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TechnologyMar 21

Cyberattack on Breathalyzer Company Disrupts Vehicle Access for Drivers Nationwide

A cyberattack on a U.S. car breathalyzer company has left drivers across the country unable to start their vehicles.

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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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TechnologyMar 20

Pinterest CEO calls for government ban on social media for users under 16

Pinterest's chief executive has called on governments to ban social media platforms for users under 16 years old.

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TechnologyApr 17

Cybersecurity Threats Target Multiple Platforms as Scammers Exploit Technology

Security vulnerabilities and online platforms are being exploited by criminals for financial fraud and cyberattacks.

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TechnologyMay 15

Venture Capital Firms Launch New Funds Targeting Early-Stage Startups

Two venture capital developments emerged this week: Atech raised $800,000 in pre-seed funding, while Meridian Ventures announced a $35 million fund for MBA-deferred founders.

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TechnologyMar 20

US Disrupts Four Botnets That Infected Over 3 Million Devices Worldwide

The Justice Department announced the takedown of four major botnets that had compromised more than 3 million devices globally.

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TechnologyMay 15

Australian Judge Criticizes Tesla Over Slow Progress in Class Action Lawsuit

An Australian judge criticized Tesla for making exceptionally slow progress in defending against a class action lawsuit filed against the company.

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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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TechnologyMay 14

Meta Expands Smart Glasses Features While Offering Summer Discounts

Meta is rolling out new virtual writing capabilities for its Ray-Ban smart glasses while simultaneously offering significant price reductions during a summer sale event.

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TechnologyApr 16

Express Fixes Data Exposure Bug After Security Alert

Fashion retailer Express resolved a security vulnerability that exposed customer personal data and order details online.

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TechnologyMay 14

YouTube Shorts Draws 2 Billion Monthly TV Hours Despite Mobile-First Design

YouTube reports that viewers watch 2 billion hours of Shorts content on television screens each month, highlighting the format's cross-platform appeal.

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TechnologyMay 14

Electric Vehicle Startup Aptera Assembles First Five Validation Models

Aptera Motors has completed assembly of its first five validation models of its solar-powered three-wheel electric vehicle after 17 years of development.

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TechnologyApr 16

Caterpillar Acquires Monarch Tractor, Electric Autonomous Vehicle Startup

Caterpillar acquired California-based Monarch Tractor, a venture-backed startup developing electric and autonomous off-road vehicles.

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TechnologyApr 15

Nuclear startup X-energy files for $800M IPO amid market activity

Amazon-backed nuclear energy company X-energy has filed for an initial public offering seeking to raise up to $800 million.

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TechnologyMar 5

French Quantum Startup Pasqal Plans Public Listing at $2 Billion Valuation

Quantum computing company Pasqal will go public through a SPAC merger, valuing the French startup at $2 billion.

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