Hyundai buys controlling interest in Boston Dynamics – TechCrunch
It’s official. Boston Dynamics is becoming part of the Hyundai family (pending regulatory approval, naturally). The Waltham, Massachusetts-based robot maker …
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First impressions of the AirPods Max – TechCrunch
We try out Apple’s new headphones, Spotify resets passwords and Airbnb goes public. This is your Daily Crunch for December …
Massachusetts governor won’t sign police reform bill with facial recognition ban – TechCrunch
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has returned a police reform bill back to the state legislature, asking lawmakers to strike out …
8 DIY and crafting gifts to help your friends make more stuff and learn new skills – TechCrunch
Welcome to TechCrunch’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide! Need help with gift ideas? We’re here to help! We’ll be rolling out …
As Next Insurance makes its first acquisition, insurtech looks energetic – TechCrunch
A snapshot of recent activity in a bustling startup category Next Insurance, a startup that competes in the small business …
Google and IAB adtech targeted with more RTB privacy complaints – TechCrunch
Another batch of complaints has been filed with European Union data protection agencies urging enforcement action against the adtech industry’s …
LabCorp COVID-19 test kit has just been approved for sale over-the-counter – TechCrunch
LabCorp has now become the first company to receive approval to sell its COVID-19 test kit over-the-counter without a prescription, …
Seoul-based payment tech startup CHAI gets $60 million from Hanhwa, SoftBank Ventures Asia – TechCrunch
Demand for contactless payments and e-commerce has grown in South Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is good news for …
Twitch updates its hateful content and harassment policy after company called out for its own abuses – TechCrunch
Following several reports of a toxic workplace and abuse this year, Twitch today announced the introduction of a new hateful …
China court blacklists cash-strapped apartment rental startup Danke – TechCrunch
As financial troubles escalate at Danke, China’s authorities are stepping in to hold the once-promising apartment rental and sharing company …