RevenueCat and Paddle team up to help app developers profit from web payments
The companies announced a new integration that allows users to make purchases from developers’ apps, whether on web or mobile devices.
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Venmo introduces new debit card benefits and payment options as rival Cash App struggles
Venmo aims to be more than just an app for paying friends with its latest update. On Wednesday, the PayPal-owned payment platform debuted several new debit card benefits and expanded the ability to make payments with retailers such as TikTok Shop and Uber. The updates signal Venmo is trying to become more of a full-service […]
Should Your Business Go Global or Stay Local? Here’s What You Need to Consider.
The small business owner’s guide to choosing between local dominance and global growth.
This Neuroscientist-Turned-Entrepreneur Says Leaders Should Be a Little Naive — Here’s Why It Works
We asked a brain scientist what makes a great leader, and his answers were surprising.
Elon Musk’s introduction to politics
Elon Musk spent months in government and alongside President Trump. Did his gains outweigh his losses?
The Best Mentors Use These 4 Questions to Help Their Team Grow
What makes someone a strong, capable leader? Asking thoughtful questions by leadership not only builds confidence and drives growth, but it also helps teams flourish.
Nvidia Is the Most Valuable Company in the World Again, Overtaking a Tech Giant
Nvidia dethroned Microsoft to reclaim the top spot.
Google delays rollout of its ‘Ask Photos’ AI search feature
Google is delaying the rollout of its “Ask Photos” feature for about two weeks, Google Photos product manager Jamie Aspinall wrote on X. According to Aspinall, the product isn’t up to par when it comes to latency, quality, and user experience. While some users have access to the feature now, he said that a new […]
Data breach at newspaper giant Lee Enterprises affects 40,000 people
The ransomware attack paralyzed newspaper printing and disrupted operations at media outlets across the country for weeks.
It’s layoff ‘season’ at Phil Libin’s Airtime
Airtime, the video startup from Evernote’s founder Phil Libin, has laid off dozens of employees, TechCrunch has learned, and Airtime confirmed. According to the company, 25 people were let go from the 58-person team — a change Airtime described as “bigger than usual.” While Airtime characterizes the departures as part of its typical seasonal approach […]