TikTok’s CEO resigns – TechCrunch
Turmoil continues at TikTok, Salesforce lays off 1,000 people and Warby Parker is now valued at $3 billion. This is your Daily Crunch for August 27, 2020. The big story:...
Walmart expresses interest in TikTok, teaming up with Microsoft – TechCrunch
There’s been a flurry of TikTok news today, and the flood doesn’t seem to be letting up. First was the announcement that Kevin Mayer, who joined the company just a...
Samsung is holding another Unpacked event next week for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 – TechCrunch
One of the nice things about virtual events is you can essentially hold as many as you’d like. It’s one thing to ask people to fly across the country or...
Flipboard brings its ad-supported ‘Flipboard TV’ video service to all users – TechCrunch
News app Flipboard is further expanding into video with Flipboard TV. The company’s curated video service first launched earlier this year as a Samsung exclusive, and is now making its...
Fairphone’s new flagship, the 3+, costs just €70 as a modular upgrade – TechCrunch
Dutch social enterprise, Fairphone, has moved a little closer to the sustainability dream of a circular economy by announcing the launch of a modular upgrade for its flagship smartphone. The...
Spotify is testing virtual events – TechCrunch
Spotify explores virtual concerts, Twitter tests a “quotes” count and Google’s Nest Hub becomes more hotel-friendly. This is your Daily Crunch for August 26, 2020. The big story: Spotify is...
Bingie is an app for all your streaming recommendations and debates – TechCrunch
If you’re overwhelmed trying to choose the next movie or TV show to watch on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max or any other streaming service, Bingie could be the app...
Judge says Apple can’t block Unreal Engine – TechCrunch
Epic Games wins a victory against Apple, Fitbit announces a new smartwatch and Microsoft Word adds a transcription feature. This is your Daily Crunch for August 25, 2020. The big...
Facebook is bringing a Shop section to its app, while Instagram expands Live Shopping – TechCrunch
Facebook is announcing a number of new e-commerce features both within the main Facebook app and on Instagram. The pandemic has forced many businesses to shift online, and Facebook made...
COVID-19 blamed as smartphone sales plummet 20% in Q2 – TechCrunch
The last couple of years have been tough on the smartphone industry, as sales plateaued and eventually eroded. But nothing could have prepared manufacturers for 2020. This was supposed to...