The Siemens Gamesa turbine generated 359 megawatt-hours in just 24 hours. Siemens Gamesa Siemens Gamesa announced Monday that its breakthrough development in offshore wind turbine technology, the 14-222 DD offshore prototype, has set a new world record for the most energy generated over 24 hours. As first reported by news outlets earlier this week, the…
As third-quarter venture capital data rolls in, the TechCrunch crew is busy parsing the numbers. We’ve looked at fintech results, we’ve touched on the crypto market, and we have a climate startup venture analysis coming this weekend. We’ve also looked at the U.S. venture market and its global analog. The main gist is that while VC…
For over a year, Activision Blizzard employees have protested against the company’s poor handling of ongoing sexual harassment allegations. Now, an anonymous Jane Doe has filed yet another lawsuit against the gaming giant for sexual harassment, gender discrimination and sexual battery, among other complaints. “For years, Activision Blizzard’s open ‘frat boy’ environment fostered rampant sexism,…
Venture debt was never meant to be used to bail a company out of financial trouble. And yet, when venture capitalists started to pull back from equity investing earlier this year because frothy market conditions made them realize that valuations were too high, it became a topic of discussion again. Across the industry, from founders…
Ads will soon dot the previously unblemished content on Netflix. On Thursday, the streaming giant officially announced a lower-priced subscription plan with ads. The plan, called Basic with Ads, will cost $6.99 a month, and will launch in the U.S. in November. Here are the details of the announcement: Basic with Ads will cost just…
Multiple WhatsApp knockoff applications have been discovered stealing the legitimate WhatsApp user access keys, researchers have found. With these keys, the apps’ authors can run all kinds of malicious campaigns, including one where the victims lose their hard-earned money. Cybersecurity researchers from Kaspersky recently discovered two messaging apps for Android, obviously targeting WhatsApp users. One…
Following Netflix president Ted Sarandos’ June confirmation that an ad-supported tier would be coming to the service, the company today released details on its new Basic with Ads subscription plan. Netflix Basic with Ads will cost $6.99 / £4.99 month when it launches November 3 in the US and UK. The tier will also…
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Michael Myers is the iconic villain of the “Halloween” franchise. Universal The “Halloween” slasher franchise includes a total of 13 movies. You can stream films from the series on subscription services like Peacock, AMC Plus, and Shudder. The franchise’s latest movie,…
A January 6 video of US Senator Chuck Schumer and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is shown during the US House Select Committee hearing to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the US Capitol on October 13, 2022. Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images Previously unseen footage shows Nancy Pelosi lamenting having to…
As US sports leagues and tournaments resume normal operations, the business of sports video is mostly back to pre-pandemic levels. And sports gambling, which is now legal in nearly half the US, is emerging as a market opportunity for brands and broadcasters alike. Do you work in the Marketing, Media & Advertising industry? Get business…