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Sequoia commits to backing Elon Musk’s xAI start-up: Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivals
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Quick Glance: Sequoia backs Elon Musk’s xAI venture
- Sequoia Capital, a well-known venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, has committed to supporting Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up xAI to help him raise billions and compete with OpenAI, Meta, and Google.
- The exact amount of Sequoia's investment in xAI remains undisclosed.
- Sequoia, an early investor in Google, YouTube, and Apple, has backed several Musk projects in recent years, including The Boring Company and SpaceX.
First Look: Can the Rabbit R1 AI Companion Do Anything Our Phones Can't?: What can this device actually do? Right now, not much.
pcmag.com/articles/first-look-can-the-rabbit-r1-do-anything-our-phones-cant
Quick Glance: Rabbit R1: More Fun and Accessible than Humane AI Pin
- The Rabbit R1 is a compact AI companion with a screen and camera.
- Compared to the Humane AI Pin, the R1 is more affordable and user-friendly.
- R1 offers a range of features like image recognition and a personal touch.
- Rabbit promises continuous improvements and new features for the R1.
Ring dinged for $5.6M after, among other claims, rogue insider spied on 'pretty girls'
theregister.com/2024/04/25/ring_ftc_settlement/
Uniform standard for charging cables is coming: Probably no longer a surprise to anyone: a uniform standard for charging cables is coming ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/einheitlicher-standard-fuer-ladekabel-kommt/
Indigenous people protest Brazil not protecting ancestral lands: Several thousand Indigenous demonstrators marched chanting to drum beats on Thursday to the seat ...
reuters.com/world/americas/indigenous-people-protest-brazil-not-protecting-ancestral-lands-2024-04-25/
Brazil Iron Ore Exports Seen Surging in 2024 If Rivers Stay High - Bloomberg: Brazil’s Corumba region could more than double iron ore shipments through ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/brazil-iron-ore-exports-seen-surging-in-2024-if-rivers-stay-high
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Global Founders Capital will deploy Rocket Internet’s cash instead of raising a new fund
techcrunch.com/2024/04/26/global-founders-capital-becomes-rocket-internets-venture-arm/
Abine DeleteMe Review: Abine DeleteMe opts you out from sites that collect and sell your data using a combination of automation and direct human intervention.
pcmag.com/reviews/abine-deleteme
Snap says total watch time on its TikTok competitor increased more than 125%: As part of its Q1 2024 earning release, Snap revealed that total watch time on its ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/snap-total-watch-time-on-tiktok-competitor-increased-125/
Reddit is down: Why you're getting a 502 bad gateway error: The social giant crashed Thursday, April 25.
mashable.com/article/reddit-down-502-bad-gateway-april-25
Quick Glance: Innovative Advertising Strategies on Reddit
- Reddit recently introduced an innovative ad format aimed at selling products to Reddit users.
- Through Reddit's Dynamic Product Ads, users are automatically shown ads based on their previous interactions with products on the advertiser's website or on Reddit.
- In a blog post, Reddit emphasized its clear focus on ad sales and the natural commercial aspect of the Reddit community.
- The introduction of Dynamic Product Ads is a step in Reddit's strategy to expand its advertising business and drive growth.
Petrobras shareholders approve payout of 50% of withheld dividends: Shareholders of Petrobras voted on Thursday for the Brazilian state-run oil firm to pay out ...
reuters.com/business/energy/petrobras-shareholders-approve-payout-50-withheld-dividends-2024-04-25/
Team Biden Is Posting Through the Looming TikTok Ban: President Joe Biden may have signed the TikTok ban bill into law, but his campaign is still active on the ...
wired.com/story/biden-is-still-posting-on-tiktok/
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
RevenueCat raises $12M Series C as it expands its subscription management to the web
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/revenuecat-raises-12m-series-c-as-it-expands-its-subscription-management-to-the-web/
Gen Z is losing its political voice on social media: President Joe Biden signed the bill this week that could ban TikTok from the U.S. if its parent company ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/gen-z-tiktok-ban-politics-instagram/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Wordle Tips: The Very Best Start Words, Tips, and Strategies: Learn to use your six guesses most effectively and keep your streak alive.
cnet.com/culture/internet/wordle-tips-the-very-best-start-words-tips-and-strategies/
Hype game makes players angry because they are asked to pay again: A popular hype game is currently causing trouble among players. The reason: you are asked for ...
t3n.de/news/hype-game-veraergert-spieler-1621323/
It’s a sunny day for Google Cloud: Google Cloud had a blockbuster quarter, driving parent company Alphabet's revenues — and stock price — to impressive ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/its-a-sunny-day-for-google-cloud/
EU Commissioner Breton on TikTok: “It’s about protecting our children”: Thierry Breton suspects TikTok of making young people addicted and repeatedly confronting ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/apps/tiktok-eu-kommissar-thierry-breton-fordert-schutz-von-kindern-und-droht-mit-konsequenzen-a-300f1fc9-61e6-4ab6-97df-54982ace5602
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BlizzCon 2024 is canceled: Blizzard has canceled this year's edition of BlizzCon. It plans to bring back the event in the future.
