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Fintech startup Pagaya nears $9 billion SPAC deal

Pagaya Technologies Ltd. is close to an agreement to go public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company that would value the financial-technology startup at about $9 billion, said people familiar with the matter.

TikTok launches mental health resources amid Instagram backlash

TikTok detailed a new effort to provide resources for those struggling with mental health or body image issues on Tuesday, an initiative that was announced as rival platform Instagram faces scrutiny over its potentially negative impact on teenage users.

Apple, Google, Amazon spying on you, lawsuits claim

Big tech is listening to your private discussions, lawsuits claim. Should you be worried? A federal judge has given a green light for a class action lawsuit claiming that Apple's Siri voice assistant violates users’ privacy.

TikTok is gaining on YouTube, now leads in average watch time in the US

TikTok is catching up to video giant YouTube according to new data.Users are spending more average watch time each month viewing content on TikTok than YouTube, which “could shake up the rankings in years to come,” according to a new study from App Annie, which provides app market and advertising analytics.