July 8, 2025

The Download: hunting an asteroid, and unlocking the human mind

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. Inside the most dangerous asteroid hunt ever If you were told that the odds of something were 3.1%, it might not seem like much. But for the people charged with protecting our planet,…

WhatsApp introduces a new Windows client with better calling features

March 23, 2023

WhatsApp announced a new Windows client today with performance improvements and better calling features. The new version also supports multi-device sync so you can use WhatsApp even if your phone is switched off. Mark Zuckerberg posted on his Instagram Channel about the announcement saying that the new Windows app enables end-to-end encrypted group calling. The […]

WhatsApp introduces a new Windows client with better calling features by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch

Roofstock, valued at $1.9B last year, cuts 27% of staff in second round of layoffs

March 23, 2023

Proptech company Roofstock has laid off about 27% of its staff today, according to an email sent to employees viewed by TechCrunch. The cuts come just five months after the startup laid off 20% of its workforce. The company’s website states that it has 400+ employees, or “Roofsters” as they’re dubbed, but it is not […]

Roofstock, valued at $1.9B last year, cuts 27% of staff in second round of layoffs by Mary Ann Azevedo originally published on TechCrunch

Temasek’s Sheares Healthcare backs Asia-focused mental health startup Thoughtfull

March 23, 2023

Southeast Asia’s mental health startups are getting more investor attention. Last week, Intellect announced a strategic investment from IHH Healthcare, Asia’s largest private healthcare group. Now Thoughtfull, another digital mental health platform focused on Asia, has raised $4 million in a pre-Series A round led by Sheares Healthcare Group. Sheares is a wholly-owned subsidiary of […]

Temasek’s Sheares Healthcare backs Asia-focused mental health startup Thoughtfull by Catherine Shu originally published on TechCrunch

Southeast Asian credit fintech Kredivo scores $270M Series D

March 22, 2023

The funding landscape in Southeast Asia is still wintery, but one fintech managed to land a major round. Kredivo Holdings, which offers credit services to underbanked consumers in Indonesia and Vietnam, has raised $270 million in what it says was an oversubscribed Series D. The round was led by Japanese bank Mizuho Bank, a subsidiary […]

Southeast Asian credit fintech Kredivo scores $270M Series D by Catherine Shu originally published on TechCrunch

Epic launches Unreal Editor for Fortnite, will give 40% of all revenue to creators

March 22, 2023

Epic Games announced a new system for paying creators on Fortnite, the ultra-popular, free-to-download battle royale game. Announced on Wednesday at the Game Developers Conference, Epic will now share 40% of Fortnite revenue with anyone who design “islands” in the game. This includes money that Epic earns from the purchase of V-Bucks (in-game currency), real […]

Epic launches Unreal Editor for Fortnite, will give 40% of all revenue to creators by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch

Alternatives to Layoffs in Tech: Maintaining a Stable Workforce

March 22, 2023
Layoffs are not always the best option and can often be detrimental to the organization as a whole. Companies can keep a steady workforce while still controlling expenses and adapting to market changes by thinking about possible alternatives to layoffs.

How to Choose a Credit Card for Your Startup

March 22, 2023
When considering the best business credit card for you, take time to weigh the rewards and benefits of each one to determine which card will grow with your business and understand your needs.

Coinbase stock drops after SEC Wells notice, a possible prelude to ‘enforcement action’

March 22, 2023

American crypto giant Coinbase received a Wells notice today from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In the wake of Coinbase’s filing regarding the Wells notice, shares of the company are off sharply in after-hours trading. Per a Coinbase SEC filing regarding the matter, the company writes that the government agency’s staff has “advised the Company […]

Coinbase stock drops after SEC Wells notice, a possible prelude to ‘enforcement action’ by Alex Wilhelm originally published on TechCrunch