Feds probing Lucid’s software fix for defroster recall

December 25, 2024

These stunning images trace ships’ routes as they move

As we run, drive, bike, and fly, we leave behind telltale marks of our movements on Earth—if you know where to look. Physical tracks, thermal signatures, and chemical traces can reveal where we’ve been. But another type of trail we leave comes from the radio signals emitted by the cars, planes, trains, and boats we…

February 12, 2024

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into a Lucid Motors windshield defroster recall from January, saying it’s “concerned” the company’s over-the-air update solution doesn’t go far enough to fix the problem. Lucid, meanwhile, told TechCrunch that the agency “understates the remedy being offered.” The probe comes as some automakers are increasingly […]

All True Entrepreneurs Share This One Personality Trait, Says the Founder of Spicewell

February 12, 2024

Spicewell founder Raina Kumra explains what drove her passion to put healthier salt and pepper on the table.

Spotify for Podcasters adds new integration with Riverside, sunsets some legacy podcasting tools

February 12, 2024

Spotify has announced an expanded partnership with video and podcast recording platform Riverside, and is sunsetting some of its legacy podcasting tools. The company is shutting down its web and mobile native creation tools, including its “Music + Talk” tool, which is an experimental feature that allows podcasters to include full licensed music tracks in […]

Early Stage 2024 Audience Choice voting ends Feb 15

February 12, 2024

Get ready for an exciting lineup at TechCrunch Early Stage — happening on April 25 in the lively city of Boston, Massachusetts. We’ve gone through a bunch of applications from experienced founders and experts in the startup world, all hoping to shine in our Audience Choice segment. Don’t miss out: Grab your tickets at a […]

Over half of Vision Pro-only apps are paid downloads, far more than wider iOS App Store

February 12, 2024

Apple’s Vision Pro offers consumers a new way to interact with apps via spatial computing, but it also offers app developers a way to generate revenue without subscriptions. According to a recently released report from app intelligence firm Appfigures, over half of Vision Pro-only apps (52%) are paid downloads — a surprising percentage given that […]

Jeep-maker Stellantis to adopt Tesla’s charging port

February 12, 2024

Stellantis, the parent company of brands like Jeep and Chrysler, announced it will adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). It is the last major Western automaker to announce compatibility, meaning Tesla’s push to make its EV charging standard the dominant one in North America is essentially complete. Stellantis said Monday that “select” electric vehicle […]

These stunning images trace ships’ routes as they move