TechCrunch: News

02 Dec 2020

Microsoft

Salesforce is buying Slack for $28bn, its biggest acquisition yet

Salesforce.com Inc is buying workplace messaging app Slack Technologies Inc for a whopping $27.7 billion, making this acquisition its biggest ever.

04 Oct 2020

Security

#BugAlert: Dating app Grindr risked private user information

Popular gay dating app Grindr is drawing flak for a rather careless vulnerability in its service, an issue that risked the privacy and security of millions of people using the platform.

19 Sep 2020

Robots

Soon, Boston Dynamics will announce new robots for logistics

Boston Dynamics, the SoftBank-owned company that has made headlines for its mind-boggling robots, is set to unveil new machines pretty soon.

03 Jun 2020

iOS

'Remove China Apps' removed from Google Play Store: Here's why

Remove China Apps, a viral application that promised to delete apps made by Chinese firms, has been removed from the Google Play Store.

03 May 2020

Reliance Industries

#LeakAlert: Data from Jio's COVID-19 symptom checker exposed online

Soon after the COVID-19 outbreak, technology companies around the world began launching triage tools to help their customers check themselves for coronavirus.

09 Apr 2020

Alibaba Group

Big Basket raises $60mn to meet demand surge amid lockdown

Big Basket, one of India's biggest hyperlocal grocery start-ups, has raised $60 million as part of a bridge-round of funding from Alibaba and others.

02 Mar 2020

Boeing

SpaceX's precision parts manufacturer just got hacked

In a major shocker, Visser Precision, a custom parts manufacturer for some of the biggest space, auto, and defense contractors - including companies like SpaceX and Lockheed Martin, has been hit by a security breach.

31 Jan 2020

Instagram

Thousands of Instagram passwords leaked: Details here

In a major shocker, thousands of Instagram usernames and passwords have been leaked online.

20 Jan 2020

Facebook

Finally, Instagram is dropping that IGTV button

In a minor, albeit welcome change, Instagram is dropping the annoying IGTV button from its Android and iOS apps.

04 Jan 2020

Snapchat

Apparently, TikTok's owner built a tool to make deepfakes

TikTok's owner ByteDance appears to have developed an AI-powered feature to create deepfakes or morphed videos with someone else's face inserted.

16 Dec 2019

India

Zomato may buy UberEats's India business

The India business of UberEats, the food delivery service operated by ride-hailing giant Uber, is likely to be sold to Zomato, its arch-rival in the country.

09 Dec 2019

Snapchat

#FunUsingTech: Snapchat will let you create your cameos using Deepfake

After a bunch of Chinese apps, Snapchat is gearing up to use the controversial Deepfake technology - which has been used to mar the image of actors/politicians - for a fun effect.

02 Dec 2019

Robots

Boston Dynamics' robo-dog joined a police bomb squad

Boston Dynamics' highly-capable (and scary) range of humanoids and robo-dogs have drawn a lot of attention lately.

15 Nov 2019

Facebook

Now, Facebook is building an Instagram-like feed for photos

From a new corporate logo to a common payment system, Facebook has been trying a lot of things to clarify that Instagram and WhatsApp come under its umbrella.

10 Nov 2019

Amazon

Browser bug exploited to hack Amazon Alexa: Details here

When it comes to smart assistants, Amazon's Alexa is one of the undisputed winners.

04 Nov 2019

Spain

'Camgirl' porn sites leaked private data of millions: Details here

In a major incident, a number of 'camgirl' porn sites have exposed the private data of millions.

04 Oct 2019

Larry Page

This flying taxi is quieter than a dishwasher

Kitty Hawk, the 'flying taxi' start-up backed by Google's co-founder Larry Page and Boeing, has unveiled a new aircraft called Heaviside.

05 Sep 2019

Facebook

Millions of Facebook users' phone numbers leaked online: Details here

Another day, another critical security lapse at Facebook!

03 Sep 2019

Facebook

Facebook may soon hide likes on your photos/videos: Here's why

A few months back, Facebook was reported to be hiding likes for Instagram users.

Soon, this 3D-printed autonomous shuttle could revolutionize your commute

Technology has advanced way beyond our imagination, giving us stuff we never thought would be possible to see in our entire lifetimes.

18 Aug 2019

Security

Amazon mistakenly sends customer order details to wrong people

While facing questions over the handling of Alexa recordings, Amazon has again compromised the personal data of some of its customers.

16 Aug 2019

Technology

Now, cops can use this device to catch stoned drivers

In a bid to boost on-road safety around the world, a Canadian start-up has developed a device that can detect people driving under the influence of weed.

16 Jun 2019

Instagram

Amazon shutters its Insta-like 'Spark' social network: Details here

In a major move, Amazon has shuttered Spark, its Instagram-like social shopping network.

