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Oct 3, 2023 • 2min
VW bails on its plan for a $2.1B EV plant in Germany
Volkswagen’s $2.1 billion plan to launch a dedicated electric-vehicle factory in Wolfsburg, Germany is kaput. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 2, 2023 • 6min
BeReal pushes back at report that it’s losing steam, says it now has 25M daily users
Just under a year ago, the buzzy new social app BeReal looked to be on the rise, with reportedly 20 million users launching the app every day to snap their candid photos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 2, 2023 • 3min
SpaceX’s defense-focused Starshield satellite internet business lands first contract
SpaceX won its first contract for Starshield, the defense-focused version of its Starlink satellite internet service, from the U.S. Space Force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29, 2023 • 4min
Judge upholds $18 minimum pay for NYC delivery workers
In a blow to Uber, DoorDash and Grubhub, a New York judge on Thursday ruled to allow the implementation of the minimum pay rate of $18 per hour for New York City’s food delivery workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29, 2023 • 3min
Vivaldi launches an iOS version of its browser
Vivaldi is finally bringing its unique browser experience to iOS, almost eight years after its launch for desktop. The development faced the challenge of adapting to WebKit as a core engine. Exciting new features promise to enhance user experience. The expansion showcases Vivaldi's commitment to a diverse user base across multiple platforms.
Sep 28, 2023 • 4min
X will be profitable in 2024, CEO claims in tense interview
According to X CEO Linda Yaccarino, the company formerly known as Twitter will be profitable by early 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28, 2023 • 3min
Google launches earthquake alerts on Android in India
Google has announced the launch of its earthquake alert system for Android devices in India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 27, 2023 • 4min
The writers strike is over: here’s how AI negotiations shook out
After almost five months, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has reached an agreement with Hollywood studios to end the writers strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 27, 2023 • 3min
Meta says separate account deletion for Threads will roll out by December
After launching its text-based social network Threads in July, Meta faced criticism as there was no way for users to delete their Threads account without deleting their Instagram account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26, 2023 • 4min
Google Podcasts to shut down in 2024 with listeners migrated to YouTube Music
Google announced this morning it will be shutting down its Google Podcasts app later in 2024 as part of its broader transition to move its streaming listeners over to YouTube Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
