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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
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Rivian upholds 2022 production targets as net loss widens
Electric vehicle maker Rivian affirmed Wednesday that the company is on track to hit its annual production target of 25,000 vehicles despite unpredictable supply chain crunches and component shortages. The startup-turned-public company remained committed to its production goal even as industry-wide challenges, supply chain snarls and macroeconomic forces have conspired this year to keep automakers […]
Rivian upholds 2022 production targets as net loss widens by Jaclyn Trop originally published on TechCrunch
Some crypto VCs see decentralization as the future following FTX collapse
Venture capitalists see this moment as a warning, but also as an opportunity for the growth of decentralization and maturation of the larger blockchain space.
Some crypto VCs see decentralization as the future following FTX collapse by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch
3 tips for managing a remote engineering team
Here’s how we helped establish a positive remote culture that helps our engineers be productive and accountable.
3 tips for managing a remote engineering team by Ram Iyer originally published on TechCrunch
Volvo unveils flagship SUV with 370-mile range
Volvo unveiled its flagship electric vehicle Wednesday, a seven-passenger SUV that can travel 370 miles on a fully charged battery. The debut of the Volvo EX90 is a “huge step forward” in the automaker’s quest to become a fully electric brand by 2030, CEO Jim Rowan said during a livestreamed launch event. Slated to arrive […]
Volvo unveils flagship SUV with 370-mile range by Jaclyn Trop originally published on TechCrunch