US Drops Digital Tax Demand, Opening Door To Global Deal  

The U.S. has dropped a key demand in negotiations over digital taxation of technology companies such as Alphabet's Google and Facebook, lifting a barrier that had raised transatlantic trade tensions and prevented an international deal. From a report: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told her counterparts at a virtual meeting of Group of 20 finance officials that the U.S. is no longer calling for a so-called safe harbor rule that would allow U.S. companies to opt out of paying such a tax overseas,

what do you think? 2021-02-27 04:30:00

Apple Forced To Add iPhone and MacBook Repairability Scores To Comply With French Law  

Apple has added iPhone and MacBook repairability scores to its online store in France to comply with a new French law that came into effect this year. From a report: MacGeneration reports that the rating takes into account features like how easily a device can be disassembled and the availability of repair manuals and spare parts. Links to each product's final score, with details for how they were calculated, are available on this support page. The ratings for Apple's products vary between produ

what do you think? 2021-02-27 03:04:00

Apple Mail and Hidden Tracking Images  

John Gruber, writing at DaringFireball: In my piece yesterday about email tracking images ("spy pixels" or "spy trackers"), I complained about the fact that Apple -- a company that rightfully prides itself for its numerous features protecting user privacy -- offers no built-in defenses for email tracking. A slew of readers wrote to argue that Apple Mail does offer such a feature: the option not to load any remote resources at all. It's a setting for Mail on both Mac and iOS, and I know about it

what do you think? 2021-02-27 01:29:00

FCC Approves $50 Monthly Internet Subsidies for Low-Income Households During Pandemic  

The Federal Communications Commission has approved final rules for a new broadband subsidy program that could help struggling families pay for internet service during the pandemic. From a report: The agency's $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program provides eligible low-income households with up to a $50 per month credit on their internet bills through their provider until the end of the pandemic. In tribal areas, eligible households may receive up to $75 per month. The program also pro

what do you think? 2021-02-26 23:00:00

Best Buy Lays Off 5,000 Workers, Will Close More Stores  

Best Buy said it laid off 5,000 workers this month and is planning to close more stores this year as more consumers buy electronics online. From a report: The news comes at a time when big chains face growing competition from Amazon and other sites that sell items like TVs and laptops. Fry's Electronics said Wednesday that it would abruptly close all of its stores overnight, ending nearly four-decades in business. Best Buy expects 40% of its sales to come from online purchases this year, up from

what do you think? 2021-02-26 22:00:00

Stanford Researchers Identify Four Causes For 'Zoom Fatigue' and Their Simple Fixes  

In the first peer-reviewed article that systematically deconstructs Zoom fatigue from a psychological perspective, published in the journal Technology, Mind and Behavior on Feb. 23, Professor Jeremy Bailenson, founding director of the Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab (VHIL), has taken the medium apart and assessed Zoom on its individual technical aspects. He has identified four consequences of prolonged video chats that he says contribute to the feeling commonly known as "Zoom fatigue." Be

what do you think? 2021-02-26 21:00:00

US Says Saudi Prince Approved Journalist Khashoggi Killing  

A US intelligence report has found that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the murder of exiled journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. BBC: The declassified report released by the Biden administration says the prince approved a plan to either capture or kill the US-based Saudi exile. It is the first time America has publicly named the crown prince, who denies ordering the death. Khashoggi was murdered while visiting the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. He had been known for his criticism o

what do you think? 2021-02-26 20:00:00

Astra awarded NASA launch contract for storm observation satellites  

Astra, the Alameda-based space launch startup that recently announced its intent to go public via a SPAC merger, has secured a contract to deliver six cube satellites to space on behalf of NASA. Astra stands to be paid $7.95 million by the agency for fulfilment of the contract. This will be a key test of […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 19:43:59

FBI Confirms Report of 'Long, Cylindrical' UFO 'Moving Really Fast' Over New Mex  

An anonymous reader shares a PopularMechanics report: An American Airlines flight crew encountered an unidentified flying object over New Mexico on February 21. American Airlines has confirmed the strange incident, during which a "long, cylindrical object that almost looked like a cruise missile" zipped over the Airbus A320, according to a pilot's transmission obtained by The War Zone. American Airlines Flight 2292 was en route from Cincinnati to Phoenix on Sunday afternoon when it came into con

what do you think? 2021-02-26 19:02:00

Stimulus checks and older adults: Will the third payment eligibility rules affect you? - CNET  

