- Twitter reportedly developed, then killed off, a messaging app for emerging markets
After years of speculation, it appears that Twitter did actually develop a messaging app of its own. But, two caveats, it was intended for emerging markets and it was killed off before ever being released to the masses. Read More - Facebook Messenger’s artsy new camera turns any text into filters
What’s better than a few geofilters? A billion algorithmically generated filters. That’s Facebook Messenger’s strategy to steal the visual communication crown from Snapchat, thanks to its new camera feature that rolls out today. Well, actually, “a billion” is selling it short. Read More - IAB study says majority of IoT owners are okay with ads on their devices
- Flo raises $1M led by Flint Capital for its AI-driven period calculator
- ExplainEverything, the digital whiteboard, raises $3.7 million to bring learning to the iPad
- Here’s what that new Fed rate increase means for venture-backed startups
The Federal Reserve yesterday raised its benchmark interest rate to a range of 0.5 percent to 0.75 percent, up from 0.25 percent to 0.5 percent. People in the business of venture-backed startups were paying attention, too, and not because of the new range, which is still super low by historical sta... - WordPress adds 360-video support to its vast blogosphere
WordPress is embracing WebVR as it begins to roll out support for 360-degree videos and photos to its network of sites. In a blog post, the company says its aim is “to make publishing VR content as simple as publishing text or photos to the web.” Currently, the 360-photo feature has been made avail... - Marvel just released 5 hours of superhero holiday fireplace videos
- TCL signs an exclusive deal to build BlackBerry-branded phones
- The Arduino MKRZero is a teenier, tinier DIY board for hardware hackers
- Skype begins testing an all-in-one app on Android offering native phone calls, SMS support & more
- Social media sites may need to apply age checks under UK anti-porn law
- Comcast adds voice-controlled lighting to its Xfinity connected home offering
- PlayStation’s new headset launches Jan. 12 with virtual surround and 3D audio
- Apple will charge $69 to replace a lost AirPod
As soon as Apple’s AirPods were announced, it seems people were already imagining how they were going to lose them. Well, in an update on the company’s iPhone Service Pricing page, Apple has detailed that it is going to be charging $69 for a single lost (or broken) AirPod or charging case. Those wi... - Twitch opens to vloggers with launch of “IRL,” mobile broadcasting to come next year
After slowly testing the waters with non-game related content, Twitch is officially opening its doors to vloggers. The company today is debuting a new content category on its site called “IRL,” which is where Twitch creators can broadcast anything about their life, communicate with fans, and share ... - Super Mario Run is a hopeful glimpse of Nintendo’s mobile ambitions
- Postmates launches virtual gift cards
- Facebook now flags and down-ranks fake news with help from outside fact checkers
- Unity releases EditorVR preview so game designers can build VR inside VR
- Comparably’s new tool lets companies see how their culture stacks up against the competition’s
- Super Mario Run is now available on the App Store
- Videopath’s platform adds crucial context to video — could it fight fake news?
- NextView Ventures is looking to raise at least $50 million for a third fund
NextView Ventures, one of few seed-stage venture firms in Boston, is looking to raise at least $50 million for a third fund, shows an SEC filing that was processed yesterday. The firm closed its second fund with $40 million in 2014 and its debut fund with $21 million in 2012. NextView was founded i... - Why the Trump administration needs a chief data officer
After President-elect Trump’s surprising win, a narrative has emerged that the stunning result was a loss for big data. “Tonight, data died,” Republican strategist Mike Murphy said on MSNBC. In truth, reports of data’s death are greatly exaggerated. The election’s outcome has no bearing on the fact... - Eaze CEO steps down
- How to select the right startup incubator in 9 steps
- 10 high-tech holiday gifts for your furry friends
- Mario arrives as Pokemon Go peaks, with declining downloads, falling revenue
- Watch Plug and Play’s winter summit demo days here
- Twitter cuts Dataminr access for law enforcement fusion centers
- Are encrypted direct messages coming to Twitter?
- The government body that oversees the security of voting systems was itself hacked
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission, which is responsible for testing and certifying voting systems, among other things, was hacked around the time of the election, security outfit Recorded Future reports. The EAC confirmed a “potential intrusion” in a statement issued to TechCrunch. Read More - A closer look at the 3D-printed Adidas 3D Runners
The 3D Runners aren’t going to change the sneaker world. Not yet, at least. For now, the technology isn’t affordable or scalable enough for the mainstream shoe-buying public. The $333 price tag is simultaneously a nod to the technology that gave the shoes life and a reminder of its still prohibitiv... - Rivvr brings wireless VR to the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive
- Next Entertainment wants to make it possible to live stream for a living
- Mercedes launches car-sharing service Croove
- Oracle CEO Safra Catz joins Trump transition team
- Verizon is letting Samsung brick the Note 7 after all, but waiting until after the holidays
- 8Bitdo’s NES30 and Retro Receiver for NES Classic is the ideal wireless controller
- GM will begin testing and building self-driving cars in Michigan
- Twitter tests design that ditches retweet icon for “sharing”
Twitter last year ditched its iconic star button in favor of hearts for favorites, and now it is considering a revamp for its famous retweet button. Read More - London fintech startup Curve brings mobile wallet and all-your-cards-in-one app to Android
After launching on iOS, all the way back in February, London fintech startup Curve has finally brought its wares to Android. Read More - Mercedes-Benz debuts Croove, its own car-sharing network
- Evernote reverses privacy policy that allows employees to read users’ notes
- 2016 isn’t done yet as Soylent powder goes back on sale
- America’s problems are Silicon Valley’s next investment
- Crunch Report | Super Mario Run Hits the App Store
- Yahoo shares tumble as investors fear Verizon acquisition trouble
- Nintendo Switch patents tantalize gamers with possibilities of VR, touchscreen, new controllers
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