Google/ Tech / Alphabet made almost $85 billion over the past few months — a 14 percent increase from the same time last year. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Share this story
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I’m fairly late to the Like a Dragon party. To date, the only games I’ve played are Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Infinite Wealth, Gaiden, and the spinoff, Judgment. They’re all great games and I’ve enjoyed sinking hundreds of hours into the series across all of them, but I think the most interesting of the bunch
In 2007, console gaming got its first day-and-date digital release. The sci-fi war shooter Warhawk for the PlayStation 3 was sold as a Blu-ray disc in stores but was also available to buy digitally on PSN. The game is mostly forgotten now, but it was the first domino to fall in digital’s slow but relentless
On July 23, in response to the ongoing backlash against a Black lead character in the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows, developer Ubisoft released a lengthy statement. The responses on X (formerly Twitter) were exactly what you’d expect: racist images, slurs, and calls for historical accuracy in a video game series that has always been steeped
How much chaos can one box cause? When that box is added to a decades-old Counter-Strike map with no warning, it turns out quite a lot of chaos. Suggested Reading The Top 10 Most-Played Games On Steam Deck: June 2023 Edition Off English Suggested Reading For those out of the loop, in 2023 Valve updated
At its most basic, The First Descendant is a game about grinding out unlocks. You unlock better weapons, more powerful modules, unique playstyles in the form of Descendants, and countless upon countless resources necessary for crafting. The goal is to have your eye on a prize. Suggested Reading Kotaku’s Hopes For Spyro The Dragon’s (Reported)
Digital banking startup Mercury is no longer serving customers in certain countries, including Ukraine, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. Mercury made headlines earlier this year when it was caught up in federal scrutiny through one of its partners, Choice Bank, around the practice of allowing foreign companies to open accounts. The FDIC was “concerned” that
Whether you’re just starting your fitness and wellness journey or you have a set regimen, vitamins and supplements can be an essential part of feeling your best, but they can also be expensive. However, there’s no need to break the bank on protein powders, multivitamins or other health and wellness products if you wait for a good deal. Hey, did
Cyabra, a Tel Aviv-based startup that helps public and private organizations detect and fight mis- and disinformation campaigns by finding fake accounts on social media, on Tuesday announced that it plans to merge with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Trailblazer Merger Corporation I and list on the NASDAQ. Founded in 2018, some of Cyabra’s investors
Hustle culture is embedded into the Silicon Valley startup ethos, but the expectation to grind all the time can be detrimental to a founder’s mental health. We’re pleased to welcome Bonobos co-founder and former CEO Andy Dunn to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 for a fireside chat to discuss how founders can live up to the VC
Nathan Rosenberg, the founder of farm automation platform Farmblox, said if there is one thing to know about trying to sell technology to farmers, it’s that you can’t tell them what to do. “[Farmers] are multigenerational,” Rosenberg told TechCrunch. “It is not a profession, it’s more a community, a way of life, and you need
/ Had the deal gone ahead, it would have been the largest acquisition ever made by Google. By Jess Weatherbed, a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Share this story Wiz reportedly abandoned the deal over antitrust and investor concerns.Illustration:
If you receive Social Security benefits, you probably look forward to the fall, when you learn about the annual COLA increase for the following year and see how much more money you’ll get per month. Each year, the Social Security Administration adjusts how much it pays in benefits to account for inflation through an annual
India’s federal government has removed the controversial “angel tax” for all classes of investors, delivering a major victory to the country’s startup ecosystem that had lobbied for years against the measure. “To bolster the India startup ecosystem, to boost entrepreneurial spirit and support innovation, I propose abolishing angel tax for all classes of investors,” Finance
Realistically, there’s nothing funny about the massive global IT outage suffered by Microsoft due to a CrowdStrike security update on Friday morning. Flights, banks, 911 call centers and hospitals were among those affected, as the outage hit thousands of Windows PCs. But we laugh, because we must not cry. Memes and jokes about the issue
