emmy awards Amazon's Fleabag and HBO's Game of Thrones Dominate Emmy Awards Amazon's Fleabag wins four major Emmy awards including Best Comedy Series, while HBO retakes the overall lead with Game of Thrones winning Best Drama Series.
wework WeWork Board Pressures Neumann to Step Down as SoftBank Pushes for New Leadership WeWork board members, led by SoftBank, reportedly pressure CEO Adam Neumann to step down and become non-executive chairman to salvage the company's planned IPO.
peloton How Clever Product Design Makes Peloton An Exercise Trap Peloton eliminates the typical friction of working out through clever design choices that physically lock users into their exercise routine. The company plans to raise $1.16 billion in its public debut as it dominates the connected fitness market.
apple iPhone 11 Pro Teardown Reveals Bigger Batteries and Smaller Logic Board A new iFixit teardown shows that Apple's iPhone 11 Pro models feature significantly larger batteries and a reduced logic board to accommodate a triple-camera setup. The removal of 3D Touch allows for a thinner display and more internal space.
emmys Streaming Services Dominate 2019 Emmy Awards Across All Categories Streaming platforms like Amazon Prime and Netflix dominate the 2019 Emmy Awards, with interactive media also making history. HBO still leads the overall victory count despite the strong internet-based competition.
drones Cheap Autonomous Drones Usher in a Dangerous New Era of Warfare Recent drone attacks on oil facilities highlight a terrifying shift in global warfare as autonomous drones become cheaper and more accessible. The emerging arms race between attackers and defenders leaves soft targets highly vulnerable.
facebook Facebook Acquires AI Customer Service Startup to Support Calibra Wallet Facebook purchases Israeli startup Servicefriend to bolster the customer service capabilities of its upcoming Calibra digital wallet and Libra cryptocurrency.
facebook Facebook Unveils Independent Oversight Board to Handle Content Disputes Facebook introduces a new independent Oversight Board to act as a supreme court for difficult content moderation decisions. Critics question how a small group of members can adequately represent the diverse views of billions of global users.
landline Upfront Ventures Backs Landline in Bid to Revamp Regional Bus Travel Landline raises $3.85 million to connect rural Midwestern communities to airports through a partnership with Sun Country Airlines. The startup aims to make short-haul bus travel a seamless alternative to flying.
zoox Zoox CEO Aicha Evans to Discuss Autonomous Future at Disrupt SF Zoox CEO Aicha Evans prepares to take the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt SF to share her vision for the company's autonomous ride-hailing service.
facebook Facebook Suspends Tens of Thousands of Apps Over Data Hoarding Concerns Facebook suspends tens of thousands of apps created by 400 developers for improperly collecting and exposing user profile data. The sweeping ban reflects the ongoing fallout from the Cambridge Analytica scandal and increasing regulatory scrutiny.
walmart Walmart Halts E-Cigarette Sales Amid Vaping Health Crisis Walmart is pulling electronic cigarettes from its shelves due to mounting health concerns and regulatory uncertainty surrounding vaping. The decision follows a surge in lung injuries and actions by other major retailers to restrict tobacco sales.
youtube YouTube Reverses Controversial Verification Policy After Creator Backlash YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki apologizes and promises changes after a new verification system strips badges from established creators. The company now says channels with existing checkmarks will keep them and the updated policy rolls out next year.
youtube YouTube Backtracks on Verification Policy After Creator Backlash YouTube reverses its controversial plan to strip verification badges from certain channels. The platform now promises that current verified creators keep their status without needing to appeal.
google Google Secures 18 New Renewable Energy Deals Worth 1,600 Megawatts Google announces its largest renewable energy package to date, featuring 18 new deals across the globe. These agreements bring the company's total wind and solar capacity to 5,500 megawatts and spur $2 billion in infrastructure investments.