shook, asks for removal of FTC Chair Khan from antitrust cases against it; Amazon launches its mobile-first Kindle Vella serialized story ...

Daily Crunch 7/14/21

14 Jul 2021

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Discord buys Sentropy, which makes AI software that fights online harassment; Facebook adds a ‘Payout Time Bonus’ to help retain bug bounty hunter...

Daily Crunch 7/13/21

13 Jul 2021

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Elon Musk defends Tesla’s $2.6B acquisition of SolarCity in Delaware court; Android 12 will let you play games before they finish downloading; Virgi...

Daily Crunch 7/10/21

10 Jul 2021

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EU fines BMW, VW $1B for running emissions cartel; Startups have never had it so good; Biden’s sweeping executive order takes on Big Tech’s ‘bad...

Daily Crunch 7/9/21

09 Jul 2021

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Beyond Meat launches plant-based chicken tenders at US restaurants; Dropbox is reimagining the workplace with Dropbox Studios; Instacart hires Faceboo...

Daily Crunch 7/8/21

08 Jul 2021

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Pakistan’s growing tech ecosystem is finally taking off; Turning IRL surgery into a VR game; Former U.S. president needs money Learn more about your...

Daily Crunch 7/7/21

07 Jul 2021

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Nobody wins as DoD finally pulls the plug on controversial $10B JEDI contract; Verizon demos THOR, its new vehicle for frontline rapid humanitarian re...

Daily Crunch 7/3/21

03 Jul 2021

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Chinese cybersecurity probe validates Didi’s pre-IPO warning to investors; GM is investing in a California lithium extraction project; Dutch court ...

Daily Crunch 7/2/21

02 Jul 2021

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macOS Monterey’s public beta is live; Paris court fines Airbnb $9.6 million for illegal listings; Pinterest updates policy to prohibit ads promoting...

Daily Crunch 7/1/21

01 Jul 2021

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Robinhood fined $70 million; Amazon betrays its fear with petition to sideline FTC Chair and antitrust hawk Lina Khan; Amazon betrays its fear with pe...

Daily Crunch 6/30/21

30 Jun 2021

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Duolingo filed to go public; Shopify drops its App Store commissions to 0% on developers’ first million in revenue; GitHub previews new AI tool that...

Daily Crunch 6/29/21

29 Jun 2021

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SpaceX aiming for first orbital test launch of Starship in July; Tech’s 5 Biggest Players Now Worth $3 Trillion; Facebook to target Nigerian learner...

Daily Crunch 6/26/21

26 Jun 2021

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Amazon’s cloud services giant, AWS, is getting into the encrypted messaging business; Fintual raises $15M for Latin American retail investing; Muscu...

Daily Crunch 6/25/21

25 Jun 2021

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Instagram may soon let you post from desktop; Android apps are coming to Windows 11 through the Amazon Appstore; Google and India’s Jio Platforms an...