Microsoft’s Bing Chat is coming to third-party browsers, including on mobile devices

August 7, 2023
In late July, Microsoft confirmed its ChatGPT-like Bing Chat was testing in third-party browsers like Chrome and Safari for select users after various reports had spotted the feature in action. Today, the company directly announced that Bing Chat would “soon” be available in third-party browsers, including both on the web and on mobile devices. The […]

Have we reached peak smartphone?

August 7, 2023
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week. Here’s the rundown from this morning, […]

5 days left to save on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

August 7, 2023
Here’s a public service announcement from Captain Obvious: It takes a lot of money to build a startup. At a time when every dollar counts, this is a reminder that you have only 5 days left to save on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, taking place September 19–21. How to save up to $600 on passes […]

French startup Exotrail expands U.S. footprint with two new subsidiaries

August 7, 2023
French in-space transportation company Exotrail is launching two U.S.-based subsidiaries, one focused specifically on serving U.S. government and defense customers, the company said Monday. Tyler Browder, co-founder and former head of satellite software developer Kubos, was installed to lead the new Exotrail U.S., Inc. He joined Exotrail as a senior officer in February, just after […]

PayPal launches PYUSD stablecoin for payments and transfers

August 7, 2023
PayPal is rolling out a stablecoin for payments and transfers, the company announced on Monday. PayPal USD (PYUSD) is issued by Paxos Trust Company and is backed by U.S. dollar deposits, short-term U.S Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. PayPal says the stablecoin is rolling out to US customers gradually. Eligible U.S. PayPal customers who purchase […]

Tesla CFO, ‘Master of Coin’ Zachary Kirkhorn steps down

August 7, 2023
Zachary Kirkhorn, Tesla’s chief financial officer and so-called ‘Master of Coin‘ stepped down August 4 after 13 years working with the electric vehicle maker, according to a regulatory filing. Vaibhav Taneja, Tesla’s current chief accounting officer, will succeed Kirkhorn. The former CFO will continue his role at Tesla through the end of 2023 to support […]