Coinbase CEO Cites Unscrupulous Actors, Market Trends in Layoff of 950 Employees
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Teens Receive Greater Protection from Targeted Ads on Instagram and Facebook
Meta is updating its apps to give teens more control over the ads they see. Advertisers on Instagram and Facebook will no longer be able to use personal data to…
Experience Prime Benefits on Third-Party Sites Starting Jan. 31 with Buy with Prime Launch
This morning, Amazon announced it will expand its Buy with Prime service to U.S.-based merchants by month-end. This service enables third-party merchants to offer Prime benefits such as free shipping…
European Airline Alliance Aims to Create Ad Targeting Joint Venture for Mobile Users
European telcos are pushing forward with a joint venture to offer opt-in “personalized” ad targeting of regional mobile network users. This follows trials in Germany last year, though EU regulators…
Private Equity Firm Purchases Insurtech Startup Duck Creek for $2.6B in All-Cash Transaction
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CES 2023: Climate Change Solutions or Greenwashing?
At CES 2023, the Caterpillar sign was unforgettable: “BUILD A BETTER WORLD with us!” It was followed by promos for an autonomous compactor and excavator, then a callout for their…
Stardew Valleys Major Update Now Live on iOS & Android
Stardew Valley fans: rejoice! The cozy life sim is now available on iOS and Android, giving you more of what you want. Stardew Valley’s 1.5 patch is finally here for…
Instagram Overhauls Design: Shop Tab Removed, Reels Moves to Center Spot
Today, Instagram announced a new way to make navigating the app easier: returning the Compose button (the plus sign “+”) to its original spot in the navigation bar at the…
Sling TV Accelerates Pace of Innovation in 2023 with User Profiles
Sling TV is aiming to level the playing field with rivals via the launch of user profiles & more changes in 2023. Last week, they quietly rolled out their new…
The Future of Mobility: In-Car Tech and EVs Shine at CES 2023
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