Paying $115B for Stripe or $77B for Coinbase might be quite rational
It's hard to overvalue a startup when the public market is willing to double its valuation the moment it starts to trade. CoinDesk reported yesterday that crypto trading startup Coinbase is being valued at $77 billion on private exchanges......»»
Gig workers saw greater financial hardship during COVID-19 than other workers
Many gig workers experienced financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic, including food insecurity and trouble paying bills, according to a recent study published in Work and Occupations......»»
ChatGPT Voice now rolling out for free users, not just paid subscribers
Amid all the OpenAI drama, the team has still been doing some work, it seems! The company’s newly-reinstated co-founder Greg Brockman has just tweeted that ChatGPT Voice is rolling out to everyone, not just paying subscribers … more….....»»
Spotify changes rules for paying artists seeking better payments for professionals
Spotify on Tuesday announced some significant changes to its rules for paying royalties to artists working with the platform. From 2024, Spotify will no longer pay for songs with a small number of streams. It will also increase the minimum length req.....»»
Spotify made a secret deal with Google to avoid paying them a cut
In the ongoing trial between Epic and Google, it has been revealed that Spotify and Google entered into a secret deal that would let Spotify avoid paying Google a cut. The post Spotify made a secret deal with Google to avoid paying them a cut appeare.....»»
Japanese sales tax on foreign apps will have to be paid by Apple and Google
Apple and Google will be made responsible for paying Japanese sales tax on apps and in-app content sold by developers based outside the country, the government has said. There are two different routes the companies could take to comply with the ne.....»»
Apple admits discriminating against US citizens through PERM program; paying $25M
Apple has admitted to discriminating against US citizens and green card holders when hiring workers through Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM). It has been fined $6.7M, and has agreed to pay a total of $18.25M to compensate those who wer.....»»
Apple promises it doesn’t increase product prices to offset the costs of its environmental goals
As Apple inches closer to its goal of becoming completely carbon neutral by 2030, the company wants to ensure that customers know they aren’t paying a premium for new devices. Speaking at the Reuters NEXT conference this week, Apple’s vice pre.....»»
Google reportedly paid Samsung billions to make the Play Store the default
It turns out Google wasn’t only paying Apple to remain the default search on their iPhones. It seems that Google was also paying Samsung to make sure the Play Store was installed on their phones. The post Google reportedly paid Samsung billions to.....»»
Google could paying OEMs to make sure Android updates are released faster
A recent report has revealed that Google could be paying some OEMs to push out Android updates faster. The post Google could paying OEMs to make sure Android updates are released faster appeared first on Phandroid. Remember in the early da.....»»
Apple paying out $0.24 per share Q4 dividend on November 16
The Q4 2023 earnings report has arrived with Apple's board of directors declaring a $0.24 per share after another year-over-year revenue decline.Apple earningsIt hasn't been the easiest year for Apple with a revenue decline across all four quarters o.....»»
Getting prescription drugs online is so easy. Are regulators paying attention?
Telehealth prescribers flourish in the wake of the pandemic, regulatory gaps and all. Enlarge (credit: the_burtons vis Getty Imagtes) It started with a Google search for prescription medications I might get online. Almos.....»»
RIP Matthew Perry: A look back at Chandler’s best Friends episodes
Actor Matthew Perry has passed away at 54 years old, and we're paying tribute to some of his best episodes as Chandler on Friends......»»
Astronomers discover new almost dark galaxy
By analyzing deep optical imagery from the IAC Stripe 82 Legacy Project, an international team of astronomers has serendipitously discovered a new almost dark galaxy. The newfound galaxy, dubbed "Nube," has a very low surface brightness and is as mas.....»»
Snapchat isn"t just for teens anymore. Now it needs to make some real money
When Snapchat announced last month that it had reached 5 million paying subscribers for its Snapchat+ service, it seemed like a stunning achievement. The milestone marked the halfway point to the 10 million subscriber number that CEO Evan Spiegel had.....»»
Apple accused of avoiding paying UK $700 million in taxes
A new report from a tax watchdog claims that between Apple and other major IT firms, the UK may have lost almost $3 billion in tax revenue in 2021 alone.Apple's new UK headquarters is in London's iconic Battersea Power StationApple has long been in a.....»»
Rational design of mRNA nanovaccine for cancer immunotherapy
Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines are revolutionizing the therapy of cancer. They can be flexibly developed in a short period of time, allowing transient expression of multiple antigens for safe and efficient immunization. A diversity of mRNA vaccines is.....»»
Paper: Higher pay consistently trumps meaningful work as strongly valued job attribute
When choosing between meaningful work or a better salary, it's not even close—most people overwhelmingly prefer higher-paying jobs with low meaningfulness over low-salary jobs with high meaningfulness, says new research from a University of Illinoi.....»»
Genshin Impact maker tried to dodge App Store fees -- twice
Despite being Apple's poster child for iPhone gaming, the developer behind "Genshin Impact" twice tried to get around paying the App Store's 30% fee.The App Store is a powerful digital ecosystem."Genshin Impact" has previously won an Apple Design Awa.....»»
When rentals go wrong: Study explores sharing economy and ways to boost good customer behavior
Consumers are increasingly paying for temporary access to products and services through companies like Rent the Runway, Netflix, Airbnb, and Uber—creating an "access-based industry" that's expected to grow to $335 billion by 2025. But, in exchange.....»»
The EU Just Kicked Off Its Biggest Climate Experiment Yet
The world’s largest single market has launched a bold plan to tax carbon at its borders. The rest of the world is paying very close attention......»»