March 16, 2026

Young Entrepreneurs Are Building Businesses Around ‘Grandma Hobbies’ and Demand Is Surging

From needlepoint to mahjong, young people are building thriving companies around tactile, offline hobbies that help customers escape technology.

Disney+ changes up its release model, plans to launch all ‘Echo’ episodes at once

May 17, 2023

President of Marvel Studios Kevin Fiege took to the Disney Upfront stage Tuesday to announce that Marvel’s new Disney+ show, “Echo,” is getting a binge release– a first for an MCU series. Disney+ will drop all Season 1 episodes on November 29. The “Hawkeye” spinoff stars Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez, a deaf Native American […]

Disney+ changes up its release model, plans to launch all ‘Echo’ episodes at once by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

In a more conservative venture capital market, will big tech step up?

May 17, 2023

Hello, and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Wednesday show, where we usually focus on one person — but today, we’re talking to two people! — think about their work and unpack the rest. This week, Alex […]

In a more conservative venture capital market, will big tech step up? by Alex Wilhelm originally published on TechCrunch

Amazon refreshes its Echo lineup, adds a Wi-Fi extender and smart speaker combo, Echo Pop

May 17, 2023

After last fall’s Amazon hardware event which brought us a handful of new Echo devices, like the Dot with the clock and other minor updates, Amazon today is rolling out a broader refresh of its Echo lineup, which includes a new form factor with the arrival of the Echo Pop. While the current Dot is […]

Amazon refreshes its Echo lineup, adds a Wi-Fi extender and smart speaker combo, Echo Pop by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

Time’s up for Elizabeth Holmes

May 17, 2023

After years of high-profile court proceedings, Elizabeth Holmes could actually be headed to prison. For real this time. The former Theranos founder and CEO was found guilty of defrauding investors last January, but has consistently delayed and appealed her sentencing to remain out of incarceration. Though the infamous biotech entrepreneur is still appealing her 11-year […]

Time’s up for Elizabeth Holmes by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch