Should we be worried about insurtech valuations?
Welcome back to The TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter for your weekend enjoyment. Welcome back to The TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s inspired by what the weekday Exchange co.....»»
Foundry, IC service providers see booming orders but suffer component shortage
Semiconductor manufacturers, IC packaging/testing providers, and PCB manufacturing equipment makers, notably C Sun Mfg, Symtek Automation Asia, Ta Liang Technology, Ampoc Far-East, and Group Up Industrial, enjoy robust demand but are worried that sho.....»»
Should LG be worried about Samsung’s QD-OLED tech?
Samsung Display's QD-OLED is the first real rival to OLED TVs in eight years. Should LG be worried?.....»»
How are Fitness Applications Transforming Health?
Do you get alarmed on seeing the increasing count on your weighing machine? Do you decide every year to lose weight, but end up gaining a little bit more? Are you worried about seeing the increased cholesterol level and blood sugar on your health rep.....»»
The 5G-airline snafu: Everything we know
The attempt to roll out amped up mobile service across the United States has been a bit of a mess. The aviation industry and transportation regulators are worried about new 5G antennas interfering with a key type of aircraft altimeter that's essentia.....»»
A glass-backed iPad Pro to likely stay a pipe dream for now
Worried about fragility, Apple has reportedly canceled plans of a glass rear panel on the 2022 iPad Pro refresh, but there's still hope for MagSafe......»»
Immune system vs. virus: Why omicron had experts worried from the start
How the immune system targets viruses and shapes viral evolution. Enlarge / Illustration of antibodies responding to an infection of SARS-CoV-2. (credit: Getty Images/Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library) Right from omicron's f.....»»
Are MediaTek and Qualcomm feeling pressure from in-house chips?
Should Qualcomm and MediaTek be worried about smartphone companies designing their custom chipsets to offer a personalized experience to users?.....»»
Top CEO Worry for 2022: Job Security
Powerful CEOs worry about their job security as much as the rest of us do -- in fact, maybe even more. From a report: An eye-popping 72% of CEOs are worried about losing their jobs due to the disruptions facing their industries, according to a new re.....»»
How to find hidden cameras in your Airbnb rental
If you’re worried about someone filming you in your Airbnb rental, here's how to find hidden cameras and ensure your rental space isn’t under surveillance......»»
This USB cable will kill your laptop if disconnected
BusKill's new custom USB cable can provide additional security to users worried about physical attacks......»»
"Decentralization Illusion": Central Bank Group Urges Regulation of DeFi Crypto Platforms
The central bank of central banks is worried about "decentralized finance." From a report: The Bank for International Settlements, an umbrella group for central banks, said in a report this week that it's concerned there's a "decentralization illusio.....»»
The World"s Relentless Demand for Chips Turns Deadly in Malaysia
Before this year, no one worried too much about the global supply chain, beyond specialists in the field. The role of developing nations like Malaysia or the Philippines warranted little attention. From a report: But the coronavirus outbreak has been.....»»
FTC sues to block Nvidia"s takeover of Arm
The FTC announced the suit on Thursday, citing concerns about innovation and competition as a primary reason. The Commission is worried Nvidia's control could distort Arm's incentives to its licensees and stifle innovation, specifically in areas like.....»»
HashiCorp"s IPO Will Place It Among the Most Richly Valued Open Source Tech Companies
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: The HashiCorp IPO intends to shoot the narrows between Thanksgiving and Christmas, with its first IPO pricing interval set to give it among the richest valuations of any technology company with a s.....»»
Where to buy the Xbox Series S with delivery in time for Christmas
Worried about stock shortages? Here's where you can still buy the Xbox Series S for delivery in time for Christmas......»»
Meta ordered to sell Giphy by UK antitrust authorities
Meta has been ordered to unwind its recent acquisition of Giphy by regulators worried about the deal's impact on competitors......»»
How a Dream Job Streaming on Twitch Can Become a Burnout Nightmare
"Streamers are not really known for hard partying..." writes the Guardian's videogames editor, after meeting the up-and-coming stars of Twitch. "I was instead astonished — and, honestly, worried — by how hard they worked." The woman s.....»»
Crypto Miners in Kazakhstan Face Bitter Winter of Power Cuts
Illegal miners and mass relocations after a ban on crypto mining in China have overloaded energy grid. From a report: Matthew Heard, a software engineer from San Jose, is worried about his 33 bitcoin mining machines in Kazakhstan. In the past week, t.....»»
Qualcomm says it will have a serious competitor for Apple Silicon ready by 2023
MediaTek is slowly eating away Qualcomm’s share of the mobile chipset market, but the latter isn’t particularly worried about it. Qualcomm is more concerned about making laptop processors that could compete with those made by Intel, AMD, and Appl.....»»
Google Formed "Fortnite Task Force" in Response To Epic"s Moves
Google was so worried about Epic Games sidestepping its app store with Fortnite that it created a task force to confront the issue, according to a legal filing by the game developer. From a report: The task force was created after Epic began offering.....»»