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Stord co-founder and CEO Sean Henry
In Brief

Amazon fulfillment competitor Stord raises $250M at $3B valuation | TechCrunch

E-commerce logistics company Stord has raised a $250 million round at a $3 billion valuation, it announced Tuesday....

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Commerce

eBay continues to bet on live shopping after record quarter | TechCrunch

As eBay tries to keep up with competitors like Whatnot and TikTok Shop, the online marketplace is making...

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Commerce

Two years after launch, Walmart’s Flipkart is closing in on India’s quick-commerce leaders | TechCrunch

Indian startups spent years getting consumers accustomed to having groceries and everyday goods delivered within minutes. Now Walmart-owned...

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Apps

Apple says Epic lawsuit shouldn’t reshape App Store rules for all developers | TechCrunch

In Apple’s seemingly never-ending lawsuit with Fortnite maker Epic Games over App Store commissions, the iPhone maker is...

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Gaming

Itch.io is the latest marketplace to crack down on adult games | TechCrunch

Indie video game marketplace Itch.io announced this week that it has “deindexed” adult and not-safe-for-work games, removing them...

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Apps

WordPress.com targets the next generation of web creators with a free student plan | TechCrunch

WordPress.com maker Automattic is expanding into education with a new, free product designed for teachers and their classes...

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Transportation

Uber adds Zipline drones to its Eats delivery network | TechCrunch

Uber is investing in, and partnering with, drone delivery company Zipline with the goal of making one million...

Gaming

Discord users can now buy in-game items without leaving the platform | TechCrunch

As Discord prepares for a potential IPO, the platform is launching new commerce features to enhance the gaming...

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Apps

Apple overhauls its EU App Store fees, loosens rules for alternative app stores | TechCrunch

Apple on Tuesday announced a simplified commission structure for apps in the European Union in an effort to...

Profound founders
In Brief

AEO startup Profound hits unicorn valuation, raises $180M Series D 7 months after last round | TechCrunch

Profound, which builds marketing software to help brands appear in AI search results, on Tuesday said it has...