Bridgepoint acquires a big stake in LumApps: LumApps, the French startup that describes itself as an "intranet super app," said private equity firm Bridgepoint is taking a majority stake in the company in what it is describing as a $650 million deal and strategic investment. Read more
More games on YouTube: YouTube's "app store" for games is rolling out more broadly with some free games dubbed "Playables" that will soon start to appear in the YouTube app for all users. Read more
Laid off: The tech layoff wave is still going strong in 2024. See the latest. Read more
OpenAI's "Members Only" jacket: OpenAI formed a new committee to oversee "critical" safety and security decisions related to the company's projects and operations. Only it's basically company insiders rather than outside observers. Read more
An EA for your email: New startup Skej offers an AI assistant you can loop into your emails to find the best time for everyone to meet and then puts a meeting on your calendars. Read more
Tumblr launches its Communities: Blogging site Tumblr puts its "Communities" feature in open beta. The feature offers a dedicated space for users to connect with others on different topics, outside of Tumblr's main dashboard. Read more
Musk's xAI raises fresh capital while Synapse's bankruptcy could impact millions: TechCrunch's Equity podcast catches you up on the weekend's news — xAI raises $6 billion to compete in the AI race, fintech startups feel the heat from Synapse's bankruptcy, and Google joins the list of organizations adopting a new way to fight misinformation. Listen here
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