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Alexa, where are the legal limits on what Amazon can do with my health data? – TechCrunch
The contract between the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) and ecommerce giant Amazon — for a health information licensing partnership involving its Alexa voice AI — has been released following a Freedom of Information request. The government announced the partnership this summer. But the date on the contract, which was published on the gov.uk contracts…
Femtech startup Inne takes the wraps off a hormone tracker and $8.8M in funding – TechCrunch
Berlin-based fem tech startup Inne is coming out of stealth to announce an €8 million (~$8.8M) Series A and give the first glimpse of a hormone-tracking subscription product for fertility-tracking and natural contraception that’s slated for launch in Q1 next year. The Series A is led by led by Blossom Capital, with early Inne backer…
Sainsbury’s profits sink on store closure costs
Image copyright Getty Images Profits at Sainsbury’s have been almost wiped out for the first half of the year after being hit by costs relating to store closures.In September, Sainsbury’s said it would shut a number of stores, including many Argos outlets as it moves the brand into its supermarkets.The supermarket group said pre-tax profits…
Cryptocurrency blockchain Decred (DCR) Cryptocurrency Suddenly Spikes Over 19%; What’s Next?
Decred makes upgrades to its public proposal system. DCR surges over 19% in less than 24 hours. A look at the 4-hour chart reveals DCR could retrace to $16 before it continues rising. Autonomous cryptocurrency Decred (DCR) is skyrocketing after its community welcomed new developments surrounding Politeia, its own censorship-resistant blockchain-anchored public proposal system for…
Only 3 days left: Apply to TC Top Picks @ Disrupt Berlin 2019 – TechCrunch
Deadline countdowns are relentless, and the application window to our TC Top Picks program is rapidly shrinking. The countdown ends and the window slams shut in just three days on 18 October at 12 p.m. (PT). If you want a shot at winning a free Startup Alley Exhibitor Package at Disrupt Berlin 2019, then take…
Cryptocurrency blockchain VeChain (VET) Smashes 3-Month High With Stunning 14% Surge as Broader Cryptocurrency Market Stands Still
VeChain (VET) approaches $0.005 on Tuesday for the first time since Aug. 12. VeChain co-founder and CEO Sunny Lu will deliver a keynote address at The Capital, an upcoming industry conference hosted by CoinMarketCap. The broader cryptocurrency market consolidates slightly higher as the majors reported modest gains. VeChain’s token value surged on Tuesday, reaching its…
Canva, now valued at $3.2 billion, launches an enterprise product – TechCrunch
Canva, the Australian-based design tool maker, has today announced that it has raised an additional $85 million to bring its valuation to $3.2 billion, up from $2.5 billion in May. Investors in the company include Bond, General Catalyst, Bessemer Venture Partners, Blackbird and Sequoia China. Alongside the new funding and valuation, Canva is also making…
Last few hours to apply: TC Top Picks @ Disrupt Berlin 2019 – TechCrunch
This is it, startup founders. Today, October 18, is the last day and your final opportunity to be chosen as a TC Top Pick, to score a free Startup Alley Exhibitor Package and to shine a bright spotlight on your company at Disrupt Berlin 2019 on 11-12 December. You have only a few hours left to beat…
Cryptocurrency blockchain Justin Sun’s Hype-Train Trumpets ‘$100 Billion Mega Corp’ Tron Partner
Blockchain company Tron is expected to reveal a partnership with a US “mega corporation” this week. Founder Justin Sun tweeted the announcement last week, hyping Tron, BitTorrent and Wink. Sun is prone to over-the-top announcements that often fail to materialize, like the infamous canceled lunch with Warren Buffett. Blockchain company Tron will reveal a partnership…
Facebook changes product branding to FACEBOOK
Image copyright Facebook Facebook is introducing new branding for its products and services in an attempt to distinguish the company from its familiar app and website.Instagram and WhatsApp are among the services that will carry the new FACEBOOK brand in the next few weeks.The main Facebook app and website will retain its familiar blue branding.The…