Keanu Reeves is headed back to The Matrix again for a fourth installment of the groundbreaking sci-fi saga. The initial confirmation of what’s currently being called The Matrix 4 generated no shortage of headlines, and it also prompted quite a few questions — particularly involving what a new chapter could add to the post-apocalyptic cyberpunk
Month: August 2019
Google Home and Amazon are well-matched competitors with a slew of feature upgrades, device integrations, and new hardware. With good looks, great pricing and just about all of the features available from its big brother, the Google Home Mini is perfectly positioned both as an entry-level gateway to the Google Assistant and supporting accessory for
Streaming TV is not a new concept, but its popularity is at an all-time high. Thanks to the wonder of on-demand viewing, fans of most TV series need not worry about catching their favorite show when it airs, or even setting up their DVR. To help you sort through the massive vault that is Hulu’s library,
Democratic National Committee chair Tom Perez outside a June 26, 2019 primary debate in Miami.Photo: Brynn Anderson (AP) Democratic National Committee delegates in San Francisco voted against allowing candidates to participate in a primary debate focused on climate change, per the Mercury News, in a contentious 222-137 vote that comes amid ongoing devastation in the
The PlayStation 4 is home to some of the best blockbuster exclusives around. This year alone brought us standout hits like God of War and Marvel’s Spider-Man. While big budget games like these offer staggering production value and immense polish, sometimes, you crave something different. That’s where independent video games come in. Thankfully, there’s no
I love a good rugged phone, but I’m the first to admit many of them fall victim to the same design tropes. They tend to be large and chunky, with thick bezels, metal plates, and rubberized edgings. Of course, there’s a reason for all that — more protective materials means more protection, and protection is
Every week, countless new albums hit your favorite streaming radio stations, and it’s just too much for your two ears to handle. With all those options, you can’t be wasting your time on music that deserves a thumbs-down click. You want to know what the best new releases are this week, so you’re not missing out on
Hello and welcome back to Startups Weekly, a weekend newsletter that dives into the week’s noteworthy startups and venture capital news. Before I jump into today’s topic, let’s catch up a bit. Last week, I wrote about the flurry of IPO filings. Before that, I noted the differences between raising cash from angels vs. traditional venture
It’s easy to forget that Silicon Valley starts with ‘silicon’, and that there would be no technology innovation without innovation at the silicon level. And Graphcore is well aware of that as the Bristol-based company is designing its own dedicated AI chipset. That’s why I’m glad to announce that Graphcore co-founder and CEO Nigel Toon
Photo: Ross D. Franklin (AP) Yeesh. This has not been a good news week for Tesla subsidiary SolarCity. It seems Walmart isn’t the only one claiming that the flagging renewable energy company’s solar panels caught fire; according to a new Bloomberg report, Amazon had a similarly incendiary incident happen in 2018. Per Bloomberg, the e-commerce
It’s another Thursday so you know what that means: the Fortnite season 10, week four challenges are now available! This week, the missions are called “Smash & Grab”, and they feature throwbacks to familiar challenges that we’ve done in the past. Despite being repeats, these challenges are worth checking out if not only for the
A person has died from what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention speculate is a vaping-related condition. Nearly 200 other cases of varying severeness have been reported nationwide, described by the CDC as “severe unexplained respiratory systems after reported vaping or e-cigarette use.” No information was provided about the deceased other than that they
It’s finally Bag Week again! The most wonderful week of the year at TechCrunch. Just in time for back to school, we’re bringing you reviews of bags of all varieties: from backpacks to rollers to messengers to… The fanny pack. Or hip pack, waist bag, belt bag, sling, crossbody and sometimes bum bag, because where you’re
Walmart came out swinging earlier this week in a lawsuit that accused Tesla of breach of contract and gross negligence over problems with rooftop solar panel systems installed at the retail giant’s stores. Now, just days later, the lawsuit has been placed on hold while the two companies try to reach an agreement that would
Wolves in the Walls takes home the award for Outstanding Innovation in Interactive Media. Fable Studio, the developer behind emotional rollercoaster Wolves in the Walls, today announced that the interactive VR film has officially been awarded the Primetime Emmy for ‘Outstanding Innovation in Interactive Media.’ Competing alongside ILMxLAB’s episodic Star Wars VR series, Vader Immortal:
