Jordan Crook
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Gift Guide: So your [friend, partner, kid, parent] wants to be a Twitch streamer…
Though many people still scratch their head at the idea of watching people play video games, Twitch and its content creators have proven that the platform is attractive (even beloved) to tens of millions of people. → Read More
2 Milly files a lawsuit against Fortnite maker Epic Games over dance move
Rapper 2 Milly is suing Epic Games over Fortnite’s use of his dance move, the Milly Rock. → Read More
Watch Disrupt Berlin day 2 live right here
Disrupt Berlin generally kicked ass yesterday, and things are only going to get better from here. Welcome, friends, to Disrupt Berlin Day 2. → Read More
Koo! is a social network for short-form podcasts
Alexandre Meregan says that music, and audio in general, has always been core to his life. → Read More
Watch Disrupt Berlin Day One live right here!
Disrupt Berlin Day 1 starts now, and we have quite a show in store for you. → Read More
Watch NASA’s InSight Mars lander touch down live
The mysteries lying beyond our planet have puzzled and inspired scientists throughout the centuries. → Read More
With investors knocking, PlayVS opens the door to a $30M Series B
PlayVS, the company bringing esports infrastructure to high schools across the country, has today announced the close of a $30.5 million Series B financing. The round was led by Elysian Park Ventures, the investment arm of the L.A. → Read More
Original Content podcast: The disappointment of ‘House of Cards’ and its final season
It seems like Netflix’s “House of Cards” had a real opportunity for a fresh start with season six. → Read More
What the FDA’s restriction of e-cig flavors means for Juul
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has revealed his plans to combat underage use of e-cigs and nicotine, which has grown 78 percent among high school students from 2017 to 2018. → Read More
Juul Labs reveals its plan to combat underage vape use
Juul will be removing non-tobacco flavored pods from all stores, including convenience stores and vape shops, according to a new plan the company released today. → Read More
WeWork picks up ANOTHER $3B from SoftBank
WeWork has picked up another $3 billion in financing from SoftBank Corp, not to be confused with SoftBank Vision Fund. → Read More
Calm heads to the airport, invests $3 million in XpresSpa
Wellness app Calm has today announced a $3 million equity investment in XpresSpa Group, a fast-spa service you may have noticed in your local airport. → Read More
Chappy, the Bumble-backed dating app for gay men, inks partnership with GLAAD
Chappy, the dating app for gay men, has today announced a partnership with GLAAD. As part of the partnership, Chappy will make a donation to GLAAD for each conversation initiated on the dating app, from now throughout 2019. → Read More
Sony filed a patent for a touchscreen-equipped PlayStation controller
According to a patent application continuation filed in 2017 and published recently, Sony may have tentative plans to build out a touchscreen-equipped PlayStation controller. → Read More
Everything you missed from the Startup Battlefield Latin America
The tech scene in São Paulo is an absolute delight, and we’re honored to have seen such an amazing turnout at the Startup Battlefield Latin America. In case you missed it, we’ve put together a little recap of the event below. → Read More
YouTube arrives on the Nintendo Switch
Nintendo has sold over 22 million Switch consoles since launch, with plans to sell another 20 million this financial year. That said, Nintendo hasn’t seemed too focused on building out its portfolio of non-gaming apps. → Read More
Brooklinen launches a pop-up shop in NYC
Brooklinen, the direct-to-consumer bed linens brand, has today announced the opening of a four-month pop-up shop in NYC. → Read More
Original Content podcast: We’re left a little cold by Netflix’s new ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’
It seemed like the ingredients were there for “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” to win us over. → Read More
The final season of House of Cards is out now
The ultimate chapter of the political drama House of Cards is officially out. The Netflix original series is in its sixth and final season, and without a new lead. → Read More
Foursquare partners with TripAdvisor
Foursquare, the former location-based social network turned enterprise location data platform, has today announced a new partnership with TripAdvisor. → Read More