WhatsApp, the instant messaging application, has introduced a new feature called ‘Favorites’ that allows users to quickly access their most frequently contacted people and groups. The report further mentions that WhatsApp has also added a “Favorites” section to the calls tab to speed-dial your favorite contacts as well as the top of your chat screen….
CNN To Layoff 100
CNN, also known as Cable News Network, is a multinational 24-hour cable news channel that provides continuous coverage of news events from around the world. It was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. According to reports, CNN has announced plans to lay off 100 employees as part of a plan to merge…
India: Koo Is Shutting Down
Koo is an Indian microblogging and social networking service, launched in 2020 with its headquarters in Bangalore. It allows users to share their thoughts and opinions in the form of ‘koos’. It boasts over 60 million users as of 2022 and has been used as an alternative to Twitter, which is now called X. According…
Google Acquires Cameyo
Google has announced that it has acquired Cameyo, a platform that develops virtualization tools. Cameyo was launched in 2010 and is headquartered in North Carolina, USA. This acquisition aims to virtualize Windows applications so that they can run on other machines or in HTML5 browsers. It will provide ChromeOS users with easier access to Windows…
Permira: $6.9 Billion Squarespace Deal
Permira is a British global investment firm that specializes in buyout, growth equity, and credit funds. It was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company is one of the largest buyout specialists and has invested in more than 300 companies worldwide. According to reports, Permira will take Squarespace private in…
Microsoft To Launch Mobile Game Store
Microsoft has announced plans to launch its mobile game store to compete with the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The launch is expected to be in July and will feature games like Candy Crush and Minecraft first. The report further states that the store will be launched on the web rather than an…
DocuSign: $165 Million Lexion Acquisition
DocuSign, the digital transaction management company, has announced plans to acquire Lexion, a contract workflow automation company, for $165 million USD. This acquisition deal will expand DocuSign’s strategy to transform contract agreement data, and Lexion’s technology will enable DocuSign customers to gain a detailed understanding of their contract structures and data, as well as identify…
Take-Two Cuts 579 jobs
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is an American video game holding company, founded in 1993 and headquartered in New York City. The company’s portfolio consists of games like Grand Theft Auto, Mafia, NBA 2K, etc. According to reports, Take-Two has announced plans to lay off 579 employees, which amounts to 5% of its workforce, as a…
South Korea: $7 Billion AI & Semiconductor Investment
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea, is a country in the southern part of the Korean peninsula, in the northeast region of Asia. It has a population of over 51 million residents as of 2023. According to reports, the government of South Korea has announced plans to invest $6.94 billion USD into Artificial Intelligence…