Month: September 2022
Pixelmator Pro 3.0 arrives, adding new features, 200 templates, mockups and more
The popular Mac application Pixelmator Pro today rolled out its latest release with the launch of Pixelmator Pro 3.0. The image editing app’s update included 200 new design templates, customizable mockups, and a machine learning-powered feature the company is calling “Smart Replace.” The update comes after the company announced earlier this year that Pixelmator Photo … Read more
Instagram confirms it’s down for some users, says it’s working on a fix
If you’re having trouble accessing Instagram right now, it’s because the social network is currently experiencing a partial outage. A spokesperson for the company told TechCrunch in an email that Instagram is aware of the issue, and that it’s working to get the app back to normal. “We’re aware that some people are having trouble … Read more
Coinflex plans give 65% of company to creditors as part of restructuring proposal
Subject to a vote and court approval, the plan proposed CoinFlex creditors own 65% of the company, while its team members be allocated 15% of the company’s shares.
Nvidia launches first SaaS Offering
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Trombone Champ’s developers want to take the game ‘farther than we originally planned’
It’s not just the music that’s ridiculous in Trombone Champ. | Image: Holy Wow Studios If your Twitter feed is anything like mine, it’s recently been filled with hilarious videos of the trombone rhythm game Trombone Champ. Much of the silliness comes from players “sliding” the in-game cursor to try and hit the next note, … Read more
Instagram is having some major problems right now
It’s not just you. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Instagram is having some issues right now affecting users trying to open its app on their iPhone or Android device. Users on Reddit report that the app is continually crashing, making it difficult for them to see any posts, and DownDetector shows that … Read more
Want a free ticket to Disrupt 2022? Apply to volunteer today!
The future comes at you fast: TechCrunch Disrupt 2022 is now just a few weeks away. If you’re involved in the tech world — or want to break into it — you’ll want to be in San Francisco from October 18–20. And if your funds are tight, there’s now a golden opportunity to experience Disrupt up … Read more
Pitch Deck Teardown: Party Round’s $7M, er, party round deck
In the world of investment, a “party round” is an investment round — typically an angel round — where a larger number of angels throw in what (to them) is pocket change to help a company get off the ground. “Pocket change” is relative, of course; what is pocket change to a very high-net-worth individual … Read more
Celsius Might Be Planning to Turn Its Debt Into Crypto ‘IOU’ Tokens
Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius appears to be considering a plan to turn its debt into crypto “IOU” (“I Owe You”) tokens.
INX Debuts Trading Platform for SEC-Registered Security Tokens and Cryptocurrencies
INX will also offer services for investors seeking to raise capital through a security token offering.
Crypto bug bounty platform Immunefi raises $24M led by Framework Ventures
The growth of decentralized finance, or DeFi, has made the blockchain industry especially vulnerable to scams and attacks.
Total crypto market cap shows strength even after the Merge and Federal Reserve rate hike
Many of the top-80 cryptocurrencies dropped by 15%+ in the past week, but the Tether premium in Asia-based futures markets shows traders remain calm.
Archer’s co-founder is bootstrapping an all-purpose humanoid robot
The quest to build the perfect humanoid robot is heating up, as Figure — a startup currently operating in stealth — is developing a multi-purpose bipedal ‘bot it plans to pilot in 2024. Speaking under the condition of anonymity, a source close to to the company recently confirmed the startup’s operations, funding, high-profile hires and … Read more
Alameda Research, Jump Capital Lead $37M Funding for 3Commas Automated Crypto Trading Platform
The CEO of crypto custodian Copper also led the round for the trading bot-driven ecosystem.
Charging your EV at night is about to become more expensive
Electric vehicle charging stations in New York City are often inside paid parking lots. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge One of the perks of electric vehicle ownership is charging your car overnight while parked in your driveway at home. Electricity demand is usually low, so rates are fairly cheap, making it … Read more
Nothing starts teasing its next pair of earbuds — the Ear Stick
The Nothing Ear Stick. | Image: Nothing Nothing has released its first teaser for the Ear Stick, its second pair of true wireless earbuds following last year’s Ear 1. In a series of images, the consumer tech firm has shown off the new charging case for the earbuds, which appears to use a cylindrical design … Read more
Meta ordered to pay walkie-talkie app maker Voxer $175M for patent infringement
A jury in a Texas federal court has ordered Meta to pay walkie-talkie app company Voxer more than $174.5 million in damages, according to court documents filed on Wednesday. Voxer, the creator of the Walkie Talkie app, first filed its lawsuit against Meta (formerly known as Facebook) in 2020 after it accused the company of … Read more
How to watch Netflix’s Tudum event this weekend
A Netflix ad for Tudum | Image: Netflix Tudum, Netflix’s annual exhibition of upcoming projects / fan event that also shares a name with the streamer’s embattled editorial website, is upon us once again to give the world its first look at a number of projects like D.B. Weiss and David Benioff’s The Three-Body Problem … Read more
Blockchain venture capital funding fell to a 12-month low in August
The crypto market downturn continues to impact private funding, but one fund is bullish about the future of Web3.
Nintendo is releasing the first Mario movie trailer next month
Image: Nintendo Nintendo and animation studio Illumination will be debuting the first teaser trailer for the upcoming Mario movie on October 6th at New York Comic Con. We don’t know exactly what to expect from the trailer yet, but fingers crossed that we’ll finally get to hear Chris Pratt’s Mario voice. Join us October 6th … Read more
UK Introduces Law to Seize, Freeze and Recover Crypto
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency bill is designed to make it easier for law enforcement agencies to seize, freeze and recover crypto assets when used for criminal activities such as money laundering drugs and cybercrime.
Here’s What’s In the White House’s Crypto Reports
The White House published six reports and a framework. Here’s what they said.
Cryptography Network Lit Protocol Raises $13M to Bolster Web3 Autonomy and Interoperability
The Series A round is being led by crypto investment firm 1kx.
A quick checkup on consumer fintech activity ahead of Q3 data
Heading into the final days of the third quarter, I am looking forward to more than just a new sheaf of data concerning venture capital flows around the world. When September wraps, we’ll start a countdown for earnings reports from consumer-serving fintech giants, data that will help us understand present-day market appetite for trading and … Read more
Fed interest rate hike rattles the crypto market: Dig deeper with Market Talks
The Fed has once again increased interest rates by another 75 basis points. Join us as we discuss this and more with Tim Warren, co-host of Coffee N Crypto, and Yashu Gola, a Cointelegraph market analyst.