TechCrunch Daily Crunch

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Alphabet’s self-driving technology company hits a major milestone --Apple TV+ extends its free subscription period --and Affirm files to go public. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Waymo hit a major milestone. It’s offering fully driverless rides to some members of the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --The major tech platforms push back against the House antitrust report --Google Assistant gets a “guest” mode --and we interview a freshly minted Nobel laureate. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: The House Judiciary Committee released its tech antitrust report, concluding that the big tech platforms should face additional regulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Google rebrands G Suite --Apple announces its next event date --and John McAfee has been arrested. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: G Suite has become Google Workspace. To a large extent, Google Workspace is just a rebranding of G Suite, complete with a new set of -- less distinctive -- logos for Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, and Meet. But the company is also launching a number of new features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Venmo’s first credit card is here --a former Amazon employee is arrested for fraud --and we review the Nest Audio smart speaker. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: PayPal-owned mobile payment app Venmo already offers a Mastercard-branded debit card, and it announced a year ago that it was planning to launch its first credit card as well. It just made good on that promise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Twitter addresses questions of bias in its image-cropping algorithms -- we take a look at Mario Kart Live -- and the stock market takes a hit after President Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis. Here’s your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Twitter confronts image-cropping concerns. Last month, a white Ph.D. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Google is paying a lot of money for its news licensing program -- Microsoft announces an affordable laptop -- and Facebook says it won’t accept ads casting doubts on the election. This is your Daily Crunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Google has some fresh hardware -- Facebook Messenger and Instagram get new integrations -- and Palantir goes public. This is your Daily Crunch The big story is: Google held its annual hardware event, and it packed a number of new product announcements into a brisk 30 minutes of pre-recorded promotional videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Amazon unveils a new biometric ID technology -- the Biden campaign takes aim at Facebook -- and iRobot’s co-founder joins a robotic gardening startup. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Amazon is letting you pay with your palm. The company announced a new biometric device for Amazon Go stores called Amazon One. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Americans can continue using TikTok for now -- Google updates its developer policies -- and Uber gets approval to resume operations in London. This is your Daily Crunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --We’ve got an in-depth review of the Apple Watch Series 6 --Apple gives Facebook a temporary break on App Store fees --and Alexis Ohanian is raising a new fund. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Brian Heater has already been writing about the Apple Watch Series 6, but now he’s published his full review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Amazon announces a new game service and plenty of hardware upgrades --Tech companies team up against app stores --and United Airlines tests a program for rapid COVID-19 testing. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Amazon has unveiled its own game-streaming platform. Amazon’s competitor to Google Stadia and Microsoft xCloud is called Luna, and it’s available now at an early access price of $5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Shopify blames “rogue” employees for a data breach --Google Maps adds COVID-19 data --and China pushes back against the TikTok deal. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Shopify has confirmed a data breach. The e-commerce platform blamed 2 “rogue members” of its support team, alleging that they stole customer data from “less than 200 merchants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Microsoft takes on Twilio --Google launches a work-tracking tool --and Mirakl raises $300 million. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Microsoft announced the launch of Azure Communication Services, a new set of features in its cloud that enable developers to add voice and video calling, chat, and text messages to their apps, as well as old-school telephony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Companies send out conflicting messages about the TikTok deal -- Microsoft acquires a gaming giant -- and the WeChat ban is temporarily blocked. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: The TikTok deal keeps getting more confusing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- The Trump Administration moves forwards with plans to ban TikTok and WeChat, although TikTok gets a partial extension -- Unity goes public -- and we announce the winner of this year’s Startup Battlefield. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: The US TikTok ban is imminent. The U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Twitter takes preemptive steps to avoid election-related hacks -- We check out the new Apple Watches -- And Facebook launches new business tools. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Twitter said today that “high-profile, election-related” accounts in the United States will be receiving notifications telling them they’re required to adopt strong passwords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Facebook makes its next steps in VR -- Apple releases iOS 14 -- and the PlayStation 5 gets a launch date. