Amazon’s $1.7B iRobot acquisition scrutinized by UK on competition grounds

April 6, 2023

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed that it’s assessing Amazon’s proposed acquisition of robot vacuum maker iRobot. The case is still at its earliest possible stage, where the CMA is essentially soliciting comments from relevant stakeholders to establish whether there may be a “substantial lessening of competition” in the U.K. as a […]

Amazon’s $1.7B iRobot acquisition scrutinized by UK on competition grounds by Paul Sawers originally published on TechCrunch

Twitter’s new feature will show ‘half ads’ to Blue subscribers

April 6, 2023

Twitter is rolling out additional features for Blue subscribers including showing 50% of ads in their timeline compared to non-paid users and a visibility boost in search. Elon Musk had long promised that Twitter Blue subscribers would get a feature to see fewer sponsored tweets. Now, the company has finally implemented the feature, and will […]

Twitter’s new feature will show ‘half ads’ to Blue subscribers by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch

Is This the End of the ChatGPT-Inspired Rally in This Stock?

April 6, 2023

The hype surrounding generative artificial intelligence has been the rising tide that has lifted many boats, including C3.ai (AI), which has waded into a serious controversy and could find itself…

That slowdown you’re feeling, by the numbers

April 6, 2023

It’s more than a feeling. According to new data coming out from the research firm Pitchbook and the National Venture Capital Association, venture firms are raising — and deploying — a lot less money than in recent years. What to know: overall deal count in the U.S. has fallen more than 25% between the first quarter […]

That slowdown you’re feeling, by the numbers by Connie Loizos originally published on TechCrunch

How to Get a Cashier’s Check: A Step-by-Step Guide

April 6, 2023

Unfamiliar with the world of cashier’s checks? Educate yourself by reading this article to unlock the tool many people don’t know about.

Chipotle Is Crying Fowl at Sweetgreen for Stealing Its Name

April 6, 2023

The Mexican food chain is suing the salad and bowls chain for its new menu item, the ‘Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl.’

Does Your Company Need Identity Security Training? Here’s How To Keep Everyone’s Data Safe.

April 6, 2023

Use these techniques to protect you and your clients’ sensitive information safe from unauthorized access, theft and abuse.

Adapting to Recession: How Tech-Based Market Research Can Help Entrepreneurs Stay Ahead

April 6, 2023

Utilizing data-driven insights to identify opportunities and pivot strategies for business success

Tim Cook On His Relationship With Elon Musk: ‘Important to Engage When There’s Disagreement’

April 6, 2023

The Apple CEO spoke with GQ about his contentious relationship with the billionaire.

Google to prohibit personal loan apps from accessing user photos, contacts

April 6, 2023

Google plans to restrict apps that offer loan to individuals from accessing sensitive user data such as photos, videos and contacts, as the Android maker steps up its response to the rise of predatory behavior from some lenders that harass borrowers. The search giant pushed an update to its Personal Loans policy on Wednesday for […]

Google to prohibit personal loan apps from accessing user photos, contacts by Jagmeet Singh originally published on TechCrunch

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