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Daily Tech News: Meta, Telegram, Cameo, Apple, Crowdstrike

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Malaysia Emerges as Southeast Asia’s Tech Investment Hotspot

  • Malaysia attracts billions in tech investments.

  • Data centers dominate, but economic impact uncertain.

  • Country aims to boost semiconductor industry and deeptech startups.

Meta AI Gets a Facelift: New Features and Llama 3.1 Integration

  • Meta AI is introducing new features, including a selfie generator and integration.

  • The platform is expanding language support and coming to Meta Quest headsets.

  • These updates aim to improve user experience and expand the AI assistant’s capabilities.

Earned-Wage Access Startups Secure Debt Financing for Growth

  • EWA startups secure debt financing for growth.

  • Companies target large businesses to achieve profitability.

  • Services expand beyond early wage access to comprehensive financial platforms.

Telegram Hits 950 Million Users, Plans App Store and Web3 Push

  • Telegram’s user base has surged to 950 million, with plans to reach 1 billion this year.

  • The company is expanding its platform with an app store.

  • Telegram faces challenges related to scams and is implementing measures to protect users.

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Cameo’s Fall From Grace – From Billion-Dollar Darling to Financial Woes

  • Cameo, once worth $1 billion, can’t pay $600,000 fine.

  • Company settles for $100,000 payment.

  • Cameo’s future remains uncertain amid financial struggles.

The REAL Truth About Bootstrapping vs Venture-Backed Startups

Guest Author: Greg Isenberg

  • Venture-backed CEOs earn steady salaries.

  • Profitable bootstrappers enjoy freedom and higher earnings.

  • Unprofitable bootstrapping creates intense stress.

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Plans Unfold Slowly

  • Apple plans foldable iPhone for 2026.

  • Competitors already offer similar products.

  • Apple’s innovation strategy faces scrutiny amid mixed product launches.

CrowdStrike Update Sparks Unprecedented Global IT Meltdown

  • CrowdStrike’s faulty update caused unprecedented global IT chaos.

  • Airlines, emergency services, and hospitals faced severe disruptions.

  • The company has promised a full investigation into the largest tech meltdown in history.

Real Estate Entrepreneur Meetup

Guest Author: Denise Nemtsev

  • Proptech meetup set for Thursday.

  • Real estate entrepreneurs to gather at Sathorn Hub.

  • Free food and drinks promised for attendees.

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