Apple sued by DOJ over iPhone monopoly claims

March 21, 2024

The United States Department of Justice this morning filed a lawsuit accusing Apple of monopolistic smartphone practices. Seventeen state attorneys general joined the federal department in the massive suit. We have reached out to Apple for comment. Breaking….

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VCs double down on fintech Coast, which aims to be the Brex for ‘real-world’ industries

March 21, 2024

The expense management arena is a crowded one, with well-funded players such as Brex, Ramp and Navan all clamoring for market share. Those companies are generally focused on tech startups and large corporations. But a four-year-old contender, Coast, is pursuing a different type of customer — businesses with so-called “real-world” field personnel and fleets to […]

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3 Gold Stocks With Strong Gain Potential

March 21, 2024
Gold prices hit a new all-time high recently, with analysts foreseeing strength lasting at least into the second half of 2024, especially against the backdrop of expectations of rate cuts…

The Browser Company raises $50 million at $550 million valuation

March 21, 2024

The Browser Company, which makes the Arc browser, has raised $50 million in a round led by Pace Capital at a $550 million valuation, TechCrunch has learned exclusively. The company’s head of storytelling Nashilu Mouen confirmed the investment to TechCrunch. “Now, more than ever, we continue to believe that the successor to the personal computer […]

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DoorDash is bringing its drone delivery pilot to the U.S.

March 21, 2024

DoorDash is expanding its partnership with Alphabet’s Wing to bring its drone delivery pilot to the U.S., the company announced on Thursday. Select users in Christiansburg, Virginia will be able to order eligible menu items from their local Wendy’s. DoorDash first launched its drone delivery pilot program in Australia in 2022, where it is operating […]

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The Download: the world’s most expensive drug, and New York City’s e-bike plan

March 21, 2024
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. There is a new most expensive drug in the world. Price tag: $4.25 million The news: There is a new most expensive drug ever—a gene therapy that costs as much as a Brooklyn…

DOT to investigate data security and privacy practices of top US airlines

March 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced its first industry-wide review of data security and privacy policies across the largest U.S. airlines. The DOT said in a press release Thursday that the review will examine whether U.S. airline giants are properly protecting their customers’ personal information and whether airlines are “unfairly or deceptively monetizing or sharing […]

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Meet Cherry, an AI shopping assistant that helps you discover products using screenshots or images

March 21, 2024

A new app from a startup called Cherry is aiming to transform the online shopping experience with its AI assistant that allows users to discover products across the internet using just a screenshot or image. Cherry helps you find products that you’ve come across while scrolling through social media or have seen in real-life. The […]

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