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Facebook has unveiled the Oculus Quest 2. The smaller, more affordable follow-up to the Oculus Quest VR headset will be launching on October 13th, at a starting price of $299. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Apple unveils new hardware and new subscriptions -- Spotify adds virtual event listings -- and Opendoor is going public via SPAC. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Apple had a big hardware event yesterday. And while you should check out our full roundup at TechCrunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Oracle appears to be the winner in the battle for ownership of TikTok’s U.S. operations -- we run down the possibilities for Apple’s event later this week -- and Google announces an event of its own. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: TikTok's ownership drama continues. News broke over the weekend that there was a surprising winner in the bidding war over TikTok’s U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Apple’s making App Store changes --China might stop TikTok’s acquisition --and we talk to Polish venture capitalists about the startup scene. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Apple announced a bunch of changes to its App Store guidelines, with details about how it will support new iOS features like App Clips and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Facebook returns to its college roots --Alexa gets a printing feature --and we take a deep dive into Unity’s business. This is your Daily Crunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --A massive content recommendation merger falls apart --Microsoft reveals the release date and pricing for its flagship game console --and Alexa enables phone calls for AT&T customers. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: It looks like the 2 biggest companies in the content recommendation market won’t be teaming up after all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. Apple strikes back at Epic Games, Android 11 is here, and Microsoft announces a new stripped-down Xbox. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Apple has made the latest move in a legal battle against Epic Games, filing a lawsuit claiming that the company behind Fortnite is in breach of contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Peloton’s product lineup is both getting cheaper and more expensive -- Nintendo announces a new retro device -- and Palantir reveals more about its governance plans. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Peloton is preparing to add new products at both ends of its pricing range, according to a report in Bloomberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Apple announces a surprising delay -- Facebook bans new political ads for the week before the U.S. election -- and SpaceX is testing its Starlink internet system. This is your Daily Crunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- India continues to crack down on Chinese apps -- Microsoft launches a deepfake detector -- and Google offers a personalized news podcast. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: India has banned PUBG and other Chinese apps. The Indian government is continuing its purge of apps created by or linked to Chinese companies. It already banned 59 Chinese apps back in June, including TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round-up of the top tech news of the day. Apple and Google are adding support for app-less exposure notifications, Facebook says it might block news sharing in Australia, and Samsung has a new foldable phone. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Apple and Google are introducing new tools that should make it easier for public health authorities, or PHAs, to implement notifications for people who may have been exposed to COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Netflix tests a free promotional offering -- Amazon’s drone delivery gets trial flight approval from the FAA -- and Neuralink shows off its human-brain tech. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Netflix has taken some of its best-known Originals out from behind the paywall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --The Justice Department reveals a thwarted malware attack on Tesla --Facebook tests linking your news subscriptions to your social network account --and Xiaomi has plans for under-screen cameras. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: The Justice Department released a complaint Thursday describing a thwarted malware attack against an unidentified company in Sparks, Nevada, where Tesla has a factory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Turmoil continues at TikTok --Salesforce lays off 1,000 people --and Warby Parker is now valued at $3 billion. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Kevin Mayer, the former Disney executive who joined TikTok as CEO just over 100 days ago, announced that he’s resigning. While Mayer was likely brought on to reassure U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Spotify explores virtual concerts --Twitter tests a “quotes” count --and Google’s Nest Hub becomes more hotel-friendly. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Spotify is testing virtual events. We can’t have real-world concerts at the moment, so the popular music streaming service is exploring virtual alternatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Epic Games wins a victory against Apple --Fitbit announces a new smartwatch --and Microsoft Word adds a transcription feature. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: U.S. District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers weighed in on the legal battle between Epic Games and Apple with a mixed verdict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --TikTok fights its U.S. ban --Twitter takes action against another Trump tweet --and Unity files to go public. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: TikTok is fighting back against the Trump Administration’s decision to ban the popular video app in the U.S. market -- unless it’s sold to an American buyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- We dive into Palantir’s finances -- Apple fires back against Epic Games -- and Lambda School raises funding. