pcTattletale, a spyware app, has shut down following a data breach and hacker defacement. The breach exposed customer information and stolen data. The company's founder announced the shutdown, stating they are 'out of business and completely done'.

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Arvind Jain, co-founder of Rubrik, created Glean, a software company that helps employees easily find HR answers. Launched in 2019, Glean is a workplace search platform, similar to ChatGPT, providing information on PTO, company holidays, and more.

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A fan, Pal Kovacs, discovered a hidden website while listening to Bring Me the Horizon's new album. The website contained a hacking-themed message. Kovacs used audio editing software Audacity to uncover the hidden message, leading to the discovery of the website.

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Synapse, a fintech company, has filed for bankruptcy, impacting its uncertain future. The news comes after Copper Banking discontinued its bank deposit accounts and debit cards. The development highlights the challenges faced by fintech companies in the sector.

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YouTube is rolling out its 'Playables' games catalog to all users, expanding beyond YouTube Premium subscribers. The collection of lightweight, free games was previously available to select users for testing. Playables don't monetize through paid downloads or in-app purchases.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is approaching, with an early bird deadline of May 31. Tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs can purchase tickets and save up to $800 before prices increase. The event will be held in San Francisco, bringing together 10,000 innovators, investors, and startups to discuss the future of technology and business.

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Skej, a new startup, introduces an AI assistant that simplifies meeting planning by finding the best time for everyone to meet, eliminating the need to browse through availability. Unlike Calendly, Skej's AI assistant integrates with emails to streamline the scheduling process.

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Berlin-based Faircado, a browser extension, aims to solve the problem of finding reliable pre-owned goods online. The company has raised €3 million in a funding round led by World to become the discovery layer for pre-owned goods, making it easier to find good deals on the internet.

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