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I trained with Tonal, the ‘Peloton for weightlifting’
The first reaction people have when they see the Tonal, a connected strength training machine, on my wall is often one of two things: 1) is that the Mirror (a different internet-based piece of fitness equipment)? 2) can I try it? Both are valid reactions, especially when you consider how…
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Language platform Busuu acquires video tutor startup, now plans IPO
Language-learning platform Busuu, which has fast expanded to take on traditional giants like Duolingo, says it has acquired the live video tutoring company Verbling for an undisclosed amount, other than calling it a “double-digit million dollar acquisition.” As a result, Busuu will now use the Verbling platform to expand into…
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Opera and the firm short-selling its stock (alleging Africa fintech abuses) weigh in
Internet services company Opera has come under a short-sell assault based on allegations of predatory lending practices by its fintech products in Africa. Hindenburg Research issued a report claiming (among other things) that Opera’s finance products in Nigeria and Kenya have run afoul of prudent consumer practices and Google Play…
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Apple reversed plans for fully encrypted backups
Apple reportedly canceled its plans to fully encrypt backups of users’ iPhones in iCloud following complaints from the FBI that the move would harm investigations. The iPhone maker’s reversal, which occurred around two years ago, has not been reported before but now several sources familiar with the matter have spoken…
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Indian bike rental startup Bounce raises $105M
Bounce, a Bangalore-based startup that operates over 15,000 electric and gasoline docked bikes in nearly three dozen cities in India, said today it has raised $105 million in a new funding round as it explores sustainable ways to expand within the nation and build its own electric vehicles. The new…
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Proxyclick raises $15M Series B for its visitor management platform
If you’ve ever entered a company’s office as a visitor or contractor, you probably know the routine: check in with a receptionist, figure out who invited you, print out a badge and get on your merry way. Brussels, Belgium- and New York-based Proxyclick aims to streamline this process, while also…
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