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Российские объединения таксистов выступили с меморандумом против Uber и других такси-сервисов. Они обвинили интернет-компании в ущемлении прав водителей таксопарков и нечестной конкуренции на рынке такси, пообещав развернуть против них «масштабную кампанию».В частности, для повышения привлекательности такси они предлагают пересадить всех чиновников из служебных автомобилей на машины таксопарков.... →

Considering how vital a company’s Internet connection is, finding out that your network is down can be a crisis for engineers, who often are notified about outages from the end user. Not having access to servers and applications could cost a business in productivity, revenue, and likely all facets of its operations. NetBeez, a Y Combinator startup, […]... →

The “Be Like Me” meme (that stick figure about [insert name here] blowing up on your Facebook feed) is the latest viral hit glorifying our greatness – and it’s annoying the hell out of your friends. According to the BBC, the meme started late last year for a guy named Bill. The “Be Like Bill” meme recently gained a dedicated Facebook page, which quickly grew… Read More... →

For many years, we’ve had social tools and formal learning management systems, but we have never really had anything that combined the two — until today, that is when SAP announced a new system called SAP Jam Collaboration for learning. The new tool is designed to bring various aspects of corporate learning together in a more social setting using SAP Jam as a platform that… Read More... →

E-commerce shop BaubleBar, known for its “fast fashion” take on women’s jewelry, has closed on $20 million in new funding, the company announced today. The Series C round was led by prior investors, Accel Partners, Greycroft Partners, Burch Creative Capital and Aspect Ventures, but also includes new investors who will bring expertise in international expansions and… Read More... →

With connected entertainment, driverless technology, a revolution in car-hailing and the fumes from VW’s emissions scandal still lingering, 2016 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the auto industry. As the auto industry approaches its hundredth birthday, it’s crucial it keeps up with the disruption that has hit other industries. Read More... →

Бизнесмен Руслан Байсаров направил президенту РФ Владимиру Путину письмо с предложением «создать внутреннюю инфраструктуру электронной торговли», которая должна позволить «любому производителю качественной продукции» из России «выйти на мировые рынки» и «конкурировать в любой точке мира». Об этом сообщает РБК, у которого есть копия документа. По данным издания, на письме стоит виза президента от 10 декабря: «Рассмотреть и поддержать». Источник РБК в правительстве не исключает, что Руслан Байсаров продвигает... →

French startup Lydia has come a long way. When I first covered it two years ago, it wanted to become a sort of Venmo for France. Now, Lydia tries to cover a wide array of use cases when it comes to sending or requesting money. Today’s update goes one step further. Read More... →

The folks at RSA want to give one TechCrunch reader a pair of full conference passes to the RSA Conference 2016 in San Francisco (a $4,590 value). The tech conference runs from February 29 – March 4 in San Francisco at the Moscone Center. The winner will have access to over 400 sessions, will be able to explore over 500 exhibitors and watch the top 10 finalists battle for the title of… Read More... →

Chelsea Handler’s new mobile application Gotta Go! has hit the App Store. The humorous, but also potentially practical app, is designed to get you out of awkward situations – like bad dates or boring meetings, for example. The launch coincides with the debut of Handler’s new Netflix series, Chelsea Does, which began streaming over the weekend. The app’s creation and… Read More... →

Владелец Тувинской энергетической промышленной корпорации (ТЭПК) Руслан Байсаров обратился к президенту РФ Владимиру Путину с предложением создать онлайн-платформу для продажи российских товаров за рубежом. Об этом сообщает РБК, в распоряжении которого оказалось письмо Байсарова. Бизнесмен написал еще в начале декабря 2015 года, тогда же президент распорядился «рассмотреть и поддержать» идею.... →

За каждого игрока Wargaming получит больше 1000 рублей.... →

Design-minded website builder Squarespace has a new competitor. Adobe, the $44 billion company with a monopolistic hold on design software, launched its own site building tool today, Adobe Portfolio. The service succeeds Behance Pro Sites, which Adobe inherited when it acquired Behance in 2012. Adobe first announced Portfolio in October. At the time, the company aimed to launch the service before the end of the year. […]... →

Applications are now open for the Startup Battlefield at Disrupt NY! That’s right, TechCrunch’s premier startup competition is headed back to the Big Apple. We’re looking for the best up-and-coming companies to launch on the most visible stage in tech and compete for a cash prize of $50,000 and the illustrious Disrupt Cup. Read More... →

The Pokémon Company is celebrating the game’s 20th anniversary by spending a few million dollars on a commercial during the biggest sporting event in the United States. Next month, Pokémon turns 20 years old, and the company is using this milestone to remind the world about the game’s central theme with a 30 second Super Bowl commercial. The […]... →

The 9th Annual Crunchies are almost here. On February 8, pioneering tech startups, entrepreneurs and investors will make their way to San Francisco’s War Memorial Opera House for what we like to call the Oscars of startups and technology. They’ll be hoping to win a Crunchie award in one these 12 categories. Read More... →

Earlier this morning, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Facebook that he’s headed back to work this morning after a two-month-long paternity leave, asking — alongside a photo of a closet full of identical T-shirts and hoodies — “What should I wear?” (Already with the dad jokes!) Zuck’s got dad jokes for days https://t.co/gJ72faBRcN… Read More... →

Бизнес-консультант компаний Amazon, Microsoft, General Motors и основатель компании KISSmetrics Неил Патель дал советы в блоге компании Quick Sprout о том, как рассказывать о своем продукте в 15 разных форматах. Команда сервиса Relap.io разместила на своем сайте перевод материала. Редакция vc.ru публикует заметку с разрешения Relap.io.... →

VB WEBINAR: We’ve tracked over $3.8 billion in acquisitions and IPOs for marketing tech in Q4 of 2015. The results are staggering. Join VB’s analyst and VC pros to learn where the market ‘s heading and how you can benefit from it. Register here for free. With venture capital investments changing significantly in the last two years, the 2016 […]... →

It’s not often that I think long and hard about the air in my apartment. It’s air. But then again, I wouldn’t drink murky water, so why is it that I don’t remember to care about what goes in my lungs? The Awair, a smart air monitor from BitFinder, is looking to bring the flair back to air. How It Works There are toxins in the air from chemical-based cleaners, plus dust… Read More... →