Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd steps down
Bumble Inc.’s Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as the company's chief executive officer of the female-focused dating app company she founded nearly a decade ago.
6 easy ways to improve your LinkedIn profile and secure your next job
Many newly hired employees forget about their LinkedIn once they secure a job. Keeping up to date with your profile can allow you to build your professional network.
Travel and hospitality app lets you book exclusive hotel amenities minus the overnight stay
ResortPass is a hotel amenity booking platform that lets users reserve special building features, including pools, spas, gyms and more. Here's how the business is changing hospitality.
Blue Apron shares surge on sale to Wonder Group
Shares of meal kit company Blue Apron are up 133% in early trading on Friday, following the company’s announcement that it agreed to be purchased by Wonder Group.
Instacart shares deliver in IPO revival
Wall Street is shopping the Instacart IPO, driving shares higher on the first day of trading — a positive sign for thawing capital markets, which also got a boost from Arm's debut last week.
Clearblue launches first at-home menopause test: 'Personal knowledge'
The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator allows women to identify which stage of menopause they’re likely in through a first-of-its-kind at-home test.
Cyber criminals targeting victims through beta-testing apps, FBI warns
The FBI is warning the public of cyber criminals who are embedding malicious code in mobile beta-testing apps in order to defraud victims, stealing information by taking over devices.
Bank app glitch allows customers with no funds to withdraw cash
A massive glitch with an app from the Bank of Ireland allowed customers with no funds in their account to withdraw money from ATMs across the country.
Woke-busting app reveals brands' political views, helps shoppers 'match your values': Veebs CEO
Veebs co-founder and CEO explains how the app helps shoppers find brands and parent companies that are "anti-woke" and match their values "a little more closely."
Mental health breaks should be a priority during the work day, say experts
Maintaining good mental health throughout the work day can be overlooked, say experts. Here's why it's important to take breaks at work — even for just five minutes.
'Sextortion' schemes target two out of every three teens, Snap research shows
New research conducted by Snap Inc., which owns the social media app Snapchat, estimates two out of every three teenagers are targeted by "sextortion" schemes.
Money kept in PayPal, Venmo, other payment apps less safe than if stored in banks, CFPB warns
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an advisory Thursday warning that funds stored in payment apps like PayPal and Venmo are not federally insured, unlike bank deposits.
Fast food, retail workers on TikTok claim they collect rewards points from customers' leftover receipts
Fast food and retail workers have recorded videos of themselves on TikTok claiming they are redeeming reward points with receipts that have been left behind by customers.
Discord is requiring users to pick new, unique username as social media app grows
The social media chat service Discord said in a blog post that it is requiring all users to change their username to make it easier for people to find and connect with others.
Spotify CEO calls on Congress to pass app store antitrust legislation
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is asking Congress to pass bipartisan legislation that he said would provide checks on anti-competitive behavior by dominant app store "gatekeepers."
AI music app Moises tops 30 million registered users
Artificial intelligence-powered music-making app Moises says it has surpassed 30 million registered users, indicating the titanic rise in the industry.
Detroit-based social media app aims to ‘recreate human experience’
Inpathy, a Detroit-based social media application, was selected as one of 12 startups to the Techstars Detroit JPM 2023 program, according to a local report.
Expedia rolls out ChatGPT-powered travel planning feature in app
Expedia has introduced a new in-app travel planning feature powered by ChatGPT as the company leans in on bolstering its artificial intelligence tools.
7-Eleven aims for one of largest retailer electric vehicle charging networks in North America
7-Eleven, Inc. announced its new proprietary electric vehicle charging network on Friday stores across North America, as well as a related app. Some states already have sites.
Facebook parent Meta exploring new social network to rival Twitter
Meta Platforms Inc. is looking into devising a new social network that could be a competitor to Twitter. The app would allow users to share text updates.