Money Stored in Venmo, Other Payment Apps May Not Be ‘Safe’ in Event of Financial Crisis, Gov Warns
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is warning customers that money kept in popular payment apps is not protected in the same manner as banks.
The One Trait That Actually Predicts Startup Success (Hint: It’s Not Age)
It’s not youth, boldness or speed — the data shows one specific trait separates startups that scale from startups that stall.
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Economic Downturns Don’t Last Forever — Here Are 5 Ways to Maintain Resilience During a Recession
Don’t worry. There will always be a light at the end of the tunnel.
AI doomerism is overblown and other TC news
Many of the leading voices in AI have co-signed yet another ominous open letter warning that we should be “mitigating the risk of extinction from AI.” However, the voices shouting for regulation the loudest have us wondering how much of the AI fear-mongering is warranted, and how much is self-serving theater. This week, I’m joined by […]
AI doomerism is overblown and other TC news by Darrell Etherington originally published on TechCrunch
Inside Volkswagen’s big ID.Buzz bet
Volkswagen is betting big on the upcoming ID.Buzz electric van. With availability of the vehicle still a year out, the automaker is counting on years of pent-up anticipation to not only sell the bus shrouded in nostalgia, but to have it act as a halo product to bring customers to the brand’s entire EV lineup. […]
Inside Volkswagen’s big ID.Buzz bet by Roberto Baldwin originally published on TechCrunch
YouTube TV brings the Tennis Channel back three years after removing it
YouTube TV added seven new channels to its lineup on Thursday, which includes the Tennis Channel, Magnolia Network, T2, CHARGE!, TBD, Tr3s Channel and Hogar de HGTV Channel. In particular, many subscribers will be happy about the addition of the Tennis Channel since it was removed from the streaming service in 2020. The news comes […]
YouTube TV brings the Tennis Channel back three years after removing it by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch
The web3 winter isn’t going to thaw anytime soon
From an initial read of data from the past month, we can infer that the current crypto winter is far from thawing.
The web3 winter isn’t going to thaw anytime soon by Anna Heim originally published on TechCrunch
This Apple Watch Alternative Is on Sale for Only $37.99
This feature-packed watch can be used to make calls, check notifications, and more.
Talk About A Long Movie — The ‘Oppenheimer’ Film Is Literally 11 Miles Long And Weighs 600 Pounds
The WWII film about the invention of the atomic bomb is set to be the next big hit from filmmaker Christopher Nolan.
Airbnb Is Suing New York City Over Short-Term Rental Restrictions: ‘Extreme and Oppressive’
The home-sharing and vacation rental marketplace is taking action against New York City’s Local Law 18 which imposes restrictions on short-term rentals.
Lumari is a new social sandbox game with cute creatures, building capabilities and more
Gaming startup Proxima emerged from stealth earlier this week, announcing its funding round as well as its inaugural game, Lumari, a social sandbox adventure game that appears to be a cross between Animal Crossing, Pokémon and Minecraft. The game studio raised $1.6 million in pre-seed funding led by London Venture Partners, with participation from Konvoy […]
Lumari is a new social sandbox game with cute creatures, building capabilities and more by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch