Market intelligence firm Sensor Tower conducts layoffs, several execs out

September 8, 2023
Sensor Tower, a prominent market intelligence firm for the app economy, this week laid off a notable portion of its workforce, estimated at around 40 people out of the 270+ at the company, according to LinkedIn’s headcount. The layoffs included C-suite executives, TechCrunch has learned from multiple sources, including the CMO, CFO, and Chief Product […]

Musk says he limited Ukraine’s Starlink to prevent attack on Russia

September 8, 2023
Elon Musk has confirmed that he in essence scuttled a Ukrainian military strike on Russia by refusing to allow Starlink to be used in the process. The billionaire claims the decision was made to avoid being “complicit in a major act of war,” but it also raises serious questions regarding the role of oligarchs in […]

When scaring us is great for business

September 8, 2023
Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. All right, all right, all right. Over the past few days, I’ve been listening to Matthew McConaughey’s memoir Greenlights, as read by the author. I honestly don’t know what compelled me to listen to it or how it ended up […]

Ready, set, network at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

September 8, 2023
With less than two weeks to go until TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 kicks off in San Francisco, we’re here with a reminder that networking is job fun at Disrupt! Yes, networking is serious business, and with more than 10,000 attendees, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to build the connections that build your business. That said, it […]

Apple Event 2023: How to watch the iPhone 15 reveal on Sept. 12

September 8, 2023
Apple is set to announce new iPhone models during its “Wonderlust” keynote on Tuesday at 10 AM PT (1 PM in New York, 6 PM in London, 7 PM in Paris), and you’ll be able to watch the event right here. Rumor has it that Apple will unveil the next generation of iPhone models — […]