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ScaleOps looks to cut cloud bills by automating Kubernetes configurations

One of the advantages of using Kubernetes to handle container orchestration is that the containers are ephemeral, living only as long as needed and then going away. That was supposed to help solve a resource allocation problem because the containers should … Continue reading

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Softbank sells Open Opportunity Fund to Black and Latino executives

The Japanese conglomerate is selling the Open Opportunity Fund to its chairman Paul Judge, and Marcelo Claure, who’s being appointed as vice chairman and general partner. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Why videos of $500 beauty advent calendars are flooding TikTok

Are you in the right headspace to receive information that could possibly hurt you? Dior sells an advent calendar for $4,200. It comes with white glove delivery. And there’s more where that came from. Especially on TikTok. Luxury advent calendars … Continue reading

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SimSpace raises $45M to simulate tech stacks for cyber training

SimSpace, a startup that creates digital replicas of organizations’ tech and networking stacks for cybersecurity training, has raised $45 million in a funding round led by L2 Point Management. Bringing the company’s total raised to $70 million, the investment comes … Continue reading

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With Amo’s third app, the makers of Zenly release a Zenly-like app

Amo, the buzzy Paris-based startup that keeps releasing consumer social apps, is dropping its third app today. And it’s going to look really familiar to former users of Zenly as Amo’s third app is a location-sharing app — just like … Continue reading

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Comcast says hackers stole data of close to 36 million Xfinity customers

Comcast has confirmed that hackers exploiting a critical-rated security vulnerability accessed the sensitive information of almost 36 million Xfinity customers. This vulnerability, known as “CitrixBleed,” is found in Citrix networking devices often used by big corporations and has been under … Continue reading

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Google Maps pushes updates to enhance user experience in India

Google Tuesday introduced a range of new features and updates for its mapping service in India as it wraps up for the year and sets the base for the coming year. One of the latest in the series of new … Continue reading

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Salesforce acquires automated commission management platform Spiff

Salesforce has announced plans to acquire Spiff, a platform that automates commission management for sales teams. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2017, Spiff serves up a low-code interface designed to make it easy for businesses to … Continue reading

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WazirX volumes fall off a cliff amid India’s crypto scrutiny

The trading volume at top Indian crypto exchange WazirX fell to $1 billion in 2023 as the platform faced intensifying regulatory pressure in its home market alongside a broader slump for digital asset prices — and equities — globally. The … Continue reading

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Black British founders are down but not out

Black people make up 2.5% of the U.K.’s population; proper representation in venture would mean at least 2.5% of funds going to Black-led businesses. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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