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TechnologyApr 23

WhatsApp Launches Prepaid Phone Recharge Service for Indian Users

WhatsApp has introduced prepaid mobile recharge functionality for its 500 million users in India through a partnership with PayU.

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TechnologyMar 9

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Steps Down, Board Searches for Replacement

Jay Graber is stepping down as CEO of social media platform Bluesky, with the board conducting a search for a permanent replacement.

4 sources
TechnologyMay 1

Replit CEO Discusses Company's Future Amid Cursor Acquisition Reports

Replit CEO Amjad Masad addressed questions about potential acquisition plans following reports of rival Cursor's talks with SpaceX.

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TechnologyApr 22

Air Force Awards Microreactor Contracts; Rare Earth CEO Discusses US Independence

The US Air Force selected three companies for microreactor development while a rare earth executive highlighted early progress toward resource independence.

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TechnologyMar 27

Rivian-VW Joint Venture Completes Winter Testing Milestone

RV Tech joint venture between Rivian and Volkswagen Group passes key development milestone, unlocking funding.

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TechnologyApr 10

Dancer Uses Digital Avatar Technology to Return to Stage Despite ALS

A dancer with ALS used digital avatar technology to perform on stage again, restoring expression and connection that the disease had diminished.

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TechnologyMar 4

Trump Administration Weighs Allowing Tencent to Retain Gaming Investments

The Trump administration is considering permitting Chinese tech giant Tencent to maintain its stakes in gaming companies amid broader scrutiny of Chinese investments.

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TechnologyMar 26

Apple Discontinues Mac Pro Desktop Computer

Apple has removed the Mac Pro desktop workstation from its website, ending the product line that served professional users since 2006.

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TechnologyApr 30

Y Combinator-Backed Subscription Platform Skio Sells for $105M to Recharge

Subscription billing fintech Skio was acquired by competitor Recharge for $105 million in cash after raising only $8 million in funding.

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TechnologyApr 21

Eye Imaging Technology Inventor Reflects on Medical Breakthrough Impact

MIT alumnus David Huang developed optical coherence tomography, now used in 40 million eye procedures annually worldwide.

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TechnologyMar 22

Mixed Transportation Industry Developments Signal Shifting Priorities

Various transportation and aerospace developments emerge as industries navigate changing market conditions and technological advances.

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TechnologyApr 21

Airbus to Acquire French Cybersecurity Firm Quarkslab

European aerospace giant Airbus announced plans to purchase French cybersecurity company Quarkslab as part of its strategy to strengthen sovereign cybersecurity capabilities.

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TechnologyApr 8

Chinese Electric Truck Maker Windrose Completes First US Delivery

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Windrose has delivered its first truck to a US customer, marking another attempt to enter the competitive American automotive market.

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TechnologyApr 2

Tech Companies Launch New Features: Beehiiv Enters Podcasting, Cash App Adds Pay Later

Three major tech platforms announced new features this week, with Beehiiv expanding into podcasting, Cash App launching pay-later options, and Flipboard releasing Surf app.

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TechnologyApr 17

Uber Launches Package Return Service for Online Purchases

Uber introduces a new service allowing customers to schedule package returns from their homes through the Uber Eats app.

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