‘Humbled By That Sign’: Construction Sign Hacked to Scream Profanity at Drivers Amid Sweltering Temperatures
The sign was located at the intersection of Montrose Boulevard and Westheimer Road in Houston, Texas.
The Download: the rise of luxury car theft, and fighting antimicrobial resistance
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The curious case of the disappearing Lamborghinis Across the world, unsuspecting people are unwittingly becoming caught up in a new and growing type of organized criminal enterprise: vehicle transport fraud and theft. Crooks…
Meta’s Horizon Worlds is rolling out on web and mobile
After more than a year and a half in development, Meta is bringing Horizon Worlds out of the headset. The VR social app has started rolling out for some users on web and mobile in early access, Meta said. By expanding to mobile and web, Horizon Worlds can cater to a much larger user base, […]
Circle expands Asia focus, Mila Kunis and Stoner Cats face SEC, Telegram adds crypto wallet and more
Welcome back to Chain Reaction. To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important crypto stories delivered to your inbox every Thursday at 12 p.m. PT, subscribe here. Another week in crypto means another opportunity for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to go after crypto projects. On Wednesday, the SEC charged long-term celebrity […]
TikTok and Billboard team up to launch a top 50 song chart
TikTok and Billboard are partnering to launch an official TikTok Billboard Top 50 Chart that tracks the most popular songs on the short-form video-sharing app, the company announced today. The chart will measure the hottest songs on the platform each week based on the number of views, user engagement and how many videos are made […]
The Hiccup Effect — Why Doubt is Not Your Enemy When Healing From Divorce
Here are four ways to overcome your doubts after pain.
‘This Is a Terrible Day’: Delta, American Express Limiting Access to Sky Clubs, Customers Lament ‘Brutal’ and ‘Outrageous’ Changes
Delta currently operates more than 50 Delta Sky Clubs around the country.
Pitching to Journalists and Investors Is Like Playing a Game of Cards. Here’s How to Know Which Ones Will Help You Win.
Which cards must you collect to achieve your goals?
Stealth startup Favs raises ~$1M for its close-friends-only social network
Over the years, social media has moved further and further away from its original value proposition of being a network where you could keep up with close friends and family in a private space. Instead, today’s apps are entertainment giants, filled with creator content, multimedia, and brand advertisements. A new social network, Favs, emerging from […]
As Databricks stacks more capital, a competitive AI market heats up
Databricks announced a $500 million funding round this morning, signaling it was putting more cash to work in the growing AI market.
Who benefits most from the new covid vaccines?
Covid case numbers have been rising across the United States since mid-July. So the news that updated covid vaccines are finally available comes as a relief to many. The first updated covid-19 shots from Moderna and Pfizer, which target an omicron variant known as XBB, hit some pharmacies as early as yesterday, and many more…