A beta version of Apple the latest mobile operating system is available to the public, Coinbase may become public, and researchers discover a frightening vulnerability of smartwatch. Here is your daily crisis of July 9, 2020.
The Big Story: Apple Releases the Public Beta of iOS 14Developers are no longer the only ones who can try the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system - beta versions of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 are now available to the general public.
Romain Dillet has already played with the new iOS, and he said the biggest change was to rethink the home screen, with widgets that can be stacked and flipped, as well as a library of apps that groups all apps on your phone by category.
The tech giantsWhatsApp Business, Now With 50 Million MAU, Adds QR Codes And Catalog Sharing - The Facebook-owned messaging app introduces new tools that allow businesses to digitally connect with their customers.
Apple says it is "determined" to support Thunderbolt on new Macs after Intel details the latest version - "We remain committed to the future of Thunderbolt and will support it in Macs with Apple Silicon", said Apple.
Alexa, heads of Amazon, Toni Reid and Rohit Prasad arrive at Disrupt - Two of the top executives behind Amazon's main smart assistant are coming to Disrupt 2020, which will take place (virtually) from September 14-18.
Startups, financing and venture capitalCoinbase would have considered public debut in late 2020 and early 2021 - The cryptocurrency exchange could consider direct listing instead of a traditional IPO, according to Reuters.
Kernel raises $ 53 million for its non-invasive technology " Neuroscience as a Service " - The startup claims to have created a non-invasive technology to record brain activity.
TikTok's opinions and tastes are shattered as the community worries about a possible ban in the United States - Since this afternoon, the company has said that a fix is underway.
Extra Crunch tips and analysisVCs reduce remote checks, but transaction volume may slow - In new OMERS Ventures survey, 69% of VCs said they were ready to make an entirely remote investment, but most did not haven't done.
As the pandemic continues, interest in automation is increasing - Brian Heater examines some of the ways COVID-19 can permanently change the job market.
Jaime Novoa of K Fund discusses the concentration of the firm in the start-up phase on Spanish startups - The firm officially unveiled its second fund of 70 million euros at the beginning of the month.
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Everything elseSmartwatch hacking could entice patients to " take pills " with spoofed alerts - The vulnerabilities were found in SETracker, a cloud system that powers smartwatches and vehicles.
Coronavirus impact sends app downloads, usage and consumer spending to record second quarter levels - Mobile app usage increased 40% year over year, says App Annie.
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