Chamath Palihapitiya Interview (Social+Capital Partnership) | Disrupt NY 2013 TechCrunch 2013-04-29 | Chamath Palihapitiya, a former Facebook executive and founder of investment firm The Social+Capital Partnership, said today that the tech world should be "utterly ashamed," because "we are at an absolute minimum in terms of things that are being started." Keep reading here: http://goo.gl/apKYX.Subscribe to TechCrunch Today: http://goo.gl/eg167TechCrunch Disrupt is one of the most anticipated technology conferences of the year. From April 29th -- May 1st, TechCrunch TV will be airing exclusive coverage from Manhattan Center in NYC. Disrupt NY has an all new slate of outstanding startups, influential speakers, and celebrity guests. Click here to watch event highlights: http://goo.gl/lJnwu
Discover what a $600 Buzz Lightyear toy can actually do TechCrunch 2024-10-18 | This Buzz Lightyear goes beyond what you'd expect from a regular toy, but its $600 price tag is closer to infinity than you might expect.
Humanoid Robot neoDavid from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-10-17 | Watch the development of neoDavid, a humanoid robot with 'exceptional dexterity' from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) at the Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.
Tesla’s bot non-disclosure and why humanoid robots are taking off | Equity Podcast TechCrunch 2024-10-16 | Today on Equity, Rebecca Bellan chatted with TechCrunch’s hardware editor Brian Heater about Tesla’s Optimus bots, the market opportunity for humanoid robots, and other companies that are leading the charge in this industry. Equity is a show about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. New episodes drop at 7 a.m. PT every Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.For episode transcripts and more, head to Simplecast: equity.simplecast.com/episodesCheck out more from the TechCrunch Podcast Network.Chain Reaction: chain-reaction.simplecast.comFound: found.simplecast.com Follow TechCrunchYouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtubeInstagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagramTikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktokX: tcrn.ch/xFacebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
Competing in the payroll and benefits space with Josh Reeves from Gusto TechCrunch 2024-10-15 | This week on Found Dom and Becca talk with Josh Reeves, co-founder and CEO of Gusto. (gusto.com) He shares how the company is transforming small business operations. We explore the complexities of payroll, benefits, and compliance, and how Gusto is helping entrepreneurs navigate these challenges. They also discuss hoe Gusto has managed to stand out in a competitive industry and the important of being excited by the problem you're solving as an entrepreneur. Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple (podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1624500693) , Spotify (open.spotify.com/show/7gaqQOeUbC6hfMkVA5fih3?si=9aa4bf8b73bf4a8c) or wherever you listen to podcasts (https://pod.link/techcrunchpodcast) to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity (https://pod.link/equity) . Subscribe to Found (https://pod.link/found) to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us: • On Twitter (twitter.com/found) • On Instagram (instagram.com/foundpod) • Via email: found@techcrunch.com
Shape-Changing Mobile Furniture Robots from Yasuto Nakanishi Lab at Keio University | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-10-14 | Are ‘Furnituroids’ the future of furniture? 🪑 This video from Yasuto Nakanishi Lab at Keio University showcases furniture robots that move and change shape for practical use in everyday life.
Teslas Humanoid Robot Over the Years | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-10-13 | From futuristic concept to reality 🤖 Watch Tesla’s humanoid robot evolve through the years.
Tesla’s Humanoid Robot Demo 2021 vs 2024 | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-10-12 | Tesla’s humanoid robot has changed a lot since it was first introduced as a person wearing a bodysuit in 2021, but one thing’s for sure, it still loves dancing.
