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Jan 22
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MrBeast Reportedly Joins the Race to Buy TikTok: What It Means for Consumers

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YouTube megastar MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is reportedly part of a team attempting to purchase TikTok. The bid is being spearheaded by Jesse Tinsley, CEO of workforce management platform Employer.com, and marks the latest in what could be the year’s most dramatic series of acquisitions. A Bold Move for Employer.com Employer.com recently made headlines with its announcement of plans to acquire Bench, a Canadian accounting startup that…
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Jan 14
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WordPress.org Services Resume After Holiday Break: What You Need to Know

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Good news for WordPress.org users! After a two-week holiday hiatus, essential services are back online. This means you can once again register new accounts, submit plugins, themes, and photos, and leave reviews for plugins. Here's what happened and what you need to know moving forward. Why the Pause? Last month, WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg announced the platform’s first-ever holiday break. His reasoning? To give himself and the dedicated WordPress.org volunteers…
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Jan 03
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Popular VPN Apps Removed from Indian App Stores: What You Need to Know

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India has recently cracked down on several popular VPN apps, including Cloudflare’s well-known 1.1.1.1, removing them from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This move, spurred by government intervention, highlights the tightening grip of regulatory frameworks on internet privacy tools in the country. Why Were These Apps Removed? The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs issued removal orders for over half a dozen VPN apps, according to sources and…
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Jan 03
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Asian-American Venture Fund Founder Sues PayPal Over Alleged Racial Discrimination in Investment Program

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Nisha Desai, the founder of Andav Capital, has filed a lawsuit against PayPal, accusing the company of racial discrimination. Desai alleges that she was excluded from PayPal's diversity and equity program because of her Asian heritage. The lawsuit, filed in a New York federal court, raises questions about the legality of race-based preferences in corporate initiatives aimed at supporting minority-led businesses. PayPal’s Diversity Commitment In 2020, PayPal pledged $530 million…
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Dec 26
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Track Santa This Christmas Eve with NORAD and Google

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Get ready for an exciting Christmas Eve! This year, you can track Santa Claus in real time as he embarks on his worldwide gift-giving journey, thanks to the beloved Santa trackers from NORAD and Google. It all kicks off at the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean, where Santa begins his night shift, delivering joy first to New Zealand and Australia, before making his way to South America. NORAD…
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Dec 25
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Exciting News for iPhone Users: iOS 19 Compatibility and Features Leaked

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Apple enthusiasts, rejoice! A recent leak suggests that if your iPhone is compatible with iOS 18, it’s likely to support iOS 19 as well. But while this is fantastic news for iPhone users, some iPad owners might face disappointment. Let’s break down what’s been revealed and what it means for you. iPhones Eligible for iOS 19 According to a leak from the trusted source iPhoneSoft (via 9to5Mac), iPhones as old…
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Dec 13
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WhatsApp’s New Call Features: A Better Way to Stay Connected

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WhatsApp has rolled out new features to make video calls more versatile and user-friendly, just in time for the holiday season. These updates include participant selection for group video calls, improved video quality, and a streamlined call tab for desktop users. These upgrades are part of Meta's efforts to position WhatsApp as a strong contender against platforms like Google Meet and Zoom for both personal and professional communication. Selective Group…
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Nov 17
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Are We Really This Bad at Passwords? The Worst Passwords of 2024 Prove We Might Be

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It's 2024, and guess what? Many of us are still using “123456” as our password. If that makes you wince, you’re not alone. NordPass has just released its sixth annual study on the 200 most common passwords worldwide, and the findings highlight a troubling trend: we’re still pretty careless when it comes to digital security. Familiar Failures at the Top For six years running, NordPass has examined the world’s password…
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Nov 09
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What Elon Musk Stands to Gain from a Trump Second Term

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Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, recently experienced a massive financial surge, adding $15 billion to his net worth in a single day following the 2024 U.S. election. This 11,538 percent return on investment, from the estimated $130 million he poured into Donald Trump’s campaign, signals that Musk is looking at this victory as much more than a political shift. But what does Musk, and his various ventures, actually stand…
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Nov 01
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OpenAI Adds Real-Time Web Search to ChatGPT, Making AI Assistance Smarter and Faster

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OpenAI has rolled out real-time web search capabilities for ChatGPT, bringing fresh and accurate information directly to users. This feature allows ChatGPT to pull current data, including news, sports scores, stock updates, and weather, accompanied by source links for transparency and verification. Currently, the feature is available to Plus and Team users, with plans to extend access to all users in the near future. Key Feature Highlights The new search…
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