Source: TechCrunch
Ex-Clubhouse employees take another swing at a social networking startup
The ex-Clubhouse, Netflix employees raised $1.65M for an app that combines social media, networking, and dating.
Dominic-Madori Davis
Aug. 7, 2024, 12:03 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
Fintech Payoneer is buying 5-year-old global payroll startup Skuad for $61M in cash
New York-based fintech Payoneer has acquired Skuad, a Singapore-based global HR and payroll startup, for $61 million in cash, the company exclusively told TechCrunch. Payoneer said it could also pay…
Mary Ann Azevedo
Aug. 7, 2024, 11:33 a.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
Elon Musk’s X taken to court in Ireland for grabbing EU user data to train Grok without consent
Elon Musk’s X is being taken to court in Ireland for using Europeans’ data to train AI models without asking for their consent.
Natasha Lomas
Aug. 7, 2024, 10:03 a.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
Automattic launches AI writing tool that aims to make WordPress blogs more readable and succinct
Automattic, the owner of WordPress.com, has launched a new AI tool designed to help bloggers write more clearly and succinctly.
Paul Sawers
Aug. 7, 2024, 9:33 a.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
EQT takes a majority stake in cybersecurity firm Acronis at $3.5B+ valuation
Cybersecurity remains a white-hot space for investors. In the latest example of that demand, EQT has bought a majority stake in Acronis, a security company that specializes in data protection,…
Ingrid Lunden
Aug. 7, 2024, 8:03 a.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
EQT takes a majority stake in cybersecurity firm Acronis at a $3.5B+ valuation
Cybersecurity remains a white-hot space for investors, and in the latest deal, EQT is taking a majority stake in Acronis, a security company that specializes in data protection, cloud and…
Ingrid Lunden
Aug. 7, 2024, 7:33 a.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
UK data watchdog to fine NHS vendor Advanced for security failures prior to LockBit ransomware attack
The ICO issued the provisional fine in “failing to implement appropriate security measures prior to the attack.”
Zack Whittaker
Aug. 7, 2024, 12:03 a.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
Airbnb details plans to expand beyond short-term rentals, including co-hosting and relaunching ‘experiences’
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky suggested on Tuesday’s Q2 earnings call with investors that the company will soon expand into new products and services, including co-hosting, a relaunch of Airbnb’s “experiences,”…
Sarah Perez
Aug. 6, 2024, 11:03 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
Jumia plans to raise more than $100 million in secondary shares to drive stalled user growth
African e-commerce company Jumia is selling 10 million American depositary shares over the next couple of weeks, TechCrunch has learned. The at-the-market transaction is to take advantage of strong results…
Tage Kene-Okafor
Aug. 6, 2024, 11:03 p.m.
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5 min read
Source: TechCrunch
UK data watchdog fines NHS vendor Advanced for security failures prior to LockBit ransomware attack
The ICO issued the provisional fine in “failing to implement appropriate security measures prior to the attack.”
Zack Whittaker
Aug. 6, 2024, 11:03 p.m.
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5 min read
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