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Meta failed to act to protect teens, second whistleblower testifies

Arturo Bejar described his fruitless efforts to flag the extent of harmful effects its platforms could have on teens to top leadership at the company.

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TC+ Roundup: Many Black founders are rooting for SVB

Before being known as the bank that collapsed, Silicon Valley Blank made a name for itself as a bank that helps support underrepresented founders. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Speedify Review 2023: Features, Security & Performance

Speedify VPN offers speed-centered features that may not make up for its lack of security and pricey plan. Find out how this VPN measured up in our review.

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Salesforce CEO says Dreamforce is staying in San Francisco after reaching deal with mayor

Marc Benioff had threatened to take his major marketing event outside of San Francisco, but now it will stay around for at least one more year.

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Withings Body Scan review: A smart scale that tracks cardio health, body comp and more

French health tech brand Withings has been around the block and some. These days it offers a range of fitness wearables and monitors. It was also an early mover in smart scales and is continuing to push the envelope here … Continue reading

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How to Make the Most of Duet AI in Google Docs

Duet AI can suggest and rewrite text, fix errors and recommend ways to improve wording.

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23andMe data theft prompts DNA testing companies to switch on 2FA by default

DNA testing and genealogy companies are stepping up user account security by mandating the use of two-factor authentication, following the theft of millions of user records from DNA genetic testing giant 23andMe. Ancestry, MyHeritage, and 23andMe have begun notifying customers … Continue reading

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Congruent starts raising fresh $250M early-stage climate tech fund

High interest rates may be stifling some investments in climate tech today, but the new fund suggests that LPs see a light at the end of the tunnel. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Datadog stock surges 30% after cloud company beats estimates, revises guidance up

Datadog stock surged nearly 30% after upping its guidance and beating estimates on the top and bottom lines.

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TikTok is shutting down its Creator Fund in favor of its newer Creativity Program

TikTok has announced that it’s shutting down its original $1 billion Creator Fund and shifting the focus to its newer Creativity Program. Starting December 16, the Creator Fund will be discontinued in the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany. … Continue reading

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