TechCrunch+ roundup: 10 questions to ask a VC, AI and antitrust, Japan investor survey
The nature of my work isn’t cyclical: VC activity has slowed down dramatically this year, but I still keep pretty busy. According to the National...
Apple redesigns its Shortcuts app in iOS 17 to be easier to use
Apple is making its Shortcuts app simpler to use with iOS 17. The app, which allows power users to create automations for their favorite apps,...
Life insurance startup Getlife becomes Life5 and raises $10.7 million
Spanish startup Life5 has raised its third funding round and has been growing nicely since my previous post. The company also has a new name...
IDTechEx: Here’s What Apple’s Vision Pro Mixed Reality Headset Does Differently : Tech Live Trends
Yesterday Apple ended years of speculation and finally announced a mixed reality (MR) headset. The US$3499 Vision Pro headset confirmed some expectations and confounded others. ...
Announcing the final agenda for the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt
TechCrunch Disrupt, our flagship startup event, returns to San Francisco on September 19–21, and you can bet TechCrunch+ will be in the house. It’s going...
A Look At iPadOS 17’s Redesigned Lock Screen (Video)
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbUtayIgdEI[/embed] iPadOS 17 is packed with new features. One of the biggest features that have been introduced in this year’s release is the new custom...
Apple announces 2023 Back to School promo for U.S. college students : Tech Live Trends
As expected, Apple has launched its annual Back to School promotion for U.S. college students. This year’s promotion offers a free Apple gift card with...
Acura’s first EV will feature Google apps for navigation and voice control
The all-new Acura ZDX EV will be the company’s first auto to feature built-in Google apps. This includes Google Assistant, Google Maps, and more through...
Apple granted patent for a restraint system for the ‘Apple Car’ : Tech Live Trends
Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has been granted a patent (number US 11667258 B1) for a restraint system for a vehicle. About...
AI will threaten humans in two years
An artificial intelligence task force adviser to the UK prime minister has a stark warning: AI will threaten humans in two years. The adviser, Matt...