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Brazilian authorities bury deceased migrants who drifted in African boat to the Amazon
apnews.com/article/brazil-amazon-migrants-adrift-africa-mauritania-2c98d960650b4e57f145884b3a5abceb
EU Parliament: Various single-use plastic packaging banned from 2030: The European Parliament has approved a new regulation on packaging. The regulation aims to ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/eu-parlament-diverse-einwegverpackungen-aus-kunststoff-ab-2030-verboten/
How Linux's insanely customizable desktop works: Anyone who familiarizes themselves more intensively with Linux will, over time, gain an appreciation of the ...
pcworld.com/article/2306777/linux-know-how-how-the-desktop-works.html
The Morning After: Testing the Rabbit R1's AI assistant skills: The biggest news stories this morning: TikTok Lite axes ‘addictive as cigarettes’ reward-to-watch ...
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Netflix is also increasing prices for existing customers: First, the new Netflix prices applied to new customers - Soon, existing customers will also be ...
heise.de/news/Netflix-erhoeht-die-Preise-auch-fuer-Bestandskunden-9697377.html
Biden Grants Micron $6.1 Billion for New US Chip Factories: The US continues to fund the largest chip makers as it faces ongoing competition with China.
pcmag.com/news/biden-grants-micron-6-billion-for-new-us-chip-factories
Test Your Knowledge of Internet Acronyms: This week, we probe each other’s knowledge of common acronyms from the early internet, the mobile era, and the AI boom ...
wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-641/
TikTok Could Be Banned Next Year: 5 Alternatives to Fill the Void: The future of TikTok is a bit fuzzy. Here are similar apps to give your attention to.
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tiktok-could-be-banned-next-year-5-alternatives-to-fill-the-void/
Threads has 150 million monthly users: Meta’s Threads app now has more than 150 million monthly users, an increase of about 20 million new users since February
engadget.com/threads-has-150-million-monthly-users-215853190.html
Chamber of Commerce sues FTC in Texas, asks court to block ban on noncompetes: Noncompete clauses "benefit employers and workers alike," Chamber tells ...
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/business-groups-sue-ftc-to-block-ban-on-noncompetes-claim-they-help-workers/
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Anker SOLIX X1: Modular battery system is official: Anker has unveiled a new battery storage solution called SOLIX X1. The presentation first saved the German .. ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/anker-solix-x1-modulares-batteriesystem-ist-offiziell/
waipu now with Teletext: waipu.tv has implemented something new: The waipu.tv 4K Stick now also supports teletext. Although Teletext ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/waipu-jetzt-mit-teletext/
Top G20 Ministers Back 2% Wealth Tax for Global Billionaires | Common Dreams: "It is time that the international community gets serious about tackling ...
commondreams.org/news/wealth-tax
WhatsApp for Android: Support for face unlock on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro is being distributed
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-fuer-android-unterstuetzung-fuer-face-unlock-auf-dem-pixel-8-und-8-pro-wird-verteilt/
Get $70 Off This Funky Soundcore Motion X500 Bluetooth Portable Speaker: Taking the music with you just got $70 cheaper, thanks to a deal on Soundcore's popular ...
cnet.com/deals/get-70-off-this-funky-soundcore-motion-x500-bluetooth-portable-speaker/
TikTok Lite axes ‘addictive as cigarettes’ reward-to-watch feature under the EU’s watchful eye
engt.co/3WwVehB
Lula's South American summit plan unlikely in tense region, diplomats say: A diplomatic crisis in Ecuador and uncertainty over Venezuela's political future have ...
reuters.com/world/americas/lulas-south-american-summit-plan-unlikely-tense-region-diplomats-say-2024-04-25/
Brazil's government submits rules to streamline consumption taxes: Brazil's government submitted proposed rules to Congress on Wednesday to carry out a historic ...
reuters.com/world/americas/brazils-government-submits-rules-streamline-consumption-taxes-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Simplification of Consumption Taxes in Brazil
- Brazil's government presented proposed rules to Congress to execute a groundbreaking tax reform.
