We wrote about CLEAR back in 2019 when the New York-based biometric-based identity startup CLEAR secured new funding to accelerate platform and network expansion. CLEAR makes it simple for users to self-identify themselves by using biometrics to build a connected world […]
Last week we wrote about Illumina after the DNA sequencing company partnered with Sequoia Capital to launch a genomics incubator in China. The goal was to catalyze the startup ecosystem in China with the launch of the Sequoia Capital China Intelligent […]
Back in December 2019, we wrote about HawkFish, a secretive tech startup started by Mike Bloomberg and backed with tens of millions of dollars from the billionaire, is shutting down, according to news, which was first broke by Vox. In the end, Bloomberg […]
Three months after the release of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, gamers are still finding it hard to get their hands on one console or the other. The shipments that were supposed to restock the warehouses of online and […]
Tesla announced Monday that it bought $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin, according to a regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The world’s largest electric automaker said it bought the bitcoin for “more flexibility to further diversify […]
Contrary to the reports that came out last week, South Korean carmakers Hyundai and Kia announced Monday they are not in talks with Apple to produce an Apple-branded autonomous electric vehicle. The two automakers made the announcement in regulatory filings on Monday. […]
Early this week, we wrote about Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine after scientists showed that the vaccine is 92% effective in fighting COVID-19. Scientists said the vaccine is “deemed to be safe – and offer complete protection against hospitalization and death.” The results […]
Creative workspace and accelerator Huckletree announces the opening of applications for its eighth cohort of the Alpha Programme, a 12-week pre-seed accelerator designed to turbocharge the launch and growth of the most exciting and impactful businesses in the UK and […]
Jack & Bry, a producer of plant-based meat alternatives, has secured £1.25 million in seed funding. The round was led by SFC Capital, with other backers including KM Capital, Rubix Ventures, and a number of high net worth private investors. […]
Happy Friday. As part of our weekly Today in History series, we look at a historical event that happens 50 years ago today. On February 5, 1971, Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell landed on the Moon for […]
In June 2020, we wrote a piece about Section 230 law after the U.S. Justice Department announced unveiled a plan to remove the Section 230 immunity that protects big tech companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Google’s YouTube from being sued […]
Deplatforming, also known as no-platforming, is a form of political activism or prior restraint by an individual, group, or organization with the goal of shutting down controversial speakers or speech or denying them access to a venue in which to […]
This is a guest post by Andy Thurling, NUAIR Chief Technology Officer. NUAIR (Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance, Inc.) is a New York-based nonprofit organization that provides expertise in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations, aeronautical research, safety management, and consulting […]
Venmo, a mobile payment service owned by PayPal, is under investigation by U.S. consumer watchdog for unauthorized fund transfers and collections processes, according to a report from Reuters. On Friday, PayPal Holdings Inc announced that it received a civil investigative demand from the […]
As part of Microsoft’s effort to reimagine the fragmented $300 billion employee experience platform market, Microsoft on Thursday unveils Viva, a suite of apps to help people become more informed and avoid burnout. Viva provides online learning materials, internal announcements, an encyclopedia of […]
Late last year, we featured the top unicorn startup companies of 2020. The list includes the top 500 unicorn startups with a valuation of $1 Billion or more. The top five unicorns on the list include industry leaders such as Bytedance at […]
Early this month, we wrote about Apple Car after Hyundai said it was in early talks with Apple to develop self-driving electric vehicles and batteries. After many years of speculation and rumors, it now seems that Apple is really serious about […]
We wrote about AUTO1 after the German used car marketplace startup raised $558 million from SoftBank to expand internationally and build direct car sales and financing opportunities for dealers. Today, AUTO1 makes its debut on Germany’s Frankfurt stock exchange. The shares of SoftBank-backed AUTO1 rallied 45% […]
Medical research is hard. As such, any tools to improve productivity and collaboration is welcomed by researchers and scientists. Flywheel is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based health-tech startup that is transforming research productivity, collaboration, and reproducibility with a next-generation platform for imaging and machine […]
In 2019, we wrote about Careem after Uber acquired the Middle East ride-hailing startup for $3.1 billion. Uber completed the acquisition in January 2020 after completing various regulatory requirements. Careem later became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber, preserving its brand. […]