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The Daily Download - tech news for 2021-04-06


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Talos, a NY-based crypto trading API provider, names Justin Schmidt as
TikTok adds an automatically generated captions feature; includes support for American
Israel-based bereavement services startup Empathy emerges from stealth, raises $13M led
Google rolls out a software update for Pixel devices; includes performance
Podcast creation service Casted raises $7M Series A led by Revolution
Singapore-based NFT platform Mintable raises an undisclosed seed from Sound Ventures,
The latest tvOS 14.5 beta includes references to a refresh rate
SoftBank invests $2.8B for a 40 percent stake in Norway-based warehouse
VC firm Play Ventures raises $135M for its second fund; targets
VC firm KKR closes its Asia Fund IV at $15B; targets
Document management firm M-Files acquires UK-based workspace collaboration platform Hubshare; terms
Stripe opens an office in Dubai, its first in the Middle
Google quietly acquired 3D audio firm Dysonics in December, reports Protocol;
Social audio platform Clubhouse introduces a monetization feature, allowing users to
SoftBank acquires a 40-percent stake in warehouse automation company AutoStore for
Speaking of Apple's automotive ambitions, Tim Cook says autonomy is a
Speaking of Apple's automotive ambitions, Tim Cook says autonomy is a
The total cryptocurrency market cap passes $2T for the first time,
Forbes profiles the Winklevoss twins, covering Winklevoss Capital, the Gemini cryptocurrency
Consumers around the world collectively spent $22.2B on mobile games in
On-demand food delivery company Swiggy raises ~$800M at a reported $4.9B
Knotel Co-Founder Amol Sarva announces departure, says real estate brokerage and
Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas likens social platforms to common
Yahoo to shut down Q&A platform Yahoo Answers on May 4;
President Biden extends the application deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program
Home fitness company Tempo is raising $100M-plus led by SoftBank, according
Google begins accepting Play Store submissions for Android Auto apps focused
Alphabet ($1.5T market cap), Facebook ($876B market cap), and Microsoft ($1.88T
The Supreme Court rules 6-2 in Google's favor in long-running copyright
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The Daily Download - latest tech news, byte sized. Based on @launchtickerBy Peter Kuhar