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A new generation of companies is moving on up in San Francisco

Ten years ago, Pear VC, then a tiny new venture firm, operated out of a nondescript office in Palo Alto that was enlivened by bright, computer-themed art. Last week, the outfit – which closed its largest fund to date in … Continue reading

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Flexport acquires technology of former digital freight unicorn Convoy

Supply chain logistics platform Flexport is acquiring the assets of shuttered digital freight network Convoy, according to a memo Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen sent to staff Wednesday. Flexport will restore Convoy’s trucking logistics services for customers in the coming weeks, … Continue reading

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New app brings powerful AIs to your Mac, no internet required

A new open-source application called FreeChat is making it easier than ever for regular people to experiment with powerful AI chatbots on their Macs. Announced in an Oct. 30 Reddit post, FreeChat lets Mac users chat with large language models … Continue reading

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2024 Kicker Tax Credit from Oregon: Who Will Get It and How Much?

Some Oregon residents will receive a surprise windfall when they file their personal state income taxes next year. Officially referred to as the “Kicker,” this Oregon income tax credit is the result of the record $5.6 billion budget surplus for … Continue reading

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The 6 Best Free Applicant Tracking Systems for 2023

Looking for an affordable and powerful applicant tracking system? Check out this list of the six best free ATS solutions for 2023 and find the perfect one for your business.

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SolarEdge shares sink after company offers weak Q4 guidance

The company warned Wall Street in October to expect a weaker third quarter and softer fourth-quarter guidance.

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Sam Bankman-Fried lawyer says government portrayed FTX founder as a ‘monster’

Closing arguments kicked off on Wednesday in Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal fraud trial, with prosecutors walking the jury through four weeks of evidence

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U.K. invests $273 million in AI supercomputer as it seeks to compete with U.S., China

The investment comes as the U.K. hosts its landmark AI safety summit, which is being held in Bletchley Park, the home of the World War II codebreakers.

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Etsy shares slip on light revenue and forecast decline in gross merchandise sales

Etsy released third-quarter earnings after the bell Wednesday.

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Apple Music shuts down its Siri-only Voice Plan nearly two years later

Apple Music just shut down its cheapest option — the Voice Plan. The subscription, which launched in 2021 and cost $5 per month, featured a Siri-only experience; the only way to access Apple Music’s catalog is to request a song, … Continue reading

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