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The Mumbai-based firm said one of its multisig wallets had suffered a security breach, and it was temporarily pausing all withdrawals from the platform. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Go to Source Manish Singh Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We are growing. Join our 6,000+ followers and us. At TechRookies.com will strive…

Nintendo is set to launch an official Joy-Con charging stand, but it looks like it’ll only be available in Japan – at least initially. Spotted by Nintendo Life, the charging stand is available to pre-order now at the official Japanese My Nintendo Store, and it’s listed at 3,300 yen – or roughly $21 / £16.…

Tinder revealed last year that it was testing a photo-selection feature that uses AI to help users choose the best photos for their dating profiles. Now dubbed “Photo Selector,” the Match-owned dating app officially launched the feature on Wednesday. It’s now available to all users in the U.S. and will roll out to international markets…

As Uber gears up for the summer travel season, the company announced Tuesday a new feature to ease the planning process for riders. The feature offers a convenient way for users to search for destinations in another city and reserve rides in advance before their plane even lands.  Uber’s new feature addresses the surge in…

In a shocking development to the ongoing EU antitrust case against Microsoft, both it and rival tech giant Google have been found apparently offering incentives to the Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers of Europe (CISPE) group regarding licensing practices. CISPE recently confirmed it would accept a settlement from Microsoft worth €20 million aimed at addressing its…

When VanMoof declared bankruptcy last year, it left around 5,000 customers who had pre-ordered e-bikes in the lurch. Now VanMoof is up and running under new management, and the company’s current owners are courting those same customers by offering them a €1,000 discount off a new bike.  It’s an audacious strategy, one that bets on…

We’re just a day away from the official launch of the OnePlus Pad 2, but ahead of that a leaker has revealed pretty much everything you need to know about the tablet. Yogesh Brar – a leaker with a solid track record – has (via Android Police) shared a complete specs list for the OnePlus…

India is struggling to get new smartphone buyers, as millions of Indians don’t go for an upgrade and continue to be on feature phones. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Go to Source Jagmeet Singh Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We are growing. Join our 6,000+ followers and us. At TechRookies.com will strive…

It’s been a busy week for Samsung, with its second Galaxy Unpacked event of 2024 having taken place on July 10 and bringing in many new products. We saw the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, finally got a full look at the Samsung Galaxy Ring, saw the South…

Meta announced former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts will no longer be subject to heightened suspension penalties, according to an updated blog post on Friday. The company says it made the decision to ensure all Presidential nominees were on equal footing on their platform ahead of the 2024 Presidential election. When Meta reinstated…

Joby Aviation is still a year away from commercially launching its electric air taxi designed for urban environments, but the startup is already looking towards its next chapter: Intercity flight, powered by hydrogen.  To get the conversation started with regulators and demonstrate hydrogen’s capabilities, Joby told TechCrunch that it completed a 523-mile test flight with…

Months after Microsoft gained an observer seat on OpenAI’s board, the company is leaving the position of the non-voting seat. In a letter sent to OpenAI on Tuesday, Microsoft said that the company has seen enough progress being made in the AI company and is confident in its direction, according to Axios. OpenAI said that…

Nala, a remittance startup that is now widening its portfolio through a new B2B payments platform, has raised $40 million equity in a rare deal that becomes one of the largest Series A transactions in Africa.  The oversubscribed round was led by San Francisco-based VC firm Acrew Capital, with participation from DST Global, Norrsken22, HOF Capital,…

The console version of Cities Skylines 2 has unfortunately been delayed once again. Cities Skylines 2 launched on PC in October and was also expected to release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at the same time. However, the console edition was delayed to spring 2024, less than a month before its intended launch, so publisher Paradox…

Investors are betting on Indian wealthtech startups as a growing middle class turns to diversify investments and startups challenge traditional financial advisors for high-net-worth clients. Premji Invest is in advanced stages of talks to lead a funding round of $30 million to $40 million in Dezerv, an app offering a suite of investment solutions to…

A police officer pulled over a self-driving Waymo vehicle in Phoenix after it ran a red light and pulled into a lane of oncoming traffic, according to dispatch records. The incident took place on June 19, but local media including Arizona Republic released bodycam footage of the traffic stop this week, showing the vehicle weaving…

A new ransomware group has been discovered harassing its victims on the phone until they pay up.  A report from anti-ransomware company, Halycon said that Volcano Demon was seen going after “several” targets in the last couple of weeks, deploying a new encryptor called LukaLocker.  Its methodis relatively simple – the threat actor will first…

After multiple rejections, Apple has approved Fortnite maker Epic Games’ third-party app marketplace for launch in the EU. As now permitted by the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Epic announced earlier this year it planned to bring both the digital storefront and its flagship game, Fortnite, back to iOS in Europe. However, on Friday, Epic…