Identity protection provider Aura raises $200M at a $2.5B valuation:
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TikTok owner has strong First Amendment case against US ban, professors say: Professor: US faces "uphill battle" justifying law against First Amendment ...
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Sequoia commits to backing Elon Musk’s xAI start-up: Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivals
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Quick Glance: Sequoia backs Elon Musk’s xAI venture
- Sequoia Capital, a well-known venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, has committed to supporting Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up xAI to help him raise billions and compete with OpenAI, Meta, and Google.
- The exact amount of Sequoia's investment in xAI remains undisclosed.
- Sequoia, an early investor in Google, YouTube, and Apple, has backed several Musk projects in recent years, including The Boring Company and SpaceX.
Uniform standard for charging cables is coming: Probably no longer a surprise to anyone: a uniform standard for charging cables is coming ...
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Registering a balcony power plant is becoming easier, 800 watts will soon be possible
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First Look: Can the Rabbit R1 AI Companion Do Anything Our Phones Can't?: What can this device actually do? Right now, not much.
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Quick Glance: Rabbit R1: More Fun and Accessible than Humane AI Pin
- The Rabbit R1 is a compact AI companion with a screen and camera.
- Compared to the Humane AI Pin, the R1 is more affordable and user-friendly.
- R1 offers a range of features like image recognition and a personal touch.
- Rabbit promises continuous improvements and new features for the R1.
'Idiot-proof' thermal paste applicator to make TIM application easier than ever — X-Apply stencils coming soon
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Turtle Beach Stealth Pro review: Punchy audio that’s ideal for FPS games: The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro is an excellent gaming headset, with punchy audio ...
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Second time lucky for Thoma Bravo, which scoops up Darktrace for $5.3B: Analysts brand deal a 'nail in the coffin' for UK tech investment
theregister.com/2024/04/26/thoma_bravo_darktrace/
14 Best Car Phone Mounts, Chargers, and Accessories (2024): Wireless Chargers, MagSafe Holders, and Dashcams
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Range record: New solid-state battery allows electric cars to travel 2,000 kilometers
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FCC Votes to Revive Net-Neutrality Rules: The commission's 2024 pitch this time around emphasizes privacy and security concerns.
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Quick Glance: FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules
- The FCC voted 3-2 along political party lines to reinstate rules from 2017 to prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed.
- Restoring net neutrality has been a focus for President Joe Biden and was approved by a majority of the FCC.
- Net neutrality protects consumers from ISP control, promotes fair rules, and safeguards against online fraud and scams.
- The discussion on net neutrality also raises questions about service pricing and highlights the importance for internet infrastructure.
Ring dinged for $5.6M after, among other claims, rogue insider spied on 'pretty girls'
theregister.com/2024/04/25/ring_ftc_settlement/
Sale or No Sale, TikTok Will Never Be the Same: TikTok but without the algorithm? TikTok by Meta? A new law this week puts the platform on a death watch—and none ...
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
FTC Sends $5.6M in Refunds to Ring Customers After Employee Spying Scandal: The money is going to 117K+ customers who bought Ring cameras before 2018 ...
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15 Best Coffee Subscriptions to Keep You Wired (2024): Blends, Single-Origin, Small Batch, and Local Roasters
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Dell XPS 13 and XPS 14 review (2024): Gorgeous laptops with usability quirks: Dell’s XPS 13 and 14 are stylish, portable and powerful. You’ll have to get used to ...
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Darktrace exit snuffs out another light on the London market: The cyber specialist has had a bumpy three-year ride as a public company
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Payment cards for asylum seekers: Security experts find vulnerabilities and trackers - Golem.de
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WhatsApp: Forwarding video messages possible in beta: WhatsApp gives beta testers the chance to record personal video messages directly in the app and send them ...
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PC hardware repairer calls out rash of RTX 4090 failures made worse by poor packaging from customers
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JLab’s $60 Noise-Canceling Earbuds Are Better Than They Have Any Right to Be: For less than you'd spend on dinner out for two, you can snag this pair of ...
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Can’t Afford a House? Buy a Piece of One Instead: In a chaotic housing market that has shut many buyers out, fractional home ownership and investing trends are ...
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Snap says total watch time on its TikTok competitor increased more than 125%: As part of its Q1 2024 earning release, Snap revealed that total watch time on its ...
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Quick Glance: NFL - Top-5 Earners per Position: Amon-Ra St. Brown Leads the Way
- The NFL showcases the top-5 earners per position based on average annual salary.
- Quarterbacks top the ranking, followed by Running Backs, Fullbacks, Wide Receivers, and Tight Ends.
- Other positions such as Offensive Tackle, Guard, Center, Defensive End, Defensive Tackle, Outside Linebacker, Inside Linebacker, Cornerback, Safety, Kicker, Punter, and Long Snapper were also listed.
- The list highlights the high salaries of the top players in the NFL for their respective positions.
Global Founders Capital will deploy Rocket Internet’s cash instead of raising a new fund
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Abine DeleteMe Review: Abine DeleteMe opts you out from sites that collect and sell your data using a combination of automation and direct human intervention.
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Wordle Tips: The Very Best Start Words, Tips, and Strategies: Learn to use your six guesses most effectively and keep your streak alive.
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Google needs to offer a cancel button: The Bavarian consumer advice center has successfully sued Google. The bone of contention is the lack of a cancellation ...
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Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U4025QW) Review: The Dell UltraSharp 40 combines a massive port selection with a magnificent ...
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Treat Mom to Ana Luisa Jewelry for Up to 30% Off: Nothing says "happy Mother's Day" like nice jewelry. Celebrate your mother without breaking the bank at Ana ...
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Google continues to grow: Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has announced quarterly figures. Even before the announcement, it should be clear to everyone: ...
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RevenueCat raises $12M Series C as it expands its subscription management to the web
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It’s a sunny day for Google Cloud: Google Cloud had a blockbuster quarter, driving parent company Alphabet's revenues — and stock price — to impressive ...
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BlizzCon 2024 is canceled: Blizzard has canceled this year's edition of BlizzCon. It plans to bring back the event in the future.
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EU Commissioner Breton on TikTok: “It’s about protecting our children”: Thierry Breton suspects TikTok of making young people addicted and repeatedly confronting ...
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Engadget Podcast: Why TikTok will never be the same again: Biden passed the TikTok divestment bill -- now what?
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Reddit is down: Why you're getting a 502 bad gateway error: The social giant crashed Thursday, April 25.
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Hype game makes players angry because they are asked to pay again: A popular hype game is currently causing trouble among players. The reason: you are asked for ...
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Netflix is also increasing prices for existing customers: First, the new Netflix prices applied to new customers - Soon, existing customers will also be ...
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EU Parliament: Various single-use plastic packaging banned from 2030: The European Parliament has approved a new regulation on packaging. The regulation aims to ...
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The Morning After: Testing the Rabbit R1's AI assistant skills: The biggest news stories this morning: TikTok Lite axes ‘addictive as cigarettes’ reward-to-watch ...
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Best free password managers 2024: Online security doesn’t have to cost a thing: Identity theft and fraudulent charges are just part of the headache that can ...
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Hackers try to exploit WordPress vulnerability that’s as severe as it gets: WP Automatic plugin patched, but release notes don't mention the critical fix.
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How Linux's insanely customizable desktop works: Anyone who familiarizes themselves more intensively with Linux will, over time, gain an appreciation of the ...
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TikTok Could Be Banned Next Year: 5 Alternatives to Fill the Void: The future of TikTok is a bit fuzzy. Here are similar apps to give your attention to.
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TechCrunch Minute: FTC bans noncompetes, court challenge incoming: The Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 this week to ban noncompete agreements ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/techcrunch-minute-ftc-bans-noncompetes-court-challenge-incoming/
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Biden Grants Micron $6.1 Billion for New US Chip Factories: The US continues to fund the largest chip makers as it faces ongoing competition with China.
pcmag.com/news/biden-grants-micron-6-billion-for-new-us-chip-factories
Threads has 150 million monthly users: Meta’s Threads app now has more than 150 million monthly users, an increase of about 20 million new users since February
engadget.com/threads-has-150-million-monthly-users-215853190.html
Bitcoin is a climate sinner, right? This is how “green” mining could work: Bitcoin mining is considered extremely harmful to the environment because it uses ...