Tesla Cybercab vs Robovan Reveal at We, Robot Event | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-10-11 | Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed 20 Cybercabs and a surprise 20-passenger Robovan at We, Robot event. Here are the big reveals 🙌
Nintendo launches a $100 sleep-tracking alarm clock | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-10-11 | Nintendo's $100 Alarmo alarm clock was revealed as a surprise this week, and we already have a hands-on. It tracks your sleep, uses sounds from Mario and Zelda to help you fall asleep or wake up, and can even be snoozed with gestures. (video via @helloyashad)
AI ‘no one wants’ and Google’s potential breakup | Equity Podcast TechCrunch 2024-10-11 | Did OpenAI really ask its investors to avoid backing rivals like Anthropic and xAI? That’s what hosts Devin Coldewey, Margaux MacColl and special guest Anthony Ha wanted to know on this episode of Equity. The team also unpacked OpenAI's $6.6 billion round, Dave Clark's new venture, and AI weapons and ethics. Equity is a show about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. New episodes drop at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.For episode transcripts and more, head to Simplecast: equity.simplecast.com/episodesCheck out more from the TechCrunch Podcast Network.Chain Reaction: chain-reaction.simplecast.comFound: found.simplecast.com Follow TechCrunchYouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtubeInstagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagramTikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktokX: tcrn.ch/xFacebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
Teslas humanoid Optimus robots dancing at We, Robots event | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-10-11 | Did anyone have Tesla ending its Cybercab reveal with this robot performance on their 2024 bingo card?
Elon Musk Shows Off Teslas Humanoid Robot Optimus at We, Robot Event | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-10-11 | Elon Musk showed off Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus once again at the company’s We, Robot Event, claiming: “Whatever you can think of, it will do."
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Unveils Robovan at We, Robot Event | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-10-11 | Elon Musk unveiled the Robovan at Tesla's We, Robot event saying “the future should look like the future." Musk said the Robovan can carry up to 20 people and also transport goods, and that it will solve for high density.
Tesla Announces New Self-Driving Robotaxi Cybercab at We, Robot Event | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-10-11 | Tesla has finally revealed its Cybercab, and it looks like a smaller, sleeker Cybertruck. And while many were expecting there to be at least one prototype of a robotaxi, Tesla CEO Elon Musk delighted his fans with a lineup of 20 vehicles.
Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-10-09 | Who needs the Switch 2 when there’s Alarmo? Nintendo’s $100 sleep-tracking alarm clock responds to your body movements and plays video game-inspired sounds to help wake you up.
Investors are betting on user-generated content. Gamebeasts founder explains why | Equity Podcast TechCrunch 2024-10-09 | Today on Equity, Rebecca Bellan sat down with Zander Brumbaugh, the 22-year-old founder of Gamebeast, a startup that offers Roblox developers tools like A/B testing and LiveOps to modify games without needing to release a new version or interrupt a user’s ongoing game. Equity is a show about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. New episodes drop at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.For episode transcripts and more, head to Simplecast: equity.simplecast.com/episodesCheck out more from the TechCrunch Podcast Network.Chain Reaction: chain-reaction.simplecast.comFound: found.simplecast.com Follow TechCrunchYouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtubeInstagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagramTikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktokX: tcrn.ch/xFacebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
Apple Intelligence is coming to iOS 18 | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-10-08 | Apple Intelligence's beta rolls out to iOS 18 in the U.S. this month. Here’s the rundown of Apple’s latest AI offerings.
Scaling a DTC toy business with Sandra Oh Lin from KiwiCo TechCrunch 2024-10-08 | In this week's episode of Found, KiwiCo (kiwico.com) ’s Sandra Lin talks about building a STEM-focused toy business. She explains the importance of inspiring creativity in kids, the company’s massive growth to 50 million crates delivered, and how she sought out feedback from parents and kids alike. They also discuss how the company recently expanded from and online-only DTC to selling in brick and mortar stores. 00:00 - Introduction 01:24 - The Story Behind KiwiCo: From Idea to Business04:53 - Turning an Idea into a Marketable Product06:32 - Testing and Feedback Beyond the Bay Area10:00 - Early Marketing Strategies and Organic Growth15:50 - Expanding into Retail and New Channels16:06 - The Product Development Process at KiwiCo21:27 - Fundraising and Navigating the Venture Capital Path25:51 - Balancing Entrepreneurship with Family Life31:01 - Early Challenges and Lessons Learned35:08 - What’s Next for KiwiCoFound posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple (podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1624500693) , Spotify (open.spotify.com/show/7gaqQOeUbC6hfMkVA5fih3?si=9aa4bf8b73bf4a8c) or wherever you listen to podcasts (https://pod.link/techcrunchpodcast) to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity (https://pod.link/equity) . Subscribe to Found (https://pod.link/found) to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us: • On Twitter (twitter.com/found) • On Instagram (instagram.com/foundpod) • Via email: found@techcrunch.com
