Month: August 2024
FOMO HOUR 187 – AI TOKENS LEADING
AI tokens lead ahead of Nvidia earnings. Crypto funds saw $533m inflows last week. BTC ‘bull market’ back on in IFP index. BTC close to ‘parabolic zone’ soon. Many coins ‘flipping back to bullish’ indicators. Open Interest begins to creep back up again. Binance Labs to focus on AI investments. 51 L2s now built on … Read more
Metaverse, Social Etiquette, and Societal Norms
Meet me in the Metaverse x The Metaverse is often viewed as a distant, or perhaps now not so distant, future. A society akin to Ready Player One where our life goals and purpose are directly linked to a virtual world. However, the concept of the Metaverse is less tangible than this. It’s best to … Read more
Apple’s iPhone 16 launch event is set for September
Screenshot by Jay Peters / The Verge Apple has announced the date of its next big event: September 9th, 2024, at 1PM ET / 10AM PT. The event, which has the tagline “It’s Glowtime,” will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park. During the show, the company is expected to launch the … Read more
Ethereum's 40-month slump vs. Bitcoin won't end in a dollar 'freefall' scenario
The positive correlation between the ETH/BTC pair and the US Dollar Index has strengthened ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September rate decision.
The biggest trends young NYC investors are bullish on — and why
As twenty-something-year-old investors enter the venture landscape, they spot new trends that could become the next multibillion-dollar tech businesses. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Did RFK Jr. Really ‘Drop Out’? Polymarket Bettors Argue Over Contract Resolution
Prediction market traders place bets on Telegram CEO’s release from jail and spread of mpox.
TechCrunch Minute: Boston Dynamics’ new Atlas robot shows off its push-up skills
When we mention Boston Dynamics, there are probably two things that come to mind: Cool robots and viral videos showing off what those robots can do. The latest video that the company shared with TechCrunch doesn’t disappoint on either front. It features the new Atlas humanoid robot dropping to the mat and doing a bunch … Read more
Tidal launches royalty tracking features for artists
Music streaming service Tidal has launched new features that let artists track royalties and manage their work on the platform. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
HoverAir X1 Pro and Promax: folding, self-flying 4K and 8K drones with modular controllers
The HoverAir X1 Promax. | Photo by Owen Grove / The Verge The HoverAir X1 wasn’t your traditional drone. People who have little interest in piloting, like my colleague Thomas Ricker, use the highly crash-resistant self-flying $350 camera to easily get aerial video just by pressing two buttons. But it’s not particularly high-quality video, it’s … Read more
Creating a Ride-a-request Application Using TomTom Maps API
This post will walk you through creating a ride-a-request application using TomTom Maps API. This application will allow users to input multiple pick-up and drop-off locations, calculate the optimal route, and display it on a map. We’ll cover everything from obtaining the API key to rendering the optimized route on a map. Step 1: Setting … Read more
Bitcoin ETF Gains Spike, Setting Five-Week High as Fed Signals Rate Cuts Near
Crypto funds—primarily Bitcoin ETFs—pulled in the most cash in more than a month last week, according to data from CoinShares.
Red Hat’s OpenStack Services are now generally available on its OpenShift platform
The idea here is to essentially turn OpenStack into a container-based workload that can be managed on OpenShift. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Wombat Exchange? Womplay.io? $WOMBAT, WOM, WAX, TELOS?
Fake currency exchange, fake airdrops, fake staking, fake withdrawals, VERY real scam. Robbing users without Batman.
Elevate your brand’s impact: Host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
Maximize your brand’s presence by hosting your Side Event in San Francisco during Disrupt Week — October 26 through November 1. Connect with more than 10,000 attendees of Disrupt 2024, as well as your network and the dynamic Bay Area tech community. You have the flexibility to host events that reflect your brand, including industry … Read more
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The Secret Weapon of Developers Who Want to Sleep at Night
Clean code is your secret weapon. It’s the key to fewer late-night debugging sessions, fewer headaches for your future self, and more time to actually enjoy life outside of coding.
Frontier is about to offer 7-gig fiber across several states
Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty Images Frontier is bringing its new 7-gig fiber internet option to customers across the country. The 7-gig plan costs $309.99 / month and is the fastest widely available fiber plan so far. Frontier currently offers fiber internet in most of the 25 states it … Read more
NFT Piggy Banks in Your Wallet
**Imagine a scenario where you store coins or tokens in your wallet in jars, similar to the ones you would use in your pantry or kitchen. n ** In the first jar or envelope, I’ll put 100 DAI for monthly subscriptions, in the second jar I’ll put 1000 DAI for a long-awaited purchase, and in … Read more
Cancer survivor launches Oncology Ventures to improve care
Ben Freeberg was an associate at a venture firm Alpha Partners when he suddenly passed out in the middle of the day. He sought medical help, and after running a few diagnostic tests, doctors didn’t find anything wrong with him. “They told me I was overreacting,” Freeberg told TechCrunch. But a little less than twelve … Read more
Final week: ScaleUp your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
Are you a Series A or B startup ready to make waves in the tech industry? The ScaleUp Startups Exhibitor Program at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 can be your launchpad to success. This program offers unparalleled exposure, connecting you with top industry leaders, investors, and potential partners. Don’t miss out — less than a week left … Read more