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Ahead of the Election, Social Media Platforms Have Given Up
If you thought 2020 was bad, decisions from Big Tech and the US government have led to an internet that’s even worse off.Tech - Wired - 5 days ago -
OpenAI Hires Co-Founder of Social Platform Rival to X
Gabor Cselle, a serial entrepreneur, was a Twitter employee a decade ago. More recently he helped start Pebble, a safety-centric competitor to Elon Musk’s X. What’s OpenAI up to now?Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
Will Social Platforms Take Down a Premature Donald Trump Victory Post?
In the 2020 presidential race, Donald Trump proclaimed himself the winner long before enough votes were counted. We asked the major platforms if they’d let him do it again.Tech - Wired - 9 hours ago -
Middle East latest: Social platform X suspends new account on behalf of Iran's supreme leader
The social platform X has suspended a new account on behalf of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that posted messages in HebrewWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Reddit’s stock soars after social-media platform turns a profit, beats Q3 sales and earnings estimates
Reddit said Tuesday that it turned a profit in its third quarter — a first for the social-media platform since becoming a public company earlier this year.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Elite platforms for automotive
Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon Elite platforms for automotive applications at its Snapdragon Summit event today.Tech - VentureBeat - October 22 -
Republicans subpoena Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue
Committee on House Administration Chair Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) on Wednesday issued a subpoena to ActBlue, a popular Democratic fundraising platform that has collected record donations for the Harris ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta
The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
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Cognizant adds multi-agent functionality to AI application platform
Cognizant's Neuro AI platform will use a multi-agent framework to help enterprises ideate new AI applications.Tech - VentureBeat - October 16 -
Noice streaming platform launches open beta with rewards for European creators
Gamer livestreaming platform Noice announced it is launching a global open beta as well as a rewards program aimed at benefiting creators.Tech - VentureBeat - October 15 -
Play unveils Build Play development platform for Web3 games
Play, formerly known as ReadyGG, has launched the Build Play development platform to expand access to Web3 technologies for gaming.Tech - VentureBeat - October 16 -
FunPlus opens Studio Ellipsis to make cross-platform games in Lisbon
FunPlus, a Swiss company that has become one of the world’s largest independent game companies, has opened its new Studio Ellipsis in Lisbon.Tech - VentureBeat - October 16 -
Robinhood launches platform to go after bigger, more active traders
Robinhood unveiled a new desktop-based platform called Legend on Thursday, aimed at active traders who want more detailed analysis of stocks.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
This Mystery Shopping Company Just Became America’s Top Small Business
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce named mystery shopping and customer experience research platform Confero as the top small business of 2024.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
SteelSeries Wireless GameBuds Up For Preorder At Amazon, And They Work With All Platforms
Amazon is now taking preorders for the Arctis GameBuds , the first wireless gaming earbuds manufactured by the team at SteelSeries behind multiple of the best wireless gaming headsets in 2024 . ...Tech - GameSpot - October 17 -
How game developers win in a soft market dominated by big platforms
During the latest stop of the GamesBeat Global Tour, Aldora CEO Joost van Dreunenbut addressed new ways to monetize and reach customers.Tech - VentureBeat - October 18 -
Yuga Labs brings AI to blockchain with ApeChain creator platform
Yuga Labs, the Web3 company behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, is bringing AI to blockchain with the launch of ApeChain, a new creator platform. In order to future-proof its ecosystem, Yuga Labs is ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 18 -
Here's How Many Hours Netflix Users Spend On The Platform Every Day
People watch a lot of Netflix, but just how much do they watch? As part of Netflix's latest earnings briefing , the company revealed the number of hours the average paid subscriber watches: ...Tech - GameSpot - October 18 -
Why This Founder Started a Benefits Platform Designed to Make Fertility Care Easier
Tammy Sun explains the roots of Carrot Fertility—and how it’s changing employee lives.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Party Icons raises $9M for mobile-1st gaming platform
Party Icons, a mobile-first gaming platform with three playable modes, said it has raised $9 million in funding despite market headwinds.Tech - VentureBeat - October 23 -
Meta Platforms Defeats Shareholder Lawsuit Over Child Safety Claims
The plaintiffs said Meta misled them about how it makes Instagram and Facebook safe for younger users. A federal judge in San Francisco disagreed.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
‘Simply Grotesque’: Now AI Platforms Are Offering Up George Floyd Simulations
The chatbot industry is catching flack for hosting AI versions of the police brutality victim.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
DoorDash keeps investing in expansion, as more consumers use platform in third quarter
DoorDash Inc. on Wednesday reported third-quarter results and a fourth-quarter demand outlook that topped expectations, as the company continues to invest in expansion and improving service.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
How Elon Musk’s X Account Dominates the Platform Ahead of the Election
The billionaire has effectively become the star of his social media platform, transforming X into a reflection of his personal views before the election.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Trump’s lead over Harris in betting market erodes as platforms tighten odds
Top platforms had placed Republican ahead but Democrat is catching up and even leads on one app. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates Betting markets have narrowed ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
UK government launches new AI safety platform for businesses
Science and tech secretary Peter Kyle wants country to be global leader in testing safety of new technologyWorld - Financial Times - 7 hours ago -
Woman sentenced over social worker stabbing
Fiyori Kesete attacked the victim without warning, stabbing her in the arms and head.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts
Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, is facing accusations that it used tactics to get users hooked on its platforms.Business - Inc. - October 19 -
The TikTokification of Social Media May Finally Be Its Undoing
A case involving TikTok may have opened the door to holding platforms liable for the damage they cause.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
Relive the 2024 offseason through social media
Some of the biggest moments this summer were documented through player reaction on social media.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
Will Social Security be solvent under Trump or Harris?
Social Security is under threat regardless of who wins the election, but an analysis says Trump's agenda would drain the fund more quickly than Harris' plan.Top stories - ABC News - October 23 -
How Trump Could Bankrupt Social Security
Retirement benefits for millions of Americans are on the line.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
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Buddy raises $1.1M for social utility app
Buddy, a social utility app designed to get you off your phone, announced a $1.1 million pre-seed funding round.Tech - VentureBeat - Yesterday -
How your favorite social media apps are preparing for election conspiracies
Social media companies are under intense pressure to squash the spread of disinformation on their platforms during the 2024 electionsBusiness - CNBC - 11 hours ago -
Live Aware Labs raises $4.8M for its AI-powered gamer feedback platform
Live Aware Labs has closed a successful seed funding round to build out its community feedback platform for game developers.Tech - VentureBeat - October 16 -
TNT and its sports platforms to show new Unrivaled women's 3-on-3 basketball league games
The new Unrivaled women’s basketball 3-on-3 league will have its games broadcast on TNT and its sports platformsSports - ABC News - October 16 -
TNT and its sports platforms to show new Unrivaled women's 3-on-3 basketball league games
The new Unrivaled women’s basketball 3-on-3 league will have its games broadcast on TNT and its sports platformsEntertainment - ABC News - October 16
