Hacktivist scrapes over 500,000 stalkerware customers’ payment records
More than half-a-million people who bought access to phone surveillance and social media snooping apps had their email address and partial payment card numbers published online.
Isle of Man regulator fines gambling operator $273K over AML failures
The gambling watchdog of Isle of Man has hit a former online betting company with a £200,000 ($273,000) penalty after an inspection exposed deep flaws in its anti-money-laundering (AML) controls. The action was
Dutch regulator flags One Casino and bet365 over illegal soccer betting practices
The Dutch gambling watchdog has formally contacted One Casino and bet365 after discovering that both companies briefly offered betting markets that are banned under national law. The Kansspelautoriteit, known as the
The battle begins: 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 nominations are open
Calling Pre-Series A founders: nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 are open. Compete in the world’s most iconic pitch competition at Disrupt 2026 from October 13 – 15.
YouTube TV introduces cheaper bundles, including a $65/month sports package
YouTube TV is offering new, less expensive plans that can be customized around topics like sports, news and entertainment.
Discord to roll out age verification next month for full access to its platform
All users will be put into a “teen-appropriate experience” by default unless they prove that they are adults.
Uber to buy delivery arm of Turkey’s Getir
The deal will see Uber paying $335 million at the outset to purchase Getir’s food delivery business. Uber will also pay $100 million for a 15% stake in Getir’s grocery, retail and water delivery business.
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The Volvo EX60 Signals the End of the Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo’s EX60 combines long range, rapid charging, and software-driven design in a way that challenges the remaining rationale for plug-in hybrids and internal combustion engines. The post The Volvo EX60 Signals the
Gather AI, maker of ‘curious’ warehouse drones, lands $40M led by Keith Block’s firm
Gather AI has closed funding from former Salesforce CEO’s firm Smith Point Capital. Its warehouse AI system doesn’t just scan. It seeks out specific data.