TechCrunch Daily Crunch

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. Brought to you by Office Depot OfficeMax. Your Destination for HP Ink. -- Apple releases the latest MacOS update -- Sony announces its next-generation console -- and digital media consolidation continues. Here’s your Daily Crunch for October 8, 2019. First up: Apple’s MacOS Catalina is now available. Catalina bucks the trend of recent MacOS updates with some pronounced changes. 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. Brought to you by Office Depot OfficeMax. Your Destination for HP Ink. -- A managed cloud company wins Startup Battlefield -- Next Insurance becomes a unicorn -- and Roku is building low-cost audio equipment for Walmart. Here’s your Daily Crunch for October 7, 2019. First up: In the beginning, there were 20 startups participating in the Startup Battlefield at Disrupt SF 2019. 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 faces government pressure to pull back its end-to-end encryption plans -- Scooter startup Bird is now valued at $2.5 billion -- and Instagram launches an app for close friends. Here’s your Daily Crunch for October 4, 2019. First up: Facebook is being leaned on by the US, UK, and Australia to ditch its end-to-end encryption expansion plan. U.S. Attorney General William Barr, acting 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. -- The two big content recommendation companies consolidate -- Microsoft unveils a whole bunch of new hardware -- and startups take the stage at Disrupt SF. Here’s your Daily Crunch for October 3, 2019. First up: Publisher adtech startups Taboola and Outbrain are merging in an $850 million deal to take on Google and Facebook. 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. --Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t seem to understand TikTok --Microsoft unveils new Surface Laptops --and a federal appeals court strikes a significant blow for net neutrality. Also, today is the first day of Disrupt SF, so keep an eye on TechCrunch -- and on tomorrow’s newsletter -- for the latest updates! Here’s your Daily Crunch for October 2, 2019. 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. --WeWork’s parent company officially delays its IPO --Europe’s top court makes a big decision about cookies --and Twitter takes steps against abusive DMs. Here’s your Daily Crunch for October 1, 2019. First up: WeWork is withdrawing its S-1 filing. 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. Presented by Bose. Bose Frames look like regular sunglasses, but tiny speakers hidden in the temples create an immersive experience unlike any other. Go to Bose.com to find out more. --Facebook’s latest VR play faces stiff competition --Spotify adds more support for podcasts --and a new hardware Kickstarter campaign makes some bold claims. Here’s your Daily Crunch for September 30, 2019. 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 tests a new way to resist the lure of Likes --DoorDash admits that it had a big security breach --and we have a little problem with the Galaxy Fold. Here’s your Daily Crunch for September 27, 2019. First up: It looks like Facebook wants to end the terrible game of chasing Likes, and then the equally terrible feeling of failing. The experiment starts today in Australia. 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 reveals even more Alexa-powered devices --Facebook says it will launch a new VR world next year --and Verizon’s 5G comes to New York City. Here’s your Daily Crunch for September 26, 2019. First up: Amazon held a big shindig yesterday to announce a whole bunch of new hardware ahead of the holidays. 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. Presented by Bose. Take calls, play music and enjoy your content with Bose Frames. The only sunglasses with tiny electronics that connect to your mobile device for a unique audio experience. Available in 2 timeless styles. Go to Bose.com to find out 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. Presented by Bose. Bose Frames look like regular sunglasses, but tiny speakers hidden in the temples create an immersive experience unlike any other. Go to Bose.com to find out more. -- Facebook buys CTRL-Labs -- Kik Interactive shuts down Kik Messenger -- and Europe’s top court makes a ruling about Google. Here’s your Daily Crunch for September 24, 2019. 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. Presented by Bose. Bose Frames look like regular sunglasses, but tiny speakers hidden in the temples create an immersive experience unlike any other. Go to Bose.com to find out more. Here's your Daily Crunch for September 23, 2019. First up: Members of WeWork’s board of directors are pressuring controversial CEO Adam Neumann to step down and become non-executive chairman, according to The Wall Street Journal. 