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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.
Ring dinged for $5.6M after, among other claims, rogue insider spied on 'pretty girls'
theregister.com/2024/04/25/ring_ftc_settlement/
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.
pcmag.com/reviews/abine-deleteme
Reddit is down: Why you're getting a 502 bad gateway error: The social giant crashed Thursday, April 25.
mashable.com/article/reddit-down-502-bad-gateway-april-25
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.
Team Biden Is Posting Through the Looming TikTok Ban: President Joe Biden may have signed the TikTok ban bill into law, but his campaign is still active on the ...
wired.com/story/biden-is-still-posting-on-tiktok/
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.
RevenueCat raises $12M Series C as it expands its subscription management to the web
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/revenuecat-raises-12m-series-c-as-it-expands-its-subscription-management-to-the-web/
Gen Z is losing its political voice on social media: President Joe Biden signed the bill this week that could ban TikTok from the U.S. if its parent company ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/gen-z-tiktok-ban-politics-instagram/
Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
EU Commissioner Breton on TikTok: “It’s about protecting our children”: Thierry Breton suspects TikTok of making young people addicted and repeatedly confronting ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/apps/tiktok-eu-kommissar-thierry-breton-fordert-schutz-von-kindern-und-droht-mit-konsequenzen-a-300f1fc9-61e6-4ab6-97df-54982ace5602
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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.
cnet.com/culture/internet/wordle-tips-the-very-best-start-words-tips-and-strategies/
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 ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/its-a-sunny-day-for-google-cloud/
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 ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/snap-total-watch-time-on-tiktok-competitor-increased-125/
BlizzCon 2024 is canceled: Blizzard has canceled this year's edition of BlizzCon. It plans to bring back the event in the future.
engt.co/3Wf6jDK
EU Parliament: Various single-use plastic packaging banned from 2030: The European Parliament has approved a new regulation on packaging. The regulation aims to ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/eu-parlament-diverse-einwegverpackungen-aus-kunststoff-ab-2030-verboten/
Sweden to send NATO military battalion to Latvia: The Swedish government will send a small battalion to the NATO Multinational Force in Latvia as part of the co
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/sweden-to-send-nato-military-battalion-to-latvia/
How Linux's insanely customizable desktop works: Anyone who familiarizes themselves more intensively with Linux will, over time, gain an appreciation of the ...
pcworld.com/article/2306777/linux-know-how-how-the-desktop-works.html
Netflix is also increasing prices for existing customers: First, the new Netflix prices applied to new customers - Soon, existing customers will also be ...
heise.de/news/Netflix-erhoeht-die-Preise-auch-fuer-Bestandskunden-9697377.html
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 ...
engt.co/3WlSGT0
Swedish Crown Princess Victoria starts officer training: Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria will start a special officer training later this year to deepen her ...
reuters.com/world/europe/swedish-crown-princess-victoria-starts-officer-training-2024-04-25/
Long-time Electrolux CEO Jonas Samuelson to step down next year: Sweden's Electrolux , the world's second-biggest appliances maker, said on Thursday its CEO of ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/electrolux-ceo-jonas-samuelson-leave-2024-04-25/
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
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 ...
wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-641/
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.
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tiktok-could-be-banned-next-year-5-alternatives-to-fill-the-void/
Chamber of Commerce sues FTC in Texas, asks court to block ban on noncompetes: Noncompete clauses "benefit employers and workers alike," Chamber tells ...
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/business-groups-sue-ftc-to-block-ban-on-noncompetes-claim-they-help-workers/
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.
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
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 .. ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/anker-solix-x1-modulares-batteriesystem-ist-offiziell/
waipu now with Teletext: waipu.tv has implemented something new: The waipu.tv 4K Stick now also supports teletext. Although Teletext ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/waipu-jetzt-mit-teletext/
Rabbit’s R1 is a little AI gadget that grows on you: If there’s one overarching takeaway from last night’s Rabbit R1 launch event, it’s this: Hardware can be fun ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/24/rabbits-r1-is-a-little-ai-gadget-that-grows-on-you/
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.
