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Jun 9, 2022 • 4min
Multicoin Capital leads $60M investment in Delphia to give retail investors edge against hedge funds
The startup’s “share-to-earn” data token model will reward users for contributing valuable information, which it will then use to help its model better pick stocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 8, 2022 • 4min
Tencent once more seeks to expand its mobile hit Honor of Kings globally
Honor of Kings, the world’s largest mobile game made by China’s internet behemoth Tencent, is rolling out a global version by the end of this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 8, 2022 • 3min
Oracle quietly closes $28B deal to buy electronic health records company Cerner
At the end of last year, just before Christmas, Oracle made a big move when it announced it was acquiring electronic health records company Cerner for $28 billion, thrusting it quickly into the top enterprise deal for 2021, just under the wire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 7, 2022 • 4min
At 65 inches and 8K, the world’s largest holographic display is here
Bigger isn’t always better, but when the Looking Glass Factory announces a beast of a holographic display, it tickles our rods, cones and curiosity equally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 7, 2022 • 3min
Etsy is launching a purchase protection program, investing $25M to cover refunds in some cases
Online marketplace Etsy is launching a new Purchase Protection program for buyers and sellers on its platform, the company announced on Monday. Starting August 1st, buyers on Etsy will be eligible to receive a full refund for purchases that don’t match the item description, arrive damaged or don’t arrive at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 6, 2022 • 3min
Google disables RCS ads in India following rampant spam by businesses
Google has disabled businesses ability to use RCS for promotion in India, the company’s biggest market by users, following reports of rampant spam by some firms in a setback for the standard that the company is hoping to be the future of SMS messaging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 6, 2022 • 4min
Gemini lays off 10% of workforce as the ‘crypto revolution’ enters its ‘contraction phase’
Crypto platform Gemini has cut approximately 10% of its workforce, per co-founders and twin brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 3, 2022 • 3min
Foxconn confirms ransomware attack disrupted operations at Mexico factory
Smartphone manufacturing giant Foxconn has confirmed that a ransomware attack in late May disrupted operations at one of its Mexico-based production plants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 3, 2022 • 4min
Amazon is launching an invite-based ordering option, starting with the PS5 and Xbox Series X
Amazon is launching a new invite-based ordering experience for high-demand, low-supply products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 2, 2022 • 4min
Pear VC’s Anand Iyer goes solo with new $20M fund for crypto developer tools
Engineers are the bedrock of any tech product, and blockchains are no exception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
