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Pinterest partners with record labels to bring popular music to its TikTok rival, ‘Idea Pins’ Oct 20, 2022

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Pinterest’s TikTok competitor is gaining new music. The company announced today its video-focused “Idea Pins” feature will now include the ability to add popular tracks from top artists, thanks to new licensing deals with Warner Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Merlin and BMG.

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Eswatini’s central bank mulls issuance of a digital currency Oct 19, 2022

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The kingdom of Eswatini is considering the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), joining the growing list of African countries exploring the viability of an e-currency.

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Rolls-Royce Spectre EV to launch next year with 260-mile range Oct 19, 2022

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Rolls-Royce plans to deliver its first EV, the Spectre two-door coupe, to customers late next year as it transitions toward becoming a fully electric brand by 2030.

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Belkin’s $30 Continuity Camera accessory is now available for MagSafe iPhones Oct 18, 2022

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Continuity Camera was one of the odder additions that arrived in the last round of Apple operating system updates.

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Shares of Korean internet giant Kakao slide after fire disrupts service Oct 18, 2022

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The stock price of South Korea’s internet giant Kakao tumbled on Monday after a fire at a data center that cut off power on Saturday, causing several service malfunctions.

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PayPal debuts a new rewards program that combines Honey’s discounts with other ways to earn Oct 17, 2022

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PayPal is taking a step away from the Honey brand, the $4 billion shopping rewards acquisition it made in 2019, with today’s launch of PayPal Rewards.

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Shein owner fined $1.9M for failing to notify 39M users of data breach Oct 17, 2022

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A data breach from 2018 is putting Shein under the spotlight as the ultra-fast fashion e-commerce platform continues to conquer Gen-Z markets across the world.

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Repairable laptop firm Framework introduces refurbished program Oct 14, 2022

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Framework is at the vanguard of a growing movement to make electronics more repair-friendly.

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Nudge Security emerges from stealth to tackle cybersecurity’s people problem Oct 14, 2022

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Social engineering attacks are on the rise.

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Uniswap Labs valued at $1.66 billion in $165 million new funding Oct 13, 2022

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Uniswap Labs has raised $165 million in a new funding round as the parent firm of the world’s largest decentralized exchange looks to broaden its offerings.

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