WhatsApp for Android: Support for face unlock on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro is being distributed
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-fuer-android-unterstuetzung-fuer-face-unlock-auf-dem-pixel-8-und-8-pro-wird-verteilt/
TikTok Lite axes ‘addictive as cigarettes’ reward-to-watch feature under the EU’s watchful eye
engt.co/3WwVehB
Get $70 Off This Funky Soundcore Motion X500 Bluetooth Portable Speaker: Taking the music with you just got $70 cheaper, thanks to a deal on Soundcore's popular ...
cnet.com/deals/get-70-off-this-funky-soundcore-motion-x500-bluetooth-portable-speaker/
US accuses China of backing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Beijing is “picking a side” and can’t claim to be neutral any more, the US ambassador to NATO tells ...
politico.eu/article/us-accuses-china-backing-russias-invasion-of-ukraine/
EU's new right-to-repair rules force companies to repair out-of-warranty devices: The European Union's parliament has adopted a new right-to-repair directive ...
engt.co/3UtpeJE
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 ...
arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/04/no-more-refunds-after-100-hours-steam-closes-early-access-playtime-loophole/
Sweden to send first Nato troops abroad since joining military alliance: If parliament greenlights the mission, Sweden will next year contribute Nato troops to ...
thelocal.se/20240425/sweden-to-send-first-nato-troops-abroad-since-joining-military-alliance
Dropbox integrates new security solutions for businesses and more: Cloud storage provider Dropbox has new security features and faster and more convenient ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/dropbox-2/
Stripe, doubling down on embedded finance, de-couples payments from the rest of its stack
techcrunch.com/2024/04/24/stripe-doubling-down-on-embedded-finance-de-couples-payments-from-the-rest-of-its-stack/
Former EKWB Employees say company has racist, hostile work environment, withholds overtime pay
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/former-ekwb-employees-say-company-has-racist-hostile-work-environment-withholds-overtime-pay
Eurovision 2024: Song Contest host Sweden braces for anti-Israel protests: Sweden said it plans to host a dazzling Eurovision Song Contest, watched by 200 ...
reut.rs/4b66oOa
HMD presents its first own smartphone series: Pulse, Pulse+ and Pulse Pro: Most of our readers are familiar with HMD, which has produced smartphones under the ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/hmd-stellt-erste-eigene-smartphoneserie-vor-pulse-pulse-und-pulse-pro/
Chrome: Update against critical vulnerability: Many of you will probably use Chrome on your desktop computer. There is now an update waiting ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/chrome-update-gegen-kritische-schwachstelle/
Act Fast, This Jackery Power Station Is Back Down to Its All-Time Low Price: This portable power station is back down to the lowest price we’ve seen ...
cnet.com/deals/act-fast-this-jackery-power-station-is-back-to-its-all-time-low-price/
Seed-stage firm Eniac Ventures raises $220M across two funds: Eniac has raised $60 million for Select 1, the firm’s vehicle for follow-on later-stage investments ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/24/seed-stage-firm-eniac-ventures-raises-220m-across-two-funds/
Meross: MSS315 smart socket gets a standby killer: For many people today, smart sockets from Meross are still an affordable alternative for switching devices via ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/meross-smarte-steckdose-mss315-bekommt-einen-standby-killer/
Signal allows nicknames and notes for contacts: New at the messenger Signal. Until now, Signal has displayed the names of contacts as they are stored in the ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/signal-erlaubt-spitznamen-und-notizen-fuer-kontakte/
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7440): A capable contender in the 14-inch slimline crowd
uk.pcmag.com/laptops/152002/dell-inspiron-14-plus-7440
Hackers are using developing countries for ransomware practice: Businesses in Africa, Asia, and South America hit before moving on to Western targets.
ft.com/content/53758c43-9349-4f01-9c2c-b452822a3e7e
Tell us: what’s your favourite everyday gadget?: We would like to hear about your favourite, most useful everyday utensil
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/24/tell-us-whats-your-favourite-everyday-gadget
Chrome: Abolition of third-party cookies continues to be delayed: The topic of "Chrome and the abolition of third-party cookies" has been around for a long time ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/chrome-abschaffung-von-drittanbieter-cookies-verzoegert-sich-weiter/
Spotify turns up volume to make record profits: The music streaming service reports record profits of over €1bn (£860m) after laying off 1500 staff.
