Microsoft to unbundle Office and Teams globally, How WhatsApp became the world’s default communication app

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Microsoft to unbundle Office and Teams globally. - Link

How WhatsApp became the world's default communication app, including as a political propaganda tool, a business tool, and a private social network. - Link

Apple suggests podcasters join its subscription program to be on its Podcast “browse” carousel; 5 of the first 7 podcasts last week were participants. - Link

SK Hynix Tops $100 Billion in Market Value on AI-Powered Rally. - Link

Seven movie adaptations of video games were released broadly in 2023; Movies based on video games grossed $712.2M at the US box office in 2023. - Link

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