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India Blocks Access to Popular Developer Platform Supabase, Disrupting Services for Users In a surprising move, the Indian government has blocked access to Supabase, a widely-used developer database platform, affecting users across India. According to TechCrunch, the order to restrict access was issued on February 24 under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, which … Read more

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South Korea Fully Opens Google Maps Access

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Breaking: Google Gets Conditional Approval to Export Maps Data from South Korea In a significant turnaround, Google has secured conditional approval to export high-precision geographic data from South Korea. This decision marks a pivotal moment for the tech giant’s mapping services in the country, allowing for enhanced features like walking directions and real-time driving navigation … Read more

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Top Tips to Prevent Bad Hires in Startups

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Unlocking Human Potential: Mappa’s Approach to Hiring This week on TechCrunch’s founder-focused podcast Build Mode, host Isabelle Johannessen welcomed Sarah Lucena, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of Mappa, a groundbreaking behavioral intelligence platform. Mappa utilizes voice AI technology to decode human behavior in under 60 seconds, aiming to revolutionize the hiring process. Lucena’s journey into … Read more