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Shopify shares plunge 19% on weak guidance

The Canadian e-commerce company beat on the top and bottom line, but it gave downbeat guidance for the second quarter.

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Can we really ‘reset the internet’ to make it safer for children?

Ofcom has taken a major step in setting out plans to protect children online, but hurdles remain.

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Checkfirst raises $1.5M pre-seed, applying AI to remote inspections and audits

Checkfirst enables businesses to schedule inspectors based on geographical location and qualifications, in addition to allowing for remote inspections. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Controversial drone company Xtend leans into defense with new $40M round

Close to a decade ago, brothers Aviv and Matteo Shapira co-founded Replay, a company that created a video format for 360-degree replays — the sorts of replays that have become part and parcel of major sports broadcasts. Replay caught the … Continue reading

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Hang on, that voice is familiar – who voices Hades II’s Melinoe?

Voice acting in video games is big business and a solid career choice these days if you have the dulcet tones for the job. Very often you will find somebody who voices your favorite character in a video game has … Continue reading

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Social media firms must ‘tame toxic algorithms’ under new measures to protect children

UK technology firms have been told to ‘tame toxic algorithms’ and implement practical steps for children’s safety online. This all comes under Ofcom’s new measures titled ‘Children’s Safety Codes of Practice,’ which must be followed by social media sites, apps, … Continue reading

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Free bets incentives prohibited for Brazil gamblers

Gamblers in Brazil won’t find any free bets being offered any time soon as promotional betting incentives have been outlawed. The Secretariat of Betting and Prizes (SPA) has confirmed that it plans to ban any kind of betting incentives for … Continue reading

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Scam warning from top cybersecurity CTO over ransomware criminal tactics

Criminals are opting for the personal approach as they use the guise of executives’ children to gain big payouts in ransomware attacks. This newest tactic is the latest in extortion attempts, but this time they’re making you believe your child … Continue reading

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UK challenger bank Monzo nabs another $190M as US expansion beckons

Monzo has raised another £150 million ($190 million), as the challenger bank looks to expand its presence internationally — particularly in the U.S. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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iRobot names former Timex head Gary Cohen as CEO

iRobot Tuesday announced the successor to longtime CEO, Colin Angle. Gary Cohen, who previous held chief executive role at Timex and Qualitor Automotive, will be heading up the company, marking a major shift from his predecessor, Angle, a cofounder of … Continue reading

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