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TechnologyApr 17

Kenyan Outsourcing Firm Lays Off Over 1,000 Workers After Losing Meta Contract

More than 1,000 workers in Kenya lost their jobs after Meta terminated its contract with outsourcing company Sama following allegations about staff conduct.

5 sources
TechnologyJun 4

Meta Launches $3.99 Instagram Plus Subscription Service

Meta introduces a paid subscription tier for Instagram offering enhanced features as the company seeks revenue diversification beyond advertising.

2 sources
TechnologyApr 21

Deutsche Telekom Explores Full Merger With T-Mobile US Unit

German telecommunications giant Deutsche Telekom is considering a complete combination with its US subsidiary T-Mobile.

5 sources
TechnologyApr 10

Apple to Close First Unionized US Retail Store in Maryland

Apple announced it will shut down its Towson Town Center store in Maryland, the first unionized Apple retail location in the United States.

6 sources
TechnologyApr 20

WhatsApp Tests Premium Subscription Service with Cosmetic Features

Meta is testing a paid WhatsApp subscription offering stickers, themes, and customization options to select users.

7 sources
TechnologyMay 1

Multiple Cryptocurrency Stories Emerge Across Markets and Investigations

Various cryptocurrency developments reported including exchange investigations, market analysis, and identity claims.

5 sources
TechnologyMay 17

Robotaxi Companies Seek to Enter London Market, May Challenge Traditional Black Cabs

Several companies are working to bring autonomous taxi services to London, potentially creating new competition for the city's licensed black cab drivers.

3 sources
TechnologyJun 2

Social Media Platforms Roll Out New Features to Boost Creator Engagement and Revenue

X, Meta, and Partiful announced new features this week aimed at enhancing user interaction and expanding monetization options for content creators.

3 sources
TechnologyMay 26

eSports Startup Raises $20M Despite VC Focus on AI, Wall Street Embraces AI Consulting

Lucra Sports secured $20 million in funding while VCs prioritized AI investments, as Wall Street firms pay premium rates for AI expertise.

4 sources
TechnologyJun 8

Watch Duty App Expands Beyond Wildfires to Include Flood Monitoring Alerts

Popular wildfire tracking app Watch Duty has added flood monitoring as its first new disaster alert feature, with plans for additional emergency services.

2 sources
TechnologyApr 3

Multiple Tech and Healthcare Companies Report Data Security Incidents

Several organizations including the FBI, NHS, and telehealth company Hims & Hers have disclosed recent cybersecurity breaches and data privacy concerns.

7 sources
TechnologyApr 8

Multiple Cybersecurity Incidents Affect Major Tech Platforms and Law Enforcement

Recent security breaches and platform disputes have impacted Microsoft developer accounts, LinkedIn users, and Los Angeles police data.

6 sources
TechnologyApr 24

UK Cyber Security Centre Recommends Passkeys to Replace Traditional Passwords

Britain's National Cyber Security Centre advises the public to adopt passkeys as a more secure alternative to traditional passwords.

6 sources
TechnologyMar 20

NHTSA escalates Tesla Full Self-Driving investigation after crashes

Federal safety agency advances probe of Tesla's FSD software following nine crashes, including one fatality, in low-visibility conditions.

7 sources
TechnologyJun 3

Ultrahuman Reports Data Breach After Employee Laptop Infected with Malware

Wearable device company Ultrahuman disclosed that hackers accessed customer wellness data through stolen credentials from an infected employee laptop.

2 sources

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