TechCrunch Daily Crunch Microsoft hangs up on Skype
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Mar 1, 2025 Tesla is looking to launch a robo-taxi service in California but faces regulatory hurdles. Mozilla assures users that Firefox’s data practices remain unchanged amid privacy concerns. Meanwhile, Microsoft is shutting down Skype, urging users to switch to Teams for communication. The podcast delves into the implications of this transition and the broader tech landscape, highlighting significant changes within startups and investments.
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Tesla's Ride-Hail Permit
- Tesla applied for a TCP permit in California, which would mean its employees would be drivers.
- This differs from Uber/Lyft's TNC permits, where drivers use personal vehicles.
Mozilla Clarifies Firefox Terms
- Mozilla clarified its new Firefox terms of use after user backlash.
- The terms don't give Mozilla ownership of user data beyond what's in the privacy notice.
Skype's Sunset
- Microsoft is retiring Skype on May 5th after 23 years to focus on Teams.
- Users can migrate data to Teams or download it using Skype's export tool.