Google is rolling out a bunch of updates across platforms making it easier for fans to follow the FIFA World Cup starting November 20. These include a daily highlights video from TV networks, customized notifications, a dedicated section on Google TV, and a multiplayer game. Just like for any sport, you can search with phrases […]
Google is launching cross-platform features to make it easier to follow the FIFA World Cup by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch
If you look past the current downturn, it’s likely your startup will have higher chances of survival if you hold on to specialized talent.
In times of crisis, fintech startups should take the long view instead of hibernating by Ram Iyer originally published on TechCrunch
Credit card penetration in Egypt is low, with just over 4 million cards used in a population of more than 100 million people. As such, people in the country have little or no access to credit, given the other few options that exist in the market. One of these options, consumer loans, is being explored […]
Blnk, a fintech that provides instant consumer credit in Egypt, raises $32M in debt and equity by Tage Kene-Okafor originally published on TechCrunch
Cleantech startup Airly wants to help communities around the world improve air quality with affordable sensors and software that provides actionable insights. Based in London and Krakow, the startup announced today it has raised $5.5 million. The round was led by firstminute capital and Pi Labs, with participation from returning investors like the Sir Richard […]
Airly fights air pollution with a network of affordable sensors by Catherine Shu originally published on TechCrunch
The California Department of Motor Vehicles approved an amendment to Waymo’s existing deployment permit Wednesday to include driverless, as well as drivered, operations. Now, Waymo will be able to charge for usage of its autonomous vehicles, which will operate without anyone in the driver’s seat, for services like food and grocery delivery. The upgraded DMV […]
Waymo can now charge for fully driverless services in San Francisco by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch
Sequoia Capital just marked down to zero the value of its stake in the cryptocurrency exchange FTX — a stake that, as of last week, likely represented among the most sizable unrealized gains in the venture firm’s 50-year history. The move isn’t a complete surprise, though even more uncharacteristic was Sequoia’s decision to tweet out […]
Sequoia Capital marks its FTX investment down to zero dollars by Connie Loizos originally published on TechCrunch