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In May 2025, Mozilla announced it was shutting down its popular read app pocket, which it acquired in 2017 for private amounts. While Pocket has helped users save and discover millions of articles, Mozilla says the way people browse the web is changing and plans to focus resources on other projects. Pocket users must export saved articles and other items, including lists, archives, favorites, notes, highlights, and more, until October 8, 2025. This essentially means you will need to find a new home to create a reading list through another Save-it-Later app. To help users with this transition, we've put…
WhatsApp is officially available on iPads, Meta announced Tuesday. With the new iPad app, you can make video and audio calls with up to 32 people, share your screen, and use both the front and rear cameras. Previously, if you wanted to use WhatsApp on your iPad, you had to use the web version in your browser. The company says users can take advantage of iPados multitasking features such as Stage Manager, Split View and Slide. These features allow users to view multiple apps at once, send messages while browsing the web, and provide options for searching for group trips…
On Tuesday, Apple announced new figures related to the App Store's ability to protect app developers and consumers from fraud. The company said it has prevented more than $9 billion in fraudulent transactions over the past five years. In 2024, Apple halted $2 billion in fraudulent transactions and blocked nearly 2 million high-risk app submissions from being published. The release of these metrics is not intended to highlight the benefits of selling software on the App Store just days before Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2025). It also serves as a strict reminder of what developers will face when…
Calendar mark: June 18th was a mistake event. We are excited to be with Ali Partovi and Russell Kaplan join us for the next StrictlyVc night at Menlo Park to be a fantastic night of great evenings and conversations in the heart of Silicon Valley. A longtime investor and former operator with NEO and a serious wave, Partovi takes the stage to discuss the ambitious mission to run for money with the Y Combinator. Neo is more than just another platform and funding. This is a systematic approach to identifying promising engineering and leadership talents before we even know that…
New Zealand's deep tech ambitions have received a $25 million boost. First Ventures, an Oakland-based venture and incubator that spins unicorns like Rocket Lab and Lanzatech, closed its second fund after registering too much with the $41.5 million NZD. The fund's mission is to support startups working on hard science and engineering breakthroughs. Its partners believe New Zealand is very suitable for leading. This includes everything from aerospace to medical technology, but focuses on energy production and storage. The company bets that it can tackle downstream energy and infrastructure issues that AI is already beginning to strain. “We know that…
The browser company said Tuesday that it is considering selling or open sourceing ARC browsers as it aims to divert resources to the development of a new AI-powered browser called DIA. When the company announced DIA in December 2024, ARC acknowledged that it was a complex browser for many users and wanted to build a product that appeals to the public. Since then, browser companies have issued bug fixes and security updates for ARC, but have stopped app development and added features. In a new blog post, the company's CEO Josh Miller said the ARC browser has encountered a “fresh…
Founder, a call has been raised. The battlefield is open – and the fearlessness is already moving. TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200 is still accepting applications in 2025, but time is running out. Over 10,000 high-tech leaders are watching. This is your chance to be reminded of in the spotlight. This is not the elevator pitch. This is an all-out battle for recognition, investment and legacy. If your startup has grit, technology, or vision, step into the arena by applying it before the June 9th deadline. Apply now and request your location on the battlefield Thousands answer the phone. Only 200…
We were excited by the notable interest in speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, which will be held October 27-29 in Moscone West, San Francisco. After a detailed review process, we selected 20 exceptional finalists. I chose 10 for the breakout session and 10 for the roundtable. Now we are making the final decision in your hands. Viewer choice voting is open until May 30th at 11:59pm. You can vote for as many sessions as you wish – 1 vote per session. Top 5 breakout sessions and top 5 roundtables will be selected to take the stage. Meet the finalists Breakout…
You only have 48 hours left to save up to $900 on TechCrunch's 2025 TechCrunch tickets. On May 25th, early bird pricing will disappear after 11:59pm. But forget about math for a moment. Let's talk about what you actually get. From October 27th to 29th, San Francisco's western Moscon will be transformed into a Live Wire campus. This is the front row seating for innovation. Yes, it's high energy, but deeply human. Where else is the founder of Startup winning a $100,000 free stock prize on the same stage as CEOs of Luma AI, Flexport, Nextdoor and GV unpacking technology…
Only 24 hours left in TechCrunch's early pricing lock for 2025 – takes place on October 27th-29th at Moscone West in San Francisco. Save up to $900 on your pass or bring some brilliant people to get 90% off your ticket. The transaction closes tonight at 11:59pm. Grab the early bird discount here – prices will go up tonight. You probably saw the headline. Speaker list. statistics. This will all be: But this is something you can't find on the disruptive website: A sentence that rearranges your thoughts. A handshake that changes the direction of your career. Late-night conversations that…