/ Google now says Chrome won’t join Safari and Firefox in blocking the web trackers by default, and instead, it will have users choose. By Richard Lawler, a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget. Share this story Illustration:
Google/ Tech / The Google TV Streamer is coming soon, and this time the company is switching to a slanted set-top box design. By Chris Welch, a reviewer specializing in personal audio and home theater. Since 2011, he has published nearly 6,000 articles, from breaking news and reviews to useful how-tos. Share this story Image:
Monarch Tractor was in a tricky spot late last year as the autonomous electric tractor startup juggled growth and an uncertain fundraising environment. Now, with $133 million in new funds, CEO Praveen Penmetsa tells TechCrunch that the startup is plowing ahead into greener pastures. The $133 million Series C funding round was co-led by agri-food
Former President Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance is out campaigning to show he’s not a boring weirdo with zero charisma. It’s not going well. Suggested Reading Kotaku’s Hopes For Spyro The Dragon’s (Reported) Comeback Off English Suggested Reading Last week, Donald Trump announced he had selected Ohio senator JD Vance as his vice presidential
I love strategy games, but getting into a new one is always an uphill struggle for me. There’s a ton of new information to take in, new systems to familiarize myself with, and all of the odd quirks and clumsy controls to get accustomed to. But every once in a while one of them instantly
In the first five minutes of the new cyberpunk noir game Nobody Wants to Die, the main character runs through a list of genre tropes in record time. He pounds down a bottle of pills, takes a swig of alcohol from his flask (while another unopened bottle of moonshine sits in the background), gets sad
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn may not sport as many weapons as other, more traditional soulslikes, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a variety of options to choose from when deciding how to build your character. From axes and hammers to a selection of unique guns, you’ll definitely need to do a bit of thinking
It appears that finally, almost a year after completing its acquisition of Activision, Microsoft is adding a previously released Call of Duty game—2023’s Modern Warfare III—to its Netflix-like subscription service. And you won’t have to wait long. Suggested Reading This Modern Warfare 3 Gameplay Feature Spices Up A Weak Campaign Off English Suggested Reading We’ve
The Spirit Sword is a Curved Sword you can only obtain in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. This aesthetically striking weapon isn’t a best-in-class choice, especially considering its poor range, but it’s nevertheless a fun option for sorcery-based builds looking for a bit of visual flair. Suggested Reading The Most Sought After Elden
Whether you’re a student or a working professional, chances are you’re using some part of Microsoft Office on a daily basis. This includes software like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Unfortunately, those pesky monthly fees can get quite annoying and start to add up as well. Right now you can get it for a
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 in San Francisco is fast approaching, and we’re seeking highly motivated volunteers to support our events team. If you dream of becoming a startup founder, marketer, or event coordinator, this experience offers an invaluable glimpse into the inner workings of a top-tier tech startup conference. Volunteer tasks Volunteers will assist in plenty
A little more than a year after launching the ROG Ally, Asus is releasing a refined version of its portable device, the ROG Ally X. This Windows-based machine starts shipping on July 22 for $800. I’ve been playing with the portable console for a few days, and there’s already a lot to like — especially
For the last couple of years, PC gaming has sought to escape the rigid confines of its electric-outlet bound, RGB-coated monolithic towers with fast framerates at massive resolutions for something a little more modest and portable. Suggested Reading The Top 10 Most-Played Games On Steam Deck: June 2023 Edition Off English Suggested Reading In 2023,
Meal kit vs. prepared meal delivery Meal kits or prepared meals? It’s the first decision you’ll have to make. Some services offer both, however. David Watsky/CNET The first big decision you’ll make is whether you want meal kits, which require some prep and cooking, or a prepared meal service that sends fully cooked meals that
The Democratic Party will be fronting a different candidate for the upcoming 2024 US presidential election after President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would be ending his bid for reelection and is planning a press conference later this week to formally detail his decision. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to
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