bbc.com/news/business-68884501
World-first satellites for commercial science set for launch in 2025: A British startup aims to launch science satellites into space in 2025 after raising a ...
thenextweb.com/news/blue-skies-space-science-satellites-launch-2025
Sweden's railway company SJ opens ticket bookings for summer season: Planning a train journey in Sweden this summer? It's now possible to book train tickets ...
thelocal.se/20240425/swedens-railway-company-sj-opens-ticket-bookings-for-summer-season
Why Sweden may have an alcohol shortage this weekend: If you're thinking of quitting the booze, now may be a good time, as Sweden may run low on alcohol in ...
thelocal.se/20240424/why-sweden-may-have-an-alcohol-shortage-this-weekend
Stockholm, Sweden to Washington DC, USA for only €351 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Stockholm, Sweden to Washington DC, USA for only €351 roundtrip with British ...
secretflying.com/posts/stockholm-sweden-to-washington-dc-usa-for-only-e264-roundtrip/
Inside the Swedish ammunition plant at the forefront of Europe’s push to ramp up shell production
kyivindependent.com/inside-the-swedish-ammunition-plant-at-the-forefront-of-europes-push-to-ramp-up-shell-production/
Klarna scores major payment deal with Uber ahead of hotly anticipated IPO : The global deal will see Klarna added as a payment option on the Uber and Uber Eats ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/24/klarna-scores-payment-deal-with-uber-ahead-of-anticipated-ipo-.html
Concern for the Queen: Palace comments on Silvia's eye: At the reception for the new Finnish president in Stockholm, Queen Silvia involuntarily draws attention ...
n-tv.de/leute/Palast-aeussert-sich-zu-Silvias-Auge-article24897270.html
Irmgard and Heinrich Strathusen from Bleckede celebrate their iron wedding anniversary
landeszeitung.de/lokales/lueneburg-lk/bleckede/ehepaar-irmgard-und-heinrich-strathusen-aus-bleckede-feiert-eiserne-hochzeit-GJG3FHJAWNEHHM4Q425VNRKCPM.html
Business leaders: Work permit threshold 'has no place in Swedish labour model': Sweden's main business group has attacked a proposal to exempt some jobs from ...
thelocal.se/20240425/employer-group-work-permit-threshold-has-no-place-in-swedish-labour-model
In the same prison in Iran, treated differently by Sweden?: "Both Djalali and Florerus were falsely accused of espionage."
brusselstimes.com/politics/1021896/in-the-same-prison-in-iran-treated-differently-by-sweden
How do strikes work in Sweden and what are your rights?: Strikes in Sweden are unusual, but what are your rights if your union is telling you to take collective ...
thelocal.se/20231031/how-do-strikes-work-in-sweden-and-what-are-your-rights
Swedish Crown Princess Victoria starts officer training: COPENHAGEN, April 25 (Reuters) - Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria will start a special officer ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-25-swedish-crown-princess-victoria-starts-officer-training/
A fresh FTSE high is not yet reason for UK enthusiasm : Recent turnaround still owes most to a steep and persistent valuation discount
ft.com/content/acfc1222-d8f7-499a-9303-c38ba964c0ef
Conversion - Hellofresh relies on ready meals instead of meal kits: According to its own information, Hellofresh was able to compensate for weak demand for meal ...
lebensmittelpraxis.de/handel-aktuell/40016-umstellung-hellofresh-setzt-auf-fertiggerichte-statt-kochboxen.html
Why isn't May 1st a public holiday in Denmark but is in Sweden and Norway?: People in Sweden and Norway have the day off on May 1st, but a large section of the ...
thelocal.no/20240424/why-is-labour-day-a-public-holiday-in-sweden-and-norway-but-not-in-denmark
Swedish striker Strömwall to the Lakers: The Rapperswil-Jona Lakers are bringing reinforcements from Sweden. Malte Strömwall, who previously played for Frölunda ...