A third stimulus check could be in your pocket in just a matter of weeks. If you're 65 or older, here's what to know about qualifications, income, SSI and retirement, and what to do if you're missing stimulus money from the first two checks.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 18:49:33

Salesforce delivers, Wall Street doubts as stock falls 6.3% post-earnings  

Wall Street investors can be fickle beasts. Take Salesforce as an example. The CRM giant announced a $5.82 billion quarter when it reported earnings yesterday. Revenue was up 20% year over year. The company also reported $21.25 billion in total revenue for the just-closed FY2021, up 24% YoY. If that wasn’t enough, it raised its […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 18:04:53

Why an Animated Flying Cat With a Pop-Tart Body Sold for Almost $600,000  

In the 10 years since Chris Torres created Nyan Cat, an animated flying cat with a Pop-Tart body leaving a rainbow trail, the meme has been viewed and shared across the web hundreds of millions of times. On Thursday, he put a one-of-a-kind version of it up for sale on Foundation, a website for buying and selling digital goods. In the final hour of the auction, there was a bidding war. Nyan Cat was sold to a user identified only by a cryptocurrency wallet number. The price? Roughly $580,000. From

what do you think? 2021-02-26 18:01:00

Save 25% on phone cases and screen protectors at Speck - CNET  

Now through the weekend, save on almost everything sitewide, including cases for iPhone, iPads, MacBooks, Samsung and more.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 17:58:25

Tax season 2021: Where to file your tax return for free - CNET  

Tax season is here, and there are plenty of places that let you file your taxes for free.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 17:37:35

Biden Lifts Trump-Era Ban Blocking Legal Immigration To US  

President Joe Biden has lifted a freeze on green cards issued by his predecessor during the pandemic that lawyers said was blocking most legal immigration to the United States. From a report: Former President Donald Trump last spring halted the issuance of green cards until the end of 2020 in the name of protecting the coronavirus-wracked job market -- a reason that Trump gave to achieve many of the cuts to legal immigration that had eluded him before the pandemic. Trump on Dec. 31 extended thos

what do you think? 2021-02-26 17:00:00

Plastic Bottles Holding 2.3 Litres Are Least Harmful To the Planet  

Using plastic bottles that contain the most liquid for the lowest packaging weight could help reduce plastic waste. From a report: Plastic pollution is a huge problem for the world, with much plastic waste reaching the oceans where it can affect marine life. In recognition of this, many researchers are developing strategies to tackle the plastic waste problem. Now, Rafael Becerril-Arreola at the University of South Carolina and his colleagues have come up with a relatively simple method to make

what do you think? 2021-02-26 16:00:00

Sergey Brin's Airship Aims To Use World's Biggest Mobile Hydrogen Fuel Cell  

Sergey Brin's secretive airship company LTA Research and Exploration is planning to power a huge disaster relief airship with an equally record-breaking hydrogen fuel cell. From a report: A job listing from the company, which is based in Mountain View, California and Akron, Ohio, reveals that LTA wants to configure a 1.5-megawatt hydrogen propulsion system for an airship to deliver humanitarian aid and revolutionize transportation. While there are no specs tied to the job listing, such a system

what do you think? 2021-02-26 15:00:00

How to ace the 1-hour, and ever-elusive, pitch presentation at TC Early Stage  

Lisa Wu, a partner at Norwest with investments like Calm, Plaid, Opendoor and Grove Collaborative, has a message for founders: Think like a VC during your pitch presentation. After all, accepting capital isn’t simply adding more money to your balance sheet. It is about picking a venture partner who will be there with you through […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 14:07:42

WandaVision episode 8 recap: Marvel show's flashback takes us on emotional rollercoaster - CNET  

It was Agatha all along, so it's time for some delicious exposition. And you should stick around for the credits again.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 14:04:12

Sources: Lightspeed is close to hiring a new London-based partner to put down further roots in Europe  

Lightspeed Venture Partners, the well-known Silicon Valley venture capital firm that has backed the likes of DoubleClick and Snapchat, is in the midst of hiring a second London-based investment partner as it looks to put down further roots in Europe, TechCrunch has learned. According to multiple sources, Paul Murphy, whose investments include Tier, Hopin, Klang […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 13:02:20

Coinbase Says Entire Crypto Market Could Destabilize if Bitcoin's Creator is Ever Revealed or Sells Their $30 Billion Stake  

Coinbase on Thursday released documents for its public debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange via a direct listing. In the filing, the digital trading platform cited as a risk factor Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto -- the pseudonym used by the person or group of people who created bitcoin. From a report: If the identity of the creator was revealed, it could cause bitcoin prices to deteriorate, according to the filing. The filing also referenced Nakamoto's personal stash of bitcoins, which totals

what do you think? 2021-02-26 13:00:00

First Boulevard raises $5M for its digital bank aimed at Black America  

The murder of George Floyd last May ignited many things in the United States last year — one of which that was perhaps unexpected: a rise in the number of digital banks targeting the Black community. Some members of the Black community took their belief that big banks are not meeting their needs and turned […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 12:57:15

2022 Land Rover Defender V8 starts at $98,550, packs 518 horsepower - Roadshow  

There's an optional infotainment tech upgrade, as well.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 12:53:45

LastPass in privacy hot seat over web trackers - CNET  

A security researcher recommends dropping LastPass after a privacy advocacy app discovered seven web trackers in the password manager.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 12:51:22

With $62.5M in debt financing, Road Runner Media puts digital ads behind commercial vehicles  

If Southern California-based Road Runner Media succeeds, you’ll start seeing a lot more ads while you’re driving. That’s because the startup is placing digital screens on the back of technicians’ vans, delivery vehicles, buses and other commercial vehicles. Those screens can show both ads and serve as a brake light — according to founder and […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 12:43:51

Jamaica's JamCOVID pulled offline after third security lapse exposed travelers' data  

Jamaica’s JamCOVID app and website were taken offline late on Thursday following a third security lapse, which exposed quarantine orders on more than half a million travelers to the island. JamCOVID was set up last year to help the government process travelers arriving on the island. Quarantine orders are issued by the Jamaican Ministry of […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 12:35:12

FCC approves $50-a-month emergency broadband subsidies - CNET  

The agency has approved rules to get the $3.2 billion COVID-19 relief fund up and running for people hit by the pandemic.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 12:32:41

Nissan claims it's made a more thermally efficient gas engine, but there's a catch - Roadshow  

The engine isn't a normal car engine, and instead powers a generator in its E-Power cars.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 12:23:14

Huawei eyes EVs as sanctions cut into traditional business big time, report says - Roadshow  

The Chinese company has been the target of US sanctions since the Trump administration, and it's looking to diversify its doings.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 12:02:10

Motorola One 5G Ace review: A good $400 phone, a fantastic $20 one - CNET  

A solid 5G phone that costs less than your dinner -- if you can get one fast enough.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 11:58:18

Tom and Jerry on HBO Max: How to watch, release date, cast - CNET  

Tom and Jerry are back and you don't have to visit the cinema to watch.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 11:24:26

TechCrunch Early Stage is the startup bootcamp you've always needed  

Wondering how to nail that virtual pitch meeting and raise VC funding? Or how to build a high-octane sales team? What about recruiting early team members that will fuel future growth? Managing the finances of a new company while also wondering about your own personal finances as a founder? Legal? Marketing? PR? Being a great […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 11:15:48

Getting Started with Value Stream Management  

Getting Started with Value Stream Management Value stream management (VSM) has been one of the hottest buzzwords in DevOps over the last…

what do you think? 2021-02-26 11:09:41

PS5 restock: Latest updates for Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart and more - CNET  

Sony's hot new PlayStation 5 continues to be an elusive item. Here's everything we know about when and where to find it.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 11:08:09

Apple now shows reparability scores for iPhones, MacBooks in France - CNET  

New regulations in the country require companies to tell consumers how repairable their products are.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 10:34:23

Nikola Stops Work on Electric Watercraft and ATV Projects  

Zero-emission trucking company Nikola has shuttered its so-called Powersports division and is pausing work on an electric personal watercraft and off-road vehicle first announced in April 2019. From a report: Nikola stopped work on the projects as part of a larger push to focus on getting its first hydrogen-powered truck out the door, following a number of stumbles in 2020. "We still own the NZT and WAV rights and have put the projects on pause. We may consider moving forward with them at a late

what do you think? 2021-02-26 10:30:00

Ta-Nehisi Coates tapped to write Superman script for DC Films and Warner Bros. - CNET  

The best-selling author is also the writer behind several Captain America and Black Panther comic books for Marvel.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 10:18:09

Pokemon Legends: Arceus hits Nintendo Switch in early 2022 - CNET  

It's a prequel to all the other games, and looks a lot like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 10:05:56

Power Rangers Dino Fury cast on Zoom auditions and escaping the coronavirus - CNET  

Imagine a job that whisks you away from the pandemic. For the new Power Rangers cast, that's literally what happened.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 10:04:53

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl are getting remakes on Nintendo Switch - CNET  

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are coming later this year.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 09:56:42

Broaden your view of 'best' to make smarter, more inclusive investments  

Research shows that diverse teams, companies and founders pay, so why are all of the VC home runs from white men, or Asian men in Asia, plus a few Asian men in the U.S.?

what do you think? 2021-02-26 09:33:35

Golden Globes 2021 livestream: Start time, nominations, how to watch Sunday - CNET  

Everything you need to know about the awards show airing this Sunday, Feb. 28.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 09:29:06

News flash: Xbox Series X available right now at Best Buy, stock limited - CNET  

Try your luck. Best Buy has a queue in place that may allow you to actually get the console.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 09:17:18

How to watch: Post Malone to headline Pokemon Day virtual concert Saturday - CNET  

The rapper is celebrating the franchise's 25th anniversary and gave us a '90s-flavored sneak preview on Thursday.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 08:50:16

Cadillac XT5, XT6 feature electrified engines for China - Roadshow  

New powertrains, but everything else stays the same.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 08:41:27

WandaVision release dates: When does episode 9 hit Disney Plus? - CNET  

Marvel's WandaVision is close to the finish line. Here's the full release schedule for the final episode.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 08:27:13

Paramount Plus: Everything to know about CBS All Access' revamp - CNET  

CBS All Access will become Paramount Plus on Thursday. Here's everything we know about its cost, shows and movies (and what is going on with Yellowstone).

what do you think? 2021-02-26 08:23:56

New child tax credit could bring more money than the stimulus check. What to know - CNET  

The COVID-19 relief bill might provide families with more money if and when it passes.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 07:48:29

As BNPL startups raise, a look at Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay earnings  

To better understand what's going on with the companies hoping to help you finance your next mistaken purchase, let's check out earnings results from Klarna, Afterpay and Affirm.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 07:40:53

FDA panel gives Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID-19 vaccine green light - CNET  

The next step is emergency use authorization by the FDA.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 07:12:57

Smart TVs Running Google TV Will Have a 'Basic' Option  

An anonymous reader shares a report: If you go out and purchase a new TV today, it's going to have smart TV features allowing access to streaming services and the internet. However, if that new TV is running on the Google TV platform, it's possible to easily disable all the smart features during setup. The option to make your TV dumb was spotted by 9To5Google. During the setup of a TV running Google's smart TV platform, multiple features are offered including the ability to run apps, receive con

what do you think? 2021-02-26 07:00:00

Disney Plus: Everything to know about streaming Disney movies and shows - CNET  

Disney Plus streams almost everything Disney makes, including the return of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier in March, and Loki in June.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 06:46:02

EC roundup: BNPL startups, growth marketing tips, solid state battery market map, more  

When I needed a new sofa several months ago, I was pleased to find a buy now, pay later (BNPL) option during the checkout process. I had prepared myself to make a major financial outlay, but the service fees were well worth the convenience of deferring the entire payment. Coincidentally, I was siting on said […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 06:33:03

Relativity Space unveils plans for a new, much larger and fully reusable rocket  

Relativity Space has just revealed what comes after Terran 1, the small launch vehicle it hopes to begin flying later this year. It’s next rocket will be Terran R, a much larger orbital rocket with around 20x the cargo capacity of Terran 1, that will also be distinguished from its smaller, disposable sibling by being […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 06:26:56

Daily Crunch: Facebook launches rap app  

Facebook unveils another experimental app, Atlassian acquires a data visualization startup and Newsela becomes a unicorn. This is your Daily Crunch for February 26, 2021. The big story: Facebook launches rap app The new BARS app was created by NPE Team (Facebook’s internal R&D group), allowing rappers to select from professionally created beats, and then […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 06:24:13

Newness raises $3.5 million for its 'Twitch for beauty streamers'  

Newness, a startup co-founded by former Twitch employees, has raised $3.5 million in a Sequoia-led seed round for its live-streaming platform aimed at beauty creators and their fan communities. Though today’s creators are not without options when it comes to livestreaming — Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook are all popular choices — Newness is […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 06:08:27

The Friday 5: $12 Bluetooth selfie stick, $22 Cuisinart waffle maker, $59 phone gimbal and more - CNET  

Plus, a massive self-help book bundle for $15 and a dual-monitor desk mount for $21.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 06:04:59

Tim Hortons marks two years in China with Tencent investment  

Tim Hortons, the Canadian coffee and doughnut giant, has raised a new round of funding for its Chinese venture. The investment is led by Sequoia China with participation from Tencent, its digital partner in China, and Eastern Bell Capital. The round comes two years after Tim Hortons made its foray into China’s booming coffee industry. […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 05:52:34

Why are we still dating LinkedIn in 2021?  

Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch's venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. were all here to chat through the week's biggest tech happenings. Before we get into this week’s show, make sure to check out all the news here about how Equity is expanding, and becoming even more of […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 05:50:16

Hear from Black Female Founders, Latinx founders, Startout and Socos Labs next week at TC Sessions: Justice 2021  

We're less than a week away from TC Sessions: Justice 2021, a deep, day-long exploration of diversity, inclusion and equity in tech. On Wednesday, March 3, leading experts, founders, social justice warriors will discuss topics ranging from systemic bias, essential workers' rights and formerly incarcerated people to accountability in social media and funding for underrepresented […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 05:31:34

Cracks in Tesla's EV appeal show up in latest study - Roadshow  

While it's true most electric car shoppers end up selecting a Tesla, the battle to win them over is wide open, according to a new survey from JD Power.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 05:16:03

Final Fantasy 7 Remake leads PS Plus free games for March - CNET  

Don't get your hopes up for a free PS5 upgrade with this version of the game.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 05:11:15

Has a startup finally found one of food science's holy grails with its healthy sugar substitute?  

A little less than three years ago at the Computer Science Museum in Mountain View, California, the founders of a young company hailing from Cambridge, England addressed a crowd of celebrities, investors and entrepreneurs at Y Combinator’s August Demo Day promising a revolution in food science. Over the years, the event has become a relatively […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 04:54:46

Stanford: 'Zoom fatigue' is real and now we know what causes it - CNET  

It's not your imagination -- all those hours of video calls take a toll on your body and brain that regular office work doesn't. Now scientists say they know why.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 04:47:24

Why you should set up direct deposit with the IRS this year -- and correct errors, too - CNET  

This year, you'll want to take advantage of setting up your direct deposit banking information with the IRS, for more reasons than one.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 04:45:57

Xbox Series X restock: Latest updates for Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart and more - CNET  

Microsoft's hot new console continues to be an elusive item. Here's everything we know about when and where to find it.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 04:36:28

Atlassian is acquiring Chartio to bring data visualization to the platform  

The Atlassian platform is chock full of data about how a company operates and communicates. Atlassian launched a machine learning layer, which relies on data on the platform with the addition of Atlassian Smarts last fall. Today the company announced it was acquiring Chartio to add a new data analysis and visualization component to the […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 04:36:15

Aurora acquires a second lidar company in push to bring self-driving trucks to the road  

Aurora, the autonomous vehicle company that recently closed its acquisition of Uber's self-driving subsidiary, has snapped up another startup.  This time, Aurora is buying OURS Technology, the second lidar startup it has acquired in less than two years. Aurora acquired Blackmore, a Montana-based lidar startup in May 2019.  Aurora declined to disclose the acquisition price […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 04:35:11

How to land startup funding from real estate giant Brookfield, which manages $600 billion in assets  

There are big investment firms, and then there are big investment firms. Brookfield Asset Management, the Toronto-based,122-year-old outfit whose current market cap is $63 billion and that oversees $600 billion in assets, clearly falls into the latter camp. Think real estate, infrastructure, renewable power, private equity, and credit. If it falls into a defined asset […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 04:34:37

Valve Has To Provide Some Steam Sales Data To Apple, Judge Says  

A US magistrate judge has ordered Valve to provide sales data to Apple in response to a subpoena issued amid Apple's continuing legal fight with Epic Games. From a report: In addition to some aggregate sales data for the entirety of Steam, Valve will only have to provide specific, per-title pricing and sales data for "436 specific apps that are available on both Steam and the Epic Games Store," according to the order. That's a significant decrease from the 30,000+ titles Apple for which Apple or

what do you think? 2021-02-26 04:30:00

$15 federal minimum wage hike not happening alongside $1,400 checks. What next? - CNET  

Looks like Democrats will have to find another way to give American workers a federal pay raise.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 04:28:30

New Pokemon Snap gets a gorgeous new trailer - CNET  

The game hits stores April 30.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 04:10:05

2022 Land Rover Defender gets a V8 and a new top Carpathian Edition trim - Roadshow  

There are other changes too, including infotainment upgrades and even more trim levels.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 04:03:31

MyHeritage now lets you animate old family photos using deepfakery  

AI-enabled synthetic media is being used as a tool for manipulating real emotions and capturing user data by genealogy service MyHeritage, which has just launched a new feature — called “deep nostalgia” — that lets users upload a photo of a person (or several people) to see individual faces animated by algorithm. The Black Mirror-style […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 03:56:06

Watch: Pokemon Presents livestream reveals Diamond and Pearl remakes, Legends: Arceus - CNET  

The Pokemon reveals happened on the eve of the franchise's 25th anniversary.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 03:55:57

First SpaceX Starship moon passenger teases update on #dearMoon project - CNET  

The first civilian with tickets on a SpaceX Starship to the moon has a #dearMoon update on March 2.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 03:55:44

iPhone 13 release date: When can we expect to see the new phones? - CNET  

It may seem like the iPhone 12 just came out, but Apple is already looking towards the iPhone 13. Here's what we know about a potential release date.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 03:53:49

Pokemon is more popular than almost everything you like - CNET  

In just 25 years Pokemon has become the most lucrative media franchise on the planet.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 03:51:44

How to stop robocalls: Every way we know to prevent the annoying ringing - CNET  

Putting an end to robocalls isn't something that's going to happen overnight, but there are steps you can take to silence those annoying, and sometimes dangerous, calls.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 03:44:45

Tom & Jerry on HBO Max: How to Watch, release date, cast - CNET  

Tom & Jerry are back and you don't have to visit the cinema to watch.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 03:40:09

Animal Crossing's cuteness soars with Sanrio crossover items, villagers - CNET  

As if this Nintendo game wasn't cute enough: Get ready to say Hello, Kitty to six new amiibo villagers, all with Sanrio themes.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 03:35:46

Jumia co-CEO Jeremy Hodara talks African e-commerce, and his company's path to profitability  

This month, African e-commerce giant Jumia released its second full-year financials for Q4 and its fiscal year 2020. The results were mixed — active customers and gross profit increased, while orders and gross merchandise volume (GMV) fell. A particular feature that has troubled the company since its inception in 2012 was also present, namely persistent […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 03:34:19

6 stimulus check pitfalls to know about during tax season - CNET  

Millions of people have to claim missing stimulus check money on their taxes this year. But now everything's changed. Here's the story.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 03:33:04

First stimulus vote happening today? What that means for the $1,400 check timeline - CNET  

The first milestone vote on the stimulus package is coming today or tomorrow, but the delivery date for your new payment is still a guess. Here's how tax season and your priority group could affect whether you get your check first or last.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 03:28:40

Lady Gaga speaks out on dog theft, calls injured dog walker 'forever a hero' - CNET  

Gaga offers a $500,000 reward for her stolen dogs' return. Highly unnerving video captures the violent robbery attempt.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 03:26:48

Best cases for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro - CNET  

Here are some tasty case options for the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Max and iPhone 12 Mini.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 03:24:10

Get the eMeet Luna Bluetooth speakerphone for just $72 - CNET  

This versatile speakerphone is one of our favorite models priced under $100, and now it's 30% off.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 03:23:30

Singapore-based Raena gets $9M Series A for its pivot to skincare and beauty-focused social commerce  

Raena was founded in 2019 to create personal care brands with top social media influencers. After several launches, however, the Singapore-based startup noticed an interesting trend: customers were ordering batches of products from Raena every week and reselling them on social media and e-commerce platforms like Shopee and Tokopedia. Last year, the company decided to […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 03:15:55

Best car dryer in 2021 - Roadshow  

Whether you're looking for an air blower, chamois, towel or squeegee, we have our top picks for each.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 03:12:47

Yelp puts trust and safety in the spotlight  

Yelp released its very first trust and safety report this week, with the goal of explaining the work that it does to crack down on fraudulent and otherwise inaccurate or unhelpful content. With its focus on local business reviews and information, you might think Yelp would be relatively free of the misinformation that other social […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 03:07:09

4 essential reasons to file your taxes now, instead of later - CNET  

Sure, you have until April 15 to file your tax return, but filing sooner could be advantageous. Here's why you'll want to act quickly.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 02:37:19

iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 12: Rumored features, cameras and more compared - CNET  

We take a look at the early rumored iPhone 13 specs and see how they stack up against the iPhone 12.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 02:28:12

You don't have to be a US citizen living in America to get a third stimulus check - CNET  

More people could be eligible for the third round of stimulus checks, including mixed-status families and non-US citizens who live and work in America. Here are all the rules and what changed after the first two checks.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 02:27:49

Brandwatch is acquired by Cision for $450M, creating a PR, marketing and social listening giant  

Online consumer intelligence and social media listening platform Brandwatch has been acquired by Cision, best known for its media monitoring and media contact database services, for $450 million, in a combined cash and shares deal. TechCrunch understands Brandwatch's key executive team will be staying on. The move combines two large players to offer a broad […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 02:26:42

Lady Gaga's dog walker shot, her French bulldogs stolen: What happened? - CNET  

As Gaga offers a $500,000 reward for her dogs' return, extremely unnerving video captures the violent attack Wednesday night in Hollywood, California.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 02:25:59

In freemium marketing, product analytics are the difference between conversion and confusion  

Considering that fewer than 5% of free users move to paid plans, even a slight improvement in conversion can translate to significant revenue gains.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 02:12:46

Only a few hours left to buy early-bird passes to TC Early Stage 2021  

By now you probably know that we're hosting two TC Early Stage events this year — one on April 1-2 and another on July 8-9 — each with its own set of topics, speakers and content — both designed to help nascent startup founders build a better, more successful business. What you may not know […]

what do you think? 2021-02-26 02:06:06

Use our third stimulus check calculator to get a customized estimate of your payment - CNET  

How much of the $1,400 third stimulus check could you be eligible for? Our calculator will spit out an answer for you.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 01:53:20

SpaceX looks to stay on track with launches as Starlink grows - CNET  

Elon Musk's rocket company is on a roll.

what do you think? 2021-02-26 01:44:41

Google Pledges Changes To Research Oversight After Internal Revolt  

Alphabet's Google will change procedures before July for reviewing its scientists' work, according to a town hall recording heard by Reuters, part of an effort to quell internal tumult over the integrity of its artificial intelligence (AI) research. From a report: In remarks at a staff meeting last Friday, Google Research executives said they were working to regain trust after the company ousted two prominent women and rejected their work, according to an hour-long recording, the content of whic

what do you think? 2021-02-26 01:30:00