Should VCs back the FTC suit against Amazon?
Which do you prefer: Regulators working to contain market power or a potential ceiling being set on exit values for the companies that you back?
AI is more likely than humans to form biases when hiring
The next time you apply for a job, AI may screen your résumé before any human sees it. But there’s good reason to question whether AI will judge you fairly. Researchers already know that LLMs pick up human biases from their training data. New research suggests that LLMs can also develop their own biases from…
Review: Tablo DVR gives users a major upgrade with its free ad-supported TV offering
Tablo has always been a niche product, Grant Hall, founder and CEO of parent company Nuvyyo, admitted to TechCrunch. However, as more cord-cutters become frustrated with streaming services raising their prices, OTA (over-the-air) DVRs and TV antennas are making a comeback. The Consumer Technology Association reported that 36 million U.S. households own an antenna. Plus, […]
How Retailers Are Using Technology to Transform the Product Returns Process into a Customer-Centric Advantage
As return rates escalate, the implementation of smart returns technology emerges as a vital strategy, offering a seamless, eco-friendly solution that enhances customer satisfaction while reducing costs and fostering a greener retail landscape.
‘No Question, We Probably Went Too Far’: Delta Airlines CEO Backtracks on Sweeping Changes to SkyMiles Accounts, Sky Club Access
The unpopular changes set to roll out in 2025 were announced earlier this month.
Apple asks the Supreme Court to reconsider a previous ruling in Epic’s favor
Apple has asked the Supreme Court to reconsider a previous ruling in its fight against Epic Games that would change the rules of the App Store. In a cert petition, filed Thursday and embedded below, Apple criticized a prior decision that would force it to allow app developers to point their users toward alternative payment […]
Ask Sophie: What are your top immigration tips from TechCrunch Disrupt 2023?
I wasn’t able to make it to TechCrunch Disrupt this year. What were your main immigration takeaways for founders and startups?
Mixin hacked for $200M, Worldcoin eyes greater expansion and Haun Ventures’ execs talk crypto regulation
Welcome back to Chain Reaction. We’re gearing up for the highly anticipated Sam Bankman-Fried trial. As for other news, it’s been an interesting and somewhat slower week for the crypto community.
3 Truths About Unlimited PTO — Why Employees Are Worse Off With Endless Vacation Days
Three truths that might make you reconsider the appeal of unlimited PTO.
Stop Saying ‘I’m Bad at Remembering Names.’ Use These Simple Tips to Break the Bad Habit Once and For All.
Many of us have experienced what it’s like to learn someone’s name and forget it just minutes later. Here’s how to finally remember names.
The Justice Department Is Suing eBay, Alleging Unlawful Sales of Over 371,000 Products
The lawsuit alleges that eBay violated several environmental laws.