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. -- iOS 13 arrives -- YouTube changes its verification process -- and Postmates raises a giant round. Here's your Daily Crunch for September 20, 2019. First up: Apple has released iOS 13. It isn’t a groundbreaking release that will change the way you use your phone, but Apple has done tremendous work across-the-board to improve some low-level features, as well as most Apple apps. 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 company behind WordPress.com is now valued at $3 billion-- Roku unveils its latest streaming devices-- and Airbnb plans to go public next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. Presented by Bose. Bose Frames look like regular sunglasses, but tiny speakers hidden in the temples create an immersive experience unlike any other. Go to Bose.com to find out more. --We review the iPhone 11 --WeWork's parent company delays its IPO roadshow --and Amazon adds a new premium music subscription. Here's your Daily Crunch for September 17, 2019. 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. Presented by Bose. Bose Frames look like regular sunglasses, but tiny speakers hidden in the temples create an immersive experience unlike any other. Go to Bose.com to find out more. --Salesforce launches its latest industry-specific clouds --We review Samsung's latest tablet --and Facebook announces new video tools. Here's your Daily Crunch for September 16, 2019. 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. -- Daqri shuts down -- Apple introduces a subscription grace period -- and SmileDirectClub goes public. Here's your Daily Crunch for September 13, 2019. First up: Another high-flying, heavily funded AR headset startup is shutting down. 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 will fight to continue classifying its drivers as independent contractors --Spotify acquires a music marketplace --and an inventory robot raises $26 million. Here's your Daily Crunch for September 12, 2019. 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. Presented by Bose. Take calls, play music, and enjoy your content with Bose Frames. The only sunglasses with tiny electronics that connect to your mobile device for a unique audio experience. Available in 2 timeless styles. Go to Bose.com to find out 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. Presented by Bose. Bose Frames look like regular sunglasses, but tiny speakers hidden in the temples create an immersive experience unlike any other. Go to Bose.com to find out more. --Stripe launches a corporate credit card --Jack Ma retires from Alibaba --and Apple is about to announce the new iPhone. Here's your Daily Crunch for September 10, 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. Powered by The Salvation Army. Today 100% of your donations will be used for Hurricane Dorian relief. To give, ask your smart speaker to make a donation to The Salvation Army. Or, visit HelpSalvationArmy.org. Doing the most good. -- Apple Music comes to the web -- New York's attorney general opens an investigation into Facebook -- and Alibaba acquires NetEase Koala. Here's your Daily Crunch for September 6, 2019. 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. Powered by The Salvation Army. Today 100% of your donations will be used for Hurricane Dorian relief. To give, ask your smart speaker to make a donation to The Salvation Army. Or, visit HelpSalvationArmy.org. Doing the most good. -- Facebook Dating expands -- Sonos unveils a Bluetooth speaker -- and a judge rules that the federal terror watchlist violates citizens' rights. Here's your Daily Crunch for September 5, 2019. 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. Presented by Bose. Take calls, play music, and enjoy your content with Bose Frames. The only sunglasses with tiny electronics that connect to your mobile device for a unique audio experience. Available in 2 timeless styles. Go to Bose.com to find out more. --YouTube and Google will pay $170 million over children's privacy issues --Amazon unveils new TV products --and Porsche announces its first all-electric vehicle. 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. Presented by Bose. Bose Frames look like regular sunglasses, but tiny speakers hidden in the temples create an immersive experience unlike any other. Go to Bose.com to find out more. --Facebook considers removing Like counts --WeChat restricts a viral face-swapping app --and OpenGov raises $51 million. Here's your Daily Crunch for September 3, 2019. First up: Facebook says it may remove Like counts. 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 schedules its next big press event --Uber and Lyft prepare for a political fight --and Google stays silent on its latest #MeToo controversy. Here's your Daily Crunch for August 30, 2019. First up: Apple has sent out invites confirming rumors that its next major press event will happen on September 10th. 