microsoft Microsoft Briefly Joins Trillion-Dollar Club After Strong Earnings Microsoft becomes the third U.S. company to briefly surpass a $1 trillion market cap following an impressive quarterly earnings report. The milestone serves as a major bragging right and highlights the company's massive growth over the past year.
samsung Samsung Galaxy Fold Faces Early Durability Concerns Ahead of Launch Samsung's highly anticipated $1,980 Galaxy Fold experiences a roughly 25 percent failure rate among early review units, sparking fears of another hardware debacle.
netflix Netflix Exceeds Q1 Subscriber Expectations Despite Weak Q2 Forecast Netflix adds a record 9.6 million paid subscribers in the first quarter of 2019, beating analyst predictions. However, shares dip after-hours as the company projects slower growth for the second quarter.
apple Apple and Qualcomm End Bitter Legal Battle Over Modem Chips Apple and Qualcomm resolve their lengthy royalty dispute with a secret payment and a new multi-year chipset supply agreement. The surprise settlement ends a global legal war and paves the way for Qualcomm chips in future iPhones.
amazon Amazon Develops Alexa-Powered Wireless Earbuds to Challenge AirPods Amazon is creating its own true wireless earbuds with built-in Alexa support and gesture controls. The device aims to rival Apple's AirPods by promising superior audio quality.
apple Apple Officially Cancels AirPower Charging Mat After Engineering Setbacks Apple abandons its long-delayed AirPower wireless charging mat entirely due to an inability to meet the company's strict hardware standards. The cancellation adds to growing concerns about Apple's recent hardware development and release processes.
apple Apple Shuts Down Texture App, Leaves Android Users Behind Apple confirms the Texture digital newsstand app closes on May 28 following the recent launch of Apple News+. The shutdown leaves non-Apple customers without access to their magazine subscriptions.
apple Apple's New Media Services Create Interconnected Subscription Ecosystem Apple unveils a suite of subscription products that individually lack shock value but collectively represent a massive company transformation. TechCrunch's Editor-in-Chief analyzes the hidden advantages within this new interconnected media ecosystem.
apple Apple News+ Launches to Widespread Crashing Issues Apple's new News+ subscription service experiences immediate crashing problems across multiple devices shortly after its debut. Users report a temporary workaround, though the app continues to crash even after a successful sign-up.
apple Apple Unveils Titanum Credit Card With Daily Cash Rewards Apple introduces the Apple Card, a digital and physical credit card built directly into the iPhone Wallet app. The card offers daily cash back, no hidden fees, and strict privacy protections.
apple Apple Launches Apple News+ Subscription for $9.99 Monthly Apple introduces Apple News+, a premium subscription tier offering access to over 300 magazines and newspapers for $9.99 per month. The service features a redesigned reading experience with animated covers and curated content.
apple Apple Unveils Streaming TV, News, and Gaming Subscriptions Alongside New Credit Card Apple shifts its focus to premium subscription services with the introduction of Apple TV+, Apple News+, and Apple Arcade. The tech giant also announces a new titanium credit card and expanded transit payments.
apple Apple Upgrades iPad Air and Mini With Pro Features Apple unveils refreshed iPad Air and iPad Mini models that support keyboards and Apple Pencils. The new tablets feature enhanced displays, better cameras, and higher starting prices.
apple Apple Unveils Upgraded iPad Air and iPad Mini With A12 Bionic Power Apple introduces refreshed 10.5-inch iPad Air and 7.9-inch iPad mini models, both featuring the powerful A12 Bionic chip and Apple Pencil support for enhanced performance and creativity.
apple Apple Upgrades iMac Lineup With 8-Core Processors and Vega Graphics Apple updates its entire iMac lineup with 9th-generation Intel processors and Radeon Pro Vega graphics, delivering up to double the performance for consumers and professionals.