30 May 2019

Uber

Now, Uber will ban riders with poor ratings: Here's how

Uber has long been penalizing its drivers for low ratings stemming from poor behavior or misconduct.

21 May 2019

Facebook

Millions of Instagram influencers' contact information leaked online

In another Facebook-specific leak, personal data of Instagram influencers, celebrities and brands has been exposed online.

13 May 2019

North Korea

Over a million computers remain vulnerable to WannaCry-like attacks

Two years ago, a major ransomware-based cyberattack, dubbed WannaCry, compromised hundreds of thousands of computers across the globe.

12 Apr 2019

Facebook

Why Instagram showed strangers' Stories to users

Another day, another example of Facebook's poor grip on the data of its users.

10 Apr 2019

X

Twitter cuts down number of accounts you can follow daily

In a bid to curb malicious activity, Twitter has slashed the number of accounts you can follow on a daily basis.

09 Apr 2019

Google

Now, you can try Microsoft's Chromium-powered Edge browser: Here's how

Months after announcing the plan to shift Edge to Google's Chromium platform, Microsoft has finally started making a move towards ditching its own browser engine.

02 Apr 2019

Evan Spiegel

Snap CEO's sister to launch Pornhub for women

Normally, porn is associated with the idea of exploring sexual video content on the web.

12 Mar 2019

Apple

Finally, Apple could launch its own Netflix competitor: Details here

We could finally witness the long-anticipated video streaming and news products from Apple.

26 Feb 2019

Security

Core internet infrastructure plagued by 'multifaceted' attacks: Details here

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, which is the organization responsible for managing internet addresses, claims the core infrastructure of the internet is under attack.

25 Feb 2019

Security

Hackers can use these 4G, 5G vulnerabilities to track you

Security researchers have identified critical vulnerabilities in 4G and 5G networks, bugs that allow hackers to intercept phone calls and use them to track locations.

19 Feb 2019

YouTube

Shocking! YouTube found recommending soft-core porn videos featuring minors

Once again, YouTube is facing backlash over its content moderation practices.

16 Feb 2019

X

Soon, Twitter may get Snapchat-like 'News Camera' feature

In a bid to compete with Snapchat and Instagram, Twitter is working on a new media-sharing feature.

16 Feb 2019

X

Twitter doesn't remove direct messages even when you delete them

In a major surprise, a security researcher has discovered Twitter doesn't really remove direct messages from its servers even when you delete them.

07 Feb 2019

iPhone

Several popular iOS apps found recording screens without user permission

Modern-day apps are known to collect user data to improve their services or to show ads; it is a fairly common practice.

31 Jan 2019

India

SBI Data Leak: What can you do to stay protected?

Just a few hours ago, India's largest financial institution, the State Bank of India, was found exposing customer data from an unprotected server.

SBI data leaked: Millions of customers' information exposed from server

The largest financial institution of our country, State Bank of India, has leaked data of millions of its customers.

30 Jan 2019

Facebook

Facebook secretly paid teens to access their messages, browsing history

Once again, Facebook is making headlines for its shady data collection practices.

21 Jan 2019

Facebook

Soon, Facebook might launch LOL meme app for teens

Over the years, Facebook has been trying to attract young teen users.

10 Jan 2019

Facebook

Now, post on multiple Instagram accounts simultaneously: Here's how

Popular photo-sharing platform Instagram is always testing new and intriguing features.

10 Jan 2019

Google

#BugAlert: Anyone can manipulate Google's search results, spread fake news

A new bug has been flagged in Google, one that can be exploited by anyone to manipulate search results and spread fake news.

07 Jan 2019

iOS

Over dozen iPhone apps caught communicating with malware-linked server

Historically, the problem of malicious or fake apps is more pronounced on Android than iOS.

15 Dec 2018

Facebook

Bug leaks 70 lakh users' photos; Facebook says 'sorry'

Seems like data privacy and Facebook just don't see eye to eye.

12 Dec 2018

Microsoft

Multiple bugs left Microsoft accounts vulnerable to attacks: Details here

A series of bugs left millions of Microsoft accounts - Office, Outlook, Onedrive, etc - vulnerable to attacks.

12 Dec 2018

India

Google acquires India's hugely popular train tracking app: Details here

In a major move, Google has acquired Sigmoid Labs, the company behind one of India's most popular train tracking app - 'Where Is My Train'.

08 Dec 2018

Facebook

Soon, Facebook could let you shop from Live Videos

After Instagram's e-commerce-focused moves, Facebook is leveraging its 'Live Video' feature for the purpose of shopping.

20 Nov 2018

Facebook

Instagram goes after accounts with fake followers, likes: Details here

Popular photo-sharing service Instagram has vowed to combat apps boosting the audience of its users.

