Call it a reverse Peloton. Toronto-based Aviron, best known for its connected rower, has released a stationary bike. The Fit Bike runs $ 2,400, though the company has taken $ 400 off the price right out the gate. That places the system between Peloton’s entry-level Bike ($ 1,500) and Bike+ ($ 2,500). Like Peloton, Aviron’s […]
Fintech shutdowns, Klarna’s move into banking and which companies are hiring
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at the respective demise of Tally and Score, plus examining Klarna’s latest business move. We also have a list of fintech companies that are looking to add headcount. To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Tuesday at […]
As CO2 emissions from supply chains come into focus, this startup is aiming at farms
There are by now plenty of carbon accounting and emissions management platforms. However, startups tracking emissions problems have tended to go for the lowest-hanging fruit first: the direct greenhouse gas emissions from sources owned by a company. In the parlance of the climate industry these are called “Scope 1.” “Scope 2” emissions are all about […]
Amazon considers moving Amazon Pay into a standalone app in India
Amazon is considering shifting its payments offerings in India into a standalone app, three sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch, as the e-commerce giant aims to boost usage of Amazon Pay in the country. Amazon Pay is currently housed within the company’s primary e-commerce app in India, and lets users transfer money to individuals […]
How Hyeri’s Luck Turned Her Summer Break Into Her Big Break In The K-Pop Industry
Idol-turned-actress Hyeri recently shared her amusing audition story during a recent YouTube appearance. Hyeri | @hyeri_0609/Instagram Hyeri was the special guest in the latest episode of DEX’s YouTube show, Dex’s Fridge Interview. During their conversation, the host mentioned that Hyeri debuted with Girl’s Day at just 17 years old, which shocked her. She responded, “I debuted in 2010. […]