Footnotes, TikTok’s crowdsourced fact-checks, launches in the US
All U.S. TikTok users are able to view the notes that have been rated as helpful and submit their own ratings in return.
The Download: plastic’s problem with fuel prices, and SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Fuel prices are soaring. Plastic could be next. As the war in Iran continues, one of the most visible global economic ripple effects has been fossil-fuel prices. But looking ahead, further consequences could…
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TikTok adds new parental controls, tools for creators
The social network is bringing new parental controls to Family Pairing, its feature that allows parents to link their accounts with their teen’s account to customize safety settings.
Codie Sanchez’s BizScout Announces the Appointment of Bobby Graham as President
Graham will lead operations, growth, and platform development for the fast-growing business acquisition marketplace.
Space Force bets on commercial entrants in $4B satcom contest
The Space Force is leveraging commercial competition for the next phase of its PTS program.
Starbucks Built a New ‘Luxury’ Office Near Its CEO’s Newport Beach, California Home
The 4,624-square-foot office was disclosed as part of Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s compensation package before he started the role last fall.
Nvidia AI chip challenger Groq said to be nearing new fundraising at $6B valuation
Should this new fundraising deal close, it will double Groq’s valuation in about nine months.
Luma and Runway expect robotics to eventually be a big revenue driver for them
Both Luma and Runway have reportedly held conversations with self-driving car and robotics companies as they look toward the future.
Your Retention Crisis Won’t End Until You Make This Shift
If your company is in a high-turnover industry, it is within your control to be transformational or transactional with your employees.
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Release Date Has Been Revealed, According to a JPMorgan Investor Letter
Apple’s foldable smartphones will look similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold line, according to reports.
Google says UK government has not demanded an encryption backdoor for its users’ data
Google refused to tell a U.S. senator whether the company had received a secret U.K. surveillance order demanding access to encrypted data, similar to an order served on Apple earlier this year.