Month: March 2021
Microsoft Edge updates will make cross-device browsing seamless Microsoft Edge
Since releasing Chromium-based Edge last November, Microsoft has continually updated its browser with new features and capabilities to entice users to switch. Recently the software giant rolled out support for vertical tabs in Edge which allows power users to see all of their open tabs in a panel on the…
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Of course John Legere bought an $888,888.88 NFT from Steve Aoki
Of course John Legere, the former CEO of T-Mobile, has jumped into NFTs by spending $888,888.88 on one made by Steve Aoki, according to Rolling Stone. It’s nice to know he’s keeping busy after stepping down from T-Mobile’s CEO gig on April 1, 2020. The NFT in question is called…
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Google Meet is getting a small but useful new feature for large scale video calls Google Meet Breakout Rooms
Whether you’re working from home or are already back in the office, Google Meet can enable you to easily connect with your co-workers and clients. The search giant’s video conferencing software also supports up 100 participants which makes it a good fit for both small businesses and enterprise organizations. Back…
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Songclip raises $11M to bring more licensed music to social media
The team behind Songclip thinks that social media could use more music. Yes, music is a big part of the experience on a handful of apps like TikTok and Triller, but Songclip co-founder and COO John vanSuchtelen told me, “That is not the end of how music is going to…
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Zego, the tech-enabled commercial motor insurer, raises $150M at $1.1B valuation
Zego, the insurtech that got its start by offering flexible motorbike insurance for gig economy workers but has since expanded with a range of tech-enabled commercial motor insurance products, has raised $150 million. Leading the London-based company’s C round — giving it a $1.1 billion valuation and a unicorn status…
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Jobandtalent takes $120M from Softbank to enter the US market
Spain’s Jobandtalent, a digital temp staffing agency startup which operates a dual-sided platform that matches temps with employers needing casual labor in sectors like ecommerce, warehousing, logistics and manufacturing, has grabbed €100 million (~$120M) in Series D funding from SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2. Previous investors — including Atomico, Seek, DN…
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