US cyber investors pledge spyware is off limits — with a catch

March 22, 2024

On Monday, the Biden administration announced that six new countries had joined an international coalition to fight the proliferation of commercial spyware, sold by companies such as NSO Group or Intellexa. Now, some investors have announced that they too are committed to fighting spyware. But at least one of those investors, Paladin Capital Group, has […]

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The Download: tracing a mysterious covid strain, and fighting dengue with drones

March 22, 2024
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. How scientists traced a mysterious covid case back to six toilets This week I have a mystery for you. It’s the story of how a team of researchers traced a covid variant in…

3 China Stocks Poised for Market Domination

March 22, 2024
Despite its property sector still showing weakness, China’s retail sales and factory output surpass estimates during January-February, making a solid start for the year and providing tentative relief to policymakers….

Last call for pitch submissions at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024!

March 22, 2024

Don’t miss out on your chance to shine at “So You Think You Can Pitch,” our highly anticipated segment at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024, happening in Boston on April 25. Pitching is pivotal for securing funding and attracting early customers, yet getting honest feedback before facing investors can be rare. At TC Early Stage, three […]

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3 Gold Stocks to Elevate Your Portfolio Performance

March 22, 2024
With geopolitical tensions rising and potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve looming, 2024 is anticipated to witness a sustained uptick in gold prices. Against this backdrop, quality gold…

How scientists traced a mysterious covid case back to six toilets

March 22, 2024
This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here. This week I have a mystery for you. It’s the story of how a team of researchers traced a covid variant in Wisconsin from a…

DOJ lawsuit against Apple is headline grabber with limited near-term impact

March 22, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Apple Thursday, accusing the company led by CEO Tim Cook of engaging in anti-competitive business practices. The allegations include claims that Apple prevents competitors from accessing certain iPhone features and that the company’s actions impact the “flow of speech” through its streaming service, Apple TV+. However, […]

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UK confirms in-depth antitrust probe into Three and Vodafone’s planned $19B merger

March 22, 2024

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed that it’s launching a formal “phase 2” investigation into the planned merger between Vodafone and Three UK. The CMA says that the deal could lead to higher prices for consumers, while also impact future infrastructure investments. However, the CMA has given both parties a token five […]

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