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You can do magic: Well, WorkMagic will do it for you. The company, which recently raised $2 million, wants to automate all the marketing tasks for Shopify sellers. Wands at the ready.
M&A action: WordPress.com owner buys all-in-one messaging app Texts.com for $50 million. Read how that will be integrated.
First look: Walmart and Outlier Ventures’ web3 accelerator launches with five startups targeting tech to improve retail and commerce. Time to shop.
Orange won’t be the new black for these folks: An ex-SDNY prosecutor says the lead witnesses in the case against Sam Bankman-Fried — Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang and Nishad Singh — probably won’t get jail time. Here’s why.
That Pebble didn’t bounce: Pebble, the Twitter alternative previously known as T2, is shutting down. Get the scoop.
And just like that . . . : California’s Department of Motor Vehicles immediately suspends Cruise’s robotaxi permit. Find out what happened.
Light ’em up: New solar mini-grids in Africa to be powered by Husk Power Systems’ $103 million Series D. Here’s what this means for Husk.
No touch-up for you: Anti-Instagram photo-sharing app Daylyy has no vanity metrics, filters or algorithm. It’s just you and your authentic self.
Scary good time: Apple sends out invites for its “Scary Fast” event where, rumor has it, new Macs could be on the way. Prepare to scream.
The heat (pump) is on: Harvest Thermal taps into a $4 million seed round to make heat pumps cheaper to run. See how it works. (TC+)
Let’s get engaged: Oxolo bags €13 million for a generative AI–driven video platform that can optimize engagement on the fly. Never have a bored employee again.
Speaking of AI-powered videos: D-ID’s newest app uses AI to make videos from photographs. No production needed.
Even more for your Tuesday:
As Databricks touts demand for AI services, all eyes are on Microsoft’s and Alphabet’s Q3 results (TC+)
France wants to boost angel investment by copying UK’s investment schemes
Europe’s CSAM-scanning plan is a tipping point for democratic rights, experts warn
Censys lands new cash to grow its threat-detecting cybersecurity service
Instagram is testing a dedicated feed for posts from Verified users
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