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YouTube chases TikTok with new gifting feature for vertical livestreams

YouTube is launching a new way for creators to earn money during vertical livestreams, the company announced on Thursday. Viewers can now buy “Jewels,” a digital currency, to send “gifts” to creators. Gifts are animations that appear on screen during … Continue reading

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New Apple security feature reboots iPhones after 3 days, researchers confirm

“Inactivity reboot” effectively puts iPhones in a more secure state by locking the user’s encryption keys in the iPhone’s secure enclave chip. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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AI pioneer François Chollet leaves Google

François Chollet, a leading figure in the AI world, is leaving Google after close to a decade. In a post on X, the 34-year-old French developer said he’s starting a new company with “a friend,” but he declined to reveal … Continue reading

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Amazon launches fixed pricing for treatment of conditions such as hair loss. Hims & Hers stock drops 15%

Amazon announced Prime members can access new upfront pricing for treatment of five common conditions such as erectile disfunction and men’s hair loss.

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Are A.I. Clones the Future of Dating? I Tried Them for Myself.

A New York Times reporter tested a handful of chatbots to see if they could help improve his dating life. The results were decidedly mixed.

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Meta Fined $840 Million in Europe for Boosting Marketplace Unfairly

Meta said it would appeal the decision by the European Union, which said the company had abused its dominance in social networking to strengthen its shopping and classified ads service.

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F.B.I. Searches Home of Shayne Coplan, Polymarket Founder

The search involving Shayne Coplan, the founder of Polymarket, known for its presidential election odds, was part of a criminal investigation, three people said.

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Meta fined €798m over ‘unfair’ Facebook Marketplace

The European Union says the tech giant crowded out rivals, breaching competition law.

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BitSight buys dark web security specialist Cybersixgill for $115M

More consolidation is afoot in the world of cybersecurity. BitSight, a cybersecurity startup last valued at $2.4 billion when ratings firm Moody’s took a majority stake in the business in 2021, is acquiring Cybersixgill for $115 million. Boston-based BitSight’s focus … Continue reading

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Nearly half of AI data centers may not have enough power by 2027

AI’s insatiable thirst for electricity is expected to surge in the coming years. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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