Google invests $350 million in India’s Flipkart

Google is investing nearly $350 million in Flipkart, becoming the latest high-profile name to back the Indian e-commerce startup. The Android-maker will also provide the Bengaluru-headquartered e-commerce startup with cloud offerings as part of the deal. The investment is part of a nearly $1 billion funding round, much of which Flipkart raised late last year.
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Google Pay introduces ‘Buy now, pay later,’ display card perks, and more

Google Pay users will soon see an influx of updates as the payment solution is bringing in integrations from Google’s other products.
From Wednesday (May 22) autofill will be enabled on Chrome and Android, allowing people to automatically fill in the necessary information like shipping, billing, and payment details. Instead of adding the security code of a card, the details can be unlocked by a PIN code, fingerprint, or face scan.
The aim of the changes is to focus on security, convenience, and access to smart spending tools. All three are priorities that Google says their shoppers are looking for.
With ‘Buy now, pay later’ schemes becoming popular and widely accessible, Google is finally getting in on the action too as you can now link Affirm or Zip to your account. Both of these offer the more lenient payment option and once connected to Google Pay, the ability to pay over time will now be made possible.
In a company press release, Google says they’ve “recently expanded buy now, pay later to even more merchant sites and Android apps across the U.S.
“Shoppers can either link their existing account or sign up with a provider right there and then.”
Credit card perks more visible with Google Pay shake-up
For American Express and Capital One cardholders, it’ll now be easier to see card benefits too as Google Pay has begun showing these at checkout to help you pick the card that’ll get the most value out of the purchase.

Some cards will hold dining-out cashback offers while others have benefits for travel-related purchases, so this new addition to Google Pay should make it easier for credit card holders to see everything at a glance.
“Many credit cards offer shopping rewards and savings. But if you have several cards with those perks, it can take some work to figure out which one has the best rewards for your purchase.”
At the moment, this new offering is only available for American Express and Capital One, but the team is hoping to expand into more cards in the future. It’s only available when checking out on the Chrome desktop too.
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£1.35 million staked on UK General Election within 24 hours

Within 24 hours of the announcement of a UK General Election, £1.35 million ($1.72m) had been staked on Betfair’s Exchange election markets.
The sudden announcement made by incumbent Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as he stood in the pouring rain outside 10 Downing Street, has boosted the betting landscape as well as sending the UK news cycle into full election mode, as the politicians traverse the country seeking to win the support of the electorate.
Conservative leader Sunak confirmed the vote will take place on July 4, but he and his party are expected to face an onslaught from Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party who currently lead their political rivals by 17 percentage points, according to one opinion poll.
That sentiment is echoed in the betting markets with Betfair Exchange offering 1/5 for the Labour Party to win a majority in parliament, or in other words, an 83% chance.
Reflecting the pessimism around the Tory Party, the same source was giving odds of 5/7 to suffer the ignominy of 200 seat losses or more.
Reaction to the early betting on the UK General Election
Betfair Exchange has received almost £500,000 from gamblers backing Labour to win the most seats, while around £200,000 has been staked on a Labour majority at Westminster.
Betfair spokesman Sam Rosbottom welcomed the influx of bets, stating, “As both Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer head on the road for their election campaigns, punters have been putting their money where their mouths are, and a whopping £1.35m has been wagered on the Betfair Exchange UK general election markets in the last 24 hours.”
Despite the optimism for Labour, he added more bets have been received for a ‘no overall majority’ outcome, and the Conservatives to win most seats, showing the public is still speculative on how this crucial election will unfold.
As of May 23, more than 100 members of parliament (MPs) have decided to stand down at the upcoming election, including 68 Conservative MPs who have publically intimated they will quit frontline politics or not contest their seats in the July vote.
Former Prime Minister Theresa May and Sajid Javid are among the senior, high-profile MPs who are leaving the House of Commons.
 
