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Meta submitted a request to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission’s complaint about its acquisition of Within. The Los Angeles virtual reality firm makes Supernatural, a rhythm game-turned-workout app that, in our humble opinion, is a legitimately excellent use of VR. It makes sense why Meta wants to absorb the company, but the FTC has raised […]

Meta files to dismiss FTC complaint over acquisition of VR fitness company Within by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch

Being in the business of convincing people that they deserve a vacation is hard. Being in the business of convincing people that they can co-own a vacation house and enjoy it at the same time can be deceptively harder. Getaway – different from another venture-backed Getaway, which sells escapes to tiny cabins in the middle […]

Getaway launches a way for you to enjoy, and own, vacation homes by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch

Despite many thinking that venture debt would grow amid this year’s equity pullback, that has not been the case.

Q3 data reminds us that venture debt is not a Hail Mary by Rebecca Szkutak originally published on TechCrunch

For over a year, Activision Blizzard employees have protested against the company’s poor handling of ongoing sexual harassment allegations. Now, an anonymous Jane Doe has filed yet another lawsuit against the gaming giant for sexual harassment, gender discrimination and sexual battery, among other complaints. “For years, Activision Blizzard’s open ‘frat boy’ environment fostered rampant sexism, […]

Activision Blizzard is once again being sued for sexual harassment by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch

How much of the VC slowdown is predicated on investors cutting check sizes and slowing deal-making cadence, and what fraction comes from non-venture investors simply bouncing?

Is the venture market slowing or did crossover funds just bounce? by Alex Wilhelm originally published on TechCrunch

Sony and Honda have officially launched their joint mobility venture that aims to start delivering premium electric vehicles with automated driving capabilities in the United States in the spring of 2026, followed by Japan in the second half of 2026. The joint venture from hardware, software and entertainment conglomerate Sony and automaker Honda to produce […]

Sony and Honda envision an EV that entertains while it takes the wheel by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch

Funding for crypto startups have been cut in half and valuations are at a 70% to 80% discount, venture capitalists say.

Crypto VC deployment still slow as investors wait for even lower valuations by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch