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General Atlantic values media tech Amagi at $1.4 billion in new funding
Amagi, which offers cloud broadcast and targeted advertising software to scores of media and entertainment giants, has raised a large new funding round as it looks to expand its tech offerings and invest in AI-powered personalization stack. General Atlantic led a new round of over $100 million, which included about $20 million in secondary buybacks, […]
General Atlantic values media tech Amagi at $1.4 billion in new funding by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch
Aiphone door entry systems can be ‘easily’ bypassed thanks to NFC bug
The vulnerability in the door entry security system, used in government buildings and apartment complexes, cannot be fixed.
Aiphone door entry systems can be ‘easily’ bypassed thanks to NFC bug by Zack Whittaker originally published on TechCrunch
Ordergroove picks up $100M to grow e-commerce subscriptions as a service
Amazon has mastered the concept of subscriptions in e-commerce. Prime-based memberships, and the ability to set up recurring purchases for everyday items, have been central to how it drums up repeat business, tapping shoppers looking for discounts and more convenience. The concept has caught on fast with other retailers, and as one indication of that, […]
Ordergroove picks up $100M to grow e-commerce subscriptions as a service by Ingrid Lunden originally published on TechCrunch
Why this year’s UN climate conference is all about the money
This sci-fi blockchain game could help create a metaverse that no one owns
Apple limits AirDrop ‘everyone’ option to 10 minutes in China
A change in the iOS 16.1.1 update for Chinese users is turning some heads. Apple is restricting the “Everyone” option in AirDrop to ten minutes on iPhones purchased in mainland China, according to online user reports. That means people can no longer keep their Airdrop on for an unlimited time, including for strangers and contacts. […]
Apple limits AirDrop ‘everyone’ option to 10 minutes in China by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch
Power up with our partners at TC Sessions: Crypto
We’re packing our bags and getting pumped about flying to Miami for TC Sessions: Crypto on November 17. What about you? Don’t miss your chance to rub elbows with the kings and queens of blockchain, cryptocurrency, DeFi, NFT and web3 — the current rulers and the up-and-coming contenders for the crown. Buy your pass today […]
Power up with our partners at TC Sessions: Crypto by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch
Elon Musk addresses Twitter advertisers in a meandering Q&A
New Twitter owner Elon Musk joined a Twitter Space today to address concerns from advertisers about changes at the company. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s nascent foray into running a social media platform has been tumultuous, from launching unfinished products, to alienating advertisers, to laying off half of its staff. Twitter’s Client Solutions Leader Robin Wheeler […]
Elon Musk addresses Twitter advertisers in a meandering Q&A by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch
Elon Musk details his vision for a Twitter payments system
Elon Musk detailed his vision for Twitter’s plan to enter the payments market during a livestreamed meeting with Twitter advertisers, hosted on Twitter Spaces on Wednesday. The new Twitter owner suggested that, in the future, users would be able to send money to others on the platform, extract their funds to authenticated bank accounts and, […]
Elon Musk details his vision for a Twitter payments system by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch