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Half-baked features for Blue subscribers
Twitter is rolling out some new features for Blue subscribers, including one that will show 50% of the ads in their timeline compared to what non-paid users see. This move has been met with skepticism from some users who feel that it’s a half-hearted attempt at addressing the ad overload issue.
Sucking up the competition
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority is looking more closely at Amazon’s $1.7 billion iRobot acquisition to see if there is any threat of less competition. This move has sparked concerns among some lawmakers who fear that the deal could stifle innovation in the robotics industry.
Get your facts straight
That’s what the Indian government is saying to Facebook, Twitter and other social media companies about posting any misinformation. The government is cracking down on online betting games and other forms of gambling, which has led to a number of high-profile arrests and shutdowns.
Meal replacement startup Yfood did a thing today
Ingrid reports that Nestlé closed on an acquisition of the company in a deal that values Yfood at $469 million. She writes, ‘Yfood’s milestone should give the food tech community something substantial to chew on. The deal is a testament to the growing demand for plant-based and sustainable foods.’
- Yfood raised over $10 million in funding from investors such as Nestlé and SoftBank.
- The company has developed a range of meal replacement products made from plant-based ingredients.
Yfood’s acquisition by Nestlé is seen as a strategic move to expand the food giant’s presence in the growing market for plant-based and sustainable foods. The deal is also expected to help Yfood scale its operations and reach new markets.
No personal data for you!
Google is saying it will restrict personal loan apps from accessing user photos and contacts amid increased predatory behavior from some lenders toward borrowers. This move has been met with praise from consumer advocacy groups who have long criticized the company’s lax policies on user data.
That, my friends, is what you call exposure
Law firm Proskauer is mopping up after exposing clients’ confidential M&A data. The incident has sparked concerns among some lawyers and industry experts who are worried about the potential consequences of such a breach.
Hail to the EV
Lyft relaunches its electric vehicle service, starting with business travelers. This move is seen as a key step in the company’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and meet growing demand for sustainable transportation options.
- Google will restrict personal loan apps from accessing user photos and contacts amid increased predatory behavior from some lenders toward borrowers.
- Nestlé acquired meal replacement startup Yfood in a deal valued at $469 million.
- Lyft relaunched its electric vehicle service, starting with business travelers.
Meal replacement startup Yfood did a thing today
Ingrid reports that Nestlé closed on an acquisition of the company in a deal that values Yfood at $469 million. She writes, ‘Yfood’s milestone should give the food tech community something substantial to chew on. The deal is a testament to the growing demand for plant-based and sustainable foods.’
- Yfood raised over $10 million in funding from investors such as Nestlé and SoftBank.
- The company has developed a range of meal replacement products made from plant-based ingredients.
Yfood’s acquisition by Nestlé is seen as a strategic move to expand the food giant’s presence in the growing market for plant-based and sustainable foods. The deal is also expected to help Yfood scale its operations and reach new markets.
- Google will restrict personal loan apps from accessing user photos and contacts amid increased predatory behavior from some lenders toward borrowers.
- Nestlé acquired meal replacement startup Yfood in a deal valued at $469 million.
- Lyft relaunched its electric vehicle service, starting with business travelers.