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The Download: who pays for climate change, and blockchain gaming

November 10, 2022
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. Why this year’s UN climate conference is all about the money This week has seen the start of COP27, the UN’s two-week climate conference, where world leaders have met in Sharm El Sheikh,…

General Atlantic values media tech Amagi at $1.4 billion in new funding

November 10, 2022

Amagi, which offers cloud broadcast and targeted advertising software to scores of media and entertainment giants, has raised a large new funding round as it looks to expand its tech offerings and invest in AI-powered personalization stack. General Atlantic led a new round of over $100 million, which included about $20 million in secondary buybacks, […]

General Atlantic values media tech Amagi at $1.4 billion in new funding by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch

Ordergroove picks up $100M to grow e-commerce subscriptions as a service

November 10, 2022

Amazon has mastered the concept of subscriptions in e-commerce. Prime-based memberships, and the ability to set up recurring purchases for everyday items, have been central to how it drums up repeat business, tapping shoppers looking for discounts and more convenience. The concept has caught on fast with other retailers, and as one indication of that, […]

Ordergroove picks up $100M to grow e-commerce subscriptions as a service by Ingrid Lunden originally published on TechCrunch

Why this year’s UN climate conference is all about the money

November 10, 2022
This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. I love warm, sunny days like the ones we’ve been having in the Northeast this week. As a climate reporter I’m also a bit concerned, though. It’s way too hot. I’m trying to…

This sci-fi blockchain game could help create a metaverse that no one owns

November 10, 2022
Start exploring in Dark Forest, and you quickly realize just how much you don’t know.  The universe is vast, and most of it is shrouded in darkness. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to venture into the unknown, avoid being destroyed by opposing players who may be lurking in the dark, and…

Apple limits AirDrop ‘everyone’ option to 10 minutes in China

November 10, 2022

A change in the iOS 16.1.1 update for Chinese users is turning some heads. Apple is restricting the “Everyone” option in AirDrop to ten minutes on iPhones purchased in mainland China, according to online user reports. That means people can no longer keep their Airdrop on for an unlimited time, including for strangers and contacts. […]

Apple limits AirDrop ‘everyone’ option to 10 minutes in China by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch

Power up with our partners at TC Sessions: Crypto

November 10, 2022

We’re packing our bags and getting pumped about flying to Miami for TC Sessions: Crypto on November 17.  What about you? Don’t miss your chance to rub elbows with the kings and queens of blockchain, cryptocurrency, DeFi, NFT and web3 — the current rulers and the up-and-coming contenders for the crown. Buy your pass today […]

Power up with our partners at TC Sessions: Crypto by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch

Elon Musk addresses Twitter advertisers in a meandering Q&A

November 10, 2022

New Twitter owner Elon Musk joined a Twitter Space today to address concerns from advertisers about changes at the company. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s nascent foray into running a social media platform has been tumultuous, from launching unfinished products, to alienating advertisers, to laying off half of its staff. Twitter’s Client Solutions Leader Robin Wheeler […]

Elon Musk addresses Twitter advertisers in a meandering Q&A by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch

Elon Musk details his vision for a Twitter payments system

November 10, 2022

Elon Musk detailed his vision for Twitter’s plan to enter the payments market during a livestreamed meeting with Twitter advertisers, hosted on Twitter Spaces on Wednesday. The new Twitter owner suggested that, in the future, users would be able to send money to others on the platform, extract their funds to authenticated bank accounts and, […]

Elon Musk details his vision for a Twitter payments system by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch