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SoundCloud introduces a cheaper plan for artists

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Techme101

Music streaming platform SoundCloud announced Tuesday that it is introducing a new, cheaper paid plan for artists simply called Artist, while renaming its Next Pro plan to Artist Pro. The new basic tier will cost $39 per year and put … Continue reading →

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Dexcom’s over-the-counter glucose monitor now offers users an AI summary of how sleep, meals and more impact sugar levels

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Techme101

Dexcom is bringing generative AI to Stelo users, starting with weekly personalized reports about their glucose

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FTC bans hidden junk fees in short-term lodging, live-event ticket prices

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Techme101

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission passed a rule on Tuesday banning hidden “junk fees” for live events, hotels, and vacation rentals. The agency says the new rule prohibits “bait-and-switch pricing,” and other practices that hide total prices and bury junk … Continue reading →

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Shein must cede Indians’ data, control of local ops to re-enter India

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Techme101

Shein must surrender all data of Indian customers and control of its local operations to its partner, Reliance Retail, and keep operations fully local to re-enter the Indian market, according to new government disclosures that reveal how the apparel and … Continue reading →

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Databricks announces $10 billion financing at $62 billion valuation

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Techme101

The company’s new valuation is up from $43 billion in 2023.

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Ofcom criticised for ‘reprehensible’ porn job post

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Techme101

Campaigners say the post, by a senior manager at the regulator, “trivialises” violence against women and girls.

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Astrill VPN Review: Features, Performance, and Insights

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Techme101

Astrill VPN is touted as one of the best VPNs around. But is it worth the extra money?

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Focused Energy buys two of the world’s most powerful lasers for its fusion quest

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Techme101

The massive lasers will be installed in the startup’s future facility, which it is building in the San Francisco Bay Area. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Texas medical school says hackers stole sensitive health data of 1.4 million individuals

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Techme101

The university’s incident website blocks search engines from listing the site, making it more difficult for affected individuals to find the website in search results. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 Reasons Callers Skip Your IVR Survey (+ Easy Fixes)

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Techme101

If IVR survey completion rates are lower than you’d like, this post is for you. Learn the main reasons callers bail and how to fix them.

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