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Mar 7, 2023 • 5min
Tensor raises $3M for Solana-focused NFT trading platform
Tensor, a Solana-centric NFT trading platform, has raised $3 million in a seed round led by Placeholder, the team exclusively shared with TechCrunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 7, 2023 • 3min
Police arrest suspected members of prolific DoppelPaymer ransomware gang
An international law enforcement operation has led to the arrests of suspected core members of the prolific DoppelPaymer ransomware operation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 6, 2023 • 3min
Tesla slashes prices for Model S and Model Y in US
Tesla has cut the prices of its Model S sedan and Model X SUV in the U.S., according to the company’s website. This is the second time this year that Tesla has slashed prices, and it might be a bid to boost sales before the end of the quarter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 6, 2023 • 3min
Twitter Blue expands to more than 20 countries
Twitter’s paid plan Twitter Blue is now available to more than 20 new countries in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 3, 2023 • 5min
Secret Service and ICE conducted warrantless stingray surveillance, says watchdog
A government watchdog has found that the Secret Service and ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) unit repeatedly failed to obtain the correct legal paperwork when carrying out invasive cell phone surveillance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 3, 2023 • 4min
Renovate is building robots to install roof shingles
Roofing isn’t a glamorous job. In fact, one could reasonably argue that it checks off the classic three Ds of automation — dull, dirty and dangerous — with aplomb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 2, 2023 • 5min
Big Tech on notice as regulators in Africa group to investigate their market conduct
Several competition watchdogs in Africa plan to collectively interrogate the market conduct of global digital firms, putting big techs like Google and Meta, which have faced investigations and remedial action in other jurisdictions, on alert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 2, 2023 • 5min
VW’s software unit Cariad launches app store to bring Spotify, Tiktok and hundreds more to vehicles
Dozens of apps including Spotify, Amazon Music, Tiktok and gaming hubs Vector Unit and FRVR are headed to VW Group brands, beginning with Audi thanks to a new app store launched by its software subsidiary Cariad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 1, 2023 • 5min
TikTok rolls out new screen time controls, adds new default settings for teens and expands Family Pairing
TikTok announced today that it’s introducing new well-being features for teens, families and its broader community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 1, 2023 • 5min
OnePlus’ first foldable will arrive in the second half of the year
The OnePlus that was founded in 2013 was a cautious company, deliberate in its release schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
