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A Sao Paulo-court ordered Facebook-parent Meta to stop using its name in Brazil within 30 days, after a local computer services provider with the same name filed a lawsuit saying it has been damaged by third parties confusing the companies.The decision is from Wednesday and was reported late evening on Thursday by Brazilian newspaper Valor.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of BusinessISB Product ManagementVisitMITMIT Technology Leadership and…

In startup land, the life cycle of birth, growth and the inevitable leap of faith happens at a breakneck pace. Still, we occasionally fall into the trap of grieving the demise of these companies. My opinion? That’s a poor move. The whole point of a startup is to build something enduring. A corporate Mount Rushmore, if you will. Yes, but: Dive a bit deeper, and you’ll realize that the very model of startups is dependent on drama — whether that’s dramatic ascent or a rapid crash into the nearest…

Despite being one of the biggest streaming platforms in the world, Twitch has more than its share of problems. Recently, the company announced 180 employees were being laid off, and now it’s having to cease operations in Korea. In a recent blog post, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy has said the service will shut down business in Korea, effective February 27, 2024. The statement goes on to say that it was a “difficult decision” but the “the cost to operate” Twitch in the country is “prohibitively expensive.” Image via Twitch.…

Twitch is leaving South Korea, with on February 27. This is due to ‘prohibitively expensive’ networking fees, according to CEO Dan Clancy. The news is a major bummer, as the country is one of the in the world, with some of the most competitive League of Legends and Starcraft players around.Clancy calls this a “unique situation," noting that operating in South Korea ends up being ten times more expensive than other countries. He went on to write that Twitch undertook a “significant effort” to continue operations, but the…

November 28, 2023 @ 6:50 AM Not only have prominent brands distanced themselves from advertising on Elon Musk-owned X, but many flagship accounts have ceased posting on the social media platform altogether.  Since Musk engaged in antisemitic content on his own platform and a Media Matters report was released showing prominent advertisers’ content next to harmful rhetoric on the site, companies have turned their back on X.  Flagship accounts belonging to Disney, Paramount, Lionsgate, Sony, and Warner Bros.…

The team that wanted to recreate two restaurants from Grand Theft Auto is changing its course of action after Take-Two Interactive‘s legal representatives sent them a cease and desist letter. Smokin J’s BBQ and Boyworldwide were working together to set up a pop up Cluckin’ Bell and Burger Shot at Comic Con San Diego this week, per Rockstar Intel‘s report. However, Smokin J’s BBQ has had to let Grand Theft Auto fans down lightly because Take-Two Interactive did not grant its permission for this imitation of its…

An informational meeting held by SAG-AFTRA yesterday afternoon offered up a bleak outlook for the future of the entertainment industry, suggesting that the acting industry may no longer exist if a new deal isn’t negotiated. Over 760 people attended the Zoom meeting on Monday afternoon, including notable actors and actresses such as Vanessa Hudgens, Lucy Liu, Melissa McCarthy, Jon Huertas, and Josh Pence, just to name a few. SAG-AFTRA’s national executive director and chief negotiator, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, led the…

Binance has issued a cease and desist order to "Binance Nigeria Limited", Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said in a tweet on Sunday, calling the Nigerian company a "scammer entity".Earlier this month, Nigeria's markets regulator ordered Binance to halt its operations in the country, saying local unit "Binance Nigeria Limited" that courted Nigerian investors through a website was not registered or regulated, making it illegal. Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, has faced a string of setbacks recently,…

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s new show, Tucker on Twitter, might not be on Twitter for much longer. On Monday, Carslon’s ex-employer upped the pressure on its former host and sent the right-wing commentator a “cease and desist” letter, according to Axios and confirmed by multiple reports. Lawyers for the company alleged Carlson’s new show represents a breach of his Fox contract.Twitter Is Shifting Right | Future TechThe cease and desist letter, which reportedly features the phrase “NOT FOR PUBLICATION” marks the…

The crypto market is constantly evolving, and this latest news from Coinbase is just one example of the changes that are taking place. While there may be some uncertainty in the short term, many investors remain optimistic about the future of crypto.With innovative platforms like Signuptoken.com entering the market, there is a sense of excitement for what is about to come. As the industry continues to mature and become more mainstream, it’s likely that we’ll see even more innovation and growth. To find out more about…