Aptos CEO Mo Shaikh shares his journey to web3 and market opportunities in Asia and Middle East
TechCrunch sat down with Shaikh this week at the Korea Blockchain Week 2024 conference in Seoul to talk about Aptos’ expansion; its partnerships with major Asian web2 companies; and how Aptos uses blockchain to make financial transactions seamless and cost-effective. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
‘Anora’ review: Sean Baker’s ‘Pretty Woman’ is a triumph
Celebrated indie writer/director Sean Baker isn’t precious about sex. On social media, pearl-clutchers chatter about love scenes being unneeded in media. In politics, our bedroom activities and identities become fear-mongering talking points. Meanwhile, Baker shrugs off such puritanical shame, turning out one critically heralded movie after another that offers a defiantly casual yet humane portrait […]
Marvel’s New Acolyte Comic Gives a Sorrowful Twist to Its Story
The Acolyte might not be returning, but Marvel’s Kelnacca one-shot adds a nice piece of depth to one of its most underutilized characters.
Astro Bot is the game you buy a PS5 for
Image: Team Asobi The sequel to a simple pack-in game is a flawless love letter to both PlayStation’s history and video games in general. Continue reading…
Startups are getting fined, or sometimes banned, by individual states
The problem, experts say, is that each state has its own complex fees, tax, and business registration requirements. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
15 Best Wireless Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.
Mukbang YouTuber Nikocado Avocado reveals drastic weight loss
Nikocado Avocado, a YouTuber known for over-the-top mukbangs, revealed 250 pound weight loss.
Grid’s framed old-school gadgets are over 40 percent off
You can buy a disassembled iPhone 4S framed for just $99. | Image: Grid Studio If you’re a fan of all things retro, Grid’s framed disassembled gadgets are a celebration of vintage tech you will likely find charming. The company turns obsolete smartphones, gaming consoles, controllers, and other old-school gizmos into collage-like artwork placed in […]
Now You Can Add the Most Disturbing Prop From Beetlejuice Beetlejuice to Your Collection
NECA is releasing a life-sized replica of Baby Beetlejuice, a character that makes his nightmare-fodder debut in Tim Burton’s new sequel.
HHKB Studio Review: The Programmer’s Mechanical Keyboard
Large changes bring this classic programmer’s mechanical keyboard into modernity without sacrificing its soul.