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Longevity-focused startups have been proliferating in recent years as we become more focused on our health. However, it’s not just about apps to get you in the gym. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Funding Circle cofounder Samir Desai has unveiled a new U.K. fintech startup called Super Payments, a venture he founded back in February but which very little was known about up until now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Incredible Health, a US-based job-matching platform which made nurses its first focus, has closed an $80 million Series B funding round and announced hitting a $1.65BN unicorn valuation, billing itself as the highest valued “tech-enabled” career marketplace in the healthcare sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Electric vehicle maker Polestar said Tuesday that it is expanding its lineup to include an 884-horsepower hard-top convertible with recycled polyester upholstery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an effort to expand its social platform for virtual reality, Horizon Worlds, Meta is launching it in France and Spain today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a host of startups working on decentralized identities for the next generation of the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ride-hailing giant Uber is shutting down its free loyalty program, Uber Rewards, so it can focus on its subscription-based Uber One membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. government said it will offer up to $10 million for information related to five people believed to be high-ranking members of the notorious Russia-backed Conti ransomware gang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dutch government agency responsible for investigating financial crimes said it has arrested a developer suspected of being involved with crypto mixing service Tornado Cash in a move that has rattled some crypto and privacy advocates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Google continues the great merger between its Duo and Meet video communications apps, the company today announced that it’s introducing new Apple SharePlay-like live-sharing features to Meet, making it easier for call-participants to engage with content together in real time. I Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices