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Google would need to shift up to 2,000 employees for remedies, search head says

Google pays Apple billions of dollars per year to be the default search engine on iPhones.

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Affirm shares drop 13% on weak forecast, concerns over CEO’s bet on 0% loans

Affirm shares plunged on Friday after the buy now, pay later provider issued a disappointing forecast for the current quarter.

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These investors are betting on Greece’s founders

Several of Greece’s region’s most active early-stage investors joined StrictlyVC and TechCrunch at our event in Athens to share where they’re placing bets, how founder expectations are shifting, and why Europe’s next wave might be its strongest yet. The conversation … Continue reading

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The Department of Labor just dropped its investigation into Scale AI

The U.S. Department of Labor has dropped its investigation into Scale AI’s compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, according to a source directly familiar with the matter.  The FLSA is a federal law that regulates misclassification of employees as … Continue reading

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Greece is having a Big Tech moment

Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has an inside look at how the country is positioning itself as a refreshed hub for innovation, investment, and participation from the world’s technology industry. During a StrictlyVC event in Athens, Mitsotakis explored everything from … Continue reading

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Rippling valued at $16.8 billion as HR software startup raises $450 million, says IPO not imminent

Rippling continues to tap the private markets for capital, and is now valued at $16.8 billion in its latest financing round.

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Fortnite applies to launch on Apple’s App Store after Epic Games court win

Fortnite was booted from iPhones in 2020, after Epic Games updated its software to link out to the company’s website to avoid Apple’s commissions.

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TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla denied ‘Robotaxi’ trademark, Aurora loses a co-founder, and tariffs start to take a toll

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Remember last week when Aurora met a major milestone — just squeaking … Continue reading

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Epic Games and Spotify test Apple’s new App Store rules

Fortnite maker Epic Games and Spotify are testing Apple’s new App Store policies by submitting apps for review that would have previously never been allowed. On Friday, both companies submitted new versions of their respective apps to Apple’s App Review. … Continue reading

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Bitcoin holds above $100,000 while ether rockets to its best week since 2021

Cryptocurrencies extended their rally to end the week, with bitcoin holding steady above the $100,000 level while ether rallied to its best week since 2021.

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