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Danny Crichton got a hold of the confidential S-1 filing for secretive data analytics company Palantir and has been unpacking the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. Uber and Lyft may not be pausing operations in California after all, Google releases new emergency alert tools, and Airbnb bans all parties. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Uber and Lyft have won a legal victory. Earlier today, Lyft announced that it would suspend operations in California tonight as a result of a preliminary injunction forcing Lyft and Uber to reclassify their drivers as employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Apple stock reaches a big milestone -- Facebook Portal gets more work-friendly -- and Twitter reports progress against hate speech. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Apple has reached the $2 trillion market cap. Apple’s share price is up around 59% since the beginning of the year, despite seeing relatively modest 11% year-over-year revenue growth in its most recent earnings report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. SpaceX raises a huge funding round, Apple launches new radio stations, and we review the Samsung Galaxy Note. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: SpaceX has raised its biggest round yet. The $1.9 billion round was disclosed in an SEC filing. Bloomberg had previously reported that the round was in the works and would value the Elon Musk-led space launch company at $46 billion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round-up of the top tech news of the day. The battle between Epic Games and Apple continues, Facebook faces criticism in India, and Pinterest appoints its first Black board member. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Epic’s legal and PR fight against Apple and its App Store policies seems to be escalating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Facebook is the latest company taking aim at Apple -- Pinterest employees walk out -- and Initialized Capital raises a new fund. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Facebook joined the growing ranks of companies publicly complaining about the 30% fee that Apple collects on payments made through its App Store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round-up of the top tech news of the day. Epic Games takes on Apple, Instagram fixes a security issue, and Impossible Foods raises $200 million. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: The controversy over Apple’s App Store policies has expanded to include Epic Games and its hit title Fortnite. The company introduced a direct payment option for its in-game currency on mobile, leading Apple to remove Fortnite for violating App Store rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Uber’s CEO pushes back against a potential reclassification of drivers --a former COO sues Pinterest --and Microsoft reveals details about the Surface Duo. This is your Daily Crunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. Google is using accelerometers in an interesting new way, Twitter allows everyone to limit tweet replies, and Mozilla announces major layoffs. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Google said that smartphone accelerometers are sensitive enough to detect P-waves, which are the first waves to arrive during an earthquake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round-up of the top tech news of the day. The public beta of watchOS 7 is here, Amazon may be looking to turn malls into distribution centers, and Skillshare raises $66 million. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Brian Heater walks us through all the changes coming in watchOS 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Trump escalates his campaign against Chinese tech companies --Facebook extends work from home until the middle of 2021 --and Netflix adds support for Hindi. Here’s your Daily Crunch. The big story is: President Donald Trump signed orders banning U.S. business with TikTok owner ByteDance and Tencent’s WeChat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch Daily News, a round-up of the top tech news of the day. Facebook and Twitter are taking a stronger stand against pandemic misinformation, we preview the latest version of macOS, and a mental health startup raises $50 million. Here’s your Daily Crunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. The man at the center of the Uber-Waymo trade secrets case was sentenced to 18 months in prison, Samsung announces new Note devices, and Instagram rolls out its TikTok competitor globally. Here’s your Daily Crunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. There’s a new executive in charge of Apple’s marketing, Facebook signs a big lease for New York real estate, and “Mulan” is coming to Disney+. Here’s your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Phil Schiller is taking on a new role as an Apple Fellow, where he will continue to lead the App Store and the company’s events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. A possible Microsoft-TikTok acquisition is causing plenty of drama, we review Google’s new budget Pixel, and SpaceX’s Crew Dragon returns to Earth. Here’s your Daily Crunch. The big story is: This weekend, Microsoft confirmed reports that it’s in talks to acquire TikTok, the popular mobile video app currently owned by Chinese company ByteDance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Three arrests are made following this month’s celebrity Twitter hack -- Microsoft may be working to acquire TikTok’s U.S. business -- and Facebook launches licensed music videos. Here’s your Daily Crunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round-up of the top tech news of the day. Apple has a strong quarter despite coronavirus, Impossible Foods is coming to Walmart, and NASA launches a new Mars rover. Here’s your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Apple’s latest earning report suggests that the company is thriving despite COVID-19, with revenue of $59.69 billion in the third quarter of its fiscal year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices