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There’s a new COVID-19 test from healthcare technology maker Abbott that looks to be the fastest yet in terms of producing results, and that can do so on the spot right at point-of-care, without requiring a round trip to a lab. This test for the novel coronavirus causing the current global pandemic has received emergency […]

StockX, the high-flying resale marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of sneakers, streetwear, handbags and other collectible items, has seen its fortune rise along with the $6 billion global sneaker resale market, which is part of the broader $100 billion sneaker category. In fact, the company, which was assigned a billion-dollar-plus valuation last year, says […]

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of hopping on Zoom with betaworks’ John Borthwick and Matt Hartman to discuss the tech world’s adaptation to this new locked-down world, the future of new media and answer questions from the audience. We discussed whether new media companies can raise capital right now, and touched on emerging trends around […]

One of the newer companies attempting to join the rarified group of private space launch startups actually flying payloads to orbit has redirected its entire UK-based manufacturing capacity towards COVID-19 response. Skyrora, which is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, is answering the call of the UK government and the NHS to manufacturers to do what they […]

With shortages of N95 face masks persisting nationwide, healthcare facilities are scrambling to find ways to clean and treat the masks for reuse to protect doctors and nurses most at risk of exposure to COVID-19. Duke University thinks it has found a solution using vaporized hydrogen peroxide to decontaminate the masks. The process uses specialized […]

Having the right technology in place to sustain work-from-home practices is more important now than ever before.

President Donald Trump signed Friday a presidential directive ordering GM to produce ventilators and to prioritize federal contracts, just hours after the automaker announced plans to manufacture the critical medical equipment needed for patients suffering from COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. The order, made under the Defense Production Act, marks a sudden reversal […]

More than a decade after announcing that it would keep Polaroid's abandoned instant film alive, The Impossible Project has done the... improbable: It has officially become the brand it set out to save. And to commemorate the occasion there's a new camera, the Polaroid Now.

We had a great time hosting noted immigration attorney Sophie Alcorn on a live conference call with Extra Crunch members earlier this week. Sophie writes our “Dear Sophie” column, where she answers questions about immigration status, particularly for founders and others in the tech ecosystem who want to work in the United States. Dear Sophie: […]

On Thursday, the FDA amended their emergency policy around diagnostic testing for SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Following on a change made March 16, the agency opened the door for a number of specific private entities and labs to develop and distribute tests that can provide results on the spot in as little […]

Earlier this year, Microsoft made waves in the corporate community by coming out with one of the most ambitious and wide-ranging strategies to reduce carbon emissions from the company’s operations. Part of that plan was a $1 billion fund that would invest in climate change mitigation technologies — specifically focused on decarbonization. At the time, […]

There are times when, no matter how hard you try, you’re just not going to be able to close a deal.

While there has been a drop in interest so far, there is still a lot of activity and VCs seem to still be reading pitch decks.

NASA has tapped SpaceX as the first provider of space-based logistics to deliver experiment materials, cargo and supplies to its lunar Gateway, the agency announced on Friday. This means SpaceX will be among the companies that NASA can turn to when it needs things shuttled via spaceship between Earth and this forthcoming platform, which will […]

We look at an in-depth screener app for COVID-19, U.S. stocks take another tumble and Apple extends its free trial for Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro. Here’s your Daily Crunch for March 27, 2020. Stay safe and socially distanced this weekend! 1. Clearstep’s COVID-19 chat-based screener goes in-depth to preserve healthcare resources There are […]

Bird is the latest startup hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Bird laid off about 30% of its employees amid the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus, TechCrunch has learned. This came out to 406 people laid off out of 1,387 employees prior to the layoffs, Bird confirmed. “The unprecedented COVID-19 crisis has forced our leadership […]

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced Friday that his company would be donating more than $800 million in ad credits and loans to help government orgs and small businesses respond to the COVID-19 crisis. The announcement gives a full breakdown of the deployment, the bulk of which is in credits for Google services: Google will be […]

New York University is among the many academic, private and public institutions doing what it can to address the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) among healthcare workers across the world. The school worked quickly to develop an open-source face-shield design, and is now offering that design freely to any and all in order to […]

Instacart shoppers, led by the folks over at Gig Workers Collective, are planning a nationwide strike in protest of the company’s practices amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Vice first reported. Shoppers, who are responsible for grocery shopping and deliveries, say they have urged Instacart to take proper safety precautions, such as providing hand sanitizer and disinfectant […]

A massive bipartisan effort to provide relief to a U.S. economy on ice just leapt over its last major hurdle. On Friday, the House of Representatives passed a historic stimulus package known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security or “CARES” act, which contains an unprecedented $2.2 trillion in total financial relief for businesses, […]

David L. Craddock is one of the major voices in longform games journalism, but his reporting hasn't always been easy. The post The Hard Truths About Being a Videogame Writer appeared first on WIRED.

The HBO drama has the kind of fleshed-out characters every show should strive for. The post Every Sci-Fi Show Needs Characters Like in 'Years and Years' appeared first on WIRED.

Ron Howard is reportedly developing a series based on the movie for Disney+ ... for some reason. The post Do We Really Need More 'Willow'? appeared first on WIRED.

Philosophy professor Peter Boghossian would much rather be working on screenplays. The post This Philosopher Dreams of Writing Sci-Fi appeared first on WIRED.

Evil groups, like the one in the movie 'Midsommar,' are more horrifying when they demonstrate the situations people will put themselves in. The post Cults Are Scarier Without Magic appeared first on WIRED.

A lot of things are disrupting Hollywood, but not (actual) light-speed travel. Maybe it's time to rethink our priorities. The post Are Movies Getting Worse Because We Don't Have Warp Drive? appeared first on WIRED.

Now that the first season of 'The Mandalorian' is done, one thing is clear: Its protagonist needs more sidekicks. The post The Mandalorian Could Use a Watson appeared first on WIRED.

The show's second season provides Netflix an opportunity to expand some characters' stories. The post 'The Witcher' Might Get Better in Season 2 appeared first on WIRED.

The new movie boldly reimagines H.G. Wells' classic novel and executes every scene with the perfect sense of dread. The post In 'The Invisible Man' Even the Background Is Scary appeared first on WIRED.

The second season of HBO's 'His Dark Materials' promises to bring the second book in Philip Pullman's series to life. The post We're Finally Getting a Filmed Version of 'The Subtle Knife' appeared first on WIRED.

The man who played Wesley Crusher is now hosting an aftershow for the CBS All Access series. The post Wil Wheaton Says Even Muggles Will Love 'Star Trek: Picard' appeared first on WIRED.

The 20th-century author was also a formidable science fiction critic. The post Joanna Russ Was Sci-Fi's Most Outspoken Feminist appeared first on WIRED.