Here comes the Faraday fabric – TechCrunch
You don’t have to buy into 5G conspiracy theories to think that you could do with a little less radiation …
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Twitter acquires screen-sharing social app Squad – TechCrunch
Today, Twitter announced that it is acquiring Squad and that the team from the screen-sharing social app will be joining …
Hyundai buys controlling interest in Boston Dynamics – TechCrunch
It’s official. Boston Dynamics is becoming part of the Hyundai family (pending regulatory approval, naturally). The Waltham, Massachusetts-based robot maker …
First impressions of the AirPods Max – TechCrunch
We try out Apple’s new headphones, Spotify resets passwords and Airbnb goes public. This is your Daily Crunch for December …
Massachusetts governor won’t sign police reform bill with facial recognition ban – TechCrunch
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has returned a police reform bill back to the state legislature, asking lawmakers to strike out …
8 DIY and crafting gifts to help your friends make more stuff and learn new skills – TechCrunch
Welcome to TechCrunch’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide! Need help with gift ideas? We’re here to help! We’ll be rolling out …
As Next Insurance makes its first acquisition, insurtech looks energetic – TechCrunch
A snapshot of recent activity in a bustling startup category Next Insurance, a startup that competes in the small business …
Google and IAB adtech targeted with more RTB privacy complaints – TechCrunch
Another batch of complaints has been filed with European Union data protection agencies urging enforcement action against the adtech industry’s …
LabCorp COVID-19 test kit has just been approved for sale over-the-counter – TechCrunch
LabCorp has now become the first company to receive approval to sell its COVID-19 test kit over-the-counter without a prescription, …
Seoul-based payment tech startup CHAI gets $60 million from Hanhwa, SoftBank Ventures Asia – TechCrunch
Demand for contactless payments and e-commerce has grown in South Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is good news for …