sarganserlaender.ch/artikel/schwedischer-stuermer-stroemwall-zu-den-lakers
Swedbank Sees Net Interest Income Drop in Line With Peers: Swedbank AB reported lower-than-expected net interest income in the three months through March ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/swedbank-sees-net-interest-income-drop-in-line-with-peers
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Big trend from Sweden: The “Mormor” sweater 2024: In Sweden it has long been a big fashion trend for 2024. The “Mormor” sweater. How to wear it in spring? We'll ...
instyle.de/fashion/trends/modetrends-2024-fruehlingsmode-mormor-pullover-aus-schweden
Sweden Eyes Russia Threat as it Invests in Energy Grid and Infrastructure: The Nordic nation is upgrading its civil defenses, and energy infrastructure is a ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-24/sweden-eyes-russia-threat-as-it-invests-in-energy-grid-and-infrastructure
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How to find a rental home in Sweden (and get money back if you're overcharged): In this week's Sweden in Focus Extra, we speak to Roland Sjölin from the ...
thelocal.se/20240424/how-to-find-a-rental-home-in-sweden-and-get-money-back-if-youre-overcharged
Senate passes bill that could ban TikTok: A bill that could ban TikTok is now all but certain to become law. The Senate approved a measure that requires ...
engt.co/3WbORjg
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
AMD Strix Point “Ryzen 9” APU With 12 Zen 5 Cores, 24 MB L3 Cache Spotted, Impressive Multi-…
wccftech.com/amd-strix-point-ryzen-apu-12-zen-5-cores-24-mb-l3-cache-spotted-impressive-multi-core-performance/
The Best Password Managers for 2024: Stop splashing your kid's birthday and your pets' names across the web. Our top-rated password managers help you create a ...
pcmag.com/picks/the-best-password-managers
Grab This Two-Pack Smart Plug for Less Than $20: A smart plug can majorly upgrade any outlet, and now you can get a pair of them for a low price.
cnet.com/deals/grab-this-two-pack-smart-plug-for-less-than-20/
Meta presents new Ray-Ban Smart Glasses models for 2024: Glasses in smart and with Meta AI - this has also been available in Germany since last year thanks to ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/meta-stellt-neue-ray-ban-smart-glasses-modelle-fuer-2024-vor/
Grindr users seek payouts after dating app shared HIV status with vendors: Grindr admitted sharing HIV status with software firms in 2018, said it stopped.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/grindr-users-seek-payouts-after-dating-app-shared-hiv-status-with-vendors/
Quick Glance: Lawsuit Alleges Grindr's Unauthorized HIV Status Disclosure
- A group of 670 individuals have joined a class action lawsuit against LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr in the UK seeking damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of HIV status and other sensitive data to third parties.
- The lawsuit claims that Grindr violated UK data protection laws by sharing user data without consent, particularly data disclosed before April 3, 2018, and between May 25, 2018, and April 7, 2020.
- Researchers from SINTEF in 2018 published information indicating that Grindr was sharing user data, including HIV status, with analytics companies, sparking intense criticism and prompting changes to the company's privacy policy.
- Grindr was fined 65 million Norwegian kroner for violating GDPR consent rules, leading to further legal issues in the US.
3 things we will miss when the boomers leave the labor market: It won't be long before the majority of boomers are no longer part of the labor market ...
t3n.de/news/drei-dinge-vermissen-boomer-arbeitsmarkt-1613731/
Leicester streetlights take ransomware attack personally, shine on 24/7: City council says it lost control after shutting down systems
theregister.com/2024/04/23/leicester_streetlights_ransomware/
GoWise’s Steam Air Fryer Is an Intriguing Combo Cooker: GoWise’s countertop device combines two different cooking functions: air frying and steaming ...
wired.com/review/gowise-steam-air-fryer/
Sweden Eyes Russia Threat as it Invests in Energy Grid and Infrastructure: The Nordic nation is upgrading its civil defenses, and energy infrastructure is a ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-24/sweden-eyes-russia-threat-as-it-invests-in-energy-grid-and-infrastructure
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Hackers infect users of antivirus service that delivered updates over HTTP: eScan AV updates were delivered over HTTP for five years.
arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/hackers-infect-users-of-antivirus-service-that-delivered-updates-over-http/
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