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Swiss Surveillance Law Amendment Sparks Privacy Concerns at UN Forum

Proton’s legal chief has criticized Switzerland’s proposed surveillance law expansion at a United Nations forum, calling it a threat to online anonymity. The company warns it may relocate services if the amendment passes, citing fundamental conflicts with privacy principles.

Switzerland’s Surveillance Expansion Draws International Criticism

Privacy-focused technology company Proton has voiced strong opposition to Switzerland’s proposed surveillance law amendments during the War, Peace and Neutrality forum at the United Nations in Geneva, according to reports from the October 10 event. The legal head of Proton Mail reportedly characterized the legislation as “a first step in Europe” toward what critics describe as a war against online anonymity.

by Alvarez Jordan
AISoftwareStartups

Sumble Launches with $38.5M Funding to Revolutionize Sales Intelligence Through AI Context

Sumble, founded by Kaggle creators, has secured $38.5 million in funding to bring AI-powered context to sales intelligence. The startup already counts Snowflake and Figma among its enterprise clients and has seen rapid internal adoption within organizations.

AI-Powered Sales Intelligence Startup Emerges with Major Funding

Sumble, a San Francisco-based sales intelligence startup, has reportedly emerged from stealth mode with $38.5 million in funding, according to TechCrunch reports. Founded by Anthony Goldbloom and Ben Hamner, the creators of data science community Kaggle, the company aims to transform how sales teams gather and utilize prospect information through AI-powered context.

by Desai Priyanka
BusinessGamingSoftware

Microsoft Reportedly Increasing Xbox Development Kit Prices Following Recent Gaming Product Hikes

Microsoft is reportedly implementing a significant price increase for Xbox Development Kits, raising costs from $1,500 to $2,000. This follows recent price hikes for Xbox consoles and Game Pass subscription tiers, continuing a trend of rising costs across Xbox’s gaming ecosystem.

Xbox Development Kits Face Significant Price Increase

Microsoft is reportedly implementing a substantial price increase for Xbox Development Kits (XDK), according to sources familiar with the matter. This marks the latest in a series of price adjustments across Xbox’s gaming products and services, following recent increases for consoles and subscription services.

by Alvarez Jordan