WOCstar Fund is a New York-based early-stage venture fund that is changing the trajectory for investors and entrepreneurs. Today, WOCstar Fund announced its WOCstar Venture Scout program and its inaugural venture scouts. The global group of active investors, entrepreneurs, and business […]
Ripple, the $10 billion crypto startup best known for its cryptocurrency XRP, is considering relocating its headquarters overseas due to frustration with the U.S. regulatory environment. In an interview with CNBC, Ripple‘s CEO Brad Garlinghouse also said that the U.K.’s Financial […]
As more and more people shop online due to the coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19 has created a strong market demand for e-commerce. Rokt is a New York-based tech startup and a provider of eCommerce marketing technology that gives customers a more personalized […]
The China State Administration for Market Regulation announced that Tesla is recalling nearly 50,000 of its Model S and Model X electric vehicles. The two models, which were made in the U.S. and sold to customers in China, are been […]
Last Thursday, we wrote about Vice-chairman and heir of Samsung, Lee Jae-Yong after he was indicted on new fraud charges. He is the eldest child and only son of Hong Ra-hee and Lee Kun-hee, Chairman of Samsung, and is widely considered […]
Yesterday we wrote about China’s nuclear-capable bomber after a new video circulating on social networks shows a Chinese H-6N bomber with a weapon system. The video, which was recorded by a Chinese civilian, showed the footage of the bomber as it was landing […]
The rise in the number of coronavirus cases has led to renewed calls for mask mandate. On Friday alone, 32 states saw a sudden increase in the number of reported COVID-19 cases. The University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and […]
In 2008, when former President Barack Obama was running for the White House, he said that if elected, he could, like the creator of the universe, calm the rising seas. Then on June 3, 2008, when he had clinched the Democratic […]
Is coronavirus a prelude to war? With this question, we’re not suggesting that coronavirus was engineered in a lab as a bioweapon or being used as a bioweapon. The point is more about the lack of preparedness and the fact that […]
Yuanfudao, China’s leading online education platform announced it has secured $2.2 billion Series G1 and G2 funding to further boost its educational technology innovation, accelerate new curriculum product development and expand its online education service system. The G1 financing round was […]
Yesterday, General Motors unveiled its first all-electric Hummer, the GM Hummer EV. The Hummer EV line was launched in October 2020 through a live stream. The off-road luxury electric truck is a response to Tesla’s Cybertruck. The Hummer EV includes a pickup truck […]
Last week, we wrote about Gilead’s remdesivir (Veklury) after a new study of more than 11,000 people in 30 countries sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO), found that remdesivir failed to prevent COVID-19 deaths in huge a trial. The study […]
In a reversal about what the public health officials and scientists have been telling us for months, Dr. Mike Yeadon, the former Chief Science Officer for the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer says “there is no science to suggest a second wave should happen.” […]
The first time we wrote about ZenSports was back in February of this year. Since then, the crypto-based gaming startup has been getting a lot of attention from tech investors and partnerships. Just last month, closed an additional $1.46 million seed […]
While everyone is busy talking about Tesla and Waymo, this lesser-known tech startup that offers testing software for the autonomous vehicle industry is getting the attention and backing of the top Silicon Valley investors. Applied Intuition is a 3-yeard old San […]
Curv is a New York-based cryptocurrency startup and a developer of digital asset security infrastructure helping crypto-native and financial institutions to create digital wallets. Founded just two years ago, Curv’s security technology enables users to build crypto finance products that safely […]
For decades, the automotive industry has largely been operating on a legacy retail model. The sales and the distribution model have largely been the same since the 1980s with little change taking place despite the technology revolution in other industries. The […]
A recent JAMA article estimated that 25% of healthcare spending is waste due to administrative complexity, failure of care coordination, and low-value care. According to JAMA, the estimated total annual costs of waste were $760 billion to $935 billion, and savings […]
Lee Jae-Yong is a South Korean business magnate and the vice-chairman of Samsung, the world’s number one company in the smartphone market. Until recently, Lee, 52, served as de facto head of Samsung Electronics. He is the eldest child and […]
Across the United States, the percentage of deaths due to pneumonia, influenza, or COVID-19 has continued to decline since early September, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The seasonal influenza activity in the United States remains […]
