Monthly Archives: September 2022

TikTok faces $29M fine in UK for ‘failing to protect children’s privacy’

TikTok is facing a £27 million ($29 million) fine after the U.K.’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) provisionally found that the company breached child data protection laws for a two year period. The alleged breach happened from May 2018 through July 2020, with the ICO noting that the company “may have” processed data of children under…

3 ways to implement a product-led sales motion to unleash PLG’s revenue potential

Stephen Moock Contributor Share on Twitter Stephen Moock is the head of sales and success at Calixa, a GTM platform providing sales with the product insights and workflows they need to prioritize, close, and grow self-serve accounts. Product-led growth (PLG), the go-to-market strategy where product usage drives customer acquisition and expansion, is becoming increasingly common…

Hey, look, some startups are still raising money

Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Don’t forget that the code “EQUITY” can save you money on Disrupt tickets and TechCrunch+ access. And it makes us here on the show look good! Markets: Stocks are mostly down around the world today, taking especially…

Netflix’s Mike Verdu has got game and he’s bringing it to Disrupt

Is game streaming the next big chapter for Netflix? So far, the streamer has remained mum on the topic, despite recent job listings calling for cloud gaming skill sets. Netflix told TechCrunch it’s always looking for talent and exploring new product ideas, adding, “We have nothing else to share at this time.” The company launched…

Netflix establishes an internal games studio in Helsinki, led by former Zynga GM

Netflix’s push into the mobile gaming market continues with today’s announcement the streamer is establishing an internal games studio based in Helsinki, Finland, led by the co-founder and General Manager of the Zygna Helsinki game development studio, Marko Lastikka. The studio will be the fourth for Netflix, joining others including Next Games, Night School Studio,…

UK police arrest teenager suspected of Uber, GTA 6 hacks

Police in London have confirmed a 17-year-old teenager, who is suspected of involvement in high-profile breaches at ride hailing giant Uber and Rockstar Games, has been charged with multiple counts of computer misuse and breaches of bail. The suspect, whose name was not released due to U.K. reporting restrictions on identifying non-adults, was arrested in…

Get 146 hours of cybersecurity and ethical hacking instruction for $35

TL;DR: As of Sept. 26, you can sign up for the Cybersecurity Ethical Hacking Certification Bundle for just $34.99 (reg. $2,000). That’s a savings of 98%. By 2027, the yearly estimated cost of cybercrime will be nearly 24 trillion dollars. Estimates for the cybersecurity industry are similarly explosive, with some predicting it to be a…

Grab one of these refurbished Samsung Galaxy tablets for up to 60% off

iPads aren’t the only multi-purpose tablet on the market. If you want a more affordable option for a multifunctional tablet that’s great for streaming, browsing, and working, then Samsung has some great options, even among older models. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A is a compact, versatile tablet that has only gotten better over the years….