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AntiToxin sells safetytech to clean up poisoned platforms

The big social networks and video games have failed to prioritize user...


Twitter bags deep learning talent behind London startup, Fabula AI

Twitter has just announced it has picked up London-based Fabula AI. The deep...


Alibaba pumps $100 million into Vmate to grow its video app in India

Chinese tech giant Alibaba is doubling down on India’s burgeoning video...


Indie travel app Lambus makes group trip planning easier

There are plenty of travel apps for researching flights and hotels or generally...


Why Luckin’s ultimate target may not be Starbucks

Starbucks plans to double its store count in China to 5,000 in 2021 and Luckin,...


Indian PM Narendra Modi’s reelection spells more frustration for US tech giants

Amazon and Walmart’s problems in India look set to continue after Narendra...


Gender, race and social change in tech; Moira Weigel on the Internet of Women, Part Two

Tech ethics can mean a lot of different things, but surely one of the most...


Zendesk acquires Smooch, doubles down on support via messaging apps like WhatsApp

One of the bigger developments in customer services has been the impact of...


Takeaways from F8 and Facebook’s next phase

Extra Crunch offers members the opportunity to tune into conference calls led...