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At this time we rejoice a little bit of oversight over an trade that has been allowed to prey on these much less lucky for method too lengthy — Devin studies that the FCC is taking a extra agency hand in overseeing the jail cellphone system in a easy invoice, giving the regulatory physique the ability “to make sure simply and affordable expenses for phone and superior communications companies in correctional and detention amenities.”
In different charming information, the Each day Crunch will probably be again subsequent week in a barely diminished kind, as each Christine and Haje disappear for the vacations. The complete e-newsletter will probably be again quickly, and the 2 of us want you a really joyful Christmas should you rejoice, a really peaceable vacation if you don’t, and a magnificently affluent 2023, in both case. A lot love, Christine and Haje
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Meta settles: After years of pushing again in opposition to a lawsuit, Meta has agreed to a $725 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica harvesting information from Fb customers. Paul has extra.
Breathe in that contemporary air: Mila, the maker of a sensible air air purifier that got here from humble beginnings on Kickstarter, scored $10 million in a spherical led by Electrolux. This offers it a $52 million valuation and the backing so as to add some smarts to a brand new product — a humidifier, Haje writes.
Cost it up: It seems like Tesla is #profitable in an area that Apple couldn’t make work. The automaker unveiled its $300 charging mat that may recharge three units without delay, Matt studies.
The outcomes are in: Dominic-Madori surveyed three Black traders about what they’re prepping for in 2023. Learn the total model on TechCrunch+.
Vacation transport is less complicated this yr, however the tech remains to be lagging
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World provide strains are in higher form than they had been this time final yr, however that doesn’t bode properly for the longer term, writes Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen.
“This yr’s enhancements in transport largely replicate a pullback in consumption somewhat than any enchancment within the underlying infrastructure,” he says, noting that labor shortages, world instability and excessive gasoline costs have created persistent bottlenecks.
“Happily, the info obtainable as we speak is wealthy past measure, and we even have the instruments to leverage it in methods that may enhance effectivity.”
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We loved Ingrid’s in-depth have a look at how decentralized social media participant Mastodon is scaling as Twitter customers decamp to seek for different methods to submit the whole lot they’re pondering. TechCrunch+ subscribers — should you’re not one, you will be simply — also can learn her Q&A with Mastodon creator Eugen Rochko.
In case you are a LastPass person like many people right here at TechCrunch, you may need to verify your e-mail should you haven’t already. LastPass says hackers stole some prospects’ password vaults. Zack says it’s time to alter your passwords.
Google isn’t taking India’s newest effective mendacity down. Manish studies the search engine big is interesting the a whole bunch of tens of millions of {dollars} in fines ordered in opposition to it over enterprise practices on Android.
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Can there be a good election in social media land?: Annie writes that “botched content material moderation” throughout Kenya’s elections final yr leaves different nations with questions on what social media firms, like Fb, Twitter and TikTok, will do to uphold election integrity in Africa as their elections occur.
Persistence or annoyance?: @ElonJet creator Jack Sweeney has a brand new Twitter deal with now, nonetheless following Elon Musk’s jet, however now delayed, writes Connie. In the meantime, should you’re Twitter Blue, now you can add 60-minute movies, Ivan studies. Undecided any of us will keep lengthy sufficient to look at one, so good luck with these new view counts.
Separated: India’s e-commerce big Flipkart not owns a stake in PhonePe, Manish writes.
This transfer has Tesla traders shaking their heads: Tesla’s $7,500 low cost feels determined and is “giving traders the ick,” writes Rebecca, inflicting one to chop its value goal for the automaker.
