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Tech News
Netflix lowers prices across Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific
Did you know that the average household subscribes to five streaming services per month? With this trend in mind, Netflix has decided to lower its prices in over 100 territories. The move is aimed at keeping subscribers subscribing.
Coinbase launches Base, an Ethereum-focused layer for decentralized app development
Coinbase has launched a new platform called Base, which aims to aid in the development of decentralized apps on the blockchain. This move will help developers create more efficient and scalable dApps.
Spotify testing playlists that can be unlocked by NFT holders
Spotify is bringing news that it’s testing playlists that could be unlocked by NFT holders. This means that users who own certain NFTs may have access to exclusive content on the platform.
Startups
Failed fintech startup Bench racked up over $65 million in debt, documents reveal
Bench, a failed fintech startup, has been making headlines for its financial woes. According to documents, the company racked up over $65 million in debt before shutting down.
Venture Capital
Despite VCs investing $75B in Q4 , it’s still hard for startups to raise money, data proves
Data from Q4 shows that venture capital firms invested a record-breaking $75 billion in startups. However, the data also reveals that many startups are struggling to raise funds.
Big Tech Inc.
Walmart sold Moosejaw to Dick’s Sporting Goods after acquiring the e-commerce outdoor retailer in 2017
Walmart has made headlines for its e-commerce ventures, including the acquisition of Moosejaw in 2017. Recently, the company sold Moosejaw to Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Daily Crunch
What happens when a tech company does something cool?
When a tech company does something innovative or exciting, it can create a buzz among users and media outlets. However, not all companies are lucky enough to have their efforts go viral.
What happens when it’s not a match?
A recent study by Mozilla found that some popular Android apps’ Play Store privacy labels don’t match up to their claims of data collection. This raises questions about the accuracy of these labels and the importance of transparency in app development.
Related
- Venture: Despite VCs investing $75B in Q4 , it’s still hard for startups to raise money, data proves
- Startups: Failed fintech startup Bench racked up over $65 million in debt, documents reveal
- In Brief: Goldman Sachs’ David Solomon tells startups to reconsider going public
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