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. Presented by Bose. Take calls, play music and enjoy your content with Bose Frames. The only sunglasses with tiny electronics that connect to your mobile device for a unique audio experience. Available in 2 timeless styles. Go to Bose.com to find out more. -- We get details about Peloton's finances -- Anthony Levandowski faces federal charges -- and FitBit's future is focused on software. 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. Presented by Bose. Bose Frames look like regular sunglasses, but tiny speakers hidden in the temples create an immersive experience unlike any other. Go to Bose.com to find out more. --Smartphone sales keep falling --Yelp introduces personalized search results --and Enjoy raises $150 million. Here's your Daily Crunch for August 27, 2019. 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. Presented by Bose. Bose Frames look like regular sunglasses, but tiny speakers hidden in the temples create an immersive experience unlike any other. Go to Bose.com to find out more. -- A bedding startup announces a big funding round -- Nvidia and VMware team up -- and a Chinese facial recognition company files to go public. Here's your Daily Crunch for August 26, 2019. 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. -- CEO Patrick Byrne is departing Overstock.com following eyebrow-raising comments -- Sphero acquires littleBits -- and Google accuses China of using YouTube to spread misinformation. Here's your Daily Crunch for August 23, 2019. First up: Overstock CEO has resigned after making ‘deep state’ comments. 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 new hardware in the works -- Google abandons its dessert-based naming scheme -- and we round up the best startups from Y Combinator Demo Day Here's your Daily Crunch for August 22, 2019. First up: Here come the leaks around Apple's fall hardware event, rumored to be scheduled for September 10th. 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. Presented by Bose. Take calls, play music, and enjoy your content with Bose Frames. The only sunglasses with tiny electronics that connect to your mobile device for a unique audio experience. Available in 2 timeless styles. Go to Bose.com to find out more. --DoorDash acquires an autonomous driving startup --browser makers block Kazakhstan's spying tactics --and we choose our favorites from Y Combinator's Demo Day. 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. Presented by Bose. Bose Frames look like regular sunglasses, but tiny speakers hidden in the temples create an immersive experience unlike any other. Go to Bose.com to find out more. --Apple Card is launching for everyone in the United States --Twitter blocks ads from state-owned media --and we round up the first half of Y Combinator's Demo Days. Here's your Daily Crunch for August 20, 2019. 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. Presented by Bose. Bose Frames look like regular sunglasses, but tiny speakers hidden in the temples create an immersive experience unlike any other. Go to Bose.com to find out more. --Disney reveals its international streaming plans --Twitter faces criticism for some promoted tweets --and Spotify adds parental controls. Here's your Daily Crunch for August 19, 2019. 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. --Cloudflare is going public --Apple sues a device virtualization company --and Twitter invests in an Indian social network. Here's your Daily Crunch for August 16, 2019. First up: Cloudflare filed for its initial public offering. 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 changes its privacy policy --AT&T and T-Mobile fight back against robocalls --and Amazon launches a donation program. Here's your Daily Crunch for August 15, 2019. First up: Microsoft has tweaked its privacy policy to admit humans can listen to Skype Translator and Cortana audio. 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. Presented by Bose. Take calls, play music, and enjoy your content with Bose Frames. The only sunglasses with tiny electronics that connect to your mobile device for a unique audio experience. Available in 2 timeless styles. Go to Bose.com to find out more. -- Nate Mitchell leaves Facebook -- Twitter tests the way to follow topics -- and WeWork reveals financial details. Here's your Daily Crunch for August 14, 2019. 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. Presented by Bose. Bose Frames look like regular sunglasses, but tiny speakers hidden in the temples create an immersive experience unlike any other. Go to Bose.com to find out more.-- Our corporate overlords sell Tumblr-- Snap is launching a new version of Spectacles-- and Postmates prepares to go public.Here's your Daily Crunch for August 13, 2019. 