Download the new, completely redesigned TechCrunch mobile app

 The TechCrunch mobile app was in dire need of a refresh, so we rebuilt it from the ground up. Starting today, you can download the new app in the iOS App Store or Google Play store. If you already have the old version of the app installed on your phone, all you need to do is update it to get the new version. Read More

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5 Ways the Internet of Things Is Revolutionizing Healthcare

While most of us are familiar with fitness trackers and other commonplace smart devices, true innovation is sitting (mostly unnoticed by the ordinary consumer) where the Internet of Things (IoT) and healthcare meet. Healthcare has a lot to gain from the wearable and smart device industry — and in turn, it might be the medical industry that ensures the success of these devices. From Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids to robotic caretakers, there are some IoT healthcare innovations we would have relegated to science fiction only a decade ago. But the technology is here, and it’s more advanced than you may think....

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Here Are The 10 Best Deals On Amazon Today

Do you like getting stuff for less than full price? Then you’re in luck, because today you can save on Kindle, a high-end vacuum, Madden 18, and much more! Schwinn 430 Elliptical Machine Schwinn 430 Elliptical Machine (2016) Schwinn 430 Elliptical Machine (2016) Track time, distance and calorie goals and transfer metrics via USB.Product Dimensions 70.1" L x 28.2" W x 63.2" H (178.1 x 71.5 x 160.5 cm) Buy Now At Amazon $434.99 This is the all-time low price on this elliptical machine, so if you’re looking to drop a few pounds, today is the perfect time to buy....

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Gmail vs. ProtonMail: Which Email Client Is Best for You?

Of all the best free email services out there, Gmail and ProtonMail sit at the top: one for convenience, one for privacy. ProtonMail is the most secure free email service right now, and we recommend it for anyone fearful of data breaches. But is ProtonMail right for you? The answer isn’t easy. As awesome as ProtonMail is on paper, it does have a few drawbacks that may make it unusable for your specific needs. Here’s our full comparison of Gmail vs. ProtonMail to help you decide if switching over is the right move. Interface Gmail Gmail has had the same...

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Microsoft is bringing its Edge browser to Android and iOS

 While Microsoft is still officially working on the mobile version of Windows 10, it’s no secret that the company has all but given up on building its own mobile ecosystem. That only leaves Microsoft with one option: concede defeat and bring its applications to the likes of Android and iOS. That’s exactly what the company has been doing for the last few years and today the… Read More

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The Arsenale Automatic is a tribute to the Venetian shipyards of yore

 In advance of the last warm weekend I present a pretty cool crowdfunded watch that might be worth a look. Called the Arsenale Automatic it pay tribute to Venice’s proud sailing history and looks just brutish enough to remind us of her violent, pestilence-filled past. The watch comes with a Miyota or ETA movement – either Japanese or Swiss – and comes in a brush polished steel… Read More

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The Long Journey of Every Windows 10 Build

Windows 10 is only a few years old, but it’s already quite fragmented into several different versions. But even within these, not everything is the same. Because Microsoft is always looking forward towards the next major release of Windows 10, it offers beta versions (aka Insider Previews) for those willing to test them. On the flip side, businesses that use Windows 10 need stability and don’t care about regular feature updates. Thus, the company provides various branches to keep everyone happy. Let’s take a look at three major ways that Windows distributes updates: Insider rings, long-term servicing branches, and Windows...

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New Google Home Devices: Everything You Should Know

Google just introduced three new smart home devices that will go on sale before the end of 2017. These include two next-generation Google Home speakers plus a new camera that should make recording life’s moments even easier. Here’s a brief look at each new product. Google Home Mini ($49) The Google Home Mini is a smaller version of the Google Home smart speaker, first released in 2016. Priced at just $49, the Google Home Mini drops the air freshener look of the first model for something almost pebble-like. Despite the design change, the Google Home Mini includes the same Google...

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What Is a Bitcoin Fork and What Happens Afterwards?

The modern internet is viewed in some circles as a corporate corruption of the principles that the platform was founded on. Openness and freedom have given way to censorship and restriction. The ongoing debate about Net Neutrality is just one example of this existential crisis. To some, Bitcoin, the blockchain based cryptocurrency, was a return to those early principles. As the transactions are stored on the blockchain — a peer to peer register of historical transactions — in theory it is incorruptible and secure, and free from the interference (and fees) of middlemen. Bitcoin’s phenomenal success has been a surprise...

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How (and Why) to Disable Touchscreen Input on Android and iPhone

As display technologies have got better, touchscreen sensitivity has improved leaps and bounds. The touchscreens on mobile devices rarely act up, and even if they do, resolving touchscreen problems is fairly easy. On the other hand, touchscreen displays are prone to accidental taps. Since almost all mobile devices now use a touchscreen instead of physical keys, senior citizens and kids might find themselves making more accidental taps. Today, let’s have a look at how you can temporarily disable touchscreen controls on your mobile device. But before we dive into it, here are some scenarios where you might want to actually...

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Facebook tries fighting fake news with publisher info button on links

 Facebook thinks showing Wikipedia entries about publishers and additional Related Articles will give users more context about the links they see. So today it’s beginning a test of a new “i” button on News Feed links that opens up an informational panel.  “People have told us that they want more information about what they’re reading” Facebook product… Read More
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Cardiologs raises $6.4M to bring image recognition to EKG analysis

 You’ll find image recognition technology in almost every kind of consumer service you would use today — like Facebook, Google, or any number of other apps — but Yann Fleureau is hoping that he can build a whole business off of its increasing success in healthcare. Fleureau hopes that his startup, Cardiologs, can use image recognition to analyze an EKG and detect potential… Read More

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Facebook tries fighting fake news with publisher info button on links

 Facebook thinks showing Wikipedia entries about publishers and additional Related Articles will give users more context about the links they see. So today it’s beginning a test of a new “i” button on News Feed links that opens up an informational panel.  “People have told us that they want more information about what they’re reading” Facebook product… Read More

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Is Crello Really the “Graphic Design Tool for Everyone”?