If you’ve ever bought a product from seller you’ve never heard of on Amazon, there could be reason for you to worry: third-party sellers on Amazon are reportedly selling items that have been banned, are unsafe, or have been mislabeled. According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, the retailer has little oversight over the items
We’ve seen a bumper crop of scary-sounding headlines these past few days, including, “Bluetooth is bad and you should stop using it,” “Turn off your Bluetooth, experts warn amid ‘profound security risk’,” and “Critical Bluetooth Flaw Leaves Millions Open to Attack.” Based purely on the content of these statements, you might think that Bluetooth has
Why make do with Chimes or Ripple when you can craft a personal ringtone to serve as a symbol of your individuality? Discerning iPhone owners need a ringtone that suits them, something that will stand out of the crowd, and what better choice than a song you love? After all, iTunes makes playlists of your
It’s nearing the end of Bag Week 2019, where we highlight the best receptacles for the tech we cover daily, and we’ve got a few more winners for you. Earlier this week I collected a few excellent waxed canvas laptop bags together, a sequel to last year’s round-up, but these messenger style bags stood out.
The day of reckoning for the “flexible office space as a startup” is coming, and it’s coming up fast. WeWork’s IPO filing has fired the starting gun on the race to become the game-changer both in the future of property and real estate but also the future of how we live and work. As Churchill
It’s perfectly natural for a red-blooded American to, once they have procured their first real drone, experiment with attaching a flame thrower to it. But it turns out that this harmless hobby is frowned upon by the biggest buzzkills in the world… the feds. Yes, the FAA has gone and published a notice that drones
India today addressed a long-standing challenge that has been affecting the country’s booming startup ecosystem. As part of a raft of measures to boost overall economic growth from a five-year low, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said New Delhi is exempting startups from Section 56(2) — a provision more popularly known as an “angel tax” in the local
The 2020 Chevy Bolt EV now has 259 miles of range, a 9% increase from previous year models of the electric hatchback, according to the EPA. To get there, the company focused on cell chemistry, not the battery pack. The GM brand did not add more battery cells or change the battery pack or the way
CEO Jeremy OBriant never intended to create Torch, an agile growth marketing agency based in San Francisco. He started his career as a CPA, but after leading a growth team at Sidecar and running growth projects on his own, forming Torch was the most obvious thing to do. He now leads a team that implements
One of the private companies aiming to deliver a commercial lunar lander to the Moon has adjusted the timing for its planned mission, which isn’t all that surprising given the enormity of the task. Japanese startup ispace is now targeting 2021 for their first lunar landing, and 2023 for a second lunar mission that will
A historian examining the wooden planks. Photo: Maritime Archaeological Trust Archaeologists have spotted an 8,000-year-old wooden platform in the waters off southern Great Britain. The mostly intact find sat in a larger archaeological site 35 feet below the water’s surface. It represents a substantial increase in the amount of ancient worked wood found in the
Summer is in its final wave, and the weather is still warm and dry. For keeping rooms with small spaces and fewer windows cool, the portable air conditioners are one of your best choices. These types of aircon are affordable and space-savers, giving you more convenient cooling options. In searching for the best air conditioner
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This week we were helmed by Kate Clark, Alex Wilhelm, and yet another extra special guest. Unusual Ventures co-founder and partner John Vironis joined us to talk soil investing (yes, it’s a thing), seed investing, growth investing and all
Some eight months after it was reported that Ping Identity’s owners Vista Equity had hired bankers to explore a public listing, today Ping Identity took the plunge: the Colorado-based online ID management company has filed an S-1 form indicating that it plans to raise up to $100 million in an IPO on the Nasdaq exchange under
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ are finally here, offering top-tier specs in a beautifully designed enclosure. The phone is likely to be one of the favorite devices of the year, and carries on the tradition of offering a huge display with plenty of productivity-focused features. Of course, now that the device