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In the ongoing dispute between Google and France’s competition authority over copyright protections for news snippets, the Autorité de la Concurrence has announced a €250 million fine against Google. This is around $270 million at the current exchange rate.
Cowboy’s new electric bike, the Cowboy Cross, is designed for comfort and long-distance trips, featuring a sleek design typical of Cowboy bikes. It boasts a fully integrated design with minimal maintenance, including hidden braking cables and carbon fiber belts. The bike’s standout feature is its custom-designed, large tires, paired with front fork and seat post suspensions for a smoother ride on rough terrain. The frame comes in step-over and step-through variants, with a variety of color options and a rear rack for additional utility.
LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned social platform, is known for networking, professional knowledge-sharing, and recruitment, boasting over 1 billion users. To enhance user engagement, the company is venturing into gaming. Capitalizing on the puzzle trend that drove games like Wordle to viral success. Initial games include “Queens,” “Inference,” and “Crossclimb.”
ShopMy, a marketing platform enabling content creators to collaborate with brands and monetize their content, recently announced securing $18.5 million in funding. The investment will be utilized to further expand its network of 40,000 creators, including Alix Earle, a prominent influencer with over 10 million followers on TikTok and Instagram.
SpaceX’s third orbital test flight of the Starship rocket marks a pivotal moment in the company’s pursuit of advanced space technologies. After two previous test flights ended in explosions, SpaceX has meticulously reviewed and upgraded the Starship’s hardware, demonstrating its commitment to safety and reliability.
Phantom Auto, a pioneer in remote driving technology, is closing its doors after seven years of operation. The startup, which garnered significant attention in the autonomous vehicle industry, raised a total of $95 million in funding, including a substantial $25 million round in 2023. Despite this, the company was unable to secure additional funding to sustain its operations.
Nijta, a company headquartered in Lille, France, has emerged as a key player in the field of voice anonymization and privacy protection, particularly in the context of stringent data protection laws such as GDPR. Founded by CEO Brij Srivastava, who relocated to France for his PhD at INRIA, Nijta has developed AI-powered speech anonymization technology to assist organizations in complying with privacy regulations.
The MSI Claw has officially launched, with the base model available on MSI’s website for $699. Two higher-specced models are set to release on March 12th, priced at $749 and $799 respectively. All three models can be preordered from Newegg, with availability starting March 15th. Preorders on Newegg come with a Skull and Bones standard edition game code and Xbox Game Pass free for one month. Best Buy is also offering the MSI Claw, with shipping expected by April 4th.
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