[ad_1] Venture capital is the business of hitting home runs. But must a startup have the potential to capture the vast majority of market share in its category to earn an investment? I don’t think so. A few weeks ago, the co-founder and CEO of Thumbtack, Marco Zappacosta, came on TechCrunch’s Found podcast to talk … Read more
[ad_1] Photo: Jaromir Chalabala (Shutterstock) Getting through airport security with kids can feel like chaos, especially if each family member has their own carry-on bag packed to the brim with items they need to stay entertained on a long flight. Parents have to keep an eye on multiple bags, which may not pass through the … Read more
[ad_1] America is a land of opportunity, of contradictions, of…podcasts. In fact, there’s at least one standout podcast for each of the 50 United States (and Washington, DC, too)—niche shows dedicated to everything from the Grand Canyon to the food at the Minnesota State Fair. Each one celebrates the voices and stories that make the … Read more
[ad_1] Before we learned that David Corenswet would be playing Superman in DC movies for the next several years, various outlets such as ourselves reported that James Gunn’s Superman movie was going to focus on a younger version of the character. It was an important thing to note at the time since Henry Cavill’s Superman … Read more
[ad_1] When it comes to intellectual property, “patents” might spring to mind. A good patent can give startups a competitive edge, and once you’ve been granted one, nobody can come and mess with your technology, right? Not so fast. A lot is changing in the patents world, and things can quickly start to get complicated. … Read more
[ad_1] Welcome back to The Interchange, where we take a look at the hottest fintech news of the previous week. There was plenty going on as usual — with fintech investors sounding off, payments companies seeing big stock moves and much more. One other note, you can find Mary Ann on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, which she co-hosts every … Read more
[ad_1] For our series on innovation, Gizmodo spoke to Olivia Grace, senior director of product management at Slack’s headquarters in San Francisco, about recent and upcoming changes to the company’s flagship chat software. What Did the Actors Bring to Their Back to the Future: The Musical Performances? Check out the previous Q&As in the series, … Read more
[ad_1] Photo: Pixel-Shot (Shutterstock) Currently, microwave ovens can be found in more than 90% of American households, according to the Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Though the appliances has exploded in popularity since the 1970s, there’s still some confusion over where to place them in your kitchen. Here are a … Read more
[ad_1] The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is just the cherry on top of a week of events highlighting, celebrating and sometimes even worshiping the automobile. While the lawn on Sunday mostly focuses on the past, other events like The Quail and the numerous private debuts scattered around Monterey, California have their sights very much set … Read more
[ad_1] Image: tete_escape (Shutterstock) Sturdy pots and planters that look nice are some of the costlier elements of expanding your houseplant or garden collection. But you don’t have to settle for cheap plastic pots or drop a fortune on fancy planters if you’re willing to put a little bit of effort into making your own. … Read more