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Truecaller now has over 450M monthly active users

Caller ID app Truecaller said on Thursday that it crossed the 450 million user mark earlier this week. The company said that it added 50 million users in the past 10 months and 15.5 million users since the beginning of … Continue reading

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Fintech Plaid raises $575M at a $6.1B valuation, says it will not go public in 2025

Plaid, which connects bank accounts to financial applications, has sold about $575 million worth of common stock at a $6.1 billion post-money valuation, the fintech company confirmed to TechCrunch. The valuation is about less than half of the $13.4 billion … Continue reading

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Y Combinator neobank Djamo raises $17M with 1M users across Francophone Africa

Djamo is one of several digital banking startups targeting Africa’s underbanked. But unlike many that focus on large markets like Nigeria, Egypt, or South Africa, Djamo has carved out a niche in Francophone West Africa, specifically the Ivory Coast and, … Continue reading

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Here’s where Apple makes its products — and how Trump’s tariffs could have an impact

China still accounts for the majority of Apple iPhone production, but the tech giant has sought to ramp up manufacturing in places like India and Vietnam.

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‘Google AI presented my April Fools’ story as real news’

Journalist Ben Black was “shocked” to discover his fake news from five years ago used by AI.

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Tesla sales plunge after Elon Musk backlash

The car maker’s sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss.

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Pixel 10 Pro Fold Leak: Can Google Finally Crack the Foldable Phone Market?

Leaked Pixel 10 Pro Fold renders reveal a familiar design, triple near cameras, and relocated SIM slot, hinting at performance upgrades over redesigns.

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Xiaomi delivers record cars in March as winners emerge in China’s EV race

Chinese electric vehicle startups Xiaomi, Xpeng and Leapmotor each reported in March delivery volumes that were roughly double of their startup competitors.

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Trump’s Tariffs Could Reshape the US Tech Industry

Apple, Amazon, and other tech companies reliant on global supply chains stand to lose the most from Trump’s trade policies, but some software firms expect more demand for their services.

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De minimis trade loophole that boosted Chinese online retailers to end May 2

The announcement, which came alongside a set of sweeping new tariffs, gives customs officials, retailers and logistics companies a month to prepare.

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