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Snapchat is overhauling how influencers earn money on the platform
Snapchat is tweaking how people earn money on the platform by introducing a new, unified monetization program. The new program will cover content posted to Stories as well as Spotlight, the platform’s TikTok-like discovery feed filled with recommended video content. Under the program, influencers earn revenue for ads placed within eligible Stories and Spotlight posts. The new program is currently…
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UK disrupts Russian money laundering networks used by ransomware
A law enforcement operation led by the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has disrupted two Russian money laundering networks working with criminals worldwide, including ransomware gangs. Dubbed “Operation Destabilise,” this international investigation has led to the arrest of 84 Russian-speaking suspects linked to the Smart (led by Ukrainian George Rossi) and TGR (controlled by Russian Ekaterina Zhdanova) criminal organizations.…
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Do banks refund scammed money?
“Your bank account has been drained.” These five words can stop your heart. Last year, Americans lost a staggering $8.8 billion to scammers and many victims asked the same desperate question: “Will I ever see that money again?” The answer isn’t simple. While banks refunded $4.2 billion in fraud losses during 2023, getting your money back often depends on the…
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What Is MUBI, and Is a Subscription Worth the Money?
Quick Links Is a Subscription Worth It? If you are a fan of arthouse cinema, you might have come across MUBI. It has a lot to offer in terms of its collection and features, but is a MUBI subscription actually worth it? What Is MUBI? MUBI is a treasure trove for anyone obsessed with film. With curated collections and handpicked…
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Apple’s New M4 Chips Give Intel and AMD a Run for Their Money
Apple just revealed its new high-end processors, the M4 Pro and M4 Max, with “the world’s fastest CPU core” and many other improvements. They will ship first in the new MacBook Pro laptops. The M-series of chips use two types of CPU cores—performance cores for heavy-duty workloads and efficiency cores for everyday tasks. Activating these CPU cores as needed delivers…
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New FASTCash malware Linux variant helps steal money from ATMs
North Korean hackers are using a new Linux variant of the FASTCash malware to infect the payment switch systems of financial institutions and perform unauthorized cash withdrawals. Previous variants of FASTCash targeted Windows and IBM AIX (Unix) systems, but a new report by security researcher HaxRob reveals a previously undetected Linux version that targets Ubuntu 22.04 LTS distributions. Money-stealing history…
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I’ve been tracking Prime Day deals for 10 years — here’s the sales you can still get that I’d buy with my own money
Refresh 2024-10-10T20:54:48.014Z (Image credit: Amazon) This year’s October Prime Day event offered steep discounts on some of the best smart home devices we’ve tested. Although Amazon’s own Echo and Ring deals have come to an end, even better sales have taken their place on home gadgets from smart locks to air fryers. My colleague Hunter Fenollol has put together a list of his favorite devices that will…
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I’ve covered every single Prime Day — here’s 45 Prime Day deals I’d buy with my own money
Refresh 2024-10-07T13:58:33.880Z (Image credit: Future) Marathon season is here, but even if you’re just getting into running — right now is a great time to pick up a new pair or running shoes. Deals expert Olivia Halevy has rounded up the best running shoe deals live at Amazon right now, with brands like Brooks, Asics, Saucony, and Nike. As an…
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OpenAI continues to burn money – Computerworld
The latest financing round — led by Thrive Capital, a US venture capital firm that plans to invest $1 billion — brought in $6.6 billion and pushed the company’s valuation to $157 billion. At the same time, OpenAI is warning investors away from rivals like Anthropic, xAI and Safe Superintelligence (SSI), a startup launched by OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever. Microsoft…
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What Is an MVNO, and How Do They Save You Money on Cell Plans?
Quick Links “No Frills”, Prepaid Plans Though you may not have heard the term “MVNO” before, you’re likely familiar with many of these companies. Carriers like Mint Mobile, Straight Talk Wireless, and Google Fi offer customers fast, reliable cellphone service at much lower prices than their major competitors, but how is this possible? What Is an MVNO? An MVNO, or…
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