YC takes a bite out of PearAI, and French startups have a new home | Equity Podcast TechCrunch 2024-10-04 | On this episode of Equity, Kirsten Korosec, Devin Coldewey, and Margaux MacColl unpack Governor Newsom’s veto of controversial AI bill SB 1047, Joby Aviation’s $500 million investment, and Poolside's massive round.Equity is a show about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. New episodes drop at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.For episode transcripts and more, head to Simplecast: equity.simplecast.com/episodesCheck out more from the TechCrunch Podcast Network.Chain Reaction: chain-reaction.simplecast.comFound: found.simplecast.com Follow TechCrunchYouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtubeInstagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagramTikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktokX: tcrn.ch/xFacebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
Driving change in the UKs used car market with Harry Jones from Motorway TechCrunch 2024-10-01 | Most used car dealers in the U.K. get their stock from auctions, and one startup is moving the process online to make it easier for both car owners and car dealers. This week, Becca and special co-host Kirsten are talking with Harry Jones, the co-founder of Motorway (motorway.co.uk) , a U.K. startup helping professional car dealers to bid in an auction for privately owned cars for sale. Motorway has seen rapid success, with a car sold every three minutes and a GMV of £2.2 billion last year. In this episode, Becca, Kirsten and Harry chat about the importance of focusing on a core market and how he and his co-founders built a strong and lasting partnership.00:00 - Introduction and overview of Motorway03:03 - Early days and initial ideas for Motorway05:50 - Pivot to its current model08:08 - Working with dealerships10:18 - U.S. vs U.K. and market focus15:05 - Initial traction, challenges and demand from dealers25:39 - The co-founding team and their long-term collaboration30:31 - Lessons learned from previous companies 36:04 - Motoway's futureFound posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple (podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1624500693) , Spotify (open.spotify.com/show/7gaqQOeUbC6hfMkVA5fih3?si=9aa4bf8b73bf4a8c) or wherever you listen to podcasts (https://pod.link/techcrunchpodcast) to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity (https://pod.link/equity) . Subscribe to Found (https://pod.link/found) to hear more stories from founders each week.Connect with us: • On Twitter (twitter.com/found) • On Instagram (instagram.com/foundpod) • Via email: found@techcrunch.comFound posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple (podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1624500693) , Spotify (open.spotify.com/show/7gaqQOeUbC6hfMkVA5fih3?si=9aa4bf8b73bf4a8c) or wherever you listen to podcasts (https://pod.link/techcrunchpodcast) to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity (https://pod.link/equity) . Subscribe to Found (https://pod.link/found) to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us: • On Twitter (twitter.com/found) • On Instagram (instagram.com/foundpod) • Via email: found@techcrunch.com
Switzerlands EFPLs detachable hand robot | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-09-28 | Switzerland's EFPL explores ways in which robotic hands can grow beyond existing confines to grasp an even wider range of objects
Green flags for defense tech and Silicon Valleys longevity obsession | Equity Podcast TechCrunch 2024-09-27 | This episode of Equity had no shortage of themes to cover: VC karaoke, the SpaceX economy, no moats for AI, OpenAI versus open source. We weighed in on Caroline Ellison's sentencing, Y Combinator's Summer 2024 Demo Day, and another startup getting VC attention: Synex and its portable MRIs to test glucose.Equity is a show about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. New episodes drop at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.For episode transcripts and more, head to Simplecast: equity.simplecast.com/episodesCheck out more from the TechCrunch Podcast Network.Chain Reaction: chain-reaction.simplecast.comFound: found.simplecast.com Follow TechCrunchYouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtubeInstagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagramTikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktokX: tcrn.ch/xFacebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
