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Payment and subscription infrastructure provider Paddle and RevenueCat are working together to begin replacing Apple's in-app purchases following changes to the US app store policy that allows app developers to process their own payments. On Tuesday, the company announced a new integration that will allow users to purchase from developer apps, whether on web or mobile devices. Paddle manages web-specific payments, along with the associated tax and compliance complexity. Meanwhile, thanks to RevenueCat, developers can access subscription data and performance on both web and mobile platforms. The ability to provide in-app purchase links via the web is a new change…
Venmo aims to be more than just an app for paying friends with the latest updates. On Wednesday, PayPal-owned payment platform debuted several new debit card perks, expanding its ability to pay with retailers such as Tiktok Shop and Uber. Updates Signal Venmo is likely to become a full-service fintech service, not just a peer-to-peer payment app. First introduced in 2018, the Revamped Venmo debit card now has tap-to-pay features. Additionally, cardholders earned 15% cashback at Lyft, McDonald's, Sephora, Walgreens and Walmart. Venmo also lets cardholders deploy the option to start automatic transfers, schedule transfers, and set specific balance thresholds…
Openai's ChatGPT adds new features to business users, including integration with various cloud services, recording meetings, and MCP connection support for connection to tools for deep research. As part of the launch, ChatGpt has acquired connectors for Dropbox, Box, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Google Drive. This allows ChatGpt to search for information and answer questions across its own services. For example, an analyst can use a company's slide deck and documentation to build an investment paper. Openai said the new feature follows the organization's access control hierarchy. Now, meeting recording and transcription, a table stakes feature in the productivity suite, is…
“One of the biggest vulnerabilities of a company is actually human,” Crowdstrike co-founder and former CTO Dmitri Alperovitch told TechCrunch this week's episode. “The more you automate, the more opportunities you have to find vulnerabilities in your system.” The $50 billion Chinese AI market can slip out of reach of our chipmakers like Nvidia, and as cyber threats escalate from national actors and criminal groups, it is a strong reminder of how technology, security and geopolitics are intertwined. In TechCrunch's Equity Podcast, Rebecca Bellan sits with Alperovitch, chairman of the Silverado Policy Accelerator, to talk about the evolving cybersecurity landscape,…
Newspaper publishing giant Lee Enterprises, which was hit by a ransomware attack in February, has confirmed that the cyber attacks have led to widespread disruptions in dozens of US media outlets, and that the theft of employees' personal data. In a letter filed with the Maine Attorney General, the company confirmed that 39,779 personal information was stolen in a cyber attack that included Social Security numbers. Data breaches primarily affect former and current employees of the company. Lee is one of the largest newspaper publishers in the United States, providing publishing technology and web services to over 70 publications. The…
Airtime, the video startup for Evernote founder Phil Libin, has fired dozens of employees, TechCrunch has learned, and Airtime has confirmed. According to the company, 25 people have been let go of the 58-person team. This is the broadcast time for a change called “larger than normal.” Airtime characterizes the departure as part of a typical seasonal approach to employment, but sources within the company said staff were surprised by the announcement. Many have been given the impression that the startups were meant to raise money this year, and they said they were told that no cuts were planned previously.…
Startup life is tough. Funding rounds, team building, and finance management can feel like trying to solve Rubik's cube blindfold. That's exactly why there's all stage 2025 TechCrunch. It's about giving founders like you the tools, tactics and real stories from those who have experienced it and built something lasting. If there's one session you don't want to miss, then it's with Stash co-CEO and co-founder Brandon Krieg. He will join us at the Sova Power Plant in Boston on July 15th to discuss how technology has enabled us to become investors, not just wealthy people. And to make attendance…
Few display tables remain on all stages of TechCrunch, which took place in Boston on July 15th. Just book a table with 3 days left and the time will be part of the action. The tables are almost completely sold out and the time is very limited to getting yours. Where the opportunity fits your view Whether you're looking for an investor, partner or customer, the TC All Stage Expo floor is where meaningful conversations take place. It's a brand accelerator for the day and your startup deserves a spotlight location. Image credit: Slava Brazer Photography What awaits you on…
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The door will open tomorrow at Zerabach Hall in Berkeley, California. What happens next is not just another AI conference. That's what you need to be. TechCrunch Session: AI brings together the most influential builders, investors and researchers of artificial intelligence in an industry that is clouded by hype. If you are leading a company, capital allocation, or building with code, this is where you need it. Today is your last chance to lock down low prices. Save $300 on your ticket and get a second score with half off. Or test your AI knowledge on shots that earn a…