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Unity’s new CEO pitches ‘fundamentally different company’ after rough year

Unity CEO Matt Bromberg, who joined in May, is overseeing his first big product launch since taking over the gaming software company.

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Subscription management firm Zuora agrees to be acquired for $1.7B

Zuora, a company selling software to help businesses manage their subscription-based services, has agreed to be acquired by private equity firms GIC and Silver Lake for $1.7 billion. The all-cash deal is expected to close in Q1 2025, subject to … Continue reading

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Hackers are extorting Globe Life with stolen customer data

The insurance giant says an unknown threat actor has stolen data including SSNs and health information © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Uber has discussed a bid for travel booking company Expedia

Uber has discussed a potential bid for the travel booking company Expedia, CNBC confirmed.

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UK regulator warns of big fines, service suspensions for tech giants ahead of new safety rules

Technology giants could face “significant” fines if they don’t comply with the U.K.’s internet safety regulations, the British media regulator Ofcom warned Thursday.

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Can AI make us feel less alone? The founder of Manifest thinks so

Amy Wu, founder of the AI-based mental health app Manifest, has a bold prediction for the next wave of tech. “Separately from the AI trend, I think so many people are seeing this loneliness epidemic that’s happening with Gen Z,” … Continue reading

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Eclipse opens an NYC office with plans to bolster its presence on the East Coast

After nearly a decade, industrials-focused VC Eclipse expanded out of Silicon Valley. The firm opened its second office in New York’s Soho neighborhood with plans to invest more on the East Coast. Eclipse backs startups in sectors including manufacturing, supply … Continue reading

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Qualtrics: AI Training and Guidance a Problem For Australian Employees

Future AI programs will depend on employee engagement and skills.

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NIS 2 Compliance Deadline Arrives: What You Need to Know

The NIS 2 compliance deadline is Oct. 17. Discover essential insights on requirements, impacts, and what organisations must do now.

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Permira completes Squarespace acquisition after upping bid to $7.2B

Website builder Squarespace is no longer a publicly-traded company, after private equity firm Permira procured all remaining common stock in the firm. Permira first revealed plans to acquire Squarespace back in May, offering shareholders in the NYSE-traded company $44 per … Continue reading

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