Apple To Postpone AR Glasses Launch, Working On Mixed Reality Headset: Report
The report stated that virtual and augmented reality will be included in Apple’s mixed reality headset and is likely to be announced at the spring event this year
Spyware maker Paragon confirms U.S. government is a customer
Israeli spyware maker Paragon Solutions confirmed to TechCrunch that it sells its products to the U.S. government and other unspecified allied countries. Paragon’s executive chairman John Fleming said in a statement to TechCrunch on Tuesday that, “Paragon licenses its technology to a select group of global democracies — principally, the United States and its allies.” […]
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A lot of fintechs “have to fix their business models,” say VCs who invest in fintechs
In recent years, working for, or banking with, a traditional financial institution was decidedly uncool. Far cooler was working for or banking with one of the many fintech startups that seemed to thumb their nose at stodgy bank brands. Then the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates, stocks tanked, and a lot of fintech outfits that […]
A lot of fintechs “have to fix their business models,” say VCs who invest in fintechs by Connie Loizos originally published on TechCrunch
Twitter Blue is now available on Android at the same price as iOS
A day after launching an annual Twitter Blue subscription, the social media company made the paid plan available for purchase for Android users today. Users will have to pay $11 per month if they buy the Twitter Blue plan through Android. The pricing is the same as what users on iOS have to pay, but […]
Twitter Blue is now available on Android at the same price as iOS by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch
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India’s PhonePe tops $12 billion valuation in new funding
PhonePe’s valuation has surged to $12 billion in a new funding round as the Indian fintech giant readies for life without parent firm Flipkart. The Bengaluru-headquartered startup said it has raised $350 million and anticipates raising up to another $650 million as part of the round. General Atlantic led the first tranche of the investment. […]
India’s PhonePe tops $12 billion valuation in new funding by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch
Shein valuation reportedly plummets by a third as it seeks $3B
Shein, the fast fashion behemoth that has swept across the world, is raising a significant down round as the startup world braces for a funding crunch. The e-commerce platform known for jaw-dropping outfit prices and savvy TikTok marketing is seeking $3 billion at a valuation of $64 billion, down from the $100 billion price tag […]
Shein valuation reportedly plummets by a third as it seeks $3B by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch
Curated Loop is ranging indie designer picks for an edgier take on fashion rentals
Here’s a fashion rental startup with a twist: London, UK-based Curated Loop — which soft-launched a high end fashion rental marketplace last week after bootstrapping to launch an MVP — is sourcing statement pieces from independent designers’ sample stock to style itself as an edgier alternative to more conventional rivals. Its approach means items available […]
Curated Loop is ranging indie designer picks for an edgier take on fashion rentals by Natasha Lomas originally published on TechCrunch
Musk stands to lose billions in trial over ‘funding secured’ tweet
The question of whether Tesla CEO Elon Musk is a fraud or is just too careless with his words took center stage in a San Francisco court room Wednesday. Under the microscope was Musk’s notorious 2018 tweet that stated funding was “secured” to take Tesla private at a potential value of $420 per share. In a […]
Musk stands to lose billions in trial over ‘funding secured’ tweet by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch
Daily Crunch: GoMechanic lays off 70% after investors discover ‘founders knowingly misstated facts’
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Daily Crunch: GoMechanic lays off 70% after investors discover ‘founders knowingly misstated facts’ by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch
Scrintal raises $1 million for its visual collaboration tool
Founded by Ece Kural and Furkan Bayraktar, Scrintal is a visual note-taking and collaboration tool. The Sweden-based company’s product combines visual canvases with documentation to help professionals and teams go from idea to presentable work on the same screen — think Miro meets Notion meets a slew of other tools companies use to keep their knowledge […]
Scrintal raises $1 million for its visual collaboration tool by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch