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Google hit with $700 million penalty for Play Store monopoly
Nickie Louise Posted On December 19, 2023


Google has agreed to a $700 million settlement with U.S. states and allows for more competition in its Play app store as part of an antitrust deal with U.S. states and consumers. The terms were disclosed in a San Francisco federal […]


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Rebase launches IRL Cup, bridging real-world exploration and Web3 gaming
Daniel Levi Posted On December 18, 2023


The line between the digital and physical worlds is getting blurrier, thanks to the remarkable progress in Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and the groundbreaking world of Web3 gaming. One of the leading players in this space is Rebase, […]


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Nikola founder Trevor Milton sentenced to 4 years in prison for defrauding investors
Nickie Louise Posted On December 18, 2023


The disgraced founder of Nikola, Trevor Milton, has been handed a four-year prison sentence following his conviction for defrauding investors in October 2022. In a rather unusual courtroom scene, Milton, in an attempt to avoid the prison term, brought up various […]


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Clean energy startup Octopus Energy raises $800 million in funding to accelerate growth
Nickie Louise Posted On December 18, 2023


UK-based Octopus Energy Group announced on Monday that it has raised $800 million in the latest funding round from existing investors. The new investment values the eight-year-old clean energy company at $7.8 billion (£6.2bn), marking a substantial 60% increase from […]


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Adobe and Figma terminate $20 billion merger deal
Nickie Louise Posted On December 18, 2023


Adobe and Figma announced on Monday they have decided to cancel their planned $20 billion merger due to regulatory obstacles. The companies stated that they see no clear path to obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals from the European Commission and […]


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MongoDB Hacked: MongoDB confirmed customer data exposed in a cyberattack and security breach
Daniel Levi Posted On December 18, 2023


MongoDB announced on Saturday that its systems were breached in a cyberattack due to unauthorized access to “certain” corporate systems. The database software company said it first detected anomalous activity on December 13, 2023, and it’s actively investigating the incident. […]


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IBM to acquire Software AG’s Integration Business for $2.3 billion to boost its hybrid cloud and AI offerings 
Nickie Louise Posted On December 18, 2023


IBM announced on Monday it would acquire Software AG’s enterprise integration platforms, StreamSets and webMethods, for €2.13 billion ($2.33 billion). This strategic move is aimed at strengthening IBM’s presence in the hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) markets. StreamSets and […]


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Prompt Engineering: The Definitive Guide to Unleashing The Power of ChatGPT and Other Language Models
Daniel Levi Posted On December 15, 2023


ChatGPT has sparked a creative revolution in artificial intelligence (AI) that’s truly groundbreaking. In just a year, this language model has impressed experts with its writing abilities, adept handling of complex tasks, and surprisingly user-friendly interface. Yet, there’s more beneath […]


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Google will turn off cookies on January 4 for 30 million people, or 1% of Chrome users
Nickie Louise Posted On December 15, 2023


In its ongoing efforts to comply with privacy regulations, Google made a significant announcement on Thursday. Starting January 4th, the company said it plans to start the phase-out of the long-anticipated third-party cookies in Chrome. The move will impact 1% […]


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THENA DEX Integrates Orbs’ Liquidity Hub for Enhanced Trading
Daniel Levi Posted On December 15, 2023


In the fast-paced world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), liquidity is the heartbeat. But for BNB Chain traders, moving through fragmented pools and limited depth can be like navigating rough waters. That’s where THENA comes in—a decentralized exchange on the BNB […]


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HealthTech startup Patientory partners with WIVA in a capital raise to democratize access to healthcare data
Nickie Louise Posted On December 15, 2023


About 40% of adults in the United States grapple with chronic illnesses, regularly navigating various facets of the country’s healthcare system, according to data from the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors. This results in their health records being scattered […]


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Core Unveils Multi-Chain Wallet with Seed Abstraction to Create a Frictionless Web3 Future
Daniel Levi Posted On December 14, 2023


Manage your keys on your terms. Say goodbye to seed phrases with Core. No more hassle. Now, anyone can utilize Core without dealing with seed phrases. Easily generate and oversee your keys using straightforward Web2 methods like Gmail and Apple […]


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GM’s Cruise lays off 900 employees, or 24% of its workforce
Nickie Louise Posted On December 14, 2023


General Motors’ Cruise announced in an internal memo on Thursday that it will lay off 900 employees or 24% of its workforce, the automotive giant confirmed to CNBC. This workforce reduction adds to the recent challenges faced by the Robotaxi […]


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Paris-based VC firm Singular raises $435M for second fund targeting European tech startups
Daniel Levi Posted On December 14, 2023


Singular, a venture capital firm based in Paris, has been keeping a low profile for the past three years, operating somewhat secretly. Despite flying under the radar, the firm has managed to raise over €600 million since its launch in […]


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H&R Block launches AI tax filing assistant ahead of tax season
Nickie Louise Posted On December 14, 2023


Tax preparation company H&R Block has unveiled a new conversational AI chatbot called AI Tax Assist to assist taxpayers in the upcoming tax season. This generative artificial intelligence chatbot is accessible through the paid versions of H&R Block’s DIY tax […]


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Chinese AI startup 01.AI to raise $200 million to build the next generation of open-source AI models
Nickie Louise Posted On December 14, 2023


Beijing-based 01.AI, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup founded by former Google China chief Lee Kai-fu, is raising up to $200 million in fresh funding, according to an exclusive report from Reuters. The move to raise funds comes amid a surge […]


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OpenAI’s nonprofit arm reported only $45,000 revenue in 2022, despite the company’s $86 billion valuation
Daniel Levi Posted On December 13, 2023


OpenAI’s nonprofit arm revealed in its recent filing with the IRS that it generated $44,485 in revenue in 2022, mostly from investment income. However, the disclosure did not include the revenue from the for-profit division responsible for commercializing ChatGPT, a […]


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European fintech startup Pleo appoints new CFO, fueling IPO speculation
Daniel Levi Posted On December 13, 2023


Danish fintech startup Pleo has just announced the appointment of Soren Westh Lonning as its new chief financial officer, the $4.7 billion European fintech firm told CNBC in an exclusive interview on Wednesday. The move is seen as a strategic […]


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AllSpice.io raises $6 million in additional funding for its hardware collaboration platform
Nickie Louise Posted On December 13, 2023


In the past, developing hardware products used to be a lengthy process involving years of research and development. However, in today’s fast-paced tech landscape, companies can’t afford to spend that much time, as by the time they launch, the technology […]


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Tesla to roll out software updates for over 2 million vehicles in the U.S. to resolve Autopilot ‘defect’
Nickie Louise Posted On December 13, 2023


Tesla is pushing software updates to nearly every Tesla car sold in the United States to address a defect in the company’s Autopilot system, making it the largest-ever in Tesla history Tesla is rolling out software updates for almost every […]


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