Update 8/1 1:30 PM PT: The that the deal ByteDance and Microsoft were pitching as a way to keep TikTok running as a U.S. company here in the States is on hold. The reason given is that both parties are now a bit shaken by Trump’s statements late last night about not allowing such a deal to go through and being intent on a ban. They’re now “looking for clarity” on the White House position on such a deal. We’re looking into it with Microsoft and ByteDance, but for now we haven’t heard that anything material is different here — the deal was always contingent on tacit, if not explicit, approval...…Update 8/1 1:30 PM PT: The that the deal ByteDance and Microsoft were pitching as a way to keep TikTok running as a U.S. company here in the States is on hold. The reason given is that both parties are now a bit shaken by Trump’s statements late last night about not allowing such a deal to go through and being intent on a ban. They’re now “looking for clarity” on the White House position on such a deal. We’re looking into it with Microsoft and ByteDance, but for now we haven’t heard that anything material is different here — the deal was always contingent on tacit, if not explicit, approval...WW…

The GoPro Hero 8 action camera as a webcam thanks to a software utility. The software, which is still in beta, lets users connect a Hero 8 camera through USB and use it as a webcam. Without this utility, owners to use the camera with their computers.The GoPro app comes as most camera companies have released similar utilities for their latest DSLR cameras — Sony is the notable exception. TechCrunch has a running list right .With this new software from GoPro, owners can use their Hero 8 camera — and its handy wide-angle lens — in video chats with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Discord and many...…The GoPro Hero 8 action camera as a webcam thanks to a software utility. The software, which is still in beta, lets users connect a Hero 8 camera through USB and use it as a webcam. Without this utility, owners to use the camera with their computers.The GoPro app comes as most camera companies have released similar utilities for their latest DSLR cameras — Sony is the notable exception. TechCrunch has a running list right .With this new software from GoPro, owners can use their Hero 8 camera — and its handy wide-angle lens — in video chats with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Discord and many...WW…

DJI took the wraps off its latest drone today. Targeting industrial users, the Matrice 300 builds on the company’s Matrice platform, and sports a host of improvements from longer battery life, object detection sensors on all six sides and a 15 km video transmission range.The Matrice line has long been DJI’s all-in-one industrial product offering. These models are much larger and more utilitarian than its consumer or prosumer line and feature capabilities than align with those markets. Where consumers use drones for photography, industries and public service operations are increasingly...…DJI took the wraps off its latest drone today. Targeting industrial users, the Matrice 300 builds on the company’s Matrice platform, and sports a host of improvements from longer battery life, object detection sensors on all six sides and a 15 km video transmission range.The Matrice line has long been DJI’s all-in-one industrial product offering. These models are much larger and more utilitarian than its consumer or prosumer line and feature capabilities than align with those markets. Where consumers use drones for photography, industries and public service operations are increasingly...WW…

TechCrunch Live is back! After a short break (because we were at TechCrunch Early Stage), the weekly show resumes today, and we’re excited to announce a new segment. Called Pitch Practice, it should be self-explanatory. Participants have a chance to practice their pitch by presenting to another founder and investor. Today’s guests are fantastic too. You want their feedback on your pitch.Anish Acharya is a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where he invests in fintech startups including Alex Bouaziz’s Deel. Acharya lead Deel’s $14 million Series A and $425 million Series D. Before a16z,...…TechCrunch Live is back! After a short break (because we were at TechCrunch Early Stage), the weekly show resumes today, and we’re excited to announce a new segment. Called Pitch Practice, it should be self-explanatory. Participants have a chance to practice their pitch by presenting to another founder and investor. Today’s guests are fantastic too. You want their feedback on your pitch.Anish Acharya is a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where he invests in fintech startups including Alex Bouaziz’s Deel. Acharya lead Deel’s $14 million Series A and $425 million Series D. Before a16z,...WW…