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Apple chief executive Tim Cook opened his product introduction event this morning with a reminder to the U.S. government that he’s not budging on privacy. The words were a reminder of Apple’s legal struggle with the FBI over the government’s attempt to force Apple to break the encryption that protects the iPhone that belonged to […]... →

Tim Cook started Apple’s press conference with a surprising statement. After announcing that there are now 1 billion active Apple devices, Apple’s CEO then talked about the ongoing conflict with the FBI. “We built the iPhone for you, our customers. And we know that it is a deeply personal device,” Cook said. “For many of us, the iPhone is an extension of… Read More... →

Jumio, an identity-verification startup we first covered way back in 2011, has agreed to sell the majority of its assets to a new company set up by backer and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin as part of a bankruptcy procedure. Jumio launched initially in October 2011 as a way for retailers to verify ID and accept […]... →

Clothing brand American Apparel has formally partnered with startup Postmates to offer consumers on-demand delivery (within the hour) of Basics clothing, which includes standard tees, sweatshirts, body suits, pants, leggings and dresses for all genders. The service will be offered in 79 American Apparel stores throughout the U.S., spanning 31 metropolitan areas. At launch, delivery fees will… Read More... →

Jumio, the Andreessen Horowitz-funded mobile and online credentials authentication business, whose technology can scan and read information from payment cards and IDs, says that its U.S. business has begun voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, which will allow it to sell its assets. The company is selling its business to early backer and Facebook… Read More... →

Обозреватель издания Fast Company Бен Шиллер написал о неизбежности отступления капитализма под натиском информационных технологий. Отталкиваясь от идей британского экономиста Пола Мэйсона, автор приходит к выводу, что существующая экономическая система не отвечает требованиям времени. Редакция vc.ru перевела материал.... →

Three veterans from Halo 5 and video game agent Jeff Hilbert have teamed up to create First Strike Games, a new Seattle studio focused on multiplayer PC and console games. The team includes Kevin Franklin, Brian Lemon, and Doug Barnes from 343 Industries, the Microsoft studio dedicated to making Halo video games. Before Halo 5’s launch, […]... →

Российский образовательный сервис Highbrow привлек в посевном раунде инвестиций $150 тысяч от украинского бизнес-ангела, имя которого не раскрывается, в обмен на 15% компании. Об этом Firrma сообщил со-основатель Highbrow Артем Завьялов. По итогам сделки, постинвестиционная оценка компании составила $1 млн. Ранее основатели стартапа вкладывали в развитие собственные средства.  Инвестиции будут направлены на увеличение числа подписчиков рассылки. К концу 2016 года компания планирует поднять количество пользо... →

VB EVENT: Just a short couple of years ago, there were only a handful of early companies helping app developers, marketers, and publishers make data-driven decisions to grow their mobile products. We’ve come a long way since then. Emergence Capital released the “Mobile Enabler Landscape” in 2015, tracking 220 “mobile enterprise enablers” — companies that provide a […]... →

Неизвестные пользователи Telegram запустили в мессенджере канал «Новый сезон», в котором публикуются серии российских и зарубежных сериалов целиком. На этот сервис обратили внимание ведущие канала заблокированной онлайн-библиотеки «Флибуста», пишет TJ.... →

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Halo 5: Guardians is getting a big new multiplayer feature dubbed Warzone Firefight, which will enable teams of up to eight players to work cooperatively against huge waves of enemies. Announced yesterday during the Halo World Championship Finals, the new content from Microsoft and 343 Industries combines the Warzone mode of massive battles in Halo 5 […]... →

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While Apple and the FBI are about to fight in court over an iPhone 5c involved in the San Bernardino shootings, this isn’t a new issue for the FBI. According to a report from Bloomberg, the FBI has been concerned about new encryption features ever since Apple released iOS 8 in September 2014. Read More... →

Стриминговый сервис Spotify достиг отметки в 30 млн платных подписчиков, сообщил глава компании Дэниэл Эк (Daniel Ek). В последний раз компания отчитывалась о количестве платных пользователей в июне 2014 года, перед запуском крупного конкурента — Apple Music.... →

Amazon is now reselling Comcast’s Internet and television service on its site, via a newly launched section called “Amazon Cable Store” – a branding that implies Comcast may be the first of other cable providers yet to come. The Cable Store allows customers to browse a variety of packages, from Internet-only deals up to combined Internet/TV/phone bundles, complete a… Read More... →

Супруги и возлюбленные девушек из российской ИТ-индустрии (представительниц Microsoft, «Лаборатории Касперского», Yota, Acronis, «Связного», «Островок.ру» и других компаний) рассказали редакции vc.ru, как они познакомились со своей подругой, какое место работа занимает в её жизни и каковы плюсы и минусы построения отношений с женщинами из ИТ-сферы.... →

Victor Kislyi, the chief executive of World of Tanks online game publisher Wargaming, says we live in interesting times. There’s so much change happening in gaming, with the rise of esports, the launch of virtual reality and augmented reality platforms, and the growing power of YouTubers and Twitch livestreamers. That’s a lot of things to stay […]... →