Veanne Cao
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C: out of the studio and into the streets –
We crawled into an abandoned school bus, trespassed through dilapidated hallways, dodged fleeting thunderstorms and wandered through empty streets of Chinatown late into the evening. For two summery weeks, I couldn’t have been happier. New York City was in lockdown. I’d been quarantined in my dinky apartment, disheartened and restless. I was anxious to do […] → Read More
TechCrunch’s top stories of 2020 –
As the year comes to a close, some of our editors share their top stories from 2020. Read more: For Seattle’s cop-free protest zone, tech is both a revolutionary asset and disastrous liability Uber in talks to sell ATG self-driving unit to Aurora Uber sells self-driving unit Uber ATG in deal that will push Aurora’s […] → Read More
Video: TechCrunch editors choose their top stories of 2020 –
As the year comes to a close, some of our editors share their top stories from 2020. → Read More
Video: TechCrunch editors share their top stories of 2020 –
As the year comes to a close, some of our editors share their top stories from 2020. → Read More
The better everyday camera — Pixel 4 or iPhone 11 Pro? –
I need a new phone. A big chunk of my time on the iPhone was spent taking pictures, so I’m heavily basing the next smartphone on its camera capabilities. After playing around with the Pixel 4 for Brian’s review, I’m […] → Read More
VEnvirotech transforms organic waste into bioplastics –
After a year of testing out environmental technologies for a private company, co-founder Patricia Ayma developed a process for bioplastic production using bacteria. The system turns organic matter, such as food waste, into a product that can be used as a biodegradable alternative to single-use plastics. “I realized that it was a simple technology for […] → Read More
Hands-on with DJI’s Osmo Mobile 3 –
Hello, it’s your video-making friends at TechCrunch again. This time, DJI sent us the latest iteration of their mobile phone gimbal to try out for a couple of weeks. While I took mine to Budapest and Vienna, Gregory tested his demo unit all around the Bay Area. With added tools like gesture control, story […] → Read More
Inside StockX’s authentication center –
Joshua Luber runs a sneaker empire valued at more than $1 billion, but he thinks they’re just now scratching the surface. The consumer marketplace recently expanded to include a fifth category (collectibles). “It’s an evolution of eBay that works similar to the stock market,” Luber states, “but at the core, it’s around the concept of […] → Read More
Hands-on with the new Pixel 4 –
After the onstage presentation at Made by Google 2019, we got our hands on a Pixel 4. In this video, you can watch us do a quick run-through of the major new features — like Motion Sense, which provides gesture controls that don’t require you to touch your phone, and improved Night Sight, which allows […] → Read More
Bag Week 2019: A whole bunch of fannies –
It’s finally Bag Week again! The most wonderful week of the year at TechCrunch. Just in time for back to school, we’re bringing you reviews of bags of all varieties: from backpacks to rollers to messengers to… The fanny pack. Or hip pack, waist bag, belt bag, sling, crossbody and sometimes bum bag, because where you’re […] → Read More
Digitizing construction sites with Scaled Robotics –
Approximately 20% of construction costs are wrapped up in fixing errors. Barcelona-based Scaled Robotics wants to minimize the rework by automating progress monitoring with autonomous mobile robots. Leveraging lidar and autonomous vehicle technology (similar to what’s used by Google cars to map the world), Scaled Robotics built a WALL-E doppelgänger to navigate and build maps […] → Read More
Touring Factory Berlin, Europe’s ‘largest club for startups’ –
According to the startups at Factory Berlin, it’s not just another coworking space. After all, the company took its name from Andy Warhol’s famous factory in New York City, and it describes itself as “Europe’s largest club for startups.” Late last year, we toured Factory Berlin’s five-story, 14,000 square meter location in Görlitzer Park. Yes, […] → Read More
Aibo hangs out with some (real) dogs
I had this fun idea to make a video called “Real dog vs. robot dog,” where Henri (my Maltese Shih Tzu) and Aibo would go head to head performing a dozen tricks like high-five, bark and play dead. → Read More
Two weeks with a $16,000 Hasselblad kit
For hobbyist photographers like myself, Hasselblad has always been the untouchable luxury brand reserved for high-end professionals. → Read More
DJI Ronin-S and Zhiyun Crane 2 Comparison Review
We spent a good month with the Crane 2 and it easily became one of our favorite pieces of gear, but then DJI released the Ronin-S. Here's how they compare. → Read More
Maisie Williams shows off Daisie, an app for artistic collaboration
Maisie Williams, who’s best-known for playing Arya Stark on Game of Thrones, announced earlier this year that she’s founding a startup called Daisie. → Read More
Carbyne wants to replace outdated 911 systems
Israel based Carbyne wants to replace emergency response systems with their own, supported by an ecosystem that integrates live video streaming, location services and texting capabilities. → Read More
Mobile phone filmmaking
My friends and I collaborate on independent films in our spare time to break the monotony of daily routine. It’s a daunting task, but it’s a labor of love, even when the end result isn’t an epic piece of cinema. Equipment, however, is expensive, and often we found ourselves improvising, like using $5 IKEA lamps and frosted shower […] → Read More
Casper launches a $35 nap pillow for sleeping on-the-go
Casper is launching a new product today — the Casper Nap Pillow, a small pillow that you can carry in your bag. While the startup remains best-known for its mattresses, it’s expanded to offer not just pillows and sheets but also dog beds. It also partnered with American Airlines to provide sleep products to higher-end flyers. […] → Read More
Video editing on the iMac Pro
Earlier this year Apple released the iMac Pro, a thoughtfully built machine aimed at creative professionals. The base model starts at $4,999 while a maxed-out configuration will run approximately $13,000. Apple sent us a mid-tier model for review: 27-inch 5K (5120 x 2880) retina display 10-core 3.0GHz Intel Xeon W processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz 128GB […] → Read More