More audio and a competitor to Clubhouse
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The focus on various forms of audio serves continues. On its way to launch is Fireside described as a “next generation podcast platform” but that would also let users participate
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Value of Reddit doubled after Wallstreetbets
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Social media Reddit announced it has raised more than USD 250 million in a new round of funding and that this means the company’s valuation is doubled to USD 6
Clubhouse already blocked in China
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New booming social media app Clubhouse has been blocked in Chine. The new discussion venue is famous for being available on invitation only and for not recording what is discussed
Microsoft challenging Google in Australia
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Microsoft Corp says it fully supports a proposed new law in Australia that would force internet giants to pay domestic media for using their content online. Google and Facebook have
Big IT companies investing in start-up
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A line-up of big IT companies is investing in start-up Databricks that makes software to analyze huge sets of data. The company announced that it has raised USD 1 billion
Bezos getting new role at Amazon
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO of Amazon this summer. He will instead serve as the company´s executive chair. Amazon´s head of cloud computing , Andy Jassy,
Wikipedia joining the battle for diversity and inclusion
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Free encyclopedia Wikipedia is getting a global code of conduct to combat harassment and stimulate diversity, the Wikimedia Foundation announced. The new code signals the foundation’s commitment to creating spaces
David takes on Goliath at the stock exchange
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Social media Reddit is suddenly in focus for hedge funds and other big investors and not only a chat platform for small investors doing short deals in shares. Members of
Fellowship opportunity for female journalists
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Women journalists committed to human rights and social justice reporting are invited to apply for a fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology´s Center for International Studies. The Washington-based International
Women elected to lead European Tech Alliance
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Kristin Skogen Lund, CEO of Norwegian media company Schibsted, has become the first female President of the European Tech Alliance (EUTA). Magdalena Piech, Head of Regulatory Affairs at e-commerce platform