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WhatsApp is gearing up to introduce third-party chat support.

With the Digital Markets Act (DMA) deadline looming just a month away, WhatsApp is poised to introduce support for other messaging networks within its app. Dick Brouwer, an engineering director at WhatsApp, revealed in an interview with Wired that the platform, boasting over 2 billion users, is prepared to offer interoperability. “There’s real tension between …

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Guided Energy Aids EV Fleet Managers in Optimizing Battery Charging

Imagine you’re responsible for managing a fleet of vehicles at a car rental agency or a package delivery company. Transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) adds complexity to your operations due to longer charging times and limited availability of charging points.   Addressing this challenge, Guided Energy, a French startup that secured $5.2 million in funding …

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UK-based AI startup Greyparrot forms strategic partnership with recycling giant Bollegraaf

Dutch recycling powerhouse Bollegraaf Group is making strategic moves in the artificial intelligence space by investing in UK-based AI startup Greyparrot. Bollegraaf, known for its Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and recycling systems, is looking to leverage Greyparrot’s computer vision technology for waste analytics to enhance its own offerings. Founded back in 1961, Bollegraaf has been …

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Why Bitcoin Spot ETFs Haven’t Sent Crypto Prices Soaring to the Moon

The much-anticipated launch of bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States this year sparked a surge of optimism regarding the cryptocurrency’s value. The idea was simple: With an accessible and cost-effective avenue for regular investors to enter the bitcoin market, the demand for bitcoin would increase, potentially driving up its value. However, the response has …

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SUMA Wealth Secures $2.2 Million Funding Milestone as Financial Platforms Reach 1 Million Users

SUMA Wealth has secured $2.2 million in new funding to further develop financial tools, content, and live and digital activations aimed at empowering young U.S. Latinos to build wealth. Radicle Impact led the investment round, with participation from Vamos Ventures, OVO Fund, and the American Heart Association Impact Fund. They join previous investors, including Ulu …

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Shopify Introduces AI-Powered Product Image Editor

Shopify Unveils New Features Including AI-Powered Image Editor Shopify, a leading commerce platform, is introducing several new features as part of its Winter Edition rollout. These enhancements include an AI-powered media editor designed to elevate product images, an upgraded semantic search feature, and improved tools for showcasing product variants. In recent times, companies like Meta, …

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Goodshuffle Grooves into 2024 with $5M Investment for Event Rental Management Software

Goodshuffle, a software provider catering to the event rental and production sector, secured $5 million in Series A funding from FINTOP Capital. Despite the significant setbacks caused by the global pandemic, CEO Andrew Garcia highlighted the resilience of Goodshuffle’s user base, which primarily consists of small businesses offering rental services for various event items. These …

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What is Bluesky? Comprehensive Guide to the App Endeavoring to Replace Twitter

Is the Horizon Brighter with Bluesky? Exploring the App Aiming to Revolutionize Social Media Since Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, now known as X, over a year has passed, prompting users to seek refuge on alternative platforms. While platforms like Mastodon, Post, Pebble (now defunct), and Spill have emerged as potential substitutes, only a few, …

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Cake pursued agreements with Harley-Davidson and automakers before filing for bankruptcy.

Electric motorcycle company Cake engaged in discussions with Harley-Davidson and other automakers in 2023 in an effort to navigate its challenges, CEO Stefan Ytterborn revealed in an interview with TechCrunch on Tuesday. While the discussions were not previously disclosed, they did not lead to any agreements for the Swedish startup, which recently filed for bankruptcy. …

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