In April, we wrote about the coronavirus antibody test developed by pharmaceutical giant Abbott Laboratories. The ID Now rapid test, which was able to perform a coronavirus test in just 5 minutes, was authorized for emergency use by the The U.S. Food […]
Students Rising Above (SRA) is a non-profit edtech startup that invests in low-income, first generation college students who have demonstrated a deep commitment to education and strength of character in overcoming tremendous odds of poverty, homelessness, and neglect. Today, the […]
Federal agents have arrested a NASA researcher, Simon Saw-Teong Ang, for allegedly failing to disclose ties to Chinese government entities, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday. Simon Saw-Teong Ang, 63, a University of Arkansas-Fayetteville professor, was arrested on Friday and charged with […]
E-commerce Amazon just announced a trio of Fire HD tablet models that start at $89.99. The launch comes at a time when people are spending more time at home due to the stay-at-home rules implemented by states across the nation to […]
Sunstone Management is a diversified private capital management and investment firm offering comprehensive wealth management solutions to high net worth clients worldwide. The firm is an active investor in tech startups and a founding member of the Long Beach Accelerator. […]
accessiBe, a web accessibility solution provider announced that it secured $12 million in funding from leading investment firm K1 Investment Management, LLC. The added capital is expected to enable accessiBe to explore further growth by expanding its presence in the […]
There have been a lot of debates about the effectiveness and safety of malaria drug Hydroxychloroquine. You can read them here. It has become the most controversial drug since President Trump touted it as a potential game-changer in March. However, we […]
As more and more people seek ways to stays safe amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and try to engage in more outdoor activities for mental health such as camping or hiking, GoSun —a leader in essential solar-powered outdoor gear — has […]
Yesterday, Elon Musk reopened the Tesla production facility in defiance of California state lockdown rule. In a tweet, Musk said, “Tesla is restarting production today against Alameda County rules. I will be on the line with everyone else. If anyone […]
Vise, a New York City-based fintech startup that automates investment management for financial advisors using artificial intelligence, has closed $14.5 million in Series A funding to accelerate AI technology adoption among independent advisors. The round, which brings the total capital raised to over […]
As coronavirus continues to claim lives around the world, our healthcare workers are on the frontlines battling the deadly disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 30 health workers have died since the virus started […]
Tech giant Apple today unveiled a major update to Logic Pro® X with a professional version of Live Loops, a completely redesigned sampling workflow, and new beat-making tools. With its collection of powerful creative features, Logic Pro X 10.5 will […]
The coronavirus era has brought the conversation about the “Future of Work” to the forefront for many companies. The term Future of Work was first coined by Deloitte as “The growing adoption of artificial intelligence in the workplace, and the expansion […]
Nanit, a New York City tech startup and maker of smart baby monitor for the Internet of Things (IOT) era, said on Tuesday it raised $21 million in a private funding round for the next phase of its product development and […]
The coronavirus has now claimed at least 287,332 lives worldwide according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. The deadly virus started in Wuhan, China in December 2019. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) didn’t warn the international community until the middle […]
To date, there are now 1.38 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United States with at least 81,378 deaths. But many are now calling into questions how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) arrives at the mortality […]
Over the weekend, Elon Musk announced Tesla plans to file lawsuit after California county health official told the factory it can’t reopen. Now, Musk is defying the court order and restarting the Tesla production facility in Fremont California. Musk was not happy […]
Mass layoffs continue to rock the tech sector as companies begin to feel the impact of coronavirus on their businesses. Last week, we told you about Uber’s decision to lay off 3,700 employees, about 14% of its entire workforce. Uber ride […]
With school closures and classes shifting to online curriculum across the nation, Codecademy is partnering with Y Combinator, Duolingo, Twitch, Casper, Headspace, and dozens of other organizations to host “Learn From Home Day” on Wednesday, May 13, from 10:45 a.m. […]
California continues to face mounting pressure from its citizens to ease the stay-at-home rules. Now, the state is paying a big price from tech companies for the mishandling of the policy it put in place to stem the spread of […]