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Mastodon is launching merch to help fund its development efforts
Open source decentralized social network Mastodon, one of the many Twitter, er X, competitors now on the market, has historically been averse to the typical means of monetization other social networks employ, like advertising. Instead, the company has primarily funded … Continue reading
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July is set to be the hottest month on record: ‘Climate action is not a luxury but a must’
July is shaping up to be the hottest month on record according to data from the EU’s Copernicus climate change service and the WMO.
Meta stock up 8% after earnings as ‘year of efficiency’ pays off
Analysts cheered Meta’s results, pointing to improved ad targeting, increased Reels monetization and a payoff from cost-cutting efforts.
Hackers are infecting Call of Duty players with a self-spreading malware
Hackers are infecting players of an old Call of Duty game with a worm that spreads automatically in online lobbies, according to two analyses of the malware. On June 26, a user on a Steam forum alerted other players of … Continue reading
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Coalition Operators, Cowboy Ventures and Finix set an equitable cap table at TC Disrupt 2023
Building a diverse and inclusive startup is the right thing to do, both ethnically and economically. If you’re a founder who cares about equity, it begins with choosing co-founders and employees who don’t all look or think like you. But … Continue reading
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Elon Musk’s former Twitter lieutenant ‘surprised by his willingness to burn so much down’
Esther Crawford, the former Twitter Blue product manager, said that the billionaire lives in an echo chamber but expressed admiration for his skills.
Facebook’s ad rebound gives Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg freedom to pursue far-out bets
Meta’s improved financial picture is allowing the company to invest in the money-losing metaverse, while rival Snap is under increased pressure.
EU opens antitrust probe into Microsoft over Teams bundling
European Union regulators on Thursday opened an antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s bundling of its video and chat app Teams with other Office products.
US government contractor says MOVEit hackers accessed health data of ‘at least’ 8 million individuals
U.S. government services contracting giant Maximus has confirmed that hackers exploiting a vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer accessed the protected health information of as many as 11 million individuals. Virginia-based Maximus contracts with federal, state, and local governments to manage and … Continue reading
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GlossGenius raises $28M to expand its bookings and payments platform for beauty businesses
GlossGenius, a platform designed to handle bookings and payments for salons and spas, today announced that it raised $28 million in a Series C funding round led by L Catterton with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners and Imaginary Ventures. The … Continue reading
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