- The reform's objective is to enhance productivity by simplifying Brazil's intricate tax system and converting five existing levies into a value-added tax (VAT).
- Incorporating a selective tax that targets products deemed harmful to the environment and health is also a component of the reform.
- The complete implementation of the new taxes is anticipated for 2033, potentially leading to reduced prices for popular consumer goods.
Brazil Justice says no evidence Bolsonaro sought asylum in Hungarian embassy: Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes on Wednesday closed an ...
reuters.com/world/americas/brazil-justice-says-no-evidence-bolsonaro-sought-asylum-hungarian-embassy-2024-04-24/
EPF members can withdraw minimum of RM50 from Account 3 at any time: PETALING JAYA: Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members can make withdrawals of a minimum ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/25/epf-members-can-withdraw-minimum-of-rm50-from-account-3-at-any-time
No more refunds after 100 hours: Steam closes Early Access playtime loophole: It's largely a win against scammers, but a simple policy doesn't fit all ...
arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/04/no-more-refunds-after-100-hours-steam-closes-early-access-playtime-loophole/
Dropbox integrates new security solutions for businesses and more: Cloud storage provider Dropbox has new security features and faster and more convenient ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/dropbox-2/
Stripe, doubling down on embedded finance, de-couples payments from the rest of its stack
techcrunch.com/2024/04/24/stripe-doubling-down-on-embedded-finance-de-couples-payments-from-the-rest-of-its-stack/
Former EKWB Employees say company has racist, hostile work environment, withholds overtime pay
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/former-ekwb-employees-say-company-has-racist-hostile-work-environment-withholds-overtime-pay
Chrome: Update against critical vulnerability: Many of you will probably use Chrome on your desktop computer. There is now an update waiting ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/chrome-update-gegen-kritische-schwachstelle/
Act Fast, This Jackery Power Station Is Back Down to Its All-Time Low Price: This portable power station is back down to the lowest price we’ve seen ...
cnet.com/deals/act-fast-this-jackery-power-station-is-back-to-its-all-time-low-price/
Seed-stage firm Eniac Ventures raises $220M across two funds: Eniac has raised $60 million for Select 1, the firm’s vehicle for follow-on later-stage investments ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/24/seed-stage-firm-eniac-ventures-raises-220m-across-two-funds/
Meross: MSS315 smart socket gets a standby killer: For many people today, smart sockets from Meross are still an affordable alternative for switching devices via ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/meross-smarte-steckdose-mss315-bekommt-einen-standby-killer/
Signal allows nicknames and notes for contacts: New at the messenger Signal. Until now, Signal has displayed the names of contacts as they are stored in the ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/signal-erlaubt-spitznamen-und-notizen-fuer-kontakte/
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7440): A capable contender in the 14-inch slimline crowd
uk.pcmag.com/laptops/152002/dell-inspiron-14-plus-7440
Hackers are using developing countries for ransomware practice: Businesses in Africa, Asia, and South America hit before moving on to Western targets.
ft.com/content/53758c43-9349-4f01-9c2c-b452822a3e7e
Tell us: what’s your favourite everyday gadget?: We would like to hear about your favourite, most useful everyday utensil
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/24/tell-us-whats-your-favourite-everyday-gadget
Spotify turns up volume to make record profits: The music streaming service reports record profits of over €1bn (£860m) after laying off 1500 staff.
bbc.com/news/business-68884501
World-first satellites for commercial science set for launch in 2025: A British startup aims to launch science satellites into space in 2025 after raising a ...
thenextweb.com/news/blue-skies-space-science-satellites-launch-2025
Brazil Tops Latin America as the Prime Destination for Foreign Investment: Brazil has emerged as a major player for global investments, establishing itself as ...
riotimesonline.com/brazil-tops-latin-america-as-the-prime-destination-for-foreign-investment/
Supreme Court Seems Divided Over Emergency Abortion Access: Live Updates: The case, which could reverberate beyond Idaho to over a dozen other states with ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/24/us/abortion-supreme-court-idaho
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Rewilding the Digital Landscape: A New Vision for the Internet: In the digital realm, a movement is taking root, inspired by ecological "rewilding" ...
riotimesonline.com/rewilding-the-digital-landscape-a-new-vision-for-the-internet/
Fluminense and Cerro Porteño Draw in Copa Libertadores: Fluminense from Brazil and Paraguay's Cerro Porteño ended their third-round Copa Libertadores match ...
riotimesonline.com/fluminense-and-cerro-porteno-draw-in-copa-libertadores/
Florianópolis Airport Soars to Top at 2024 Brazilian Aviation Awards: At the 2024 Brazilian Aviação + Brasil Awards, Florianópolis Airport secured the title of ...
