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HubSpot co-founder Shah backs Peerlist for a new take on professional networking

January 23, 2023

With over 875 million users across over 200 countries, LinkedIn is a household name in the world of professional networking. But as the platform grew, it shifted some focus to becoming another source of consuming and producing content. Now a young startup wants to disrupt that. Peerlist aims to fill this gap by providing a space […]

HubSpot co-founder Shah backs Peerlist for a new take on professional networking by Jagmeet Singh originally published on TechCrunch

Netflix teams up with Bumble so users can bond over popular TV shows

January 23, 2023

Bumble is putting the phrase “Netflix and Chill?” to the test with the launch of a weekly in-app Netflix-themed question game called “Netflix Nights In” that asks users questions about a popular Netflix show. Users can play against their match to see who can answer all the questions correctly. According to a recent Bumble survey, […]

Netflix teams up with Bumble so users can bond over popular TV shows by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

No rest for Salesforce as activist investor Elliott Management takes multibillion stake in company

January 23, 2023

It’s been a tumultuous time at Salesforce recently, and it’s not getting any quieter soon. The Wall Street Journal reported last night that the company now needs to deal with activist investor Elliott Management. Elliott confirmed that it has taken a multibillion stake in Salesforce, and shared this comment from Jesse Cohn, managing partner at […]

No rest for Salesforce as activist investor Elliott Management takes multibillion stake in company by Ron Miller originally published on TechCrunch

Review: The 2023 Mac Mini is a serious contender with the M2 Pro

January 23, 2023

Apple’s latest silicon innovations shine in the Mac Mini. The tiny desktop computer is the latest Apple computer fitted with the M2 chipset. For $599, buyers can opt for the M2 or spend $1299 for the impressive M2 Pro, which features unique benefits. For the last several days, my M1 Mac Mini sat on the […]

Review: The 2023 Mac Mini is a serious contender with the M2 Pro by Matt Burns originally published on TechCrunch

Forspoken review: Square-Enix’s risky new IP arrives half-baked

January 23, 2023

Everyone is excited for Final Fantasy XVI, but in an age of endless sequels the fresh and original action RPG Forspoken has gamers hoping that a fun new franchise is being minted. Unfortunately, Square-Enix’s risky bet doesn’t quite pay off: it’s an ambitious but disjointed experience that feels for all the world like none of […]

Forspoken review: Square-Enix’s risky new IP arrives half-baked by Devin Coldewey originally published on TechCrunch

India central bank orders SBM local unit to stop outward remittance transactions

January 23, 2023

India’s central bank has directed SBM Bank India to stop all outward remittance transactions in a blow to the bank and many of its fintech partners that offer services allowing users to invest in foreign services. The Reserve Bank of India said in a brief statement Monday that it has ordered SBM Bank India to […]

India central bank orders SBM local unit to stop outward remittance transactions by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch

Spotify cuts 6% of its workforce, impacting 600 people

January 23, 2023

Music streaming service Spotify has announced that it will be conducting a round of layoffs that will impact around 6% of its global workforce. In its most recent earnings release, the company said that there were 9,808 full-time employees working for Spotify. Today’s move will impact around 600 employees. “Like many other leaders, I hoped […]

Spotify cuts 6% of its workforce, impacting 600 people by Romain Dillet originally published on TechCrunch