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While QR codes emerged as something of a technology poster-child during the pandemic, garnering a new lease of life in everything from restaurant menus to contactless payments, there remains a certain inelegance to the matrix barcode system. Usability remains a sticking point, both in terms of the effort it takes to create content and align […] Videos on tap: Vitag launches NFC-powered ‘sticky notes’ for visual instructions by Paul Sawers originally published on TechCrunch... →

More doom and gloom for smartphone manufacturers, as global smartphone shipments experience the third consecutive decline this year. Per numbers from Canalys, shipments dropped a lowly 9% last quarter, marking the worst Q3 for the category since 2014. Apple is a rare bright spot among the numbers, with some positive growth as the rest of […] Smartphone woes continue as global market dips 9% by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch... →

China has lofty goals for its semiconductor industry, but U.S. new restrictions threaten to undermine its progress. Biden’s new restrictions on exporting semiconductor tools hit China where it hurts by Tim De Chant 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. Some SEO tips and lots of search interface tests below...... →

Calm, the subscription-based mindfulness app, today announced its first foray into a clinical mental health offering: Calm Health. Offered through payers, providers and self-insured employers, Calm Health includes condition-specific programs designed to “bridge the gap between mental and physical healthcare,” according to the company. Calm Health both replaces Calm’s previous employer offering, Calm for Business, […] Calm launches clinical mental health offering, Calm Health by Kyle Wiggers originally publi... →

Way back in 2010, Marc Lore struck a more than half-a-billion dollar deal to sell Quidsi — the company behind Diapers.com and Soap.com — to Amazon. The blow-out acquisition helped turn Amazon into “the everything store,” but twelve years later, Lore described the sale as “upsetting.” “We sold out,” said Lore — who co-founded both […] Marc Lore on ‘upsetting’ Diapers.com sale: ‘Investors got scared off by Amazon’s attack’ by Harri Weber originally published on TechCrunch... →

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) general partner Chris Dixon shed some light on the firm’s recent investments in controversial WeWork founder Adam Neumann on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2022. Neumann raised $350 billion from the venture firm back in August in a deal that reportedly valued his new real estate venture, Flow, at $1 billion before it […] ‘We do our own research’: a16z GP on investing billions in Adam Neumann by Anita Ramaswamy originally published on TechCrunch... →

In December 2021, a vulnerability in a widely used logging library that had gone unfixed since 2013 caused a full-blown security meltdown.  The 10/10-rated Log4Shell flaw in Log4j, an open source logging software that’s found practically everywhere, from online games to enterprise software and cloud data centers, claimed numerous victims from Adobe and Cloudflare to […] Code analysis tool AppMap wants to become Google Maps for developers by Carly Page originally published on TechCrunch... →

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is one of the most influential players in the web3, funding entrepreneurs in the space amid “crypto winter.” Founded and helmed by general partner Chris Dixon, the venture firm’s crypto arm raised a massive $4.5 billion fund in May for its fourth dedicated sector fund to continue backing early-stage founders just as […] a16z’s Chris Dixon announces new accelerator program for crypto founders in LA by Anita Ramaswamy originally published on TechCrunch... →

If the pandemic has made us completely rethink the way we work, that we — the swath of workers at home in pajamas popping into meetings on Zoom — leaves out a massive chunk of the workforce that continues to show up for work in-person, every time. As knowledge workers explore the intricacies of the […] Anthill connects frontline workers to company resources through text messaging by Taylor Hatmaker originally published on TechCrunch... →

Sony’s DualSense Edge wireless controller for the PS5 is launching globally on January 26, the company announced on Tuesday. The new wireless controller will be priced at $199.99. Pre-orders for the controller will be available starting on October 25 at select retailers. You’ll also be able to purchase replaceable stick modules for $19.99. The new […] Sony’s $200 DualSense Edge wireless controller will release on January 26 by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch... →

For many people who live with depression, medication is an important part of managing the condition. But knowing which will work for you can be a difficult months-long process. Circular Genomics claims its new form of genetic testing can identify which medications will work for a patient in a fraction of that time. As some […] Circular Genomics uses RNA to stop depression meds being a guessing game by Devin Coldewey originally published on TechCrunch... →

Meet Omneky, a startup that leverages OpenAI’s DALLE-2 and GPT-3 models to generate visuals and text that can be used in ads for social platforms. The company wants to make online ads both cheaper and more effective thanks to recent innovations in artificial intelligence and computer vision. Omneky is participating in Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch […] Omneky uses AI to generate social media ads by Romain Dillet originally published on TechCrunch... →

Meet NXgenPort, a Saint Paul, Minnesota-based startup that’s looking to remotely monitor cancer patients in between doctor visits using a port catheter. NXgenPort, which presented today at TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield, is building an implantable chemo port that features added sensors and remote connectivity functions. The port combines chemo-port efficacy with sensor technology to measure […] NXgenPort aims to detect early signs of infection in cancer patients before symptoms arise by Aisha Malik ... →

This is just another example of a man with money using his capital to skirt accountability for the consequences of his actions. Kanye joins the ranks of arrogant billionaires buying their own echo chambers by Dominic-Madori Davis originally published on TechCrunch... →

Today at TechCrunch Disrupt, serial entrepreneur Marc Lore disclosed exclusive details about a new dynamic ticketing startup he founded with former New York Yankee all-star Alex Rodriguez. Called Jump Platforms, the company sells access to seats that free up when people leave midway through a game. Fans already at the game are alerted when better […] Marc Lore shares exclusive details on Jump Platforms, his new sports ticketing startup by Tim De Chant originally published on TechCrunch... →

Continuity Camera was one of the odder additions that arrived in the last round of Apple operating system updates. It seemed like an awkward fix to a longstanding issue with Mac webcams, clipping your iPhone to the top of your laptop lid, but I’ve come to appreciate it in my recent travels. Today, Belkin announced […] Belkin’s $30 Continuity Camera accessory is now available for MagSafe iPhones by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch... →

Businesses usually plot their growth strategies on spreadsheets, but Drivetrain wants to provide a faster alternative for financial planning and decision making. The startup, which calls itself “Google Maps for business growth,” announced today that it has raised $15 million from Elevation Capital, Jungle Ventures and Venture Highway, plus 25 angel investors. One of Drivetrain’s […] Drivetrain is the “Google Maps for business growth” by Catherine Shu originally published on TechCrunch... →

After Jade Kearney suffered postpartum depression and anxiety but was dismissed by care providers, she hoped to create a platform where Black women like her can access culturally competent care. Her experience led her to found and lead She Matters, a digital health platform focused on supporting Black women experiencing postpartum comorbidities, and providing cultural […] ‘She Matters’ is the name and mission of a BIPOC-focused postpartum care startup by Andrew Mendez originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple is releasing iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura on October 24, the company confirmed on Tuesday amidst a slew of other announcements. iPadOS 16 includes Stage Manager, which offers easier multitasking and switching between apps. The feature was previously only compatible with the M1-powered iPad Air and the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models released last year, […] Apple will release iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura on October 24 by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch... →