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Nov 29, 2022 • 3min
Moovit users can now track transit vehicles on map in real time
Israeli urban trip planning app Moovit unveiled a new feature Tuesday that allows users to follow a transit line’s movements along the map in real time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 29, 2022 • 4min
US government bans Huawei, ZTE, and Hikvision tech over ‘unacceptable’ spying fears
The U.S. government said it is banning telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from several prominent Chinese brands in an effort to protect the nation’s communications network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 28, 2022 • 3min
Great Wall of porn obscures China protest news on Twitter
Search any major Chinese city on Twitter, and you will see a cascade of spam tweets showing porn, escort services, and gambling content that are published every few seconds, making it impossible to get any legitimate results. There has been a “significant uptick” in these tweets over the last three days, according to a China-focused […]Great Wall of porn obscures China protest news on Twitter by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 28, 2022 • 5min
A new wave of Solo GP VCs is coming to Europe and Hypernova hopes to power it
The US has had solo VC fund managers for many years but the trend is only just starting to catch on in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 25, 2022 • 4min
Elon Musk says Twitter’s new multicoloured verification will launch next week
After messing up the first launch of Twitter’s “power to the people” verification system, Elon Musk said that the social network will tentatively roll out a new multicolored verification system next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 24, 2022 • 3min
More headaches for Apple in China as protests erupt at Foxconn
Two weeks after Apple warned of production delays in China amid heightened COVID-19 restrictions, the giant is facing more challenges as worker protests broke out at its largest manufacturing partner Foxconn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 23, 2022 • 3min
Apple TV+ series ‘Severance’ gets exclusive ‘innie’ and ‘outie’ vinyl records
Fans of Apple TV+’s popular sci-fi workplace drama, “Severance,” can have their very own Lumon music-dance experience—maracas not included. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 23, 2022 • 5min
Indian social network Koo gains popularity in Brazil but faces moderation challenges
Elon Musk taking over Twitter has sent some people to look for alternatives such as Mastodon and Hive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 22, 2022 • 5min
Carv valued at $40M as investors race to back web3 identity builders
Decentralized identity startups are having a moment as investors seek the next generation of killer applications in web3, even in times of market volatility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 22, 2022 • 5min
Custom jeweler Wove bags $3.85M to make engagement ring purchases less stressful
The online custom jewelry company is injecting technology into the engagement and wedding ring buying experience.Custom jeweler Wove bags $3.85M to make engagement ring purchases less stressful by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
