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8i – a startup that produces holographic images of individuals, including celebrities – is cutting its workforce by half, according to a Variety report. (Read: Holographic Capture Startup 8i Plans to Lay off Half of Its Staff) The Variety report said 30 of the 70 full-time personnel would be retrenched. …

Financial news outlet Cheddar can now be watched in Europe. The media company entered into a partnership with the French startup Molotov so that the latter’s subscribers can watch Cheddar on their devices. Erstwhile Buzzfeed president Jon Steinberg launched Cheddar early last year with $3 million in funding. It reports …