Source: TechCrunch

U.S. government ‘took control’ of a botnet run by Chinese government hackers, says FBI director

The FBI, NSA and other U.S. government agencies detailed a Chinese-government operation that used 260,000 of internet-connected devices to launch cyberattacks.
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
Sept. 18, 2024, 4:51 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch

Era Ventures raises $88M first fund for transforming the ‘built’ environment

The real estate market and many real estate-focused startups were hit hard when mortgage rates skyrocketed in 2022, but that didn’t stop industry veteran Clelia Warburg Peters from leaving her…
Marina Temkin
Sept. 18, 2024, 4:21 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch

TechCrunch Minute: Everything you need to know about iOS 18

It’s time to upgrade your iPhone to iOS 18. We know – updating your phone is annoying, and sometimes those software downloads can take a…
Amanda Silberling
Sept. 18, 2024, 4:21 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch

Luminate’s hair-saving chemo helmet nears release, as new funding goes toward home cancer care

The pitch sounds a bit sci-fi: a helmet called Lily that people undergoing chemotherapy wear to prevent the hair loss, which is a common side effect of the treatment.
Devin Coldewey
Sept. 18, 2024, 4:21 p.m.
5 min read
Source: TechCrunch

YouTube unveils ‘Hype,’ a new way for fans to help smaller creators grow their reach

YouTube creators no longer have to rely solely on the recommendation algorithm, search results, or collabs to help them grow their audience. At the company’s Made on YouTube event on…
Sarah Perez
Sept. 18, 2024, 3:51 p.m.
5 min read
Source: TechCrunch

Edera is building a better Kubernetes and AI security solution from the ground up

Edera, a startup looking to simplify and improve how Kubernetes containers and AI workloads are secured by offering a new hypervisor, today announced that it has raised a $5 million…
Frederic Lardinois
Sept. 18, 2024, 3:51 p.m.
5 min read
Source: TechCrunch

Amazon adds PayPal as a payment option to Buy with Prime

Amazon’s Buy with Prime program, which lets shoppers with a Prime membership purchase items from third-party stores and check out using their Amazon account, is getting a new payment option:…
Kyle Wiggers
Sept. 18, 2024, 3:51 p.m.
5 min read
Source: TechCrunch

YouTube launches Communities, a Discord-like space for creators and fans to interact with each other

At its Made on YouTube event on Wednesday, the company announced a new dedicated space for creators to interact with their fans and viewers. The space, called “Communities,” is kind…
Aisha Malik
Sept. 18, 2024, 3:51 p.m.
5 min read
Source: TechCrunch

Last Week: Amplify your brand by hosting a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

Extend the buzz of TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 beyond the main event by hosting an exclusive Side Event. Expose your brand to 10,000 Disrupt attendees and the surrounding Bay Area tech…
TechCrunch Events
Sept. 18, 2024, 3:21 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch

YouTube unveils ‘Hype,” a new way for fans to help smaller creators grow their reach

YouTube creators no longer have to rely solely on the recommendation algorithm, search results, or collabs to help them grow their audience. At the company’s Made on YouTube event on…
Sarah Perez
Sept. 18, 2024, 3:21 p.m.
5 min read
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