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    TikTok announces a deal with UnitedMasters, its first music distribution partnership – TechCrunch

    Though TikTok’s future in the U.S. remains uncertain, the company announced this morning its first music distribution partnership, with indie music distributor UnitedMasters....

    A good time for ambitious startups to take on BigTech – TechCrunch

    Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This is Equity Monday, our weekly kickoff...

    BlackSky’s latest satellites return images just 58 hours after SpaceX launch – TechCrunch

    There’s an increasing demand for fast turnaround time in the satellite imaging industry, especially among clients across government and defense, who want responsive, near-real...

    SpaceX will attempt to break a rocket reusability record with a launch this week – TechCrunch

    SpaceX is preparing for yet another launch of Starlink satellites on Tuesday – its tenth launch of production versions of the satellites to...

    Tencent takes minority stake in French casual games maker Voodoo – TechCrunch

    Tencent just added another portfolio member to its expanding global gaming empire, this time, to up its game in mobile casual plays. Voodoo, the...

    Polestar 2 drive, Tesla splits and a chat with Motional’s Karl Iagnemma – TechCrunch

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    Google warns users in Australia free services are at risk if it’s forced to share ad revenue with “big media” – TechCrunch

    Google has fired a lobbying pot-shot at a looming change to the law in Australia that will force it to share ad revenue...

    Indian lawmakers accuse Facebook of political bias – TechCrunch

    Facebook is facing heat in India, its biggest market by users, over a report that claimed the company compromised its hate speech policy...

    Text editor Notepad++ banned in China after ‘Stand With Hong Kong’ update – TechCrunch

    The website of Notepad++ is banned in China as of Monday, “obviously due to” its release of editions named ‘Free Uyghur’ and ‘Stand With...

    Hammock collects £1M seed for its current account for landlords and property managers – TechCrunch

    Hammock, a U.K. fintech/proptech helping landlords and property manages gain better oversight on the financial health of their rental properties, has raised £1 million...

    AutoX launches its RoboTaxi service in Shanghai, competing with Didi’s pilot program – TechCrunch

    Autonomous vehicle startup AutoX announced the public launch of of its self-driving taxi service in Shanghai today. Called simply RoboTaxi, AutoX’s offering already faces...

    As it adds Jeremy Milken to the partnership, Watertower Ventures nears $50 million close for its new fund – TechCrunch

    Derek Norton and Jeremy Milken have known each other for twenty years. Over their longtime personal and professional relationship, the two Los Angeles-based serial...

    You May Not Know This Pandemic Winner, but Your Tween Probably Does

    But after the pandemic hit, Ms. Shoemaker saw a surge of interest in her two Roblox games, Mermaid Life, a fashion-focused role-playing game, and...

    Gillmor Gang: VP Live – TechCrunch

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi4WnDHc72U The Gillmor Gang — Frank Radice, Michael Markman, Keith Teare, Denis Pombriant, Brent Leary, and Steve Gillmor . Recorded...

    Liquid unicorns, accelerating transitions, and Gen Z’s venture impact – TechCrunch

    Welcome back to The TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter for your weekend enjoyment. It’s broadly based on the daily column that appears on...

    The US is finally getting serious about 5G – TechCrunch

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