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X’s new control lets only verified accounts reply to a post

X, formerly Twitter, has introduced a new control that limits replies to only verified accounts. The control is not restricted to paid accounts, though. Users who don’t pay for X Premium can also choose to not let non-verified users reply … Continue reading

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Singapore’s digital economy – from e-commerce to social media – nearly doubled in five years

Singapore’s digital economy contributed about 17.3% of Singapore’s gross domestic product in 2022, higher than the 13% logged in 2017.

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Indian banks attract VC and startup interest

Several Indian startups, along with venture capital funds and private equity investors, are scrambling to build investment strategies as they race to tap into a rare available opportunity in the nation: banks. Premji Invest, Multiples, Zerodha, Gaja Capital and MobiKwik … Continue reading

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Apple and Meta race to improve next-gen XR headsets

Although Apple and Meta have yet to release their first consumer virtual reality headsets, the tech giants are already working on the subsequent iterations. According to an Oct. 8 Bloomberg report, Apple’s first headset, the Vision Pro, will likely launch … Continue reading

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Man trains home cameras to help repel badgers and foxes

James Milward went high tech in his quest to stop the animals fouling in his Surrey garden.

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Private Internet Access VPN: A Comprehensive Review for 2023

When it comes to privacy and security, PIA VPN is among the best. Discover its features, performance, pricing and more with this in-depth review.

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Ultra-portable monitor from Espresso Displays goes 4K

When I reviewed the Espresso Display last year, I concluded that it would be a great addition to a mobile office setup for workers who needed additional screen real estate without taking up too much space (and weight) in the … Continue reading

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Unity CEO John Riccitiello is retiring from gaming software company after controversial pricing change

Unity CEO John Riccitiello is retiring after nine years at the video game technology company and will be replaced on an interim basis by James Whitehurst.

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Consumer payments startup Braid, backed by Index and Accel, shuts down

Braid, a four-year-old startup that aimed to make shared wallets more mainstream among consumers, has shut down. Founded in January 2019 by Amanda Peyton and Todd Berman (who left in 2020), San Francisco-based Braid set out to offer friends and … Continue reading

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Max Q: Castelion comes out of stealth

In this issue: Meet Castelion, news from Amazon and more.

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