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Games publisher Devolver Digital announces celebratory Summer Game Fest showcase

The ever-so-wacky Devolver Digital has announced another showcase for this year and this time it’ll be to celebrate the birthday of its mascot Volvy.
The strange-looking mascot was unveiled in the 2023 showcase as the retro mascot making its return and it’s now going to be turning 15 years old.
The showcase is another June one and will be held on June 7 at 5 pm Pacific Time and is expected to last 20 minutes. It will be part of the Summer Game Fest.
In previous years, Devolver Digital’s events have included parodies of other gaming conferences, odd countdowns, and a malfunctioning mecha Suda51. So while they’ve said it’ll be to celebrate and say happy birthday to Volvy, there’s no knowing what other surprises the video game publisher will do during its short stint in the spotlight.

You’re invited to Volvy’s 15th Birthday Party.
Devolver DirectJune 7 @ 5PM Pacifichttps://t.co/ZDZrMppDxT pic.twitter.com/rAYlJN9QAf
— Devolver Digital (@devolverdigital) May 23, 2024

What we can expect from the Summer Game Fest
The Summer Game Fest is where Devolver Digital will be hosting its birthday party, alongside a whole load of other gaming developers and publishers.
The festival will be aired live from the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles on Friday, June 7 and will feature world premieres, special guests, and a look at what’s next in video games.
Several events have already been announced with the festival happening in just a few weeks. A couple of days later, on June 9, Xbox announced that a Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 direct will follow its annual Game Showcase.

Xbox has announced that a Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 direct will follow its annual Game Showcase on June 9. #SummerGameFest pic.twitter.com/gmcKT8iZUT
— Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) May 23, 2024

Xbox will be revealing what’s next and will take a deep dive into an upcoming game.
Future of Play will also be present, with the description of their direct saying it’ll be “a harmless showcase that’s fun for the whole family.”
An indie showcase will be taking place too and this will be “celebrating emotionally resonant video games that inspire optimism, joy, and introspection.”
This will be followed by over an hour of world premieres, exclusive trailers, and announcements from Latin American game developers. Women-led studios will then take center stage with the promise of deep dives and launch date announcements.
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Google AI search says to glue pizza and eat rocks

Google has defended the answers given by AI Overview, describing them as “isolated examples”.

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How to get to Lampylumen Myriad in Wuthering Waves (Boss location guide)

In Wuthering Waves, you are sent on a bunch of missions around the map in order to progress and secure some tasty rewards. While most of these can be completed by simply selecting the waypoint on the map and making your way to it, there are some where the path can be confusing, and locating the Lampylumen Myriad boss is one of these.
While there is a marker on the map, it is deceiving so below, we’ll take you through exactly how to get to Lampylumen Myriad in Wuthering Waves so you can get this boss defeated in no time.
How to get to Lampylumen Myriad in Wuthering Waves
Once you reach the point where the Lampylumen Myriad is marked on your map in Wuthering Waves, you will be able to see that it appears to be located in the mountainous region southeast of Tiger’s Maw Mine. However, it is somewhat of a decoy as it’s not actually on the hills as you would expect, it is actually underneath.
So, to get to Lampylumen Myriad, you will need to teleport to the Resonance Beacon in Tiger’s Maw Mine and head down into the large circular hole in the middle.

Once there, head into the cave opening and follow the path all the way down, reaching another beacon in the process. Ensure you activate this so you can easily travel back if needed.

Continue forward and you should actually be able to see the Lampylumen Myriad in its ‘boss room’ where you can take it on if you wish.
The boss itself is pretty difficult with a few different mechanics to learn so you’ll need to bring your A-game in order to defeat it. You can get frozen too, so keep that in mind, and get to mashing those controls if you do.
For more help with Wuthering Waves, we have other guides to aid you through the game. Here are some examples you can take a look at:

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All Scar answers in Wuthering Waves – how to answer all questions correctly

