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The Giant Cometh, Meta's Bold Plan to Join the Fediverse
Last month, Meta hosted a private meeting to discuss their integration plans between their new Threads app and the federated social network Mastodon. While Meta’s motives are still un...
Jan 12, 2024Google will allow more real-money games on the Play Store
Google is embarking on a major expansion of real-money gaming on its popular Play Store platform. The tech giant announced plans Thursday to support a wider array of games involving a...
Jan 12, 2024Instagram Founders' News Startup Artifact To Close Shop After Failing to Gain Traction
Artifact, the news aggregator app created by Instagram’s founders, is closing down after a little over a year in operation. The startup announced in a blog post that they have decided...
Jan 12, 2024Norwegian Robotics Company 1X has Androids Coming to Help with Daily Chores
AI and robotics company 1X announced this week that it has raised €91 million in Series B funding to bring its humanoid android NEO to market for everyday home assistance. With versat...
Jan 12, 2024Ripple Goes on $285M Share Buyback Spree to Give Investors Liquidity
Ripple Labs, the company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, is launching a massive $285 million share buyback program to provide liquidity for early investors and employees. This tender o...
Jan 11, 2024Raptor Leak Exposes School Safety Plans Across America
A massive data breach at Raptor Technologies, a provider of school security software, has exposed highly confidential emergency planning documents from thousands of K-12 schools. The ...
Jan 11, 2024R1 Rockets Out of the Gate. Rabbit Sells 10,000 Pocket AI Units on Debut Day
Rabbit’s new R1 pocket AI companion has blasted off like a rocket, selling a jaw-dropping 10,000 units in just its first day on the market. This pint-sized technological marvel has ge...
Jan 11, 2024Insurtech Leader hyperexponential Secures $73M as a16z Bets on AI-Powered Risk Models
London-based insurtech firm hyperexponential has raised $73 million in a Series B funding round to fuel its expansion into the US market, led by top-tier VC firm Andreessen Horowitz (...
Jan 11, 2024Google Throws Support Behind Right to Repair Movement
Google made waves in the tech world this week by formally endorsing right to repair legislation and agreeing to lobby for laws that make it easier for consumers to fix their own devic...
Jan 11, 2024Google Assistant Undergoes Spring Cleaning, Removing 17 Lesser-Used Features
Google is tidying up its popular voice assistant service Google Assistant, removing over 15 niche features in an effort to enhance “quality and reliability.” The news comes amid layof...
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