Temu’s latest lawsuit against Shein is wild
Besides making allegations of abusing legal systems and agressive contracts, Temu's lawsuit makes Shein's business practices look like they're from a mobster movie. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreSpotify confirms test of prompt-based AI playlists feature
Earlier this fall, Spotify was found to be developing a new feature that would allow its streaming app users to create playlists using AI technology and prompts. Now, that “AI playlists” feature has been spotted in the wild, as part of a test that to see how users will respond
Read MoreRogers and Lynk complete satellite-to-mobile phone call, 2024 launch anticipated
Rogers and Lynk Global have announced that they have completed Canada’s first successful satellite-to-mobile phone call, using Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphones. The two companies also tested SMS, data, and emergency alerting services. Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey conducted the call with a NL Search and Rescue volunteer, using Lynk’s
Read MoreIs Bolt Safe? New Safety Features You Can Count On
Bolt, Africa’s leading on-demand mobility platform, reinforces its unwavering commitment to safety with the introduction of two cutting-edge features: Trip Monitoring and Driver Alerts. These proactive safety measures will provide real-time support through advanced trip monitoring capabilities and insightful alerts for drivers, enhancing the reliability and security of Bolt rides.
Read MoreElon Musk wants to open a university in Texas
Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Image: Getty Images Elon Musk is planning to open up a university in Austin, Texas, according to a report from Bloomberg. A tax filing for Musk’s charity, The Foundation, reveals that the billionaire wants to contribute $100 million to build STEM-focused primary and
Read MoreWhy Youtube Removes Code to View Monetisation Status – What Are the Solutions?
With the average Youtuber making between $3 and $5 per 1,000 video views through Adsense, it has rapidly become one of the most lucrative social media platforms on the internet. Today, any one with a mobile camera device and a stable internet connection can start laying a solid foundation for
Read MoreKapital secures $165M in equity, debt to provide financial visibility to LatAm SMBs
In 2023, Kapital’s customer base grew to 80,000 small businesses in Mexico, Colombia and Peru. It also acquired Banco Autofin Mexico S.A. in September. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreLolli raises $8M Series B to expand its bitcoin and cashback rewards to enterprises
Lolli, a bitcoin and cashback rewards application, has raised an $8 million Series B round, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreLinktree acquires link-in-bio platform Koji in its second investment of the year
Australia-based link-in-bio platform Linktree announced today that it has acquired competitor Koji from its parent company GoMeta for an undisclosed amount. Linktree said that Koji’s link-in-bio product will shut down on January 31, 2024. The company is offering Koji users three months of Linktree Pro plan as a trial. But
Read MoreDistributional wants to develop software to reduce AI risk
Companies are increasingly curious about AI and the ways in which it can be used to (potentially) boost productivity. But they’re also wary of the risks. In a recent Workday survey, enterprises cite the timeliness and reliability of the underlying data, potential bias and security and privacy as the top
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