February 5, 2025

XOi raises $230M, acquires Specifx to expand its tech for field service technicians

Field service engineers may not be the first group of customers that come to mind when you think about lucrative opportunities in B2B technology. But that same blind spot speaks of the opportunity in the space for those who are stepping up and targeting “the job site.” One of the players in that space, XOi  […]

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GIPHY comes to connected TVs with launch of a GIPHY Arts app for Roku

November 7, 2022

GIPHY Arts, the Giphy division dedicated to GIF art and artists, launched a free exclusive app on Roku today that allows users in select regions to view GIPHY Clips — 30-second original short clips with audio — with their Roku devices. The new “Public Axis” channel is Giphy’s first app for connected TVs and brings […]

GIPHY comes to connected TVs with launch of a GIPHY Arts app for Roku by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

Travel app Hopper raises $96M from Capital One to double down on social commerce

November 7, 2022

Evidently, the downturn hasn’t soured investors on the travel industry. Travel booking startup Hopper today announced that it closed a $96 million follow-on investment from Capital One, bringing the company’s total raised to $740 million. The fresh cash will be put toward several efforts, CEO and co-founder Frederic Lalonde said in a press release, including […]

Travel app Hopper raises $96M from Capital One to double down on social commerce by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch

Devialet launches a high-end portable speaker

November 7, 2022

When you say portable speakers, most people think about cheap Bluetooth speakers that you can easily put in your backpack when you’re going to the park. But Devialet has something different in mind with the Devialet Mania. The French high-end speaker maker wants to make the most luxurious and best sounding portable speaker around. The […]

Devialet launches a high-end portable speaker by Romain Dillet originally published on TechCrunch

After 40 million app downloads, PhotoRoom raises $19 million

November 7, 2022

French startup PhotoRoom has raised a $19 million Series A funding round. The company develops a popular photo editing app for e-commerce vendors and small businesses. In particular, it helps you remove the background behind objects you are about to sell so that your photos look more professional. Balderton Capital is leading the Series A […]

After 40 million app downloads, PhotoRoom raises $19 million by Romain Dillet originally published on TechCrunch

Amazon introduces a $7.3 annual Prime Video subscription tier in India

November 7, 2022

Amazon has introduced a new price tier for Prime Video in India, making the on-demand video streaming service even more affordable as it races to court customers in the South Asian market where it competes with giants including Disney’s Hotstar, Netflix and Times Internet-backed MX Player. The e-commerce group is offering the yearly subscription to […]

Amazon introduces a $7.3 annual Prime Video subscription tier in India by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch

Apple warns of lower iPhone 14 Pro models shipment due to Covid-19 restrictions

November 7, 2022

Apple warned investors and customers on Sunday that it expects to ship fewer iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max units as the world’s most valuable tech firm grapples with the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown in China. The company said it continues to see strong demand for the pro models of the new iPhone 14 […]

Apple warns of lower iPhone 14 Pro models shipment due to Covid-19 restrictions by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch

Twitter to delay verification check mark rollout until after US midterm elections

November 7, 2022

Twitter is reportedly delaying the rollout of verification check marks to subscribers as the social network attempts to steer clear of possible impact to Tuesday’s midterm elections. The Elon Musk-owned social media company had planned to roll out the revamped version of its subscription service, Twitter Blue, on Monday. The firm started testing the new […]

Twitter to delay verification check mark rollout until after US midterm elections by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch