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Missed the Twitter blue checkmark? Well, it might be making a comeback with a competitor…
Here are the 7 things you missed today:
1. 🚗 FTC Sued Uber Over Deceptive Uber One Billing
The Federal Trade Commission sued Uber accusing them of violating the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act by providing misleading information about its Uber One subscription service, failing to provide a way for users to cancel their membership, and charging them without their consent. (CNBC)
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3. ⏸️ Amazon Has Paused Some Data Center Leases
Amazon has delayed some commitments for new data center leases, particularly international ones on the colocation side. The move is similar to Microsoft’s announcement last week that they would be slowing down or temporarily holding off on advancing early build-outs. (CNBC)
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5. ✅ Bluesky is Launching Blue Check Verification
The rumors are true: Bluesky confirmed that it’s rolling out blue check verification, similar to the format made famous through Twitter/X. Bluesky will work with a few selected “trusted verifiers” to independently verify accounts as members of organizational teams. (TechCrunch)
6. 🤝 Podcaster Erik Torenberg is Joining a16z
VC firm Andreessen Horowitz has acquired Erik Torenberg’s Turpentine podcast and has hired Torenberg as a general partner. Torenberg plans to continue with the podcast, but time will tell if the content moves in a different direction with a16z at the helm. (TechCrunch)
7. 🛒 Sam’s Club is Replacing Checkouts with AI
Big box retailer Sam’s Club announced they’re removing all self-checkout kiosks and traditional checkout lanes from its 600-plus stores. Instead, customers will be required to use its ‘Scan & Go’ app to scan and pay for their items. While the app system launched last April, the latest change adds an AI-enabled check at the exit, instead of the standard receipt checking. (Quartz)
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