Monthly Archives: January 2024

Block becomes the latest fintech to lay off workers

Block, the fintech company whose subsidiaries include Square, Cash App and Afterpay, is laying off staff at a tumultuous time for tech industry workers. That’s according to an internal memo from CEO Jack Dorsey, obtained first by Business Insider, which … Continue reading

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CEOs from Meta, TikTok, Snap, X and Discord head to Congress for kids’ online safety hearing

CEOs from some of the biggest social platforms will appear before Congress on Wednesday to defend their companies against mounting criticism that they have done too little to protect kids and teens online. The hearing, set to begin at 10AM … Continue reading

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Fintech Ramp acquires another AI-powered startup

Spend management startup Ramp has acquired AI-powered procurement startup Venue, the companies announced today. Founded in 2022 by TK Kong, Young Kim, and Kevin Chan, Venue’s aim was to “simplify how businesses review, approve, and manage the cost of vendors … Continue reading

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Betfred and bet365 owners listed among top five UK taxpayers

The owners of British gambling giants Betfred and bet365, respectively, were named among the top five highest taxpayers in the United Kingdom, in a list compiled by the Sunday Times. Betfred owners Fred and Peter Done and bet365 chiefs Denise, … Continue reading

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Nintendo files trademarks in UK sparking Gamecube speculation

Japanese gaming titan Nintendo has filed new patents in the UK, leading gamers to believe that a much-loved console will make a début on Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pass. Nintendo is yet to confirm any news about the Gamecube, … Continue reading

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT accused of breaching EU privacy laws

OpenAI’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT has been accused of breaching privacy rules by an Italian regulator in a follow-up to a probe last year that included a short ban for the application. As reported by Reuters, Italy’s data protection … Continue reading

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Valheim Discord hacked and now locked down

Popular survival game Valheim is under attack from hackers and has had to lock down its Discord channel after bad actors got in and spammed multiple links containing malware. Community leads at Iron Gate have locked everything down and pulled … Continue reading

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How to Play Poker – Poker Rules & Beginners Guide

If you’re someone who enjoys math, logic, psychology, and strategy, you should learn how to play poker. Mastering the basic rules of poker not only unlocks a world of entertainment, it allows you to win cash prizes. We’re not saying … Continue reading

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Focused Cuts and Fewer Layers: Tech Layoffs Enter a New Phase

Amazon, Google, Microsoft and other tech companies have been on a layoff spree this month, with the latest cuts differing from last year’s mass reductions.

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Watch Me Lose My Job on TikTok

Some tech workers are filming their layoffs and sharing them on social media. They say it’s part catharsis, part transparency.

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