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Block, the fintech company whose subsidiaries include Square, Cash App and Afterpay, is laying off staff at a tumultuous time for tech industry workers. That’s according to an internal memo from CEO Jack Dorsey, obtained first by Business Insider, which states that “the growth of [Block] has far outpaced the growth of … business and revenue.” The layoffs were executed this morning and affected staff in the Cash App, foundational and Square arms of Block. Reportedly, around 1,000 people — or 10% of Block’s headcount — were impacted. “We decided it would be better to do at once rather than…

As our around-the-world startups pieces continue, this time we’re heading over to Mexico. Mexico is buzzing with innovation and potential, redefining industries like edtech, to fintech and agritech. Let’s take a closer look at ten startups that are making waves…   1. Tierra Prieta: Carbon Removal   Tierra Prieta is an innovative company in Mexico focusing on transforming organic waste into a long-term carbon called Biochar. Their process creates a highly porous black charcoal like powder, known for its exceptional ability to store carbon. This Biochar is then mixed with compost tea and worm castings, creating a nutrient-rich fertiliser that enhances…

Plasmonics are special optical phenomena that are understood as interactions between light and matter and possess diverse shapes, material compositions, and symmetry-related behavior. The design of such plasmonic structures at the nanoscale level can pave the way for optical materials that respond to the orientation of light (polarization), which is not easily achievable in bulk size and existing materials. In this regard, “shadow growth” is a technique that utilizes vacuum deposition to produce nanoparticles from a wide range of 2D and 3D shapes in nanoscale. Recent research progress in controlling this shadow effect has broadened the possibilities for the creation…

PureGym, the UK’s largest gym operator, will open in Hampdean Retail Park, in Lottbridge Drove, on Thursday (February 1). The new gym, which will offer low-cost, no-contract memberships, will be open 24 hours a day every day. The gym, which has automated external defibrillators (AEDs) installed in case of emergencies, will feature hundreds of pieces of equipment, alongside a functional zone, free weights area, cardio equipment, and a fitness and cycle studio. As well as the gym space, which spans across 14,000 square feet, the gym also offers a range of fitness classes at the venue which are included within the…

Microsoft recorded another strong quarter in the three months to December but investors were concerned about the rising costs of investment in AI. In the three months to December, Microsoft’s revenue increased by 16 per cent to hit $62bn, roughly in line with expectations. The increase in revenue came as customers continued to flock to Microsoft’s cloud and AI offerings. Its cloud services, which includes its Azure platform, saw revenue rise by 19 per cent. On a call following the results yesterday evening, boss Satya Nadella said the firm now has 53,000 Azure AI customers. One-third of those are new…

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One of the most popular streamers on Twitch, Pokimane announced today that she is leaving the platform. It’s not yet clear if she’s retiring from content creation altogether, or if she’s moving from Twitch to another platform. “twitch has been my home for a decade,” Pokimane wrote on X. “but it’s time to say thank you for all the memories and love during my League, Fortnite, & Among us days.” the end of an era twitch has been my home for a decade.. but it’s time to say thank you for all the memories and love during my League, Fortnite,…

I’m a consultant helping SMEs with PR and marketing and I love curating successful award winners. There is definitely a formula to enhance your award winning chances and it’s not just about impressive growth numbers. Here I speak to award winning startups – as well as awards judges – and share some of my own tips about the secret sauce for a winning strategy. As a startup founder, it’s worth knowing the awards landscape has transformed itself. No longer the private preserve of big business with mega budgets and huge hospitality accounts, awards are now more accessible and open to…

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