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Whether you’re pursuing customer number five, 50, or 500, the process of determining if there’s a fit remains largely the same. How to approach customer discovery as an early-stage startup (and beyond) by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple has unveiled the winners of its 2023 Apple Design Awards at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference this week. Each year, the tech giant recognizes a dozen apps and games across six categories: inclusivity, delight and fun, interaction, social impact, visuals and graphics, and innovation. The winners were chosen from 36 finalists. In the inclusivity […] Apple reveals its 2023 Apple Design Award winners by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch... →

Firefly Aerospace is now targeting August to launch a batch of cubesats for NASA, rather than July, in what is shaping up to be a busy summer for the small launch company. Firefly disclosed the new launch window in recent filing with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. The company did not provide more details as […] Firefly targets August for NASA cubesat launch by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch... →

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Seems like there is a Google search ranking algorithm update going on now, it's not confirmed by Google...... →

For anyone designing an office space or learning environment, there’s lots of available research on the best types of lighting setups to help with concentration and productivity in conjunction with our circadian rhythms. When it comes to the home, the same lessons are rarely applied. In Norway — with its long summer days and its […] Incube wants to bring ‘daylight’ to apartment buildings by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch... →

Netflix announced Tuesday two new mobile games coming soon to the platform– the LEGO-themed strategy battle game LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed and a puzzle adventure game called Paper Trail. Additionally, the company revealed the release dates of Cut the Rope Daily, a new version of the popular game where players feed candy to a creature […] Netflix announces LEGO mobile game and a daily version of Cut the Rope by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch... →

Instagram may be working on an AI chatbot, according to images leaked by app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi. According to the leaks, which reflect in-progress app developments that may or may not ship, these AI agents can answer questions or give advice. Users can pick between 30 different AI personalities, who can also help users write […] Instagram might be working on an AI chatbot by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch... →

One of the biggest misconceptions when it comes to UX is that we must eliminate as many questions and barriers as possible. You need to add some friction to your growth funnel by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple is introducing a new developer toolkit that will make it easier to introduce users to their mobile apps by showing them tips on how to get started. Typically, developers have to design their own onboarding or tutorial-type experiences or utilize those provided by a third party. With Apple’s TipKit, they’ll now have the option […] Apple’s new TipKit will help developers teach people how to use their apps by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple Fitness+ is getting new “Custom Plans” and “Audio Focus” features with the launch of iOS 17 this fall, the tech giant has announced. Custom Plans is a new way to receive a unique workout or meditation schedule that works for you. You can select your personal workout preferences, including the days, workout duration and […] Apple Fitness+ is getting a new ‘Custom Plans’ feature that creates personalized workout schedules by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch... →

In the first week of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) launching Max (formerly HBO Max), 70% of existing HBO Max subscribers transitioned to the new streaming service, which bundles Discovery+ content. Max rolled out to U.S. customers on May 23. Last Friday, The Wall Street Journal interviewed JB Perrette, WBD’s global streaming president, who told the […] 70% of HBO Max subs have moved over to rebranded Max service by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch... →

Founders need to know whether the people they're getting into business with understand how to operate during a downturn. TechCrunch+ roundup: 10 questions to ask a VC, AI and antitrust, Japan investor survey by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch... →

Microsoft will pay $20 million to settle charges brought by the Federal Trade Commission accusing the tech giant of illegally collecting the personal information of children without their parents’ consent — and in some cases retaining it “for years.” The federal consumer watchdog said Microsoft violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the federal […] Microsoft to pay $20M settlement for illegally collecting children’s personal data by Zack Whittaker originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple is making its Shortcuts app simpler to use with iOS 17. The app, which allows power users to create automations for their favorite apps, will receive an updated user interface making it easier to find Shortcuts as well as the actions a given app can perform — something that’s known as App Intents. Plus, […] Apple redesigns its Shortcuts app in iOS 17 to be easier to use by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch... →

The SEC filed separate lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase this week and the agency's Chair Gary Gensler shared his thoughts on the charges. SEC Chair Gensler lambasts crypto industry after agency charges Binance, Coinbase by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch... →

Spanish startup Life5 has raised its third funding round and has been growing nicely since my previous post. The company also has a new name as it used to be called Getlife. In addition to its home country, Life5 now sells life insurance produts in France. After raising a €1 million pre-seed round and a […] Life insurance startup Getlife becomes Life5 and raises $10.7 million by Romain Dillet originally published on TechCrunch... →

Рынок нейросетей в целом вырастет в 30 раз, говорят аналитики... →

Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and Dom are joined by Eli Ben-Joseph, the co-founder and CEO of Regard, a startup that uses AI to streamline the clinical side of medicine in an effort to reduce physician burnout. Eli talked about his journey from deciding to […] Curing physician burnout with Eli Ben-Joseph form Regard by Rebecca Szkutak originally published on TechCrunch... →

TechCrunch Disrupt, our flagship startup event, returns to San Francisco on September 19–21, and you can bet TechCrunch+ will be in the house. It’s going to be the biggest and best Disrupt we’ve ever hosted: Along with a few to-be-announced surprises, we’ll have Startup Battlefield and six new stages with targeted materials for founders of […] Announcing the final agenda for the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt by Richard Smith originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple is giving its widgets platform an upgrade with its latest software releases. In addition to now becoming available on Apple Watch and Mac, widgets on iPhone and iPad will also become interactive in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, the company said. The announcement flew a bit under the radar during yesterday’s keynote address, given […] Yes, interactive widgets are coming to iPhone, too, in iOS 17 by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch... →