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. Presented by Bose. Bose Frames look like regular sunglasses, but tiny speakers hidden in the temples create an immersive experience unlike any other. Go to Bose.com to find out more. -- Twitter continues to test new features -- TikTok's owner moves into search -- and Lucidworks raises $100 million. Here's your Daily Crunch for August 12, 2019. 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 reports its biggest loss ever -- Huawei unveils its Android alternative -- and Apple expands its big bounty. Here's your Daily Crunch for August 9, 2019. First up: Uber lost more than $5B last quarter. The company reported earnings for the second time as a public company, posting its largest-ever quarterly loss. And while revenue grew 14% year-over-year, that also sparked concerns over relatively slow growth. 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. -- Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 10 and 10+ -- Google adds Live View walking directions -- and Lyft stock is on a roller coaster. Here's your Daily Crunch for August 8, 2019. First up: Here comes Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 and 10+. The landscape has changed dramatically since the Galaxy Note was first unveiled in 2011, with Samsung pulling the rest of the industry into a world of bigger screens. 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. Presented by Bose. Take calls, play music, and enjoy your content with Bose Frames. The only sunglasses with tiny electronics that connect to your mobile device for a unique audio experience. Available in 2 timeless styles. Go to Bose.com to find out more. --Disney shares details about its big streaming bundle --Twitter admits to data "mistake" --and President Trump goes after Google. 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. Presented by Bose. Bose Frames look like regular sunglasses, but tiny speakers hidden in the temples create an immersive experience unlike any other. Go to Bose.com to find out more. --Apple starts Apple Card Previews --Snap is raising money via private debt --and we profile an "anti-bro" startup. Here's your Daily Crunch for August 6, 2019. First up: Apple has rolled out Apple Card Preview to select users. 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. Presented by Bose. Bose Frames look like regular sunglasses, but tiny speakers hidden in the temples create an immersive experience unlike any other. Go to Bose.com to find out more. --Millions of records were stolen from streetwear site StockX --2 European food delivery companies prepare to merge --and Cloudflare stops service to 8chan. Here's your Daily Crunch for August 5, 2019. 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 says it's suspending a Siri program that raised privacy flags --DoorDash buys Caviar --and Amazon's big Pentagon contract may be in trouble. Here's your Daily Crunch for August 2, 2019. First up: After The Guardian ran a story last week about how Siri recordings are used for quality control, Apple says it's suspending the program worldwide while it reviews the process. 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. --Lyft's e-bikes hit a speed bump --the Impossible Whopper will be everywhere --and IBM shows its cloud ambitions. Here's your Daily Crunch for August 1, 2019. First up: Lyft recently won the right to launch its pedal-assist bikes in San Francisco, but now it's pulling those bikes from the city and other parts of the Bay Area after 2 of those bikes experienced apparent battery fires. 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. Presented by Bose. Take calls, play music and enjoy your content with Bose Frames. The only sunglasses with tiny electronics that connect to your mobile device for a unique audio experience. Available in 2 timeless styles. Go to Bose.com to find out more. -- Facebook reveals its research into brain-controlled wearable devices (yes, really) -- iPhone sales dip -- and Samsung announces a new Galaxy Tab. 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. Presented by Bose. Bose Frames look like regular sunglasses, but tiny speakers hidden in the temples create an immersive experience unlike any other. Go to Bose.com to find out more. -- Capital One discloses a major hack -- Huawei reports "robust" earnings with a major asterisk -- and Compass is now worth $6.4 billion. Here's your Daily Crunch for July 30, 2019. First up: Another day, another data breach. 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. Presented by Bose. Bose Frames look like regular sunglasses, but tiny speakers hidden in the temples create an immersive experience unlike any other. Go to Bose.com to find out more. -- GitHub blocks developers in sanctioned countries -- European food delivery services merge -- and Europe's top court has some thoughts about the "Like" button. Here's your Daily Crunch for July 29, 2019. First up: U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices