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Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Amazon announces a new game service and plenty of hardware upgrades --Tech companies team up against app stores --and United Airlines tests a program for rapid COVID-19 testing. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Amazon has unveiled its own game-streaming platform. Amazon’s competitor to Google Stadia and Mic...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Shopify blames “rogue” employees for a data breach --Google Maps adds COVID-19 data --and China pushes back against the TikTok deal. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Shopify has confirmed a data breach. The e-commerce platform blamed 2 “rogue members” of its support team, alleging that they stole customer d...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Microsoft takes on Twilio --Google launches a work-tracking tool --and Mirakl raises $300 million. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Microsoft announced the launch of Azure Communication Services, a new set of features in its cloud that enable developers to add voice and video calling, chat, and text message...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Companies send out conflicting messages about the TikTok deal -- Microsoft acquires a gaming giant -- and the WeChat ban is temporarily blocked. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: The TikTok deal keeps getting more confusing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- The Trump Administration moves forwards with plans to ban TikTok and WeChat, although TikTok gets a partial extension -- Unity goes public -- and we announce the winner of this year’s Startup Battlefield. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: The US TikTok ban is imminent. The U.S. Learn more about your ad choi...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Twitter takes preemptive steps to avoid election-related hacks -- We check out the new Apple Watches -- And Facebook launches new business tools. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Twitter said today that “high-profile, election-related” accounts in the United States will be receiving notifications telling t...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Facebook makes its next steps in VR -- Apple releases iOS 14 -- and the PlayStation 5 gets a launch date. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Facebook has unveiled the Oculus Quest 2. The smaller, more affordable follow-up to the Oculus Quest VR headset will be launching on October 13th, at a starting price o...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Apple unveils new hardware and new subscriptions -- Spotify adds virtual event listings -- and Opendoor is going public via SPAC. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Apple had a big hardware event yesterday. And while you should check out our full roundup at TechCrunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Oracle appears to be the winner in the battle for ownership of TikTok’s U.S. operations -- we run down the possibilities for Apple’s event later this week -- and Google announces an event of its own. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: TikTok's ownership drama continues. News broke over the weekend that there...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Apple’s making App Store changes --China might stop TikTok’s acquisition --and we talk to Polish venture capitalists about the startup scene. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Apple announced a bunch of changes to its App Store guidelines, with details about how it will support new iOS features like App Clip...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Facebook returns to its college roots --Alexa gets a printing feature --and we take a deep dive into Unity’s business. This is your Daily Crunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --A massive content recommendation merger falls apart --Microsoft reveals the release date and pricing for its flagship game console --and Alexa enables phone calls for AT&T customers. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: It looks like the 2 biggest companies in the content recommendation market won’t be teaming...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. Apple strikes back at Epic Games, Android 11 is here, and Microsoft announces a new stripped-down Xbox. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Apple has made the latest move in a legal battle against Epic Games, filing a lawsuit claiming that the company behind Fortnite is in breach of contract. Learn more about yo...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Peloton’s product lineup is both getting cheaper and more expensive -- Nintendo announces a new retro device -- and Palantir reveals more about its governance plans. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Peloton is preparing to add new products at both ends of its pricing range, according to a report in Bloombe...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Apple announces a surprising delay -- Facebook bans new political ads for the week before the U.S. election -- and SpaceX is testing its Starlink internet system. This is your Daily Crunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- India continues to crack down on Chinese apps -- Microsoft launches a deepfake detector -- and Google offers a personalized news podcast. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: India has banned PUBG and other Chinese apps. The Indian government is continuing its purge of apps created by or linked to Chinese comp...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round-up of the top tech news of the day. Apple and Google are adding support for app-less exposure notifications, Facebook says it might block news sharing in Australia, and Samsung has a new foldable phone. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Apple and Google are introducing new tools that should make it easier for public health authorities, or PHAs,...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- Netflix tests a free promotional offering -- Amazon’s drone delivery gets trial flight approval from the FAA -- and Neuralink shows off its human-brain tech. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Netflix has taken some of its best-known Originals out from behind the paywall. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --The Justice Department reveals a thwarted malware attack on Tesla --Facebook tests linking your news subscriptions to your social network account --and Xiaomi has plans for under-screen cameras. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: The Justice Department released a complaint Thursday describing a thwarted malwa...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Turmoil continues at TikTok --Salesforce lays off 1,000 people --and Warby Parker is now valued at $3 billion. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Kevin Mayer, the former Disney executive who joined TikTok as CEO just over 100 days ago, announced that he’s resigning. While Mayer was likely brought on to reassu...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Spotify explores virtual concerts --Twitter tests a “quotes” count --and Google’s Nest Hub becomes more hotel-friendly. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Spotify is testing virtual events. We can’t have real-world concerts at the moment, so the popular music streaming service is exploring virtual alternative...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --Epic Games wins a victory against Apple --Fitbit announces a new smartwatch --and Microsoft Word adds a transcription feature. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: U.S. District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers weighed in on the legal battle between Epic Games and Apple with a mixed verdict. Learn more about...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. --TikTok fights its U.S. ban --Twitter takes action against another Trump tweet --and Unity files to go public. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: TikTok is fighting back against the Trump Administration’s decision to ban the popular video app in the U.S. market -- unless it’s sold to an American buyer. Learn m...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. -- We dive into Palantir’s finances -- Apple fires back against Epic Games -- and Lambda School raises funding. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Danny Crichton got a hold of the confidential S-1 filing for secretive data analytics company Palantir and has been unpacking the details. Learn more about your ad c...

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. Uber and Lyft may not be pausing operations in California after all, Google releases new emergency alert tools, and Airbnb bans all parties. This is your Daily Crunch. The big story is: Uber and Lyft have won a legal victory. Earlier today, Lyft announced that it would suspend operations in California tonight as a result...