Twitter is developing a feature that has the potential to curb harassment and bullying on the social network. App engineer Jane Manchun Wong discovered that the company is developing a way for users to control who can mention them on Twitter. According to a screenshot posted by Wong, the new controls would give users the […]
Twitter is developing a way for users to control who can mention them by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch
TechCrunch Disrupt 2022 kicks off in just four days, startup fans. We can’t wait to greet you. Here’s a handy how-to guide for everything you can expect at TechCrunch Disrupt presented by AT&T on October 18-20 in San Francisco at Moscone West (Oct. 21 online). All times listed here are Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). p.s. […]
A user’s guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2022 by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch
Meta’s Connect conference held earlier this week had announcements ranging from the new $1,500 Quest Pro headset to the company’s partnership with Microsoft to bring productivity tools to VR. However, probably one of the most discussed updates was that Meta is finally bringing legs to its virtual avatars. Until now, Horizon Worlds users — which […]
Meta’s legs update is not on the horizon yet by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch
As U.S. homeownership declines, startups like Landa and Fintor are helping people invest in real estate without much upfront capital.
Got $5? These startups allow for investments in slices of real estate by Anita Ramaswamy originally published on TechCrunch
Uganda’s controversial Computer Misuse (Amendment) Bill 2022, which rights groups say will likely be used to silence dissenting voices online, has come into force after the country’s president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni signed it into law yesterday. The country’s legislators had passed amendments to the 2011 Computer Misuse Act early September limiting writing or sharing of […]
Uganda’s changes on Computer Misuse law spark fears it will be used to silence dissidents by Annie Njanja originally published on TechCrunch
Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Before we get into this week’s show notes, some programming items: First up, use code “EQUITY” for a special listener discount for Disrupt tickets. We’re mere days away, and you should come hang out […]
What’s the TAM of the 1%? by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch
When people see use cases in action enabled by your components, it encourages others to start using your solution.
DIY: 5 ways disruptive component startups can win over OEMs by Ram Iyer originally published on TechCrunch