Tune in, SPAC on, drop LSD
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 Natasha and Danny decided that it was time to talk about drugs. No, not like.....»»
280 million e-bikes are slashing oil demand far more than electric vehicles
E-bikes and scooters displace 4x as much demand for oil as all of the EVs in the world. Enlarge (credit: RyanLJane via Getty) We hop in the car to get groceries or drop kids at school. But while the car is convenient, th.....»»
Barefoot workers, bacteria found at factory that made big-brand eye drops
Around 30 eye drop brands are recalled; FDA inspection report shows why. Enlarge / Eye drop over woman's eye. (credit: Getty | AGF) The Indian manufacturing facility that made generic eye drops sold under CVS, Target, R.....»»
Researchers tune the speed of chirality switching
Chiral molecules can have dramatically different functional properties while sharing identical chemical formulae and almost identical structures. The molecular structure of two types of a chiral molecule—so-called enantiomers—are mirror images of.....»»
China"s carbon emissions to drop next year on clean energy boom
A surge in clean power generation will reduce carbon emissions in China next year and could put the world's biggest polluter on a path to sustained declines, according to a new report......»»
Microsoft pulls OneDrive update that would quiz you before letting you quit
Change affected a "small subset" of users and has (thankfully) been reverted. Enlarge / Microsoft briefly tested a drop-down survey that you would need to fill out before you could quit the OneDrive app. (credit: NeoWin).....»»
Unlocking the secrets of spin with high-harmonic probes
Deep within every piece of magnetic material, electrons dance to the invisible tune of quantum mechanics. Their spins, akin to tiny atomic tops, dictate the magnetic behavior of the material they inhabit. This microscopic ballet is the cornerstone of.....»»
Filmmakers Drop Piracy Lawsuit Against Texas Internet Provider
Several filmmakers behind a piracy liability lawsuit targeting Texas-based internet provider, Grande Communications, have dismissed their complaint. The case was scheduled to go to trial next year with potentially millions of dollars in damages on th.....»»
November’s Android Security Bulletin Arrives, But No Pixel Update Yet (Updated!)
It’s the first Monday of the month, so Google did as it typically does – it released the Android security bulletin. Nope, it didn’t drop a Google Pixel update on us yet, because Google de-committed from that schedule earlier this ye.....»»
Google Fixes 7 Bugs in Pixel’s November Update
The November Android update for Pixel devices that Google just released wasn’t expected to be a major update. We just got Android 14 last month as a Pixel Feature Drop, and we know that December’s update is a big QPR1 build, so for Novemb.....»»
AirPods drop to record low $69 with Black Friday deal you can buy today
A Black Friday price war has erupted on AirPods with record low prices hitting Apple's in-ear headphones. Get nearly half off while supplies last.Save $60 and grab the best price ever on Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case at Amazon today. The.....»»
After big drop in ISP competition, Canada mandates fiber-network sharing
Bell claims it will cut fiber spending by $1 billion in protest of CRTC ruling. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) In an attempt to boost broadband competition, Canada's telecom regulator is forcing large ph.....»»
ExpressVPN now features built-in password manager, included with subscription
ExpressVPN, which has now amassed more than 4 million subscribers, announced on Monday that the service now includes a full-fledged password manager with no additional app or subscription required. It’s a familiar tune, and this rendition is called.....»»
Soda additive linked to thyroid toxicity may finally get banned by FDA
BVO has largely been phased out of big-name sodas and was recently banned in CA. Enlarge / Sundrop is among the citrus soft drinks that still contains BVO. (credit: Sun Drop) The Food and Drug Administration may finally.....»»
Samsung T9 SSD review: Next-generation portable storage
Samsung's latest addition to its portable SSD lineup is the T9 which has plenty of drop protection and newfound speed improvements — at least for some users.The new Samsung T9 portable SSDThe Samsung T9 portable SSD has launched with a black rubber.....»»
Disney+ and Hulu drop first trailer for Marvel’s Echo
Marvel Studios' Echo offers a hint at some TV-MA action as Wilson Fisk returns to menace his one-time protégée......»»
Apple suffers fourth consecutive quarter of declining sales, beat Wall Street anyway
Apple has reported its results for the fourth quarter of 2023, with its revenue of $89.5 billion a continued drop for four consecutive quarters.Apple CEO Tim CookThe last quarter of the fiscal year for Apple, the fourth quarter financial results were.....»»
Apple"s full-year results drop for the first time since 2019
Despite beating Wall Street estimates for the quarter, Apple's whole-year revenue has dropped year-over-year for the first time since 2019.Apple posted lower annual revenue for the first time since 2019As part of its quarterly earnings report, Apple.....»»
Uber, Lyft pay $328 million for “cheating drivers” out of earnings, NY says
Wrong deductions "withheld hard-earned pay from drivers," NY AG says. Enlarge / Ride-share pick-up and drop-off location in August 2023 for US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York. (credit: Getty Images | Universal Images Group).....»»
AutoNation Q3 net income continues double-digit drop
The dealership giant's third-quarter net income continued double-digit declines from earlier in the year, though new-vehicle sales saw robust increases......»»
How to watch Apple"s "Scary Fast" Mac event on October 30
Apple is gearing up to announce its new M3 Mac lineup. Here's how you can tune in to watch the "Scary Fast" event when it goes live.October 30 'Scary Fast' Apple event inviteOn Monday, Apple announced "Scary Fast," an event on October 30 that will li.....»»