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Test Your Knowledge of Internet Acronyms: This week, we probe each other’s knowledge of common acronyms from the early internet, the mobile era, and the AI boom ...
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TikTok Lite axes ‘addictive as cigarettes’ reward-to-watch feature under the EU’s watchful eye
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Frank Roebers resigns as CEO of Synaxon: A bang in Holte-Stuckenbrock Castle: Frank Roebers announced his resignation today at the headquarters of Synaxon AG - ...
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Anker SOLIX X1: Modular battery system is official: Anker has unveiled a new battery storage solution called SOLIX X1. The presentation first saved the German .. ...
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waipu now with Teletext: waipu.tv has implemented something new: The waipu.tv 4K Stick now also supports teletext. Although Teletext ...
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Chatbot answers are all made up. This new tool helps you figure out which ones to trust.
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The FTC’s ban on noncompete clauses could be good for startups. But it also might be struck down.
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/the-ftcs-ban-on-noncompete-clauses-could-be-good-for-startups-but-it-also-might-be-struck-down/
WhatsApp for Android: Support for face unlock on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro is being distributed
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Edonia grabs €2M to turn microalgae into less bitter-tasting ground meat alternative
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Reddit, AI spam bots explore new ways to show ads in your feed: Reddit says its "communities are naturally commercial."
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Quick Glance: Innovative Advertising Strategies on Reddit
- Reddit recently introduced an innovative ad format aimed at selling products to Reddit users.
- Through Reddit's Dynamic Product Ads, users are automatically shown ads based on their previous interactions with products on the advertiser's website or on Reddit.
- In a blog post, Reddit emphasized its clear focus on ad sales and the natural commercial aspect of the Reddit community.
- The introduction of Dynamic Product Ads is a step in Reddit's strategy to expand its advertising business and drive growth.
14 Last-Minute Tool Deals From Home Depot and Lowe's: Power Tools, Yard Tools, Hand Tools
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No more refunds after 100 hours: Steam closes Early Access playtime loophole: It's largely a win against scammers, but a simple policy doesn't fit all ...
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Jaxa: Lunar lander Slim survives the third lunar night - Golem.de: Slim is still active. The Japanese space agency Jaxa did not expect its lunar mission to take ...
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Why Haven't Hoverbikes Taken Off?: Physics aside, personal flying craft's rotors pose huge safety risks
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Threads gets blocking function for individual words: Threads, hate comments or AI sexbots: Threads gives people the opportunity to exclude content with certain ...
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NVIDIA CEO, Jensen Huang, To Host Computex 2024 Keynote on 2nd June In Taipei: NVIDIA has announced that CEO, Jensen Huang, will be hosting the company's ...
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Silicon Valley models value of noncompete ban: Some old technology is being put to good use. Silicon Valley, and its many successful startups ...
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Have an old Kindle? Whatever you do, do not do this one thing: Doing this thing can render your vintage Kindle unusable. But if you're trying to figure out ...
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Best Internet Providers in Greenwood, Indiana: With a wide selection of fiber providers, most Greenwood residents have great options for home internet.
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What to read about the history of California: Five books that help explain the power and problems of the Golden State
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7440): A capable contender in the 14-inch slimline crowd
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Petlibro’s new smart refrigerated wet food feeder is what your cat deserves: Ding, ding, ding! Dinner is served. Fresh out of the cold tin can. Petlibro ...
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Seagate's new Mozaic 3+ HAMR hard disk drives can last longer than conventional PMR HDDs
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Whatsapp now also gets a new security feature for iOS: Whatsapp is now also introducing the passkeys option for iOS users. Until now this was only for Android Nu
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Astronauts aboard the ISS craft miles of technically superior optical fiber: Astronauts used ZBLAN preform, which is a glass alloy compromised of barium ...
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