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The true mainstreaming of foldables remains an open question. There are still a number of key roadblocks on the way to broader adoption – mostly notably price. Google’s Pixel Fold is a well-rounded take on the foldable form factor by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch... →

In wake of Twitch’s seemingly unattainable Partner Plus program, which grants a 70/30 subscription revenue split on the first annual $100,000 that qualifying Partners make, jaded streamers are claiming that they’ll move to the streaming rival Kick.  The new livestreaming platform offers streamers a 95/5 subscription revenue split — a fraction of Twitch’s standard 50% […] Kick lures disenchanted Twitch streamers, for now by Morgan Sung originally published on TechCrunch... →

Among Us, the popular multiplayer game where one crewmate is a murderous imposter, is getting an animated series. Innersloth, the independent game studio behind the game, announced Tuesday that it has partnered with CBS Studios to develop the show. As reported by Variety, the premise of the series is based on the game; members of […] Among Us is getting an animated TV series by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch... →

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Apple has uploaded the entire first episode of its sci-fi dystopian TV show “Silo” on Twitter, allowing anyone on the platform to view it for free. The move comes three days before the streaming service is set to air the show’s season finale. Silo, which was recently renewed for a second season, is about a […] Apple uploads entire first episode of ‘Silo’ on Twitter ahead of season finale by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch... →

The backlash against the encryption-busting Online Safety Bill continues to grow, suggesting the United Kingdom could soon face a looming exodus of secure messaging apps. First drafted in May 2021, the Online Safety Bill would allow the U.K. government to compel backdoor access to any end-to-end encryption system. While the government claims the complex legislation […] An encryption exodus looms over UK’s Online Safety Bill by Carly Page originally published on TechCrunch... →

German startup Airmo is taking aim at climate change, with plans to launch a twelve-satellite constellation to monitor greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the planet. To fuel its ambitions, the company announced today that it closed €5.2 million ($5.7 million) in pre-seed funding, which includes €1.5 million from venture investors and a €3.7 million contract […] Airmo combines space and climate tech with emissions monitoring satellites by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch... →

The AI category is rapidly evolving, but developing into three layers: foundational models, AI infrastructure, and AI applications. Vertical AI: The next logical iteration of vertical SaaS by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch... →

Large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s GPT-4 are all the rage these days, owing to their unparalleled ability to analyze and generate text. But for organizations looking to leverage LLMs for specific tasks — say, writing ad copy in a brand’s style — their generalist nature can become a liability. When the instructions get too […] Reka emerges from stealth to build custom AI models for the enterprise by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch... →

As Shein eyes an IPO, the company’s image needs a serious makeover. From stealing indie designers’ work, to violating local labor laws, Shein has fallen out of vogue on social media, so the company invited a group of influencers to tour one of its factories in Guangzhou, China. “I expected the facility to be so […] How Shein’s influencer trip to a Chinese factory backfired by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple Arcade is a getting a trio of notable indie games in July, including Stardew Valley, Slay the Spire and Ridiculous Fishing. Launched in 2016, Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG that gained popularity for its gentle art style and calm vibes. Apple Arcade’s version of the game will include recent updates, including new […] Apple Arcade is adding Stardew Valley, Ridiculous Fishing and more in July by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch... →

Amazon wants to help organizations connect the various apps that they use — leveraging, in part, AI. The company today announced AWS AppFabric, a new no-code service designed to bridge the gap between software-as-a-service (SaaS) apps in enterprise environments. Amazon claims that AppFabric, generally available as of today, can deliver better security and management than […] Amazon launches AWS AppFabric to help customers connect their SaaS apps by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch... →

Rubber Ducky Labs, a San Francisco-based startup, is looking to make it easier for teams to debug, analyze and improve their recommendation systems.  The quest for better AI recommendation engines by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch... →

Building a durable growth funnel doesn't just scale your business: it also signals to investors that a team can move directionally, which is a major confidence builder. TechCrunch+ roundup: Building growth funnels, HR tech bonanza, secondary market signals by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch... →

First came Ford. GM and Rivian followed. Now, Volvo is turning to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard. Under an agreement announced Tuesday, Volvo EV owners will have access to about 12,000 of Tesla’s fast chargers, known as Superchargers, via an adapter starting in the first half of 2024. Today, Volvo produces and sells two battery […] Volvo becomes latest automaker to adopt Tesla EV charging standard by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch... →

TikTok is introducing a new way for creators to earn money on its platform. The company announced on Tuesday that it’s launching the “TikTok Creative Challenge,” a new monetization feature that allows creators to submit video ads to brand challenges and receive money based on video performance. TikTok Creative Challenge is currently in testing as […] TikTok’s new monetization feature invites creators to make video ads for a chance to earn money by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch... →

I know that regulation lags the market, but holy hell, what was all this? As Lordstown immolates, SPAC deals that didn’t go to zero feel like the exception by Alex Wilhelm originally published on TechCrunch... →

Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and Dom are joined by the founders of Spout, a startup that makes a device that can pull fresh drinking water out of the air. Co-founder Reuben Vollmer talked about trying and failing to get the company off the ground […] Still, sparkling, or made from the air? with Reuben Vollmer and Tyler Breton from Spout by Rebecca Szkutak originally published on TechCrunch... →

If you own a home, you know that there is always something that needs to be repaired, installed or generally addressed. Whether it’s a leaky faucet, a new bed that needs to be assembled or a Nest thermostat that needs to be installed, there is always something. One startup wants to make that particular part […] Khosla Ventures just doubled down on this handyman-on-demand service for homeowners by Mary Ann Azevedo originally published on TechCrunch... →

Last May, Astropad celebrated its two-year anniversary of being Sherlocked with a blog post. “In the first few years of Astropad’s existence,” the startup noted, “we were too dependent on the Apple ecosystem, and we paid the price.” Simply making it to the second anniversary was its own act of defiance. Many companies with similar […] Astropad returns with a $120 iPad drawing stand by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch... →