Meta Ray-Bans Glasses Live Translation Demo | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-09-26 | Mark Zuckerberg and and mixed martial artist Brandon Moreno demo Meta Ray-Bans' new live translation feature at Meta Connect 2024
The tech behind Metas Orion AR glasses | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-09-25 | Mark Zuckerberg breaks down the tech behind Meta's new Orion AR glasses at Meta Connect 2024
New Orion AR Glasses from Meta | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-09-25 | At Wednesday’s Meta Connect event, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Orion, what he described as “the most advanced glasses the world has ever seen"
Meta AI automated video translation for Reels | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-09-25 | Meta announced a new Meta AI translation tool that will automatically translate the audio of Reels at Meta Connect 2024. With automatic dubbing and lip syncing, Meta AI aims to simulate the speaker’s voice in another language and sync their lips to match
Meta Orion Unveiling at Meta Connect 2024 | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-09-25 | Mark Zuckerberg unveiled Orion, AR glasses that utilize tiny projectors built into the glasses’ temples to create a heads-up display, at Meta Connect 2024
The hydrogen plateau and IRA funding crutch | Equity Podcast TechCrunch 2024-09-25 | Rebecca Bellan sits down with Lisa Coca from Toyota Ventures during Climate Week NYC to discuss a key part of Toyota Ventures' $800 million portfolio - their Climate Fund. The fund's $300 million is laser-focused on climate innovation, but Coca says it casts a wide net beyond just mobility, backing startups from seed to Series A. So far, they’ve invested in companies like AM Batteries, which is cutting battery manufacturing costs by 40%, and Ecoletro, pioneers in green hydrogen production using hydropower.Together, Bellan and Coca are shedding light on the significant challenges in hydrogen, direct air capture, and methane reduction, and emphasizing that startups need to achieve cost parity with fossil fuels to drive real change.Equity is a show about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. New episodes drop at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.For episode transcripts and more, head to Simplecast: equity.simplecast.com/episodesCheck out more from the TechCrunch Podcast Network.Chain Reaction: chain-reaction.simplecast.comFound: found.simplecast.com Follow TechCrunchYouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtubeInstagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagramTikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktokX: tcrn.ch/xFacebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
OpenAI rolls out Advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-09-24 | OpenAI announced it's rolling out Advanced Voice Mode (AVM) to an expanded set of ChatGPT’s paying customers. Here's a quick look at the new audio feature 🎧
ChatGPT AVM Voices | OpenAI | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-09-24 | OpenAI is rolling out Advanced Voice Mode (AVM), an audio feature that makes ChatGPT more natural to speak with and includes five new voices
Finally an AI-powered Roomba for tennis with Haitham Eletrabi from Tennibot TechCrunch 2024-09-24 | This week on Found, Dom and Becca talk with Haitham Eletrabi, the creator of Tennibot. They discuss his journey from civil engineering to inventing a device that he calls the "roomba for tennis". Tennibot not only picks up tennis balls autonomously but also saves players and coaches time, allowing them to focus on improving their game. Join us as we explore how this innovative product is transforming the tennis world, from its humble beginnings to becoming a game-changer in sports tech.Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple (podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1624500693) , Spotify (open.spotify.com/show/7gaqQOeUbC6hfMkVA5fih3?si=9aa4bf8b73bf4a8c) or wherever you listen to podcasts (https://pod.link/techcrunchpodcast) to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity (https://pod.link/equity) . Subscribe to Found (https://pod.link/found) to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us: • On Twitter (twitter.com/found) • On Instagram (instagram.com/foundpod) • Via email: found@techcrunch.com
Amazon releases an AI video generator for ads | TechCrunch Minute TechCrunch 2024-09-20 | Businesses that sell on Amazon will have access to new generative AI tools allowing them to create video ads from a single product image. The AI products, a “live image” generator and a video generator, are being pitched as a way for sellers to easily create video ads without having to spend time or money on video production or animation. Amazon hasn’t released technical details yet, but we do know that the features will be available at no additional cost.This episode of the Techcrunch Minute is sponsored by Affinity.Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: https://tcrn.ch/x Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
