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Court rules in favor of a web scraper, Bright Data, which Meta had used and then sued

Meta has lost a claim in its legal battle with an Israeli tech firm, Bright Data, which it sued last year for scraping data from Facebook and Instagram via the web. The tech giant, which has a long history of … Continue reading

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Klarna introduces $7.99 ‘Klarna Plus’ subscription plan as it approaches an IPO

Swedish fintech company Klarna announced today its first subscription plan, “Klarna Plus,” for $7.99 per month, featuring benefits like no added service fees when using Klarna’s One Time Card, double rewards points and access to exclusive discounts with popular brands. … Continue reading

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How to plan for general partner succession

The succession process requires an open and genuine dialogue between the senior retiring and incoming management teams. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Fantuan acquires Chowbus’ food delivery business

With the acquisition comes a partnership between Fantuan and Chowbus that will meld each of their strengths with local Asian restaurants. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Elo Life Systems grabs another $20.5M to get its monk fruit sweetener to market

Elo Life is focused on a number of technologies from developing plant-based sweeteners to crop protection. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Google announces new AI-powered features for education

Google announced a bunch of new features for classroom management, accessibility, and AI-powered features for creating questions and lesson plans as part of the Bett ed-tech event in the UK. AI-powered features Google already allows teachers to add questions to … Continue reading

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Spotify teases in-app purchases for EU iPhone users ahead of incoming DMA regulation

Spotify is gearing up to test Apple’s response to new European regulations designed to prevent so-called digital “gatekeepers” from engaging in anticompetitive practices. The music-streaming giant has shared a bunch of mockups to illustrate what its iPhone and iPad app … Continue reading

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BeReal, which now has 23M DAUs, is onboarding brands and celebs

BeReal, a rising social media app that emphasizes authenticity, is making its first outreach to brands and celebrities. Starting February 6, brands and celebrities will be able to sign up as “RealBrands” or “RealPeople,” and fans can watch them share … Continue reading

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Krafton plans to extend PUBG supremacy with franchise growth, graphics revamp

Krafton has more in store for its battle royale shooting game PUBG, its biggest mobile title, according to Goldman Sachs. The South Korean firm is plotting “incremental updates” to its strategy to sustain and expand PUBG, Goldman Sachs said in … Continue reading

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General Catalyst leads $200M investment into Bilt Rewards, doubling its valuation to $3.1B

Bilt Rewards, whose platform aims to allow consumers to earn rewards on rent and daily neighborhood spend, has raised $200 million at a $3.1 valuation, the company announced today. General Catalyst led the financing, which more than doubles the New … Continue reading

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