Tech news sites quietly rely on this word to create drama in headlines, analysis reveals GeekWire has quietly performed a detailed analysis of one of the most overused words in tech news. See if you… Read More
Twitter abruptly fires VR manager after rant against SF homeless resurfaces Well, that was fast. Gregory Gopman, a program manager Twitter hired to lead its AR/VR push, was fired the same week… Read More
Startup database CrunchBase to reportedly spin out as standalone company CrunchBase is preparing to become its own entity, according to TechCrunch, which reported Tuesday evening that the startup ecosystem database is set… Read More
Puppies and cars: Meet the winners from Seattle’s TechCrunch pitch off A long-term car leasing service that allows participants to swap out the vehicles they drive each week, from SUVs to… Read More
Punk’d: Google denies ICOA acquisition after news outlets circulate fake press release Nothing like coming back from Thanksgiving break to report a $400 million Google acquisition and later find out that the… Read More
Size does matter: Apple reportedly working on ‘mini’ connector for next iPhone In a “move that will surely send shocks through the iPhone accessory ecosystem,” TechCrunch reported today that Apple plans to switch… Read More
Michael Arrington, Tony Hsieh bankroll ex-TechCrunch writer Paul Carr’s stealth startup TechCrunch writer Paul Carr resigned in a blaze of glory a week ago, writing a blistering blog post about the… Read More
“Unpaid Blogger” Michael Arrington departs TechCrunch A near two week saga at TechCrunch has come to a close. Kind of. Founder Michael Arrington has officially stepped down… Read More
Report: Mystery buyer acquiring PopCap for more than $1B TechCrunch reports this afternoon that Seattle’s PopCap Games, maker of hit casual games including Plants vs. Zombies and Bejeweled, is… Read More