Super weird is the best way to describe this startups pivot | Equity Podcast TechCrunch 2024-09-20 | This week on Equity, the podcast crew discusses several weird things, including autonomous trucking startup TuSimple’s pivot to… AI-generated animation and video games.Though there is some overlap between simulation and animation/gaming, it’s a wild and unexpected change for the company, and a lot of shareholders are not going for it. Apparently the new division is working on another adaptation of “The Three-Body Problem,” so that’s good… but what about the $450 million they were going to spend on trucks? Equity is a show about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. New episodes drop at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.For episode transcripts and more, head to Simplecast: equity.simplecast.com/episodesCheck out more from the TechCrunch Podcast Network.Chain Reaction: chain-reaction.simplecast.comFound: found.simplecast.com Follow TechCrunchYouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtubeInstagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagramTikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktokX: tcrn.ch/xFacebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
United partners with Starlink to bring free Wi-Fi to flights | TechCrunch Minute TechCrunch 2024-09-19 | Free Wi-Fi could be coming to a flight near you thanks to United’s new partnership with Starlink. United Airlines came to an agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring the Starlink internet service to its entire fleet. As the rollout takes place, anyone who flies United will be able to access free Wi-Fi on their flight. Though we likely won’t see a Starlink-equipped United plane take off until next year.This episode of the Techcrunch Minute is sponsored by Affinity.Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: https://tcrn.ch/x Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
Everything you need to know about iOS 18 | TechCrunch Minute TechCrunch 2024-09-18 | iOS is finally here to download for iPhone users, though the AI features are on hold for now. The update includes RCS to make messaging Android users more seamless, the ability to more personally customize your homescreen, and more. Even the Calculator app is having a glow up. Here’s everything you need to know about the new iOS 18.This episode of the Techcrunch Minute is sponsored by Affinity.Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: https://tcrn.ch/x Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
JP Morgans head of startup banking says Founder Mode wont get you a unicorn | Equity Podcast TechCrunch 2024-09-18 | Today on Equity, Kirsten Korosec is joined by J.P. Morgan’s Head of Startup Banking, Ashraf Hebela. Following the recent release of J.P. Morgan’s Startup Insights report, Kirsten wanted to dive into what it really takes to build a unicorn in 2024, and what parts of the startup ecosystem are seeing success beyond AI and Silicon Valley. The pair discussed the changing landscape, from new startup hubs popping up in Seattle, Austin, and Miami to the resilience and passion required to thrive. Hebela also talked about the decreasing rate of unicorn creation since 2021 and what founders need to keep in mind today - including how ‘Founder Mode’ may do more harm than good.Equity is a show about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. New episodes drop at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.For episode transcripts and more, head to Simplecast: equity.simplecast.com/episodesCheck out more from the TechCrunch Podcast Network.Chain Reaction: chain-reaction.simplecast.comFound: found.simplecast.com Follow TechCrunchYouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtubeInstagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagramTikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktokX: tcrn.ch/xFacebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
Your data isn’t ready for AI with Prukalpa Sankar from Atlan TechCrunch 2024-09-17 | Finding order in chaotic datasets is key for companies to be able to implement AI solutions that actually work. This week’s guest is Prukalpa Sanka, the co-CEO and co-founder of Atlan (atlan.com) , a platform designed to help data teams build trust, streamline workflows, and collaborate more effectively. Atlan emerged from the challenges of managing complex data projects and is now empowering organizations to scale their data operations while maintaining transparency and trust. In this episode they discuss how Atlan has maintained a fun company culture (youtube.com/watch?v=7b6rIB97cRo) despite the stress and how her and her co-founder have maintained a great working relationship for the past 12 years. 00:00 - Introduction02:31 - Founding story and early challenges06:19 - Overcoming high-stakes data issues08:45 - The evolution of data and AI13:31 - Building a product to solve key problems16:13 - Adapting to technological change19:21 - The growing role of AI in business21:05 - Preparing data for AI integration24:27 - Addressing bias and ethics in AI26:52 - Fundraising and fun marketing31:34 - Maintaining a strong co-founder relationship33:47 - Final thoughts and reflectionsFound posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple (podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1624500693) , Spotify (open.spotify.com/show/7gaqQOeUbC6hfMkVA5fih3?si=9aa4bf8b73bf4a8c) or wherever you listen to podcasts (https://pod.link/techcrunchpodcast) to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity (https://pod.link/equity) . Subscribe to Found (https://pod.link/found) to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us: • On Twitter (twitter.com/found) • On Instagram (instagram.com/foundpod) • Via email: found@techcrunch.com
