Apple Revamps TestFlight with Enhanced Developer Controls
Apple updates TestFlight with new features for devs, including targeted beta testing and metrics tracking
Startups
Astra Space Lands $44M Contract with Defense Innovation Unit
Astra Space secures $44M contract with Defense Innovation Unit to develop next-gen launch system for time-sensitive space missions
Blue Origin Launches New Shepard Ship, Doubling Space Tourism Capacity
Blue Origin's new RSS Kármán Line capsule successfully completes uncrewed certification mission, expanding space tourism capacity and paving way for increased launch cadence.
Bluesky Raises $15M to Expand Decentralized Social App
Bluesky secures $15M Series A to grow decentralized social app, adding 3M users in a month, amid X's controversy.
Cloud Computing Lock-in: A Growing Concern for Enterprises
Google sues Microsoft over anti-competitive cloud practices, sparking debate on vendor lock-in and the need for regulatory frameworks to protect enterprises.
Crypto Critic Refuses Bribe, Exposes Reputation Management Tactics
Web3 Is Going Just Great founder Molly White rejects bribe, exposes attempts to silence her reporting on crypto fraud and scams.
Daily Puzzle Games Heat Up with New Entrants
New daily puzzle games from Netflix, Apple, and LinkedIn challenge NYT's dominance, offering new twists and features to attract users.
Divorce in the Digital Age: Social Media Assets in the Spotlight
Couples and divorce attorneys are grappling with valuing social media accounts in divorce settlements, highlighting their growing financial significance.
Fediverse Gets TikTok Rival Loops, Open-Source Video Sharing App
Loops, a decentralized, open-source video sharing app, joins the fediverse, promising user data privacy and ownership, with ActivityPub integration and no ads.
