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Apple has acquired the weather app Dark Sky, and will shut down the Android versionDark Sky's creators initially pitched the app on Kickstarter and raised just shy of $40,000 to build it.Palantir's software uses data from hospitals and public health agencies — such as test results, bed capacity, and ventilator supply — to give the CDC insight into where additional resources are needed.

SoftBank-backed hotel chain Oyo has furloughed the majority of its UK staff, according to Yahoo FinanceIn an email to staff, Oyo said it was experiencing a sharp downturn in business thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.WeWork is offering tenants up to 50% off their rent in order to get them to sign longer leasesBloomberg reports that the offer is targeted at users of the co-working company in the US who often sign shorter deals.

Video-call app Houseparty says rumors it's been hacked are a paid smear campaign and that it will offer a $1 million reward for proofIn the last 48 hours, Houseparty users complained on social media that their other online accounts such as Netflix and Spotify were hacked thanks to the app.Locum's Nest, a UK app that helps connect physicians with work, has seen a 37% month-to-month spike because of COVID-19.

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