18 Nov 2018

Facebook

Soon, you and your Facebook friends could 'watch videos together'

Facebook appears to be building a new feature for Messenger, one that could let you and your friends 'Watch Videos Together' while chatting.

16 Nov 2018

Facebook

Facebook Messenger users can now 'unsend' messages: Here's how

Finally, Facebook is rolling out 'unsend' capabilities for its Messenger platform.

15 Nov 2018

Facebook

This Facebook bug allowed websites to access users' personal information

When it comes Facebook, the news is mostly related to privacy.

10 Nov 2018

Facebook

Facebook Dating comes to Canada, Thailand: Details here

Nearly two months after taking off in Colombia, Facebook Dating is coming to two new countries - Thailand and Canada.

30 Oct 2018

X

Twitter could kill the 'Like' button, but not anytime soon

On October 29, The Telegraph reported that Twitter is thinking about removing its heart-shaped 'Like' button as part of an effort to support healthier conversations on the platform.

16 Oct 2018

Donald Trump

Dating app for Trump fans leaks users' data on launch-day

A new dating app, meant exclusively for Donald Trump supporters and American conservatives, has found itself in a soup.

30 Jul 2018

Android

Want to learn coding? These 5 apps can help

In an increasingly tech-driven world, coding is certainly a must-have skill even for people with non-technical backgrounds.

02 Jul 2018

China

Reportedly, China has developed a Star Wars-like laser rifle

If a report by the South China Morning Post is to be believed, we may be pretty close to seeing a mass deployment of Star Wars-like laser rifles.

19 Jun 2018

Ethereum

BitTorrent is being sold for $140mn to blockchain start-up Tron

BitTorrent, one of the most recognizable brands in the world, is reportedly being bought by blockchain-based start-up Tron for a whopping $140mn, according to TechCrunch.

08 May 2018

Instagram

Instagram rolls out in-app payments feature for commerce

Weeks after launching its "Shoppable Tags" feature, Instagram has quietly rolled-out an in-app payments feature that allows you to make payments without leaving the app.

30 Mar 2018

Instagram

Instagram restores GIFs after GIPHY re-moderates its library

Instagram has reactivated GIPHY integration to bring back GIFs to its Stories after GIPHY claimed to have reviewed and re-moderated its library, ensuring that its content was safe for the Internet.

04 Mar 2018

India

Facebook testing voice clip status updates in India

In a bid to bring more people, speaking regional languages, on board, Facebook is beta-testing a micropodcasting feature in India which will enable status updates through voice clips.

09 Jan 2018

Cryptocurrency

Telegram app gearing up to launch own cryptocurrency

Popular private messaging app Telegram is creating its own Blockchain platform "Telegram Open Network" (TON) and native cryptocurrency "Gram" to enable payments on its app and beyond.

11 Dec 2017

India

Taking public-transport? Google-Maps will tell you where to get off

Ever took public transport and missed your destination while traveling to a new place? Well, Google Maps will now make such journeys less stressful.

06 Oct 2017

Snapchat

Snap CEO says Spectacles sales are 'over 150,000 units'

When Snap launched Spectacles, it didn't hold back from making marketing gimmicks. One of the brilliant ones was the idea of Snapbot vending machines, which would pop up at random places and from which, you could buy Spectacles.

08 Sep 2017

Amazon

Amazon files for arbitration against fraudulent Kindle Direct authors

Amazon has filed for arbitration against book publishers, authors etc. who allegedly made use of the Kindle Direct Publishing system to inflate sales numbers by unscrupulous means.

21 Aug 2017

Uber

Report: Former GE CEO being considered for Uber CEO

Since Uber CEO Travis Kalanick was asked to resign from his post in June, Uber's search for a new CEO has been long and dramatic.

16 Jul 2017

WhatsApp

Amazon has been creating a new messaging app in secret

Messaging apps are widely popular and a bunch of them are already available on the market.

15 May 2017

Apple

Apple acquires Lattice Data to strengthen its AI base

As an effort to establish a stronghold in the AI business, Apple has now acquired Lattice Data by paying a rumored amount of $200 million.

11 Apr 2017

Google

Google to invest $875 million for curved Pixel screens?

According to reports by the South Korean press, Google is engaged in talks to invest $875 million in LG Display, a world leader in producing screens for smartphones and tablets.

30 Mar 2017

Facebook

Facebook to launch group chatbots at F8 conference

Facebook's F8 annual global developer conference is set to be held in San Jose from 18th to 19th April.

09 Mar 2017

Technology

Tinder Select: The exclusive dating app

According to a TechCrunch report, over the past six months or so, Tinder has been operating a secret, invite-only version of its hugely popular dating app.

02 Nov 2016

Lyft

Study finds Uber and Lyft guilty of racial discrimination

A recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research revealed that ride-hailing start-ups Lyft and Uber have problems of racial discrimination.