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#PhonePe - PhonePe, India’s biggest digital payments platform, has put its IPO plans on hold, citing geopolitical tensions and a volatile stock market. The Bengaluru-based company said it had paused its IPO Plans, but remains committed to going public once market conditions improve. The move comes less than two months after the fintech filed an updated IPO prospectus.
Latest Updates
Unacademy To Be Acquired By Rival Upgrad In All-stock Deal
Unacademy, once one of India's most valuable edtech startups, is set to be acquired by rival upGrad. The all-stock deal would bring together two major online learning platforms in the country. Unacademys founder Gaurav Munjal said the valuation would not be disclosed until the transaction closes. The announcement comes more than three months after Munjale said Unacademies valuation had dropped below $500 million.
Apple Acquires Motionvfx
Apple has acquired MotionVFX, a company that develops plug-ins, templates, and advanced capabilities for Apple’s Final Cut Pro video editing software. The financial terms of the deal are unknown. Apple rarely publicly discloses its acquisitions.
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The Reason Most People Are Terrible Communicators (And How to Fix It)
Have you ever found yourself struggling to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical colleagues? You're not alone. Many of us tend to communicate "bottom-up," starting with the basics and building up to the conclusion, but this approach can confuse and lose our audience. To overcome this, try using the "Bottom Line Up Front" (BLUF) technique: state your point first, then provide context and details. This approach helps listeners quickly understand the main idea and stay engaged.
The Most Seen UI On The Internet? Redesigning Turnstile And Challenge Pages
Cloudflare, the leader in web security, has revamped its Turnstile widget and Challenge Pages to improve user experience and reduce frustration.
Why Design Decisions Take 5x Longer To Approve - And What To Do About It
Designers in tech companies often struggle to justify their ideas due to visibility, subjective outcomes, and being treated as a cost center, not a strategic asset, leading to the "justification tax" that erodes innovative ideas and talent.
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