riotimesonline.com/florianopolis-airport-soars-to-top-at-2024-brazilian-aviation-awards/
Musk Says ‘Brazilians Seek the Truth’ as X Tops Download Charts in Brazil: Elon Musk, the influential owner of the widely-used platform X, stands at the ...
riotimesonline.com/musk-says-brazilians-seek-the-truth-as-x-tops-download-charts-in-brazil/
Robusta coffee beans hit record futures price from Vietnam drought: A long drought and hoarding could cut exports by 20% this year, Vietnam's coffee association ...
businessinsider.com/coffee-prices-vietnam-robusta-futures-high-asia-expensive-drought-espresso-2024-4
A Strategic Energy Alliance in South America - The Rio Times: In a key move to boost regional energy stability, Brazil's Petrobras signed a pioneering ...
riotimesonline.com/a-strategic-energy-alliance-in-south-america/
Baseball: Lions' Bo Takahashi earns 1st win in Japan - The Mainichi: OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Right-hander Bo Takahashi, who as a child in Brazil idolized former Seibu ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2g/00m/0sp/052000c
Grandad unmasked as EncroChat user 'Dior6' as drug plot uncovered: Peter Bennett enlisted the services of a corrupt dock worker to sneak drugs through Port of ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/grandad-unmasked-encrochat-user-dior6-29062146
Beer and Booze Battle Over Rates as Brazil Wraps Up Tax Overhaul: A new “sin tax” is splitting Brazil’s alcoholic beverage industry as beer producers and liquor ...
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Market Tensions Reflect in Ibovespa’s Minor Decline: In a day marked by mixed economic signals and internal corporate news, the Ibovespa index closed down ...
riotimesonline.com/market-tensions-reflect-in-ibovespas-minor-decline/
Brazil legend Marta to retire from international duty this year: Brazilian legend Marta will retire from international football this year.
The 38-year-old ...
theathletic.com/5446454/2024/04/25/marta-brazil-olympics-retire/
The finest political hour of Sócrates, one of the most unique footballers Brazil ever produced
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-25/the-finest-political-hour-of-socrates-one-of-the-most-unique-footballers-brazil-ever-produced.html
Mercosur FTA is ‘absolute priority’ for the EU, says chief negotiator: Rupert Schlegelmilch, the EU’s chief negotiator for a free-trade deal with Mercosur bloc ...
batimes.com.ar/news/latin-america/fta-with-tlc-mercosur-a-priority-for-europe-claims-eus-chief-negotiator.phtml
Marta's Farewell: Shaping the Future of Football - The Rio Times: Brazil's football legend, Marta Vieira da Silva, has announced her upcoming ...
riotimesonline.com/martas-farewell-shaping-the-future-of-football/
Wall Street's Stagflation Specter: Slow Growth Meets Rising Costs - The Rio Times
riotimesonline.com/wall-streets-stagflation-specter-slow-growth-meets-rising-costs/
Dominican Republic Boosts Military Spending by 14% in 2023, Brazil Up 3.1%: In 2023, the Dominican Republic escalated its military spending considerably by 14% ...
riotimesonline.com/dominican-republic-boosts-military-spending-by-14-in-2023-brazil-up-3-1/
Navigating the Energy Wars of the South China Sea: In the vast waters of the South China Sea, a significant conflict brews over the region's abundant oil ...
riotimesonline.com/navigating-the-energy-wars-of-the-south-china-sea/
Palmeiras’ Stunning Comeback Triumph in Libertadores: Palmeiras showcased resilience and skill in a gripping Libertadores group stage match ...
riotimesonline.com/palmeiras-stunning-comeback-triumph-in-libertadores/
Mexico’s Rise in Neobanking: Following Brazil’s Footsteps: In the dynamic world of digital banking, Mexico emerges as a contender, mirroring Brazil's ...
riotimesonline.com/mexicos-rise-in-neobanking-following-brazils-footsteps/
Brazil’s Ambition to Join World Elite as Clinical Research Location: The Brazilian Senate recently approved significant legislative reforms ...
riotimesonline.com/brazils-ambition-to-join-world-elite-as-clinical-research-location/
Japan PM to unveil measures to protect Amazon rainforest in Brazil - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240424/p2g/00m/0sc/067000c
Indigenous group detains 12 alleged gold miners in Amazon and hands them over to Brazilian police
ctvnews.ca/world/indigenous-group-detains-12-alleged-gold-miners-in-amazon-and-hands-them-over-to-brazilian-police-1.6861027
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