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UK Police Convicts Pair in £5.5 Billion Bitcoin Launder Case

Two defendants pleaded guilty in a Bitcoin laundering case tied to the UK’s record crypto seizure. The Met’s seven-year probe moves to sentencing 10–11 November. The post UK Police Convicts Pair in £5.5 Billion Bitcoin Launder Case appeared first on … Continue reading

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Waymo can keep testing robotaxis in NYC until end of 2025 

Waymo’s permit to test autonomous vehicles in New York City has been extended to the end of the year, giving the company a few more months to make it big in the Big Apple.

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Microsoft sales chief Althoff gets new role as CEO of company’s commercial business

Bringing together sales with marketing and other functions is critical for Microsoft to lead in the artificial intelligence era, CEO Satya Nadella said.

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Microsoft launches AI and productivity software bundle for consumers

The software company introduced Copilot Pro at $20 per month in early 2024.

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Spam and Scams Proliferate in Facebook’s Political Ads

A new analysis of political advertisers found that the platform profits from ads that include deepfakes and other content prohibited by its own policies.

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A Tech Expo Shows What China Can Make, but Not Who’ll Buy It All

The vast Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou stood as a rebuke to U.S. efforts to hem in China’s technology. But the real competition is internal, and profits are hard to find.

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Meet the end-of-life planning startup co-founded by NBA All Star Russell Westbrook

Eazewell helps families navigate end-of-life planning, from coordinating a funeral to cancelling someone’s mail, with the help of AI.

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Sources: Gusto paid $600M to acquire Guideline, plans to divest customers linked to rivals

While the HR Tech Guideline was last valued at $1.15 billion, the sale will likely yield a profit for most investors.

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Microsoft hikes price of top-tier Xbox Game Pass Ultimate by $10

Microsoft announced Wednesday that the price for its Game Pass Ultimate subscription will jump by 50% to $29.99 per month, effective immediately.

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How stablecoins could change the way Americans shop in stores

Small businesses see stablecoins as a way to cut down on fees and give customers access to new forms of rewards.

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