Twitter Launches New Three-Colour Verification
According to a report by The Verge, the microblogging platform’s ‘Twitter Blue’ subscriptions rolled out despite warnings from Twitter’s own trust and safety staff
This annual shot might protect against HIV infections
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TheyDo fires the starting gun on the race to own the customer journey
It doesn’t matter what kind of web site it is, the ‘customer journey’ has always been important, otherwise you lose that engagement and the end result can hit the bottom line. That was always the case. But in the modern era, customers expect an easy and simple experience, otherwise they move elsewhere. And with the […]
TheyDo fires the starting gun on the race to own the customer journey by Mike Butcher originally published on TechCrunch
Digip digitizes the process of applying for trademarks
For businesses, protecting trademarks is often a lengthy and expensive process, especially if they have multiple brands. Digip digitizes much of the process, helping its customers file trademarks by themselves instead of going to law firms. The Stockholm-based legaltech startup announced today it has added $1.3 million to its seed round, bringing the total to […]
Digip digitizes the process of applying for trademarks by Catherine Shu originally published on TechCrunch
How Utilities Are Essential In Differentiating NFT Projects
As the world of NFTs continues to evolve, the utility of projects will develop with it
Beamery, the all-in-one talent management platform, becomes a unicorn
HR organizations are faced with a widening skills gap, economic headwinds and changing expectations around work. It’s no surprise, then, that burnout and exhaustion are widespread in HR, with one survey finding that 42% of teams are struggling under the weight of too many projects and responsibilities. Change starts with personnel and management, some might […]
Beamery, the all-in-one talent management platform, becomes a unicorn by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
Twitter disperses the Trust & Safety Council after key members resigned
Twitter today dispersed the Trust & Safety Council, which was an advisory group consisting of roughly 100 independent researchers and human rights activists. The group, formed in 2016, gave the social network input on different content and human rights-related issues such as the removal of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), suicide prevention, and online safety. […]
Twitter disperses the Trust & Safety Council after key members resigned by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch
Here’s Why The Middle East Is Key For The Rapidly Developing World Of Gaming
In the Middle East, growth is down to market conditions that exist nowhere else. With half its population under 25 years old and tech-savvy, it is no surprise that the region is one of the most active and engaged online.
As China relaxes zero-COVID, tech firms assume a larger role in fighting the virus
China’s abrupt easing of its zero-COVID policy last week has led to a spike in cases and rising fears of the virus. Over the last three years, the authority has used big data to monitor the movement of people and thus control the spread of the virus. Now that the government is gradually undoing some […]
As China relaxes zero-COVID, tech firms assume a larger role in fighting the virus by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch
Ex-Rocket Lab engineer raises $21M for Partly to make buying car parts easier
Car parts buyers require specific parts to fit specific vehicles, making for a supply-constrained environment. New Zealand-based Partly wants to ease those constraints by connecting parts buyers around the world with the correct parts. The two-year-old startup is not a car parts marketplace. Rather, Partly powers marketplaces like eBay and Shopify with its database of […]
Ex-Rocket Lab engineer raises $21M for Partly to make buying car parts easier by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested in The Bahamas
Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested by The Royal Bahamas Police Force following reports that the United States had filed criminal charges against the founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, and is likely to request his extradition. The Office of the Attorney General of the Bahamas issued a statement today, which was reported by […]
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested in The Bahamas by Mary Ann Azevedo originally published on TechCrunch