Duolingo swipes Tinder in a Clash Royale
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. For this week’s deep dive, Alex and Danny unpacked Natasha‘s latest project: The Duolingo EC-1. The 12,000 wo.....»»
Isle Royale wolf population surges after nearly dying off
Isle Royale National Park's gray wolf population has reached 28, a dramatic comeback after the species nearly disappeared from the Lake Superior island chain, researchers said Wednesday......»»
Tinder parent company files antitrust lawsuit against Apple in India
Match Group, owner of popular dating app Tinder, is the latest company to file an antitrust case against Apple to protest the "excessive" 30% fee for publishing in the App Store.Image by fabrikasimfThe newly-discovered case has been filed in India, m.....»»
Tinder owner files antitrust case against Apple in India over ‘monopolist conduct’
Datings apps plan to give no break for Apple, as Tinder owner Match Group filed an antitrust case against the Cupertino company, now in India. It accuses Apple of “monopolist conduct” by forcing developers to pay high commissions for in-app purc.....»»
The Happy Ring won"t hook you up on Tinder, but it will measure your mood
A new smart ring reads signals from your brain to measure your mood.....»»
Tinder for readers: A new social app is based on books you love
Can similar reading tastes lead to a healthy romance? Klerb, a new social app based on literary preferences, seems to think so. The app has already been called "Tinder for bookworms," despite being in early beta. According to the site, Klerb is "a fr.....»»
Tinder is losing some momentum and Gen Z could be why
The biggest dating app in the world is losing some ground, at least partially due to the habits of young folks.That’s one of the main conclusions to be drawn from a Friday Financial Times report. The British economic newspaper reported that Tin.....»»
Surprise solar storm leaves stunning glowing lights in the sky that have scientists baffled
Late on the night of August 7, a surprise solar storm slammed into the Earth’s magnetic field. The clash of the storm against our planet’s outer shield resulted in the appearance of a baffling aurora-like phenomenon known as STEVE, which is short.....»»
Rumbleverse slams onto the scene with melee mayhem
Rumbleverse, the new game from Iron Galaxy, is a unique take on the battle royale. You see, Rumbleverse is a melee brawler royale. Rumbleverse, the new game from Iron Galaxy, is a unique take on the battle royale. You see, Rumbleverse is a melee.....»»
Colliding galaxies dazzle in Gemini North image
An evocative new image captured by the Gemini North telescope in Hawai'i reveals a pair of interacting spiral galaxies—NGC 4568 and NGC 4567—as they begin to clash and merge. These galaxies are entangled by their mutual gravitational field and wi.....»»
"Sisyphus" is a robotic art installation that never ends
Created by London and Hong Kong-based artist Kachi Chan, Sisyphus is a robotic art installation representing the clash between oppression and resistance. The piece features a group of smaller, more agile bots constructing brick arches while a larger.....»»
Heat, drought rekindle huge wildfire in southwest France
A fire that destroyed thousands of hectares of tinder-dry forest in southwest France has flared again amid a fierce drought and the summer's latest wave of extreme heat, officials said Wednesday......»»
Zoosk review: Easy to sign up, but that"s where its usefulness starts and ends
Dating sites and apps are a great way to meet people, but with so many out there these days, finding the site with the right features for you is pretty important if you're not keen on wasting your time. There's Tinder's famous easy swiping, Match's l.....»»
Tinder"s first female CEO out after less than a year
Tinder's newest CEO is out after less than a year on the job, marking the second high-profile female executive to depart its parent company, Match Group, in a matter of months......»»
Tinder: CEO Renate Nyborg to leave dating app after one year
Renate Nyborg's exit is part of a major shake-up of the dating app's management and strategy......»»
Dating app Tinder swipes left on chief executive
Renate Nyborg's exit is part of a major shake-up of the dating app's management and strategy......»»
Tinder: Women"s safety now at the heart of the app
The technology company is launching a partnership with domestic-violence campaign group No More......»»
Duolingo wants to expand your High Valyrian ahead of "House of the Dragon"
It's been far too long since our last visit to good ol' Westeros, but the wait is nearly over.In roughly a month's time, HBO launches House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel set 200 years before events of A Song of Ice and Fire during the Ta.....»»
Epic Games’ new battle royale Rumbleverse launches August 11
Rumbleverse isn't going into early access this fall, it's getting a full launch on August 11......»»
Fortnite Thor Love and Thunder skins: How to get the new Marvel outfits
To coincide with the new film, Fortnite has added Thor Love and Thunder skins to the battle royale game. Here's how to get your hands on the items......»»
Spotting Objects From Space Is Easy. This Challenge Is Harder
A battle royale called the SMART program has charged teams with a daunting first task: Identify construction sites on Earth using only data from orbiters......»»