Meet these five emerging startups at TC Sessions: Crypto

October 13, 2022

Whether it’s seasoned industry behemoths or fresh, fearless upstarts ready to challenge the status quo, you’ll find them — and everything in between — at TC Sessions: Crypto on November 17 in Miami. Pay to play: It’s early-bird season, folks, so buy your pass today and save $150 — before prices go up. Take a […]

Meet these five emerging startups at TC Sessions: Crypto by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch

Apple partners with Goldman Sachs to introduce high-yield savings accounts for Apple Card holders

October 13, 2022

Apple is taking a big step towards offering more banking services to its customers. The company announced today it’s partnering with Goldman Sachs to soon launch a new Savings account feature for its Apple Card credit cardholders which will allow them to save and grow their “Daily Cash” — the cashback rewards that are earned […]

Apple partners with Goldman Sachs to introduce high-yield savings accounts for Apple Card holders by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

With $67M in new capital, NorthOne is doubling down on SMBs as some fintech companies pull back

October 13, 2022

It’s common knowledge, especially to those who work in financial services, that the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically increased demand for digital banking globally. A flurry of fintechs emerged in hope of meeting that demand while incumbent banks clamored to step up their own digital games. And then there were those companies that existed well before the […]

With $67M in new capital, NorthOne is doubling down on SMBs as some fintech companies pull back by Mary Ann Azevedo originally published on TechCrunch

5 more reasons to jump off the fence and go to Disrupt

October 13, 2022

Tick-tock, startup fans. We’re just days away from TechCrunch Disrupt on October 18–20 in San Francisco. If you’re still perched on that fence, we have five more reasons why you should pry open the wallet, dust off the credit card and get yourself to the Moscone Center and build a better business. Buy your pass […]

5 more reasons to jump off the fence and go to Disrupt by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch

Target is latest retailer to add support for SNAP payments for low-income shoppers

October 13, 2022

Target is the latest national retailer to roll out the ability for customers to pay with their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits when shopping for groceries online. While the payment method has long been accepted in stores, online grocery retailers offering curbside pickup and delivery programs, have only more recently begun to support the […]

Target is latest retailer to add support for SNAP payments for low-income shoppers by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

Former VC brings smart financial advice to people who really need it, instead of just the rich

October 13, 2022

Will Peng graduated from Princeton with about $35,000 in debt. He asked his immigrant parents what they thought the best approach would be for him to pay it off.  “There were companies telling me that I should refinance my student loans,” recalls Peng, who is the oldest of six children born in Taiwan. “I was […]

Former VC brings smart financial advice to people who really need it, instead of just the rich by Mary Ann Azevedo originally published on TechCrunch

Twitter launches a new ‘Link Spotlight’ interactive button for Professional Accounts

October 13, 2022

Twitter is launching a new ‘Link Spotlight’ feature that lets professional account users add an interactive button to their profiles that links to a specific URL. The social network says the purpose of the Link Spotlight button is to give businesses and professionals a way to drive potential customers to their content, services or products. […]

Twitter launches a new ‘Link Spotlight’ interactive button for Professional Accounts by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch

Stanford’s robotic boot gives wearers a personalized mobility boost

October 13, 2022

Some of the most exciting robotics breakthroughs are happening in the exoskeleton space. Sure, any robotic system worth its salt has the potential to affect change, but this is one of the categories where such changes can be immediately felt – specifically, it’s about improving the lives of people with limited mobility. A team out […]

Stanford’s robotic boot gives wearers a personalized mobility boost by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch

Google’s 3D video calling booths, Project Starline, will now be tested in the real world

October 13, 2022

While Meta is trying to convince consumers to strap on its VR headsets to enter the metaverse, Google continues to experiment with a different sort of false reality: its holographic video chat project known as Project Starline. Announced last year, Project Starline is a video-calling booth that uses 3D imagery, high-resolution cameras, custom depth sensor […]

Google’s 3D video calling booths, Project Starline, will now be tested in the real world by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch