Data Sheet: Speculation runs rampant

The article discusses various updates in the tech industry. Executives at fintech company Block, founded by Jack Dorsey, have reportedly ordered staff not to mention board member Jay-Z on internal channels, following layoffs at music streaming service Tidal, which Block bought from Jay-Z. Airbnb is planning to accelerate its growth and expand beyond its core markets, while Baidu is preparing to unveil a pair of smart glasses with a built-in AI assistant. AI has been used in wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and AI companies are now seeking partnerships with military contractors. Pinterest's stock fell 15% due to a weak ad outlook, and Big Tech CEOs have reportedly been reaching out to Donald Trump in the hope of better business.

In other news, Binance billionaire "CZ" has spoken out after four months in prison, Cloudflare is expecting softer sales due to increased cybersecurity competition, and restaurant app Toast has had a successful quarter. The CFPB has advised workers not to use phones due to a hacking threat, and a French regulator is investigating a gambler who made $85m on Trump's win. The article concludes with a meme about the impact of the 2024 U.S. election on crypto prices.

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Executives at fintech company Block have ordered staff not to mention board member Jay-Z on internal channels, following successive layoffs at music streaming service Tidal, which Block bought from Jay-Z.
Airbnb reported $2.73 billion in third-quarter revenue and is looking to accelerate its growth and expand beyond its core markets, with plans to be revealed next year.
Baidu is preparing to unveil a pair of smart glasses with a built-in AI assistant at its annual company event in Shanghai next week, aiming to rival Meta's Ray-Bans.
Pinterest's stock fell 15% due to a weak ad outlook, with the company expecting Q4 revenue to be between $1.125 billion and $1.145 billion, below Wall Street’s expectations.

Data Sheet: Speculation runs rampant

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