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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Today, someone is taking "game on" to the next level. Activision said it had to take Call of Duty offline to investigate how self-spreading malware is infecting the game. Find out more.

Next, Android users now see the new X logo. And read what a former Twitter employee had to say about working with Elon Musk.

Meanwhile, in Kenya, FarmWorks continues to plant its AI seed in crop production following a $4 million cash infusion. Read more.

Then, Upgrade strikes a deal to acquire buy now, pay later startup Uplift for $100 million. Find out why that's such a good deal.

And Tesla is being called out for exaggerating the range of its vehicles. Get the scoop.

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While the writers are away, Netflix is going to play. The streaming giant is raising eyebrows after some job openings, including one for an AI product manager role with a salary tag of $900,000 per year, were discovered. Is Netflix screwing over the talent or simply exploring its AI capabilities? You be the judge.

Sometimes you want the whole picture: Photoshop's new generative AI feature lets you "uncrop" images.

It's time to cut back: Samsung extends its cut in memory chip production and will focus instead on high-end AI chips.

Hacked: A U.S. government contractor says MOVEit hackers accessed the health data of some 8 million individuals.

"Patently messy": How a $6 billion acquisition deal may spur more IP lawsuits.

A glimmer of glamor: GlossGenius raises $28 million to expand its bookings and payments platform for beauty businesses.

It's like Venmo, only global: Eco unveils Beam, a P2P crypto transfer service.

Canceled delivery: Cash-strapped instant delivery giant Getir, trying to close funding, pulls out of Spain, Italy and Portugal.

A surge of energy: EV.energy snags $33 million to help utilities save billions on grid upgrades. (TC+)

Get ready for your close-up: WhatsApp now lets you record and share short video messages in chats.

Alert!: Android will now warn about unknown Bluetooth trackers, like AirTag, that are traveling with you.

More for your Thursday:

Bloom Money raises £1M to digitize finance for ethnic communities

Reddit is testing its own verification mark and new accessibility features

EU opens competition probe of Microsoft bundling Teams with Office 365

Helpful secures $7.5M to launch family caregiver app

Flipturn hauls in $4.5M seed funding to help trucking fleets electrify for less (TC+)

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GitLab announces the expansion of its startups program!

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I am from Georgia but I live in Poland. I created my startup in Delaware a few years ago. To realize it and grow it, I need to move to the U.S.

I have a business plan and a market plan, but no immigration plan. What's your advice? Which visa should I apply for?

— Global Georgian

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