Moving your playlists between streaming services just got easier | TechCrunch Minute TechCrunch 2024-09-17 | With Soundiiz, a pair of friends turned founders have created a service that can make your life a little easier if you want to migrate your music listening between streaming services. Soundiiz was originally founded to be a music search interface, but they found that they had something more useful: a way to migrate playlists between dozens of different streaming platforms. This episode of the Techcrunch Minute is sponsored by Affinity.Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: https://tcrn.ch/x Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
A new iOS 18 feature lets you use AirPods as hearing aids l TechCrunch Minute TechCrunch 2024-09-16 | Apple announced that iOS 18 will include a feature allowing users with mild to moderate hearing loss to use AirPods as hearing aids. Apple has since gotten approval from the FDA, describing it as the first "over-the-counter hearing aid software." The feature will be available to folks with the company’s latest premium earbuds, the AirPods Pro 2, because the feature takes advantage of the Pro’s passive noise cancellation and the H2 chip.This episode of the Techcrunch Minute is sponsored by Affinity.Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: https://tcrn.ch/x Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
It’s too late to opt out of Meta’s AI training | TechCrunch Minute TechCrunch 2024-09-13 | If you’re wondering if your Facebook and Instagram posts have been used to train AI models at parent company Meta, the answer is almost certainly yes. While Meta already announced that it's using user content and data to train AI — this week, its global privacy director Melinda Claybaugh acknowledged just how much of that content was actually used.This episode of the Techcrunch Minute is sponsored by Affinity.Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: https://tcrn.ch/x Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
AIs tween years, whos taking over climate tech, and the latest for Fearless Fund | Equity Podcast TechCrunch 2024-09-13 | What could be more frightening than Friday the 13th? How about a realization that AI is in its awkward tween stage? AI is often a topic over here at Equity Pod; and this week was no different. It seems to be everywhere — and nowhere — all at once. Take Apple, for instance. The tech giant is touting its AI capabilities, but for now, it’s all promise for the future and not quite a fully mature product.Equity is a show about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. New episodes drop at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.For episode transcripts and more, head to Simplecast: equity.simplecast.com/episodesCheck out more from the TechCrunch Podcast Network.Chain Reaction: chain-reaction.simplecast.comFound: found.simplecast.com Follow TechCrunchYouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtubeInstagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagramTikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktokX: tcrn.ch/xFacebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
Figure’s new humanoid robot Figure 02 | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-09-12 | Meet Figure’s new humanoid robot — Figure 02. Standing at 5'6" and weighing 70kg (about 154 lbs), Figure 02 is, according to Figure, the 'world’s first commercially viable autonomous humanoid robot."
The latest SpaceX mission completed the first private spacewalk | TechCrunch Minute TechCrunch 2024-09-12 | SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission will travel to the highest altitude humans have reached since the Apollo 17 mission to the moon in 1972 – meaning they’re going to be three times higher than the International Space Station. The effort also marks the first private space walk by civilians, including retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, two SpaceX employees, and billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, who’s helping fund the Polaris program. This episode of the Techcrunch Minute is sponsored by Affinity.Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: https://tcrn.ch/x Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
Meet Figure 02, the companys latest humanoid robot TechCrunch 2024-09-12 | In an exclusive early look, TechCrunch Editor Brian Heater got to see the Figure 02 take some early documented steps as the company prepares to compete with the likes of Tesla and Amazon in the race for wide-adopted humanoid robots.