Wuthering Waves is already proving extremely popular but there is a section in there where Scar will question you during the Ominous Star main quest. It is important to answer these questions correctly in order to progress further so let’s have a look at them all and help you out with the answers you need to be giving.
Wuthering Waves: Scar answers
Right, give these answers during Scar’s interrogation and you will be fine. To start the section where Scar is asking you questions make sure you gather the clues from the “Investigate the clues pointed out by Scar” objective. Once you have done this, simply approach and speak to Scar and he will ask you the following questions.
Question 1: Who was the real culprit behind the diminishing number of lambs?
Answer: The shepherd
Question 2: What price did the lambs pay for their wishes?
Answer: Their lives
Question 3: What happened to the black lamb?
Answer: It was murdered by its flock and the shepherd
Dead lambs everywhere
This is getting dark! There is actually no downside to answering the questions correctly or not. You can’t really get things wrong, the only thing that changes is Scar’s answers. It is a shame there is not a little more jeopardy, but ah well, that is this type of game for you. It’s still best to give the correct answers as we have listed above however.
Can you attack and fight Scar?
If you are one of those players who likes action more than words you can actually attack Scar by choosing the “Attack Him” option and then doubling down when he gives you the chance to back down. You must do this before you start gathering clues and if you do, you won’t get the question-and-answer section and instead will go straight into battle.
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‘Dogeverse’ Crypto Presale Ends in 10 Days After Raising Over $15 Million – Next Big Meme Coin?

The new meme coin Dogeverse is concluding its successful presale on June 3rd, just 10 days from now. Investors have been eagerly awaiting this moment to claim their tokens on June 5th at 10am UTC. As we approach the end of the presale, let’s explore why Dogeverse is being touted as a potentially big new meme coin to watch.
Dogeverse – Hot Crypto Presale
Dogeverse raised over $15 million in its crypto presale at a fast pace, with investors excitedly anticipating the presale’s end and the opportunity to claim their tokens. The presale will officially conclude on June 3rd at 10 AM UTC, with the claim launch following on June 5th at 10 AM UTC. Investors have one final chance to purchase $DOGEVERSE at the discounted price of $0.00031 before the coin launches on exchanges.

Get ready to blast off with Cosmo! 🚀🌀
⏳ #Presale ends on June 3rd at 10 AM UTC!
🌐 Claim launches on June 5th at 10 AM UTC!
This is your LAST CHANCE to join Cosmo on his #Blockchain adventures before the official launch! 🌌
Don’t miss out! The clock is ticking! 📣… pic.twitter.com/QwpzWcm947
— DogeVerse (@The_DogeVerse) May 23, 2024

While the Dogeverse team has yet to announce the specific exchanges where the coin will be listed, their website outlines that after the presale, they will enter phases 3 and 4 of their roadmap. These phases include Marketing Initiation, CoinMarketCap Application, CoinGecko Application, First DEX Listings, DEXTools Update, and Birdeye Update.
Investors can still purchase Dogeverse with various cryptocurrencies on the official website using their affiliate link to ensure secure transactions.
Multi-Chain Meme Coin
Dogeverse is a multi-chain meme coin that will be deployable across several major blockchains, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, Solana, Base, and more. This multi-chain interoperability is achieved through protocols like Wormhole and Portal Bridge, allowing users to easily “bridge” their Dogeverse tokens between different networks with minimal fees.
Here are the key features of Dogeverse:

Multi-Chain Deployment: Dogeverse will be available on multiple blockchains, providing flexibility and interoperability for users.
Staking Protocol: Dogeverse has a built-in staking mechanism that allows users to earn passive income by staking their tokens. The current advertised staking yield is 51% per year, with over 31 billion DOGEVERSE tokens already staked.
Token Supply: Dogeverse has a capped total supply of 200 billion tokens, with 10% allocated for providing liquidity on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and 25% for marketing purposes.

Dogeverse has successfully concluded its presale round, raising over $15 million from investors. The project is now gearing up for its initial DEX listings, allowing users to trade the Dogeverse token on open cryptocurrency markets.
Tokenomics
Dogeverse has a total supply of 200,000,000,000 tokens. The allocation of these tokens is as follows:
The presale accounts for 15% of the total supply, amounting to 30,000,000,000 tokens. 10% of the total supply, or 20,000,000,000 tokens, is dedicated to the staking protocol. Staking is a mechanism that allows users to earn passive income by locking up their tokens for a specified period.

