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Sources: Apple plans to slow hiring and spending growth in 2023 in some divisions to cope with a potential economic downturn; the changes won't affect all teams — Apple Inc. plans to slow hiring and spending growth next year in some divisions to cope with a potential economic downturn … | Aisha Malik / TechCrunch: |
Instagram launches a new “payments in chat” feature in the US that lets users buy products with Meta Pay and track orders from small businesses via DMs — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today that the company is launching a new “payments in chat” feature on Instagram.
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Sources: several US chip makers have deliberated over whether to oppose the Chips Act if its final language disproportionately benefits manufacturers like Intel — Several U.S. semiconductor firms are deliberating whether to oppose a package of chip industry subsidies if the final language …
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A look at using Chrome OS Flex to revive three old computers, including a 2011 iMac with 4GB of RAM, and how Chrome OS is the most consumer-friendly Linux — The Linux desktop that will transform the industry is ChromeOS. — Linux is a great operating system. I've expounded its virtues for over 20 years.| Bill Toulas / BleepingComputer: |
Russia fines Google $358M for not censoring topics, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine, after Google's Russian subsidiary filed for bankruptcy earlier in 2022 — A court in Moscow has imposed a fine of $358 million (21 billion rubles) on Google LLC for failing to restrict access to information considered prohibited in the country.| Jackie Davalos / Bloomberg: |
Uber settles a DOJ lawsuit over “wait-time” fees it charged disabled people for taking too long to board vehicles, to pay 65K+ passengers a total of $2,238,500 — Uber Technologies Inc. will pay millions of dollars to settle claims by the US Department of Justice … | Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg: |
Netflix tests charging customers in five Latin American countries an extra fee if they use an account for more than two weeks outside of their primary residence — Netflix Inc. will ask customers in five Latin America countries to pay a fee if they want to use their account in an additional home …
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Andy Jassy has quietly put his own imprint on Amazon in his first year as CEO, making more changes than many expected, including a hands-on approach to lobbying — Jeff Bezos' successor has set himself apart with a hands-on approach in Washington. — Give this article- - - Read in app| Aisha Malik / TechCrunch: |
Snap launches Snapchat for Web to let users send snaps and make video calls on desktop, and says the average Snapchat caller spends 30+ minutes a day on calls — Snap announced today that it's introducing Snapchat for Web to let users send snaps and chat with friends via video calls all from their desktops.
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A UK judge quashes the CMA's order that Meta must sell Giphy and refers the case back to the CMA, which says it aims to complete the review within three months — Meta Platforms Inc.'s purchase of GIF search engine Giphy will be sent back to the UK antitrust regulator for a further review …
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New York-based Meow, which offers corporate investors a compliant-first approach to cryptocurrency investing, raised a $22M Series A led by Tiger Global — Crypto corporate treasury firm Meow raised $22 million in a Series A funding round led by Tiger Global, with participation from QED Investors …
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Sources: SoftBank halts plans for a London IPO for Arm amid political turmoil; Boris Johnson had lobbied Masayoshi Son for at least a partial IPO on the LSE — Japanese tech investor pauses plan for dual primary UK-US listing for chip designer after Johnson quitsSponsor Posts
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