There are plenty of graphic design tools out there, from big guns like Photoshop and Illustrator to free online options like Canva and Piktochart. And each of them appeals to a particular audience. But a new design tool called Crello bills itself as the “The Easiest Way to Design” and “A Graphic Design Tool for Everyone.” Those are some big claims. Does it live up to the hype? Can Crello really turn anyone into a graphic designer? We took some time to find out. What Is Crello? Crello is a simple graphic design tool made by Depositphotos, a stock photography...

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DLC Fundamentally Changed Video Games While You Weren’t Looking

Rarely will three letters invite as much opinion in the gaming community as DLC. Downloadable Content (DLC) is, in theory, meant to expand the confines of an existing game. That’s more quests, characters, maps, items, and so on, directly from the developer to your game. In an already largely digitized gaming market, what can be better than buying a game and playing it through only to find out there’s more game to play? At least, that’s the theory. The practice of DLC, however, is complex. Whether you love them or hate them, the games you play regularly — even within...

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Apple releases a fix for LTE connectivity issues with new Apple Watch

 When Joanna Stern reviewed the Apple Watch Series 3 for the WSJ, her headline was “Apple Watch Series 3 Review: Untethered… and Unreliable.” In some cases, the Apple Watch had troubles connecting to LTE networks. It turns out it was a software bug as Apple has now issued a watchOS update that fixes LTE connectivity issues. The release notes of watchOS 4.0.1 are quite… Read More

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Use the iOS 11 Files App to Back Up Your iPhone Photos

With a new Files app added to iOS 11 devices, it’s finally a little easier to manage documents, photos, and other files that are in all the different places on your phone. The Files app also gives iPhone users another way to back up their iOS photos and files. When you first open the app, you’ll be see folders for the various apps you already have installed that have some sort of file management in place. This includes iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and Google Drive. Thanks to the Files app, you can now selectively save photos from your camera roll to your cloud...

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How to Download Your Groove Music Songs Before They Disappear

Yet another music streaming service is falling victim to Spotify. Microsoft’s Groove Music, introduced with Windows 10, combined decent music-playing functionality with an optional streaming plan. But soon, that streaming plan will take an exit and Spotify will replace it. Groove Music itself will live on. Its app will still be the default music player in Windows 10. But the streaming Music Pass and ability to purchase music directly from the Windows Store are disappearing at the end of 2017. Microsoft will help Music Pass subscribers easily transition to Spotify in the coming weeks. But if you’ve purchased any music...

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How to Translate Your Facebook News Feed

Do you wish that you spoke a foreign language? As Charlemagne famously said, “To know two languages is to possess a second soul.” Besides harvesting souls, one of the more practical benefits of speaking multiple languages is the ability to follow news, culture, and sports from other countries. And thanks to Facebook’s translate feature, you can enjoy the benefits of understanding two languages without having to spend endless hours studying verb conjugations. Let’s take a closer look. Translate Your News Feed To set up Facebook’s translation feature, locate the small arrow in the upper right-hand corner of the website’s header, click...

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21Buttons, a social-commerce app dedicated to fashion, closes $10M Series A

 21Buttons, a social-commerce app that lets fashion influencers share their wardrobe, has closed $10 million in Series A funding. The round is led by Kibo Ventures, and JME VC. Read More
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Crunch Report | Google’s Big Ol’ Hardware Day

All the goodies, like Pixel 2, Pixelbook, Clips, Home Mini and Pixel Buds from Google’s Hardware Event, self-driving car company Voyage is testing cars at a retirement home and the EU says Ireland isn’t taxing Apple enough. All this on Crunch Report. Read More
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Instagram Stories launches cross-posting to Facebook Stories

 Facebook Stories might not be a ghost town for long. After testing in Portugal last month, TechCrunch spotted the option to syndicate your Instagram Stories to Facebook Stories appearing to US users. Now Facebook confirms this feature is officially rolling out, and everyone should have it soon if not already. “You now have the option to share your Instagram Stories to your Facebook Stories. Read More

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Instagram Stories launches cross-posting to Facebook Stories

 Facebook Stories might not be a ghost town for long. After testing in Portugal last month, TechCrunch spotted the option to syndicate your Instagram Stories to Facebook Stories appearing to US users. Now Facebook confirms this feature is officially rolling out. “You now have the option to share your Instagram Stories to your Facebook Stories. We’re always working to make it easier… Read More
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Can Google’s AI-powered Clips make people care about lifelogging?

 Lifelogging once seemed like an inevitability. Between social media and the increasing ubiquity of cameras, we were all clearly moving toward a sort of constant documentation of our lives’ events. Or at the very least, missing important moments seemed destined to become a thing of the past. Thing is, lifelogging solutions have either flat out sucked or contained some sort of fatal flaw. Read More
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Google dropped the Pixel’s headphone jack to lay the groundwork for a bezel-free phone

 Another domino has fallen in the march toward a post-headphone jack world. Today Google became the latest company to drop the once ubiquitous port from its phones, though it hardly devoted any time to its own courageous move. The driving motivation for dropping the jack is pretty clear after a quick survey of the mobile landscape: the Pixel is moving to an edge-to-edge display. “The… Read More
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