October 2022

Netflix undercuts Disney+ with launch of its $7/month ad-supported plan starting Nov. 3

October 13, 2022

The moment has finally come. Today, Netflix hosted a press call to reveal a preview of its new ad-supported tier, “Basic with Ads,” which will launch on November 3 in nine countries, including the U.S., and cost $6.99 per month, $13 less than Netflix’s Premium plan. This aligns with reports that the new plan would […]

Netflix undercuts Disney+ with launch of its $7/month ad-supported plan starting Nov. 3 by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

Meet these five emerging startups at TC Sessions: Crypto

October 13, 2022

Whether it’s seasoned industry behemoths or fresh, fearless upstarts ready to challenge the status quo, you’ll find them — and everything in between — at TC Sessions: Crypto on November 17 in Miami. Pay to play: It’s early-bird season, folks, so buy your pass today and save $150 — before prices go up. Take a […]

Meet these five emerging startups at TC Sessions: Crypto by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch

Apple partners with Goldman Sachs to introduce high-yield savings accounts for Apple Card holders

October 13, 2022

Apple is taking a big step towards offering more banking services to its customers. The company announced today it’s partnering with Goldman Sachs to soon launch a new Savings account feature for its Apple Card credit cardholders which will allow them to save and grow their “Daily Cash” — the cashback rewards that are earned […]

Apple partners with Goldman Sachs to introduce high-yield savings accounts for Apple Card holders by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

With $67M in new capital, NorthOne is doubling down on SMBs as some fintech companies pull back

October 13, 2022

It’s common knowledge, especially to those who work in financial services, that the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically increased demand for digital banking globally. A flurry of fintechs emerged in hope of meeting that demand while incumbent banks clamored to step up their own digital games. And then there were those companies that existed well before the […]

With $67M in new capital, NorthOne is doubling down on SMBs as some fintech companies pull back by Mary Ann Azevedo originally published on TechCrunch

5 more reasons to jump off the fence and go to Disrupt

October 13, 2022

Tick-tock, startup fans. We’re just days away from TechCrunch Disrupt on October 18–20 in San Francisco. If you’re still perched on that fence, we have five more reasons why you should pry open the wallet, dust off the credit card and get yourself to the Moscone Center and build a better business. Buy your pass […]

5 more reasons to jump off the fence and go to Disrupt by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch

Target is latest retailer to add support for SNAP payments for low-income shoppers

October 13, 2022

Target is the latest national retailer to roll out the ability for customers to pay with their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits when shopping for groceries online. While the payment method has long been accepted in stores, online grocery retailers offering curbside pickup and delivery programs, have only more recently begun to support the […]

Target is latest retailer to add support for SNAP payments for low-income shoppers by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch