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.....»»
Google’s local rebrand prompts SMB support amid antitrust lawsuits, says local SEO expert
If you work with SMBs and they received the notification, there’s a chance they may be worried about how laws and resulting changes will affect their businesses. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article......»»
How to lock apps on Android
If you’ve ever handed someone your phone, you might have at some point been a bit worried that they might open apps they aren’t supposed to open, but here’s how you can lock it down. The post How to lock apps on Android first appeared on Phandr.....»»
A New Dementia Test Raises More Questions Than Answers
A 5-minute assessment on an iPad could transform how we screen for dementia—or overwhelm the health care system with worried test-takers......»»
Apple rumored to be in talks with Panasonic for Apple Car battery
The shortage of lithium batteries has companies worldwide worried, including Apple, whose Apple Car is not expected to go into production until 2024......»»
The rise of Southeast Asian unicorn companies
Unicorn companies in Southeast Asia have been growing rapidly. Not only have their valuations substantially grown, but unicorn companies in the region continue to emerge......»»
Researchers worry about Census" gap in 2020 survey data
Researchers are worried about coronavirus-related disruptions to one of the U.S. Census Bureau's most important surveys about how Americans live, saying a gap in the 2020 data will make it more difficult to understand the effects of the COVID-19 pand.....»»
Hiring Pinch, Holiday Grinch: A Prescription for Customer Experience
Customer-facing groups have been hit hard, and with very few hiring days left before the holidays, CX leaders are worried. Continue reading........»»
Palantir"s Peter Thiel Thinks People Should Be More Concerned About "Surveillance AI"
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel "believes that people should be more worried about 'surveillance AI' rather than artificial general intelligences," reports CNBC: The venture capitalist, who co-founded big data firm Palantir, said at an event in Miami o.....»»
Using Disney movies to help with child development
Worried your children are getting too much screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic? How many times can a person watch "Frozen," right? Turns out, animated movies can serve as valuable tools for parents and counselors alike to improve communication w.....»»
Corporate insiders disguise share sales with cautious approach to deter predatory short sellers
Company directors, officers or major shareholders, worried that their personal share sales might trigger aggressive short selling from investors tracking their moves, are disguising their trades with a cautious, incremental approach often spread over.....»»
What’s happening in venture law in 2021?
The venture world is growing faster than ever, with more funding rounds, bigger funding rounds, and higher valuations than pretty much any point in history. That’s led to an exponential growth in the number of unicorns walking around, and has also.....»»
Indonesia-based Rey Assurance launches its holistic approach to insurance with $1M in funding
Health insurance is the kind of thing people usually only think about only when they need it. Otherwise, their policies are just paperwork in their files or cards in their wallet. Indonesian insurtech Rey Assurance is taking a new approach. Once some.....»»
Why the rumored Apple Watch Series 7 redesign has me worried
The Apple Watch Series 7 is rumored to get a complete redesign, and renders have got me a little worried about what that will mean for the wonderful wearable......»»
US investigates Autopilot after 11 Teslas crashed into emergency vehicles
Regulator worried Autopilot can't spot parked vehicles or keep driver engaged. Enlarge / A 2014 Tesla Model S driving on Autopilot rear-ended a Culver City fire truck that was parked in the high-occupancy vehicle lane on Interstate 405. (credit:.....»»
WHO Expert "Had Concerns" About Lab Close To 1st COVID Cases
When a World Health Organization-led team traveled to China earlier this year to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, a top official said he was worried about safety standards at a laboratory close to the seafood market where the first h.....»»
These People Who Work From Home Have a Secret: They Have Two Jobs
When the pandemic freed employees from having to report to the office, some saw an opportunity to double their salary on the sly. From a report: They were bored. Or worried about layoffs. Or tired of working hard for a meager raise every year. They g.....»»
Apple and Google seem spooked by bill requiring more app stores and sideloading
Bill would make iOS and Android more open to 3rd-party stores and sideloaded apps. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Apple and Google seem to be worried about legislation that would force iOS and Android to be more open to third-party.....»»
3 lies VCs tell ourselves about startup valuations
VCs need to stop engaging in self-delusion about why a valuation that is too high might be OK. Here are three common lies investors tell themselves to rationalize an undisciplined valuation decision. Scott Lenet Contribu.....»»
A lot of cash and little love: An insurtech story
The players in the space that we can name and track are generally cash-rich and market-sentiment poor. Hippo began to trade earlier this week after completing its SPAC combination. The home-focused U.S. neoinsurance provider initially stuck.....»»
Founders must learn how to build and maintain circles of trust with investors
Founders should definitely pursue big rounds at sky-high valuations, but it’s important that they recognize how important it is to manage who they allow into their mentorship circles. Matt Cohen Contributor.....»»