Marc Andreessen, Sequoia again back Kearny Jackson, this time in $65M Fund III

After securing $14 million for its second fund in 2023, early-stage VC firm Kearny Jackson is back with a third fund, this time bringing in $65 million in capital commitments, including from a number of first-time institutional funds. The bi-coastal Kearny Jackson invests in B2B SaaS and infrastructure as well as fintech infrastructure, often leading […]

Spotify is no longer just a streaming app, it’s a social network

With Spotify’s recent launch of comments on podcasts, the streamer is taking yet another step toward building a social networking experience in an app primarily known for music. With comments, podcasters can now engage with their listeners directly within Spotify, as they can with other interactive features like Polls and Q&As. Combined with the app’s […]

Microsoft settles with European cloud trade body over antitrust complaints

Microsoft has reached an agreement with Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE), nearly two years after the European not-for-profit trade association filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission (EC) alleging that Microsoft was using its market dominance in the business software realm to tether customers to its Azure cloud. Settlement discussions kicked off in April […]

While TikTok chases YouTube, Instagram vows to focus on short-form content

As TikTok continues to test the waters with longer videos, Instagram Head Adam Mosseri has said the Meta-owned social network will continue to focus on short-form content. In an Instagram Reel, Mosseri said that long-form content would move the platform away from its two key focus areas, which are connecting people with their friends and […]

ScaleUp Your Startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

Are you a Series A to B startup aiming to make a big splash in the tech world? Look no further than the ScaleUp Startups Exhibitor Program at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. This program is designed to catapult your startup into the spotlight, connecting you with industry leaders, investors, and potential partners. Why join the ScaleUp […]

Samsung’s Galaxy Ring, its first smart ring, arrives July 24 for $399

Samsung proved it could still offer up surprises when it capped off January’s Unpacked with the reveal of the Galaxy Ring. The brief teaser was understood to be key validation for the nascent wearable form factor. While the smart ring concept isn’t entirely new, the category has thus far been dominated by Oura. At Unpacked […]

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip 6 arrive with Galaxy AI and Google Gemini

Samsung debuted the latest versions of its two foldable phones Wednesday at its Unpacked 2024 event. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 are thinner and lighter than their predecessors, whereas the Fold 6 delivers a long-awaited update to its traditionally narrow front display aspect ratio. Both devices also come with even […]