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Byju’s files suit challenging acceleration of $1.2B loan, seeks to disqualify Redwood for ‘predatory’ tactics Jun 06, 2023

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Indian edtech giant Byju’s has filed a complaint in the New York Supreme Court to challenge the acceleration of the $1.2 billion term loan B and to disqualify Redwood, who it alleges has conducted a series of predatory tactics.

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As Deeptech and AI explodes, European Deeptech VC IQ Capital closes new $200M fund Jun 06, 2023

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European Deeptech startups get another shot in the arm this week in the shape of IQ Capital’s new $200m venture fund. The new fund takes its assets under management to more than $1bn.

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YouTube rolls back its rules against election misinformation Jun 05, 2023

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YouTube was the slowest major platform to disallow misinformation during the 2020 U.S. election and almost three years later, the company will toss that policy out altogether.

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NestAway, once valued at over $225 million, sells for $11 million Jun 05, 2023

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PropTech firm Aurum is acquiring NestAway, a once high-flying Indian startup operating in the same space, for up to $10.9 million, in a deal that marks a near complete erosion in value for the startup’s investors.

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Shopify’s Shop app introduces a new ‘Shop Cash’ rewards program Jun 02, 2023

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Shopify’s Shop app is introducing a new rewards program called Shop Cash, the e-commerce platform announced on Friday.

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Enzo Biochem says ransomware attack exposed clinical test data of 2.5 million patients Jun 02, 2023

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Enzo Biochem, a New York-based biotechnology company, has confirmed that a ransomware attack exposed the clinical test information of almost 2.5 million patients.

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Legal tech firm Casepoint investigates breach after hackers claim theft of government data Jun 01, 2023

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Casepoint says it’s investigating a potential cybersecurity incident after hackers claimed to have compromised the legal technology platform to steal terabytes of sensitive data.

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Flighty’s tool will help you connect with fellow WWDC attendees Jun 01, 2023

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Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is now just less than a week away. Many developer communities are already organizing watch parties across the world.

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Volvo’s new small EV tries to optimize space with Scandinavian design May 31, 2023

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Volvo is continuing to drip-feed more information about its upcoming electric Volvo EX30 small SUV. Last week the automaker promised the new EV would have the smallest carbon footprint of any previously made Volvo vehicle.

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT iOS app now available in Canada, India, Brazil and 30 more countries May 31, 2023

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OpenAI has expanded the availability of its ChatGPT app for iOS users in India and 32 other countries — just a week after its launching it in the U.S.

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