D-ID acquires Berlin-based video startup Simpleshow

Video generation and editing platform D-ID said Tuesday that it has acquired Berlin-based B2B video creation platform Simpleshow. The companies didn’t disclose financial terms of the deal. Simpleshow’s product will operate under D-ID’s umbrella, and eventually the two platforms will merge, D-ID chief executive Gil Perry told TechCrunch. Simpleshow, founded …

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FIFA Set to Distribute $355million to Clubs for 2026 World Cup

FIFA will distribute funds through an expanded Club Benefits Programme to compensate clubs that release players for World Cup qualifiers and the 2026 tournament Several teams will benefit from $355 million, a 70% increase from the $209 million paid after the 2022 Qatar World Cup This program aims to support …

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Tesla probed for potentially faulty door handles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into claims that Tesla’s door handles become inoperable in certain situations on Model Y SUVs. The safety agency’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) revealed the probe on Tuesday, after having received nine reports from owners who were unable to get …

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Target is expanding next-day delivery to more cities to compete with rivals

Target is expanding its next-day delivery reach to stay competitive with Amazon and other rivals. The Minneapolis-based company Tuesday announced plans to provide the faster service in 35 additional U.S. metro areas by the end of October. Some of the new locations include Charlotte, North Carolina; Cleveland; Kansas City, Missouri; Orlando, Florida; …

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US retail sales beat expectations in August despite tariffs

Retails sales in the US jumped by 0.6 percent in August — higher than analysits had expected despite tariffs by the Trump administration. Photo: Brandon Bell / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFPSource: AFP Retail sales in the United States were hotter than expected in August, government data showed …

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