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Tech-ish companies’ killer IPOs are making startups look silly as hell

The inability or unwillingness of many venture-backed startups to go public is starting to sting. Backers of venture funds are increasingly leery about putting more capital to work in the startup landscape without getting some of their prior cash back; … Continue reading

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Google says Apple employee found a zero-day but did not report it

Google fixed a zero-day in Chrome that was found by an Apple employee, according to comments in the official bug report. While the bug itself is not newsworthy, the circumstances of how this bug was found and reported to Google … Continue reading

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Redditors are already using r/place to address API controversy

Reddit’s r/place is one of the most oddly inspiring events on the internet, as diverse communities from across the platform come together to paint together on the same massive digital canvas. But amid ongoing controversy over Reddit’s changing API prices, … Continue reading

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Fake passports, real bank accounts: How TheTruthSpy stalkerware made its millions

Benjamin, 44, has a place by the park in an up-and-coming area of downtown Dallas, Texas. He seems to keep to himself and eschews social media. Dulce, 42, lives nearby in a gated community lined with streets of terraced houses … Continue reading

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Walmart+ Assist halves the price of its Prime competitor for those on government assistance

Walmart+, the U.S. retailer’s Prime competitor, is introducing a new program designed to help those on government assistance take advantage of its membership benefits, like free shipping and delivery, gas discounts and access to streaming service Paramount+. The company announced … Continue reading

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Google is testing an AI tool that can write news articles

Google is testing a tool that uses AI to write news stories and has started pitching it to publications, according to a new report from The New York Times. The tech giant has pitched the AI tool to The New … Continue reading

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Ofcom says it won’t pay ransom, as new MOVEit hack victims come forward

More victims of the mass-hacks targeting users of MOVEit Transfer, a popular file-transfer application, are coming forward as the number of known impacted organizations reaches almost 400. U.S. cosmetics giant Estée Lauder said in a statement that an unauthorized third-party … Continue reading

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Netflix’s first live sporting event arrives in November, confirms CEO

It appears that Netflix really does believe Formula 1 and pro golf are compatible. The streaming service confirmed yesterday that a live celebrity golf tournament is coming to Netflix in November, marking the first time the streamer explores live sports. … Continue reading

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YouTube Premium individual plan now costs $2 more for all subscribers in the US

Just like many other streaming services, YouTube has increased the prices of its Premium plan for individuals in the U.S. from $11.99 per month to $13.99 per month. The price hike follows last year’s price bump in family plans in … Continue reading

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TikTok expands research API to Europe and launches ads transparency library

TikTok has finally launched an ads transparency library — starting with data on ads and other commercial content running in Europe but with plans to expand that. Also today it’s announced expanded access to its research API to Europe. Both … Continue reading

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