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Sep 15, 2023 • 3min
X launches account verification based on government ID
X, formerly Twitter, has launched government ID-based account verification for paid users to prevent impersonation and give them benefits such as “prioritized support.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2023 • 5min
UK DeepTech gets another boost with new $100M SCVC fund out of Bristol
Europe has far too few VCs created by former founders, or “Operators” as the industry often likes to call them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14, 2023 • 7min
San Francisco requests redo on Cruise, Waymo robotaxi expansion hearing
San Francisco has formally requested state regulators redo an August hearing that expanded robotaxi permits for Cruise and Waymo, giving both companies permission to widen commercial operations throughout the city 24/7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14, 2023 • 5min
Telegram adds a self-custodial crypto wallet worldwide, excluding the US
Telegram introduces self-custodial crypto wallet worldwide, excluding the US. Evolution of Telegram into a super app with a decentralized crypto wallet. Exploring potential of digital assets for unbanked populations.
Sep 13, 2023 • 4min
French watchdog temporarily halts iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels
Just a few hours after Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, France’s radiation watchdog (ANFR) released a public statement announcing that the iPhone 12 breaches radiation levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 13, 2023 • 3min
English learning platform ELSA lands $22.5M Series C
ELSA, the English language learning platform, announced today it has raised $22.5 million in Series C funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2023 • 4min
TikTok Shop officially launches in the U.S.
After months of testing, TikTok has finally launched its e-commerce product, TikTok Shop, in the U.S — where it has more than 150 million users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2023 • 4min
Google.org to invest $20M into AI-focused grants for think tanks and academic institutions
Ahead of Wednesday’s AI-focused private Congressional meeting with tech giants, Google this morning announced a new initiative aimed at supporting researchers and public policy solutions around AI with the debut of the Digital Futures Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2023 • 4min
WhatsApp has reluctantly started work on cross-platform messaging due to EU regulation
Last week, the European Union named the six big tech companies that should be considered as gatekeepers in one way or another under the Digital Markets Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2023 • 4min
Google flips the switch on interest-based ads with ‘Privacy Sandbox’ rollout
Google is now rolling out Privacy Sandbox — its tech to replace third-party cookies — to all Chrome users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