How the Oakland Ballers became the Bay Area’s coolest startup | TechCrunch Minute TechCrunch 2024-09-11 | The Bay Area’s coolest startup isn’t making AI robots or self-driving taxis — it’s a Pioneer League baseball team. Serial entrepreneur Paul Freedman sought out a different type of venture and wondered what if he could take what he learned from leading edtech startups to build the baseball team that Oakland deserves. That’s how the Oakland Ballers came to be.This episode of the Techcrunch Minute is sponsored by Affinity.Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: https://tcrn.ch/x Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
AI illusions and navigating The Money Trap with Alok Sama | Equity Podcast TechCrunch 2024-09-11 | Today on Equity, Former SoftBank Group International President Alok Sama joins Rebecca Bellan ahead of the launch of his new book The Money Trap: Lost Illusions Inside the Tech Bubble. Here's what the pair got into: • What Apple's AI announcements could mean for startup innovation and companies like ARM and Nvidia • Concerns about the circularity of investments and unusual follow-on rounds led by VCs. • IPO alternatives in a slow public market • High valuations, the risk of over-investment and how to know when a bubble is going to pop.Equity is a show about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. New episodes drop at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.For episode transcripts and more, head to Simplecast: equity.simplecast.com/episodesCheck out more from the TechCrunch Podcast Network.Chain Reaction: chain-reaction.simplecast.comFound: found.simplecast.com Follow TechCrunchYouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtubeInstagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagramTikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktokX: tcrn.ch/xFacebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
Everything announced at Apple’s Glowtime event | TechCrunch Minute TechCrunch 2024-09-10 | Apple unveiled new iPhones, AirPods, Apple Watches, and a slew of AI-related updates for iOS 18 at its 2024 “Glowtime” event. The new iPhone 16 lineup comes with a camera control along the side and a new A18 chip that Apple claims makes the iPhone 16 up to 30% faster than the iPhone 15. If you missed the announcements, press play and we’ll catch you up in just a few minutes. This episode of the Techcrunch Minute is sponsored by Affinity.Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtubeFollow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagramTikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktokX: https://tcrn.ch/xFacebook: https://tcrn.ch/faceboo
Closing the gaps in hormonal healthcare with Sylvia Kang from Mira TechCrunch 2024-09-10 | Research is completely lacking when it comes to information about women’s hormonal health. Today’s guest is working to compile data and help women find the care they need. This week on Found, we’re talking to Sylvia Kang, the CEO and co-founder of Mira, a women’s health company that is providing home hormonal testing. They discuss the challenges on fundraising for women’s health startups, the importance of research to drive change and access in healthcare, and how Mira forged a new path by becoming FDA approved.00:00 - Introduction and Overview of Women’s Hormonal Health01:45 - The Lack of Hormonal Health Data and Fertility Challenges05:11 - The Inspiration Behind Starting Mira07:30 - Early Feedback from Doctors and Investors10:58 - The Evolution of the Women’s Health Market13:25 - Overcoming the Lack of Scientific Research and Data Collection16:51 - Impact of COVID-19 on Mira’s Growth18:42 - Mira as a Cost-Effective Solution to Fertility Issues21:29 - Mira’s Expansion Beyond Fertility and into IVF25:02 - Utilizing AI to Personalize Hormonal Health Tracking28:35 - Sylvia’s Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneurship32:15 - Building a Female-Driven Company Culture at Mira34:49 - The Future of Women’s Health and Expanding Mira’s ImpactFound posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple (podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1624500693) , Spotify (open.spotify.com/show/7gaqQOeUbC6hfMkVA5fih3?si=9aa4bf8b73bf4a8c) or wherever you listen to podcasts (https://pod.link/techcrunchpodcast) to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity (https://pod.link/equity) . Subscribe to Found (https://pod.link/found) to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us: • On Twitter (twitter.com/found) • On Instagram (instagram.com/foundpod) • Via email: found@techcrunch.com
New Siri Updates Announced at Apples Glowtime Event 2024 | TechCrunch TechCrunch 2024-09-09 | Siri is getting an upgrade, including the ability to type questions to Siri instead of speaking, and to engage in more natural conversations — including the occasional stumble — thanks to its richer language understanding
Equity Shot: Heres what you missed at Apples Glowtime event | Equity Podcast TechCrunch 2024-09-09 | Don’t have an hour and forty minutes to devote to watching the replay of Apple’s 'Glowtime' event? As expected, the show was packed with AI announcements, from new chips to creative features. TechCrunch Minute's Amanda Silberling is taking over to catch you up in just a few minutes.Equity is a show about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. New episodes drop at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.For episode transcripts and more, head to Simplecast: equity.simplecast.com/episodesCheck out more from the TechCrunch Podcast Network.Chain Reaction: chain-reaction.simplecast.comFound: found.simplecast.com Follow TechCrunchYouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtubeInstagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagramTikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktokX: tcrn.ch/xFacebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebookRead more: techcrunch.com