A portion of 25%, or 50,000,000,000 tokens, is allocated for project funds. These funds will be utilized for the development, maintenance, and growth of the Dogeverse ecosystem. To ensure liquidity on decentralized exchanges (DEXs), 10% of the total supply, or 20,000,000,000 tokens, has been allocated for providing liquidity.
Marketing efforts are crucial for the success of any project, and Dogeverse has allocated 25% of its total supply, or 50,000,000,000 tokens, for marketing purposes. The ecosystem funds, comprising 10% or 20,000,000,000 tokens, are designated for building and supporting the broader Dogeverse ecosystem, including partnerships, integrations, and community initiatives.
Finally, 5% of the total supply, or 10,000,000,000 tokens, has been allocated for exchanges, ensuring that the token is listed and available for trading on various cryptocurrency exchange platforms.
Marketing Efforts
As mentioned, marketing efforts will be crucial for the Dogeverse team after the presale to maintain momentum. The project is advertising on numerous crypto media sites, including CryptoPotato, Cryptonews, CaptainAltcoin, and many others. Additionally, prominent YouTubers are highlighting Dogeverse’s potential, with Claybro, who has almost 130k subscribers, posting a video today. He explained that now is the ideal time to buy Dogeverse tokens before the sale ends, predicting significant value increases post-launch.

Notably, large investments from whales, including one with 62.3 Ethereum, indicate strong trust in the project’s potential. He also highlighted the importance of using the official website’s link to purchase the coin to avoid scams and ensure proper transactions.
Conclusion
As Dogeverse’s presale enters its final stretch, raising over $15 million, the project is garnering attention as a potential next big meme coin to watch.
With its multi-chain deployment, staking protocol, and strategic tokenomics, Dogeverse is positioning itself as a potentially promising contender in the meme coin space.
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Is It Time To Sell 38% Render Gains And Buy $Kai Cat?

Tokens for the Render Network (RNDR) were up 38% on the 7-day window ending Wednesday evening U.S. Central Time in a week that AI cryptocurrencies absolutely dominated the coin leaderboards. The only other crypto to gain more on the week’s trading was Arweave (AR), with 41% gains. Trailing close behind Render was AIOZ (+28%) and Toncoin (+25%).
AI coins like Render, Arweave, AIOZ Network, SingularityNet (AGIX), and Fetch.ai (FET) ruled the week. All of these were among the Top 20 crypto gainers in a week as Wall Street’s hottest artificial intelligence play— graphics chip maker Nvidia— surged 7%. So it might not be a bad time to take a look at Kai Cat ($KAI).
Render (RNDR) Leads Crypto Rally, $KAI Coin Nears $240K
Render is a utility token to pay a distributed blockchain computer network to render graphics and perform other computations using graphics optimized technology and secure hash power to manage everything over a peer-to-peer network. With such a steep climb over the past week, it may be time to scoop profits in case the token cools and snag a hot new meme coin in presale.
While every week is different than the last in crypto markets, often the latest week or month’s biggest losers were last week or last month’s biggest gainers among cryptos correcting some after getting overbought or consolidating as sellers take profits.
One way for beginning and intermediate crypto day traders and altcoin gem hunters to maximize their returns and minimize losses is to take some profits from their winners on the week or month scale and accumulate the best prospects among the timeframe’s losers.
That can give you a 5%, 10%, or 15% head start on future gains from any given token, or even more during a bear market.
But if you’re interested in new projects that fizzle sometimes and other times grow +1,685%, +1,748%, and +3,104% kind of returns– sometimes in a matter of months– consider this new project, Kai Cat (KAI) on Ethereum, the world’s leading smart contract platform.
How To Buy $KAI Tokens In Presale

So when is the Kai Presale event? It’s happening now!
That means you’re getting the pre-market price. The early cat gets the fattest part of the fish. Not only is there more value in the pre-market price when projects moon, but the community is smaller too, and you get to make friends and be part of the KAI pride!
To buy KAI tokens, first create a Metamask wallet. You can use your own Web3 wallet, but Metamask is an Ethereum standard for security. On PC it is available as a browser extension for big browsers and there is a mobile app for iOS and Android.
Next, send some crypto to your wallet. To buy KAI tokens in presale you will need Ether (ETH), Tether (USDT), or Binance Coin (BNB). If you’re not sure which to use out of these three, just use Ether.
Then go to the official website for Kai Cat (the URL should read: https://kaicat.xyz/en). The Doge meme community is tightly-knit and works together to build projects, launch them to the moon, and then really start building value with their large token economies. So if you do get some Kai Cat currency this month, be sure to follow the project on X as well.
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